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As I’ve said before, Ubisoft crafted an incredibly gorgeous futuristic London city-scape that will immerse you for hours, and being able to play as any character you meet is a fun novelty, but that excitement wears off quickly. The cool premise is downplayed by goofy dialogue and stiff gameplay. However, if you fully embrace Ubisoft’s bold permadeath mechanic, playing as an underground hacker taking on the powers at be can be suspenseful as hell....

Microsoft’s umpteenth Windows 10 update flub comes on the heels of a recent survey that revealed 60% of IT professionals believe Windows 10 updates are “rarely useful,” according to an investigation conducted by Susan Bradley, a network consultant and AskWoody.com writer. Nasty Windows 10 bug causes Start Menu to act up: What to doAnnoying Windows 10 bug causes Photos app to crash: What to do Steer clear of this Windows 10 update Reports about outdated drivers being pushed under the “Optional Updates” section are trickling in....

Well, considering Google itself has showcased details of devices set to arrive at the end of 2022 and in early 2023, there’s reason to be suspicious about this launch window. This isn’t the first time a release date has been announced by outside sources, as a report from The Elec last year suggested the Fold would arrive by the end of 2021 or early 2022. What’s more, other display industry insiders stated the Pixel 6 and Pixel Fold would fall in the same time period: the fourth quarter of 2021....

We’ve pulled together six essential guidelines for finding the best spot for your router and getting the most coverage it can offer. By eliminating sources of interference and finding an optimal position for your router, you can be sure that you’re getting the best performance available from whatever router you have, old or new. Where to place your router for the best Wi-Fi signal Put it in a central location A radio signal doesn’t just broadcast in one direction....

Currently, Staples has the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 (opens in new tab) Laptop on sale for just $649.99. That’s $150 off its $800 normal price and the cheapest price we’ve seen for this notebook to date. This is one of the best laptop deals you can get right now. Shop Staples entire laptop sale (opens in new tab)More: Best Presidents’ Day salesBest Lenovo laptops Lenovo IdeaPad 5 deal In terms of value, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is one of the best laptops for the money....

Most of you didn’t picture the Huawei MateBook X Pro. Heck, you probably don’t even think of Huawei as a maker of capable – even exceptional – laptops. But this year the Chinese hardware company is out to prove it can make great Windows laptops that rival Dell, HP, and Microsoft. Update: Just one more day to win, folks. This contests ends Friday, November 9 at midnight. We reviewed the MateBook X Pro in May and found the system to be the Windows PC that we “wish Apple would make....

According to Microsoft, the KB4557957 and KB4560960 updates are causing a critical issue with the Local Security Authority Process, which is ironic because those updates are supposed to bring about several security fixes. Here are the best gaming laptops available right nowOur picks for the best business laptopsCheck out our best laptops under $500 Random rebooting Several users have stated that they’re randomly receiving a “your PC will automatically restart in one minute” message, causing users to scramble and save their work as soon as possible....

Windows Latest spoke to several Microsoft support employees who said: “Microsoft is aware of this known issue and our engineers are working diligently to find a solution for it.” Fortunately, there appears to be one workaround that should solve the problem for most users, although it’s not exactly straightforward. Nasty Windows 10 update is deleting files: Here’s what to doWindows 10 ReviewHow to Use Windows 10 As a recap, a portion of Windows 10 users who installed Windows 10 update KB4532693 experienced a problem in which the Start Menu and desktop were being reverted to default settings, and, in some cases, files were removed from the desktop....

The Google Project Zero team identified a flaw in the Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service that would allow an attacker to bypass Enterprise Authentication in order to elevate their privileges (via Neowin). Best business laptops in 2020Work from home essentials: Save on laptops, monitors, furniture and moreBest cheap MacBook deals of August 2020 The flaw allows apps via the legacy Windows AppContainer to grant access to Enterprise Authentication using single sign-on, something that is meant to be a restricted capability and not automatically granted to a Windows Store app....

How to Use Windows 10Windows 10 crashes PC games — Here’s how to fix the issueHow to record your screen in Windows 10 The two recent updates went live to solve issues concerning Microsoft’s software .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8. Given the bugs with these updates, that old saying ‘one step forward, two steps back’ comes to mind. As seen on the Visual Studio forum, Microsoft has acknowledged the problem, and states that “A fix for this issue has been internally implemented and is being prepared for release....

The overall look of the store isn’t dramatically different from the current Windows Store, which takes cues from the Xbox Series X visual design. Windows 11: latest OS features, major updates and moreBest laptops 2021The best Microsoft Surface deals in June 2021 Much of the discussion regarding the Microsoft Store was not regarding the user-facing functionality, but rather how it will appeal to developers. This was certainly designed to put Microsoft’s developer relations in stark contrast to Apple’s, which have come under fire over the last year....

Best laptops in 2021Best college laptops for students in 2021Best Prime Day laptop deals As spotted by Windows Central, users will need to take an extra few steps in order to use Windows 10’s layout on Windows 11. While the option is available, Microsoft may offer an easy one-click switch once it officially announces its new OS. For those already playing around with the Windows 11 build, check out how to add a touch of the soon-to-be classic OS....

The addition of Direct Storage (opens in new tab) into Windows 11 also means that load times will be reduced and game developers have the potential to preset more expansive worlds thanks to lightning fast rendering speeds. And thanks to NVMe SSD, we can expect the next generation of gaming to look far different, even on PC. More: Microsoft Teams to be intergrated into Windows 11Windows 11 promises longer battery life for laptopsWindows 11 makes multitasking a breeze...

For a limited time, the Editor’s Choice HP Spectre x360 13 (opens in new tab) can be had for just $855 ($195 off) via coupon, “HP21MD5”. Normally, it retails for $1,050, so you’re saving $195. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this touchscreen laptop and one of the best laptop deals of the season. Shop: HP’s entire laptop sale (opens in new tab)More: Best laptop deals Best laptops in 2021...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G review: Now we’re talking Realme 9 Pro+ 5G review: Colour me impressed Best phone deals in 2022 With both smartphones priced below $400(£400), boasting bright and vivid AMOLED displays and bringing 5G into the fold, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ are gearing up to swipe the lightweight champion belt (we’ll leave the heavyweight title to the likes of Apple and Samsung)....

Here’s how to get A Total War Saga: Troy for free today on August 13. This is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so far How to get A Total War Saga: Troy for free today on August 13 Keep in mind that you’ll only be able to grab A Total War Saga: Troy for free today on August 13 and no other day....

The company’s latest feature will limit opportunities for those seeking to Zoombomb. When a host notices suspicious persons in their meeting. they can temporarily pause the digital gathering and remove disruptive participants. The host can also click the “Suspend Participant Activities,” and all meeting features will cease, including screen sharing, recording, and Breakout Rooms. Your meeting participants will be able to report disruptive bombers from within the Zoom client feature by clicking on the security badge located on the top left corner....

Anyone can shoot to kill, but it takes someone impeccably skilled at their craft to make a spectacle of eliminating their marks. In honor of Hitman 3’s recent debut, here are 10 of the coolest assassination moments from Agent 47’s three-game run with IO Interactive. Here’s to seeing the greatest assassin of all time returning in the near future once IO is ready to bring him back for another adventure....

We’ve all been there. You’re sitting there trying to do work or play a game and Windows starts installing updates and asks you to reboot your computer. If you’re not around to stop it, your computer may even restart itself without your permission. There are a couple of ways to prevent Windows 10 from updating at the worst possible time. First, you can set “active hours” under Settings -> Windows Update so that the computer will not automatically reboot during those times (default is 8 a....

We can be terrified for a number of reasons. The sudden appearance of a challenging boss that forces the player to perform at their peak can offer an incredible combination of both exhilaration and fear, while some games boast themes hidden beneath the surface that when revealed, are clearly petrifying There are plenty of ways to find horror in the little things, even in games that might be happy-go-lucky otherwise....