Without Cortana where is the setting to do this?
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Read incoming text messages without Cortana
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Windows 10 next book - onscreen tablet covers text input field
I have an widget which runs on windows 10 tablet (flex 11 next book)in KIOSK mode..my problem is when I focus on text fields especially lower part of user view , onscreen keyboard covers input field ..so not possible to view what I am typing..is there any solution apart from detaching keyboard and moving it in section not affecting text input field .. TIA
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Need help with text syncing from phone upgrade
I recently acquired a Lumia 950 to replace my L920 with.
Now i've been trying to set it up how I want, getting it updated, etc, and trying to maintain a fairly light experience. While i've been playing around with either loading a backup of my L920, or just going in vanilla, I've had issues with text syncing. I've noticed that my texts all sync to the L950 right up until I got it, i.e. 29th of May (last Monday). Because I was having some issues, I have still been using my L920, while I get things right on the L950.
Thing is, all the texts since Monday won't load, and it's annoying because I have been making a few. They're still on my old phone (the L920) and I've been trying to get them to sync across with forced backups and whatever, but nothing seems to be working.
Anyone know what I have to do?
Now i've been trying to set it up how I want, getting it updated, etc, and trying to maintain a fairly light experience. While i've been playing around with either loading a backup of my L920, or just going in vanilla, I've had issues with text syncing. I've noticed that my texts all sync to the L950 right up until I got it, i.e. 29th of May (last Monday). Because I was having some issues, I have still been using my L920, while I get things right on the L950.
Thing is, all the texts since Monday won't load, and it's annoying because I have been making a few. They're still on my old phone (the L920) and I've been trying to get them to sync across with forced backups and whatever, but nothing seems to be working.
Anyone know what I have to do?
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operation on efs
when does folder inherited the encryption of parent folder in windows?
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Lumia 929 icon "not for resale"
Please, help me. My phone Lumia 929 when starts show "not for resale" and I cannot update to windows phone 8.1.
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Is this a laptop that can actually change people's lives?
Well yes. This is a laptop that helps people understand and change the way they do in their most daily lives as technology improves and helps connecting our everyday doings which may be hard or easy. It played a role for having a special signature on their product. Having this laptop would make things forever no matter how hard it could be and goes on and on until beyond...
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wifi woes?
Anyone else having issues with WiFi? Every now and then ill lose my connection and it goes to "limited" I then have to disconnect and reconnect and it works again. I'm using the driver found on the huawei drivers page.
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how do i change my default font color on windows 10
how can change the default font color on windows 10 and 8 for example that of icons and apps?
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Star Wars: Commander is being retired on Windows devices
If you still like to jump into Star Wars: Commander on your Windows phone or PC, your time with the game is coming to an end.
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Why doesn't Edge browser provide a way to actively manage Favorites links?
Favorites list must be editable for it to be truely usable! * Cannot copy and paste folder or links within folders to the favorites bar folder or to and from any folder to any other folder for that matter. ** Need a way to actively manage my links!!
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Which one you choose, upcoming intel's i9 BEAST or AMD Ryzen??
Hello all!
Yesterday, intel announced their i9 intel core processors having 18cores. Will it compete with AMD's Ryzen processor?
Are you interested in intel/amd processor?
Share your views..!
Yesterday, intel announced their i9 intel core processors having 18cores. Will it compete with AMD's Ryzen processor?
Are you interested in intel/amd processor?
Share your views..!
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Rivals of Aether's Dan Fornace talks ID@Xbox, Game Preview, and indie development
Rivals of Aether is a tremendous fighting game inspired by classics such as Super Smash Bros., and it's available now on Xbox One in Game Preview.
Rivals of Aether has a strong cult following on PC and Xbox, for its tight recreation of Nintendo's Smash Bros.-style fighting gameplay. It also has robust online matchmaking, great customization and multiplayer features, and a whimsical cast of element-based contenders.
We recently caught up with designer and Rivals of Aether lead developer Dan Fornace to talk ID@Xbox, game development, early access, and more.
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Telcel Mexico work with Lumia 950?
Hi,
I'm going to be visiting the Yucatan area of Mexico in a few weeks and was thinking of buying a Telcel Mexico card. Do you know if it's compatible with my 950? I'm currently using MintSim.
I'm going to be visiting the Yucatan area of Mexico in a few weeks and was thinking of buying a Telcel Mexico card. Do you know if it's compatible with my 950? I'm currently using MintSim.
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How to set up a home file server using FreeNAS
Setting up FreeNAS, a popular open-source network attached storage (NAS) solution, is not a difficult task. Here's how to get started and configure a working home server.
FreeNAS offers a stable platform for home and office use. From a simple file server to a connected media hub, it's possible to configure FreeNAS to perform a variety of tasks on behalf of other PCs on the same network. Thankfully, to install the OS, it doesn't require much time or knowledge.
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Next Steps for MS on Android (maybe iOS too)
Having recently made the switch to Android (not exactly thrilled, but I do have functioning apps I need now), I am seeing that MS has done a lot for users on Android. Obviously, they brought Office over. They've added the Arrow Launcher, lock screen and other apps. IMO, they need to step it up a notch and compete the experience.
While they cant realistically replace the Play Store, they could do a lot to make life better for users coming from WP, or for those who just don't want to be all Google.
Contacts - Syncing Outlook.com contacts is a mess. What's the feasibility of porting People over from WP? Can it be made to integrate at a system level in Android?
Calendar - For some reason, I cant get Cortana to work with my Outlook.com calendar. Make Cortana work with Outlook if its installed instead of the system calendar, which doesn't seem, to like Outlook.com. Or make outlook.com work with the Android/Gmail system calendar.
Photos - yes, I can install One Drive and backup my photos, but to see photos from One Drive that aren't local, I have to open the One Drive app. MS needs to make a Photos app for Android that automatically integrates local photos with One Drive, maybe even Google Photos too. Allow me to make this the default picker for sharing pictures, etc system wide.
Music/Groove - For some reason, Groove on Android cannot play local files as the system default audio player. (unless I'm doing it wrong somehow) It only can play local audio that has been downloaded by Groove. This means if I want to play music off my SD card, I have to use Google Music or VLC or something else. Then, when I want to play music from my Groove pass, I have to open Groove.
Video - I have actually used Movies and TV to rent and buy movies a few times. It would be nice to have access to that content on Android too.
One Drive/Files - for an extra bonus, make the One Drive app also the system file browser so One Drive feels more like a seamless extension of the OS.
So, maybe this stuff is all obvious, but if MS isn't really going to me a mobile option, it would be nice if they took the Android integration of their services a step further and made them feel more native.
While they cant realistically replace the Play Store, they could do a lot to make life better for users coming from WP, or for those who just don't want to be all Google.
Contacts - Syncing Outlook.com contacts is a mess. What's the feasibility of porting People over from WP? Can it be made to integrate at a system level in Android?
Calendar - For some reason, I cant get Cortana to work with my Outlook.com calendar. Make Cortana work with Outlook if its installed instead of the system calendar, which doesn't seem, to like Outlook.com. Or make outlook.com work with the Android/Gmail system calendar.
Photos - yes, I can install One Drive and backup my photos, but to see photos from One Drive that aren't local, I have to open the One Drive app. MS needs to make a Photos app for Android that automatically integrates local photos with One Drive, maybe even Google Photos too. Allow me to make this the default picker for sharing pictures, etc system wide.
Music/Groove - For some reason, Groove on Android cannot play local files as the system default audio player. (unless I'm doing it wrong somehow) It only can play local audio that has been downloaded by Groove. This means if I want to play music off my SD card, I have to use Google Music or VLC or something else. Then, when I want to play music from my Groove pass, I have to open Groove.
Video - I have actually used Movies and TV to rent and buy movies a few times. It would be nice to have access to that content on Android too.
One Drive/Files - for an extra bonus, make the One Drive app also the system file browser so One Drive feels more like a seamless extension of the OS.
So, maybe this stuff is all obvious, but if MS isn't really going to me a mobile option, it would be nice if they took the Android integration of their services a step further and made them feel more native.
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Surface connector
I was wondering if the Surface connector on the Surface Laptop has ThunderBolt 3 built in and would it be possible to add external graphics card via the Surface Dock? I love the portability of thin ultrabooks, but I would also love to have some graphics power when docked. I'm kind of waiting for such a Surface product...
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7 powerful charging gadgets for Xbox One controllers
Xbox One controllers are powered by AA batteries, but if swapping out alkaline cells isn't your thing, some awesome rechargeable battery options exist.
There is a wide array of charging solutions available on the market for Xbox One controllers, ranging from cheap and cheerful to premium. Here are some of the best.
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Immersive Reader comes to Outlook on the web, OneNote for Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that it is bringing Immersive Reader to both Outlook on the web and OneNote for Windows 10.
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Windows 10 Creators Update starts rolling out to Surface Hub with slew of new features
A little over a month after the Windows 10 Creators Update began its general rollout, Microsoft has announced the update is now rolling out to the Surface Hub.
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Surface driver updates not installing
Hi all
As you will see from the attached screenshot, my SP4 has tried to install the driver updates for pretty much the past two weeks but they are failing to install.
Has anybody else had this problem and found a solution? Restarting hasn't helped so far; as soon as it logs in again I get the same message in action/notification centre that the device needs to restart to install updates.
I have the Core M model and am on the Release Preview ring, build 15063.332.
Many thanks
Paul
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As you will see from the attached screenshot, my SP4 has tried to install the driver updates for pretty much the past two weeks but they are failing to install.
Has anybody else had this problem and found a solution? Restarting hasn't helped so far; as soon as it logs in again I get the same message in action/notification centre that the device needs to restart to install updates.
I have the Core M model and am on the Release Preview ring, build 15063.332.
Many thanks
Paul
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Surface cover with bluetooth or wireless
I've been using a surface 3 for a couple of years now and I've come to realise that there's something that is missing
When I want to type, I'll use the surface cover that came with the surface 3 -the keyboard is mostly okay but it has to be attached for it to work
Why can't the surface cover/keyboard work when it's not connected to the surface 3?
Say for example I'm using Instagram and I use it in portrait mode - and I want to comment something - I have to attach the keyboard back, turn it around, type my comment, and then remove it and go back to using in portrait mode
It would make a lot more sense for us to be able to use the keyboard attached or not attached
I'm not sure which technology would be used though - maybe Bluetooth or wireless
Does a Bluetooth keyboard need batteries? Or a wireless one?
What do you think?
When I want to type, I'll use the surface cover that came with the surface 3 -the keyboard is mostly okay but it has to be attached for it to work
Why can't the surface cover/keyboard work when it's not connected to the surface 3?
Say for example I'm using Instagram and I use it in portrait mode - and I want to comment something - I have to attach the keyboard back, turn it around, type my comment, and then remove it and go back to using in portrait mode
It would make a lot more sense for us to be able to use the keyboard attached or not attached
I'm not sure which technology would be used though - maybe Bluetooth or wireless
Does a Bluetooth keyboard need batteries? Or a wireless one?
What do you think?
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Is It Possible to roll back my L1320 from denim to cyan?
Hi, I would like to know if there is any way to downgrade from windows denim to cyan version? I have tried to downgrade by using windows recovery tool. But it doesn't work. Is there any other way?
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7 easy ways to sell an old Surface PC so you can buy a new one
Where can you sell your old Surface PC to get some cash for a new one?
With the announcement of a couple of new Surface devices from Microsoft, including the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, many people are wondering how they can offload their old device in order to make room (and funds) for a new one. We have some good news! Surface devices are built exceptionally well and hold onto their value for quite some time.
Here are the best places you can sell your old Surface before the new one arrives.
Selling your old Microsoft Surface
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Seeing Microsoft's mobile future requires big-picture perspective
Does Microsoft have a mobile strategy? Yes, but to see it you must look beyond the yearly cycle governing the smartphone industry.
I've often contemplated how artists who create large works, like the 60-foot sculptures of Mount Rushmore, maintain perspective. As they work on the details of the piece, they're far too close to (essentially engulfed by) the enormous "canvas" to see how each detail relates to the larger whole. It's a very different perspective than a sketchpad drawing where the entire picture is always in view.
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HP's Cortana speaker makes brief appearance at Computex
Up until now, Harman Kardon's Cortana speaker is the only one we've gotten a look at, but Computex just changed that.
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Wacom announces new Bamboo Ink stylus built for Windows Ink
Wacom has taken the wraps off of a new digital stylus, the Bamboo Ink, built to take full advantage of Windows Ink on most Windows 10 devices.
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Star Trek: Bridge Crew - Our favorite cheats and tricks
The Federation is counting on you, so it's ok to break the rules a little.
As long as you and your crewmates communicate well and execute on your combined strategies, most of Star Trek: Bridge Crew is a breeze. Where you'll run into the most trouble is if your ship isn't ready to spring into action when you need it to, or if your plan turns out to have some serious flaws. Not to worry, we've been playing for a while and found some clever tricks and cheats to help get you where you need to go.
Read more at VR Heads!
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As long as you and your crewmates communicate well and execute on your combined strategies, most of Star Trek: Bridge Crew is a breeze. Where you'll run into the most trouble is if your ship isn't ready to spring into action when you need it to, or if your plan turns out to have some serious flaws. Not to worry, we've been playing for a while and found some clever tricks and cheats to help get you where you need to go.
Read more at VR Heads!
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Tokyo 42 for Xbox One review: A sleek and stylish shooter you don't want to miss
Tokyo 42 is a sleek twin-stick shooter for Xbox One, but it's the game's stylish city that really steals the show.
Tokyo 42 is a game that's hard not to be drawn into. From its reveal early last year, its miniature isometric world has been the center of attention, painting a futuristic look at modern-day Tokyo. This shooter doesn't look like your everyday open-world game, and on top of its unique art style it manages to introduce some unique twin-stick mechanics.
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How to tell if your mini PC supports 4K — and why that matters
Most mini PCs support 4K these days.
The technology to enable true 4K has been around for years, but as is often the case, it takes a while for the tech to filter through and become more affordable. That's where we're at right now.
Today, 4K TVs are common and so are 4K PC monitors, and we're getting more and more ultra HD (UHD) content to use with these displays. But a display isn't any use without something to actually push that 4K content to it. Thankfully, that doesn't require a high-end gaming PC.
There's a pretty wide range of PCs that can push 4K video output, from the very big to the very small. And in the case of a mini PC, you're looking at a good option for a living-room-based Home Theater PC (HTPC).
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Big 8 Zip update adds touch of Fluent Design, lots of new features
Hints of Microsoft's new Fluent Design language are showing up in all kinds of third-party apps on the Windows Store, and popular file archiver 8 Zip is the latest to get the treatment.
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How to set up your HTC Vive base stations without drilling holes
Put the drill down, and back away slowly.
HTC's guidelines for the Vive makes mounting its magic tracking boxes incredibly easy, as long as you're cool with drilling holes. The mounting brackets included with the kit get the job done, but what if drilling holes either isn't an option or something you want to do?
Don't fret – using the mounting brackets isn't a requirement. In fact, HTC designed the Vive lighthouses with this in mind.
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SoundCloud now beta testing an app for Windows 10
SoundCloud fans on Windows 10 are in for a treat, as the company has begun testing a new app on the Windows Store.
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Share your favorite Windows 10 wallpaper and Start menu!
Do you have a favorite desktop design? Why not share it with the Windows Central community?
We love desktop designs, and we want to see your Windows 10 wallpapers and Start menus! With the Creators Update, you can customize your Windows 10 desktops in even more ways, with custom accent colors, Live Tile folders, and more.
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We love desktop designs, and we want to see your Windows 10 wallpapers and Start menus! With the Creators Update, you can customize your Windows 10 desktops in even more ways, with custom accent colors, Live Tile folders, and more.
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Unable to read some SMS messages
Recently I have started receiving SMS messages from existing contacts that I am unable to open and read (I used to be able to read them). I get the notification, I see the alert, I go to the message list and it's there at the top, displayed in blue as I haven't read it yet, and when I try to read it, the Messaging app (apparently) crashes and I get the Home screen - over and over again. It only seems to affect some of my contacts - SMS's from others are readable. My wife has a Lumia 635 and I cannot read her messages.
Lumia 640 Windows 10 Mobile version 1703, Build 10.0.15063.297
I have tried battery-out resets without success. Any ideas? My gut tells me it may be a bug in the latest Messages app release, but who knows?
Lumia 640 Windows 10 Mobile version 1703, Build 10.0.15063.297
I have tried battery-out resets without success. Any ideas? My gut tells me it may be a bug in the latest Messages app release, but who knows?
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Best Cooking Apps for Windows 10
One of the convenient uses for a Windows 10 device is to help you find your way around the kitchen and there is a host of apps available to aid your culinary adventures.
Whether you are trying to impress your date with a home-cooked meal or hosting a holiday feast, many find themselves in the kitchen hoping to cook things up just right. While these Windows 10 apps may not turn you into a Bobby Flay, they can point you in the right direction.
These apps can help you develop the basic cooking skills or expand the skills you already possess. Let's take a look at the best cooking apps the Windows Store has to offer.
Updated May 30, 2017: We made a few changes to this article based on new releases, reader input or staff discussion. There are some new titles in the mix, as well as those that we continue to view as the best from the Windows Store.
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Windows 10 Creators Update... changes Command Prompt (Admin)
My goto right click on start button (or Win+X) , used to have Command Prompt and Command Prompt (Admin).. after installing the Creators update, this changed to Powershell.
It's impossible for me to understand how/why MS would change something like that.
Anyone know how to modify the (or Win+X) menu?
It's impossible for me to understand how/why MS would change something like that.
Anyone know how to modify the (or Win+X) menu?
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Everything you need to know about Oculus Rift
What is an Oculus Rift?
Three years ago, a guy named Palmer Luckey launched a Kickstarter campaign to build the next great Virtual Reality headset. The idea was to make a headset using modern technology to eliminate problems found with VR headsets in the past — specifically nausea and general discomfort when wearing the headset. Oculus Rift was pitched to the world as the future of VR, and it was going to accomplish this goal by being more immersive, more comfortable, and more capable than any other headset available at the time.
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How can I get an "economical" Windows 10 Key for a budget (aka: Free) computer?
Hello!
I've cobbled together a bunch of my spare parts into a perfectly good, functioning PC for a relative and the only remaining component is a Windows 10 key. $140 CAD seems like a rediculous amount to spend considering that is more than all the parts are even worth.
A) Will Windows 10S be offered for sale "cheaper" than 10 Home?
B) Without using one of the nefarious key sites ($25 seems too good to be true) is there any legit way to get Windows at a discount?
C) Do you have any Windows keys lying around the office? :wink:
Thanks!
I've cobbled together a bunch of my spare parts into a perfectly good, functioning PC for a relative and the only remaining component is a Windows 10 key. $140 CAD seems like a rediculous amount to spend considering that is more than all the parts are even worth.
A) Will Windows 10S be offered for sale "cheaper" than 10 Home?
B) Without using one of the nefarious key sites ($25 seems too good to be true) is there any legit way to get Windows at a discount?
C) Do you have any Windows keys lying around the office? :wink:
Thanks!
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Why now's the time to finally take the VPN plunge
A good virtual private network (VPN) isn't as complicated as it used to be, but it's still a pretty big step for a "regular" user to take. Still, I decided it's time to get my family used to VPNs, because their data may depend on it.
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Tablo Dual just might be the next big thing in cord cutting
Announced today, Tablo Dual is a connected two-tuner DVR for over-the-air (OTA) TV that also boasts internal storage.
That internal storage is one of the most interesting additions to this new product from Tablo, because it overcomes one of the less consumer-friendly parts of getting rid of your cable box. While 64GB isn't a lot of storage, it's enough to start recording live TV shows without having to resort to your PC.
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That internal storage is one of the most interesting additions to this new product from Tablo, because it overcomes one of the less consumer-friendly parts of getting rid of your cable box. While 64GB isn't a lot of storage, it's enough to start recording live TV shows without having to resort to your PC.
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Photos of Microsoft's canceled "Lumia 960" flagship leak
Photos of what appears to be the canceled Lumia "Northstar" Windows phone have leaked, revealing what could have been for Microsoft's successor to the Lumia 950.
As we all know, Microsoft decided to retrench its mobile efforts at some point during the last two years. Because of this, several of Microsoft's planned phones were canceled internally, including the Lumia 750 and Lumia 850. Today, photos of what appears to be the successor to the Lumia 950 have leaked, revealing what Microsoft may have had planned for a "Lumia 960".
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As we all know, Microsoft decided to retrench its mobile efforts at some point during the last two years. Because of this, several of Microsoft's planned phones were canceled internally, including the Lumia 750 and Lumia 850. Today, photos of what appears to be the successor to the Lumia 950 have leaked, revealing what Microsoft may have had planned for a "Lumia 960".
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Rumored Cancelled Lumia 960 - Looks like a Surface Team Design
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This one looks like it has the branding and design of the Surface team. Not sure what, if any, features it had that would have set it apart from the Lumia 950. But the metallic design and the logo look very Surface-esque to me.
Daniel had mentioned in a podcast that the Surface team had a chance to bring a phone to market. But they decided it was too little too late. We'll see if all the new efforts with Windows on Arm will lead to something better making it out to market eventually.
Updated: Here's the Windows Central take on it. http://ift.tt/2qFEZft
This one looks like it has the branding and design of the Surface team. Not sure what, if any, features it had that would have set it apart from the Lumia 950. But the metallic design and the logo look very Surface-esque to me.
Daniel had mentioned in a podcast that the Surface team had a chance to bring a phone to market. But they decided it was too little too late. We'll see if all the new efforts with Windows on Arm will lead to something better making it out to market eventually.
Updated: Here's the Windows Central take on it. http://ift.tt/2qFEZft
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windows phone uupdate
WTF? my phone used to get charged every 2 or 3 days since the latest update I'm lucky if it lasts the day, and talk about slow, I'm going back to windows 7 on all my computers and I am resurrecting my Nokia 930 at least they knew how to design a phone. Meanwhile if anyone has an idea to put windows phone 8.1 on my 950xl I would be grateful as I like the bigger screen. Shame really as windows 10was looking hopeful for a while but as is usual MS have turned it into a pile of crape.
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Should you buy the Surface Laptop or Surface Book?
Torn between the new Surface Laptop or the Surface Book? We can help.
With the recent announcement of the Surface Laptop, Microsoft now has two premium laptops to choose from. In one corner is the Surface Book, Microsoft's "ultimate" laptop that can also be a tablet. And in the other corner, the Surface Laptop, a traditional laptop for the wider market. I've already had lots of people ask me which they should go for, so if you're the market for a new laptop, here are some things to consider.
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With the recent announcement of the Surface Laptop, Microsoft now has two premium laptops to choose from. In one corner is the Surface Book, Microsoft's "ultimate" laptop that can also be a tablet. And in the other corner, the Surface Laptop, a traditional laptop for the wider market. I've already had lots of people ask me which they should go for, so if you're the market for a new laptop, here are some things to consider.
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windows phone uupdate
WTF? my phone used to get charged every 2 or 3 days since the latest update I'm lucky if it lasts the day, and talk about slow, I'm going back to windows 7 on all my computers and I am resurrecting my Nokia 930 at least they knew how to design a phone. Meanwhile if anyone has an idea to put windows phone 8.1 on my 950xl I would be grateful as I like the bigger screen. Shame really as windows 10was looking hopeful for a while but as is usual MS have turned it into a pile of crape.
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Microsoft Reportedly Testing New Phone With New Windows Mobile OS
You may be wondering what happened to Microsoft's ambitions in the mobile space. The company has been creating a lot of hardware lately, but it's focused on its Surface-branded line of devices running 'full' Windows. A new Windows Mobile handset hasn't been in the rumors for quite some time now.
That changes today, because a new unconfirmed report now claims that Microsoft is testing just such a device. The revelation apparently comes from two different sources inside the company, so it may be accurate. The bad news? The phone is said to be running a "different" branch of Windows Mobile.
This has a UI that is different from what we're used to seeing in Windows 10 Mobile, but it's not set in stone yet because it's still "early days" for the development of this new interface. Yes, you read that correctly. Once again, Microsoft may be looking to "reinvent" the mobile experience, in yet another desperate attempt to set its OS apart from its rivals.
And yes, this could in fact mean a new 'cut' in support for older Windows Mobile apps, which aren't going to work with this new UI. Silverlight apps in particular seem doomed.
Even if all of this is true now, keep in mind that plans change, and they may be altered significantly in the coming months, before that phone that's currently in testing sees the light of day. Speaking of which, it's very unclear when the new handset might become available - it could be as much as a year from now, or "less if it receives good reviews internally and gets fast tracked".
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new phone running a new branch of Windows Mobile - GSMArena.com news
That changes today, because a new unconfirmed report now claims that Microsoft is testing just such a device. The revelation apparently comes from two different sources inside the company, so it may be accurate. The bad news? The phone is said to be running a "different" branch of Windows Mobile.
This has a UI that is different from what we're used to seeing in Windows 10 Mobile, but it's not set in stone yet because it's still "early days" for the development of this new interface. Yes, you read that correctly. Once again, Microsoft may be looking to "reinvent" the mobile experience, in yet another desperate attempt to set its OS apart from its rivals.
And yes, this could in fact mean a new 'cut' in support for older Windows Mobile apps, which aren't going to work with this new UI. Silverlight apps in particular seem doomed.
Even if all of this is true now, keep in mind that plans change, and they may be altered significantly in the coming months, before that phone that's currently in testing sees the light of day. Speaking of which, it's very unclear when the new handset might become available - it could be as much as a year from now, or "less if it receives good reviews internally and gets fast tracked".
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Can some help to attain auto call record feature in lumian 10 phone
Microsoft lumia 640 Dual SIM phone, Windows 10 Mobile.
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How to change Windows 10's Game DVR Captures folder location
You can change the Windows 10 Game DVR feature's Captures folder location to avoid running out of space on your system drive. Here's how.
On Windows 10, Game DVR is a feature that allows you to quickly and easily capture the best moments in your games by recording clips and taking screenshots, which you can then share on Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks.
The only caveat is that by default Game DVR saves all your screenshots and clips in the Captures folder inside Videos in your account, and Windows 10 doesn't include an option in Settings, or in the Xbox app, to change this default location.
If you rarely play games on your PC, you probably don't need to worry, but gamers who often record clips will notice that their system drives will fill up quickly, especially people who run Windows 10 on a Solid-State Drive (SSD), which are quite fast but also expensive and limited on capacity.
Fortunately, it's possible to change and move the content of the Captures folder to another location to prevent running out of space on your primary system drive using this simple workaround.
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On Windows 10, Game DVR is a feature that allows you to quickly and easily capture the best moments in your games by recording clips and taking screenshots, which you can then share on Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks.
The only caveat is that by default Game DVR saves all your screenshots and clips in the Captures folder inside Videos in your account, and Windows 10 doesn't include an option in Settings, or in the Xbox app, to change this default location.
If you rarely play games on your PC, you probably don't need to worry, but gamers who often record clips will notice that their system drives will fill up quickly, especially people who run Windows 10 on a Solid-State Drive (SSD), which are quite fast but also expensive and limited on capacity.
Fortunately, it's possible to change and move the content of the Captures folder to another location to prevent running out of space on your primary system drive using this simple workaround.
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Eve V hands-on: Quirky crowd convertible
Eve promises a Surface-beating tablet at a disruptive price. And so far the signs are very promising indeed.
We've been keenly following the crowdfunded, community-developed Eve V convertible tablet since the first specs and images emerged late last year, and now it's hands-on time! The Finnish company was present at the Microsoft booth at Computex 2017 today, showing off their creation alongside more established brands. (Microsoft, among Intel and others, is one of the company's backers.)
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Falling in Love again...
Hello all,
I made the journey from BB10 to Windows in 2014. My Z10's battery life had become unusable and I debated between replacing it with a Z30 or the Lumia Icon. I just loved everything about the Icon and had always been curious about giving Windows a try, so the Icon won out. On top of that, I was also concerned about the future support for BB10 which also played a part in my decision to switch.
After some initial growing pains, I fell in love with Windows 8 and 8.1. My Icon quickly became my favorite phone ever owned and I went all in with Microsoft, buying a Band 2 and replacing my Android tablet with a Windows tablet. Then Windows 10 rolled out, killed the battery life and fluidity on my Icon, and I ultimately jumped back to BB (sort of) with the Priv.
Have owned the Priv now for a year and a half and the access to all the apps on Android has been great. My wife recently broke her phone, so while waiting for a replacement, we swapped and she's using my Priv while I fired up my Icon again. Have been using the Icon for the past week....yes, I miss some of the apps I had on the Priv, but I'd forgotten how much of a joy the Windows Mobile UI is to use. I've kept my Icon updated to track the progress of Windows 10, but this is my first time using my Icon as a daily driver in well over a year. The things that scared me off initially...bad battery life, glitches, reboots, etc, all no longer seem to be present. On the other hand, my Priv would reboot DAILY, sometimes multiple times a day. While the Priv is a great device, it's well known that it gets hot and sluggish when doing certain task. So now its got me wondering, do I go back to my Priv in a couple of days or stay with my Icon? Never thought this would be even a thought, I have the same concerns today about the future of Windows Mobile as is I had about BB10, but for the moment my Icon and Windows 10 have won over my heart again.
Thanks for reading my rambling ☺
I made the journey from BB10 to Windows in 2014. My Z10's battery life had become unusable and I debated between replacing it with a Z30 or the Lumia Icon. I just loved everything about the Icon and had always been curious about giving Windows a try, so the Icon won out. On top of that, I was also concerned about the future support for BB10 which also played a part in my decision to switch.
After some initial growing pains, I fell in love with Windows 8 and 8.1. My Icon quickly became my favorite phone ever owned and I went all in with Microsoft, buying a Band 2 and replacing my Android tablet with a Windows tablet. Then Windows 10 rolled out, killed the battery life and fluidity on my Icon, and I ultimately jumped back to BB (sort of) with the Priv.
Have owned the Priv now for a year and a half and the access to all the apps on Android has been great. My wife recently broke her phone, so while waiting for a replacement, we swapped and she's using my Priv while I fired up my Icon again. Have been using the Icon for the past week....yes, I miss some of the apps I had on the Priv, but I'd forgotten how much of a joy the Windows Mobile UI is to use. I've kept my Icon updated to track the progress of Windows 10, but this is my first time using my Icon as a daily driver in well over a year. The things that scared me off initially...bad battery life, glitches, reboots, etc, all no longer seem to be present. On the other hand, my Priv would reboot DAILY, sometimes multiple times a day. While the Priv is a great device, it's well known that it gets hot and sluggish when doing certain task. So now its got me wondering, do I go back to my Priv in a couple of days or stay with my Icon? Never thought this would be even a thought, I have the same concerns today about the future of Windows Mobile as is I had about BB10, but for the moment my Icon and Windows 10 have won over my heart again.
Thanks for reading my rambling ☺
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Surface mobile phone
Microsoft,
I am using Lumia 950xl and waiting for surface mobile, please bring one.
I am using Lumia 950xl and waiting for surface mobile, please bring one.
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Microsoft rolls out Windows Mixed Reality headsets from Dell, ASUS, and Lenovo
Mixed Reality is about to get much more exciting.
Microsoft announced Windows Mixed Reality developer kits from Acer and HP earlier this month at Build, and the company is now introducing headsets from Dell, ASUS, and Lenovo. Microsoft's VP for Partner Devices and Solutions Peter Han showcased the new headsets during the company's Computex 2017 keynote.
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Microsoft announced Windows Mixed Reality developer kits from Acer and HP earlier this month at Build, and the company is now introducing headsets from Dell, ASUS, and Lenovo. Microsoft's VP for Partner Devices and Solutions Peter Han showcased the new headsets during the company's Computex 2017 keynote.
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OneDrive and other cloud apps
Hello, I was just thinking about the fact that Dropbox might struggle on Windows 10 S as it can't work perfectly in the UWP environment, especially when it comes to syncing due to the very nature of sandboxing that's a part of it. And I was wondering - how OneDrive works? I know it's an integral part of Windows but is it going to have the same issue or because it's integrated, there won't be any problems and it'll work just like on any other W10?
And is there a chance for Dropbox to find somehow a way how to deliver the same experience? Or is it really without a chance?
And is there a chance for Dropbox to find somehow a way how to deliver the same experience? Or is it really without a chance?
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How can I use lte on lumia640?
I've used lumia640 for half years and i can't use lte for then. I can use other cellular things. It seems I can't use a lte data with 'LTE' sign on my tools bar. How can use it?
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What's the maximum potential of the Surface Laptop?
I know the specs are pretty good but NOT THAT big to call it a 'beast' and what not, but how would it stand in the hands of a user who might some day have to render stuff and at the same time like the occasional gaming (light of course)?
Would it run well in the long run? I'm asking this because my Dell Inspiron 15 (3rd) with an i5, 4GB, 1 GB (graphics) does a pretty decent job; unfortunately I see frame drops here and there (poor thing is aging) and I wanted to know if the Surface Laptop would handle the job much better?
Would it run well in the long run? I'm asking this because my Dell Inspiron 15 (3rd) with an i5, 4GB, 1 GB (graphics) does a pretty decent job; unfortunately I see frame drops here and there (poor thing is aging) and I wanted to know if the Surface Laptop would handle the job much better?
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HP, Lenovo and ASUS aim to release first Snapdragon 835 Windows 10 PCs
ASUS, Lenovo, and HP want to be the first companies to release "cellular PCs" later this year.
Microsoft and Qualcomm just announced at Computex that Lenovo, HP, and ASUS are expected to be the first companies with devices that feature the Snapdragon 835. Powered by Windows 10 on ARM, the ultra-thin and always-connected devices are said to usher in a new era of mobile computing.
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New video showcases the power of Windows 10 ARM on the Snapdragon 835
A new video from Qualcomm gives us a quick overview of all the benefits from Windows 10 running on a Snapdragon 835 processor.
Qualcomm has today released a new video that gives us a quick overview of Windows 10 on ARM, showcasing programs like Microsoft Office running on a device powered by the Snapdragon 835. Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 835 will power a new generation of Windows 10 PCs starting this holiday.
The quick video overview shows us Word, PowerPoint and Excel working much like you'd expect on a PC, except this PC is powered by an ARM chip. The video also shows us a full HD movie playing super smooth in the Movies & TV app, highlighting gigabit LTE for super fast downloading.
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Qualcomm has today released a new video that gives us a quick overview of Windows 10 on ARM, showcasing programs like Microsoft Office running on a device powered by the Snapdragon 835. Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 835 will power a new generation of Windows 10 PCs starting this holiday.
The quick video overview shows us Word, PowerPoint and Excel working much like you'd expect on a PC, except this PC is powered by an ARM chip. The video also shows us a full HD movie playing super smooth in the Movies & TV app, highlighting gigabit LTE for super fast downloading.
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Hello From Viet Nam
Any other Vietnam in forum!?!?
I am a computer lover. I am managing PLTOS software in a seaport company
I am a computer lover. I am managing PLTOS software in a seaport company
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
WTS: Black Arc Touch Mouse - Surface Edition
Item Description: Black Arc Touch Mouse - Surface Edition
Price: $25 + Shipping. Retails for $50 - $70 before taxes.
Condition: Fine - Really good condition
Includes: The mouse, the batteries within the mouse, and original packaging.
Item Location: Chicago, IL
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Price: $25 + Shipping. Retails for $50 - $70 before taxes.
Condition: Fine - Really good condition
Includes: The mouse, the batteries within the mouse, and original packaging.
Item Location: Chicago, IL
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WTS: Two Nokia DT-910 Qi Charging Stands
Item Description: Selling two DT-910 Qi Wireless Charging Stands. One white & one black.
Price: $12 each or $20 for the pair.
Condition: Fine condition. The white one shows a bit of dirtiness - but I've cleaned them and tested them. Both look and work great.
Includes: Charging cables and adapters included. Original packaging may or may not be included -- I'll have to check.
Item Location: Chicago, IL - USA
Shipping Details: USA only. Shipping costs will be paid by buyer.
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Price: $12 each or $20 for the pair.
Condition: Fine condition. The white one shows a bit of dirtiness - but I've cleaned them and tested them. Both look and work great.
Includes: Charging cables and adapters included. Original packaging may or may not be included -- I'll have to check.
Item Location: Chicago, IL - USA
Shipping Details: USA only. Shipping costs will be paid by buyer.
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Anyone with citibank?
I've tried to use the Citibank app without success (no real surprise there, MS should remove this shameful app from the store), but more importantly and annoyingly, I can't seem to log into Citibank from Edge browser on my windows mobile (laptop is fine). Tried my Elite X3 side by side with iPhone. Edge gives error (bull**** about temporarily unavailable), but safari logged right in. Is Citibank deliberately blocking Windows Mobile access to its website?
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Google pop-up
Windows 10 v1607, only use Edge browser. Since last windows update , every time I open up my homepage (google search page) I get a pop-up asking if I want to try google chrome. It has a "No Thanks" to get rid of it, but it re-appears every time I open Edge. Any ideas on how to get rid of it permanently?? :unhappy:
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'Microsoft Edition' Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be sold at Microsoft Stores
Well. What's going on ?
'Microsoft Edition' Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be sold at Microsoft Stores
By Andy Weir @gcaweir · Mar 30, 2017 · Hot!
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In an unexpected twist, Microsoft announced today that it will sell both Galaxy S8 handsets at its retail stores.
'Microsoft Edition' Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be sold at Microsoft Stores
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In an unexpected twist, Microsoft announced today that it will sell both Galaxy S8 handsets at its retail stores.
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OOBEGaragelogs
In my pictures map I see a map called OOBEGaragelogs.
Does anyone know what this is?
My phone is a HP elite x3
Does anyone know what this is?
My phone is a HP elite x3
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Display Showing In Blank Blue.
I did a reset on my lumia 640, and everything was ok until I did a restart now it shows a blank blue screen and keep restarting and go back to the blue screen. Did my phone broke?
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how do i fix error "connection with server interrupted" on my surface pro 2
i try to connect to a live chat on my surface pro 2 tablet and i keep getting "connection to server has been interrupted". This just started to happen a week ago
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Is Intel's Compute Card the next mobile device that Microsoft was talking about?
Intel's compute card will be a game changer. It will provide mobility like never before. Is this the ultimate mobile device that Microsoft hinted about few days back? If it is, then it will be really interesting to see the software side of it.
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Slight Pink Hue with the Matebook
Has anyone noticed a slight pink hue to the whites on the screen of the Huawei Matebook? Or is it just mine, something that I have to send in to get fixed?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Thoughts on Essential phone?
So the Essential phone has been announced today. It's essentially (pun not intended) a bezel less phone, but unlike the tall S8(+) and G6, it is smaller, and actually very close dimensions to the Lumia 650.
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High-end Surface Pro now set to start shipping on June 30
If you're looking to get your hands on the new Surface Pro with maxed-out specs, it looks like you won't have to wait quite as long as originally anticipated.
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Spellspire for Xbox One review: A challenging word game that lets climb a tower, battle monsters
Word games aren't common on Xbox One, making the release of Spellspire from Finland-based indie studio 10tons all the more special.
You play as a wizard and climb a 100-floor tower, battling enemies by spelling words and stopping to buy upgrades along the way. But will the prize at the top be worth your efforts?
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Microsoft Garage launches curated news app for Xbox One
Your Xbox One might not be the first place you'd think to install a dedicated news app, but Microsoft's experimental Garage division is filling that niche.
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How to ditch Microsoft Edge as your default PDF reader on Windows 10
Does Microsoft Edge keep opening your PDF files even when you've installed another PDF application? In this guide, we'll show you the steps to fix this issue.
Microsoft Edge is your new default web browsing experience on Windows 10, which offers a new streamlined interface, speed improvements, and a lot of new features, including the ability to open PDF files.
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Microsoft Edge is your new default web browsing experience on Windows 10, which offers a new streamlined interface, speed improvements, and a lot of new features, including the ability to open PDF files.
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Seeing a Command Prompt box flash quickly on Windows 10? It's because of Office, and here's the fix.
Do you see a Command Prompt box flash quickly on Windows 10? It's Office 365 fault. There is a fix coming, but here's what you can do now.
If you recently started noticing a Command Prompt box flashing quickly every hour on your Windows 10 computer, you should know that it's not a virus or malware trying to steal your information. It's actually a bug with Microsoft Office 365.
The anomaly is caused by two tasks, including OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration and OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerLogon that Office 365 automatically configures with the Task Scheduler on Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Office. And every time they run, they cause a window to appear quickly in the screen every hour, and every time you sign in to Windows 10. However, this is not an issue affecting everyone; it only seems to be happening for those users who are enrolled in the Fast ring of the Office Insider Program.
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If you recently started noticing a Command Prompt box flashing quickly every hour on your Windows 10 computer, you should know that it's not a virus or malware trying to steal your information. It's actually a bug with Microsoft Office 365.
The anomaly is caused by two tasks, including OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration and OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerLogon that Office 365 automatically configures with the Task Scheduler on Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Office. And every time they run, they cause a window to appear quickly in the screen every hour, and every time you sign in to Windows 10. However, this is not an issue affecting everyone; it only seems to be happening for those users who are enrolled in the Fast ring of the Office Insider Program.
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Can't open photos after updating with the creators update
Hi, I am having an issue with my Surface book, I updated to the creators update and now whenever I try to open a photo (jpg etc) It askes me what app I want to open it with, it does this over and over again without actually opening the photo. I can get the photo to open if I right click and select open with...
I thought this was just my laptop but I got my wife to check hers, seems hers is doing the same thing (we both updated yesterday and my surface book is 2 days old and hers was a fresh install of Win 10 (my old laptop) )
I've reverted back to the previous version of Win 10 on mine but left hers, does anyone have any ideas? There are no pending updates and no pending store updates. I have also checked the file associations are set up correctly (even put them back to default)
Thanks for any help in advance.
Joe
I thought this was just my laptop but I got my wife to check hers, seems hers is doing the same thing (we both updated yesterday and my surface book is 2 days old and hers was a fresh install of Win 10 (my old laptop) )
I've reverted back to the previous version of Win 10 on mine but left hers, does anyone have any ideas? There are no pending updates and no pending store updates. I have also checked the file associations are set up correctly (even put them back to default)
Thanks for any help in advance.
Joe
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Everspace blasts out of the Game Preview program with Xbox Play Anywhere support
After a fairly lengthy period of public testing as part of the Xbox Preview Program, Everspace has officially launched in full.
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Problem in convert and coping form PC
Hey, I am facing a problem that does not convert any high quality videos from pc to my phone, when I copy and paste it, it does not converts and copied the high quality video or music. What to do?
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Should I enroll into Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Fast Ring now?
Hello! I have a question that I've been thinking about for some time now. Since the last few insider fast ring builds for mobile have only included bug fixes and other improvements, and Windows 10 Mobile is pretty much abandoned at this point, is it a good idea to move from production to fast ring and stay there to benefit from the extra bug fixes and improvements? Or is it a bad idea, because Microsoft may actually push a Redstone 3 build and then I'll have to revert all the way back to Windows Phone 8.1 in order to get to production? I don't know what to do. The reason I ask is because my Lumia 640 XL has some annoying bugs since updating to the creators update (the screen is flickering when watching videos or in the all apps view and I'm experiencing slow performance in some places), so I hope that maybe those issues have been fixed in those builds. Please answer whenever you can :smile:
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Intel's tiny Compute Card will start shipping in August
Intel initially unveiled its tiny Compute Card at CES in January, and now it finally has a release window.
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How to expand your Surface Book's storage the cheap and easy way
Can you upgrade the storage in a Surface Book?
Updated May 29, 2017: We've refreshed this list to ensure you're still getting the cheapest and easiest way to expand your Surface Book's storage.
The Microsoft Surface Book is a very powerful laptop with a 2-in-1 design, a touch display with a unique aspect ratio, and a high price.
One of the best ways to lower the initial cost of a Surface Book is to dial back the hardware inside, namely the solid-state drive. You can save hundreds of dollars by opting for a 256GB storage option rather than a 1TB option.
Even if you did opt for a big 1TB solid-state drive, the reality of media today is that it will eventually fill up. In either case, you're probably wondering how to get a bigger drive when the Surface Book doesn't have upgradeable hardware.
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Samsung's new Notebook 9 Pro throws in an S Pen for good measure
Samsung is adding a bit of S Pen spice to its notebook lineup with the new Notebook 9 Pro.
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Adventure Time heads to Minecraft Console Edition in new mash-up pack
It's officially Adventure Time in Minecraft Console Edition.
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Why the new Surface Pro's fanless Core i5 is both a serious processor and a great option
The new fanless Core i5 Surface Pro has a real dual-core processor in it. Let's break down why this is a not a Core-M marketing ploy.
Microsoft's recent announcement of the refreshed Surface Pro (2017) is resulting in plenty of discussions – and some confusion – about all the changes for this year. With over 800 new custom parts and updated internal hardware which is the best Surface Pro for you can be a complicated decision.
One area of misunderstanding that I have noticed amongst potential buyers is the new "fanless" Intel Core i5 model. Starting at $999 (4GB and 128GB storage) and going up to $1,299 (8GB and 256GB of storage) the super quiet Surface Pro appears to be the best bet for your average consumer.
But is that Core i5 a "real" processor or just a renamed Core M? Let's dive deeper though into Intel's confusing chip strategy and what it means for new buyers.
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Licence Key / Activation question
I used to be a lot more enthusiastic about gaming, and built a pretty high spec PC in 2007 with 64 Bit Vista. However by 2010, apart from the odd foray here and there, I really wasn't into gaming that much. The PC itself has had a new CPU, Graphics card and PSU over its lifetime, and it does everything I want it to do just fine. (the PSU popped last year, and I was certain it would have taken out the motherboard and RAM too but amazingly all was well)
In 2012 I paid for a Windows 8 licence, and when Windows 10 came out I took advantage of the free upgrade.
This week my parents got a new PC as their old one was still running Vista, and they were having some issues. Not only did it run very slowly, but some websites were just refusing to connect. It took a while for the penny to drop that support had stopped and they had never used the upgrade to Windows 7 the PC had come with. With the recent hacking stories, and my Dads habit of clicking on links without a seconds hesitation, this was an accident waiting to happen.
We got them a new W10 PC, and I took the old one away to wipe the HDD and dispose off. However, I was curious to see how it would run with a fresh installation of an OS. It came with a recovery partition for Vista, so I re-installed it and was impressed at how well it ran. I then found my paperwork for my W8 purchase and decided to download an ISO of W8.1 and see how that went. Again, it runs really well and if I decide to sell it, a W8.1 machine is a lot more useful than a Vista one
My question is, my W10 Licence / Activation has its roots in the W8 purchase from 2012. W8 became W8.1 became the various updates of W10, and today I have the Creators update.
By (successfully) using my W8 product key with so far no ill effects, am I risking this? I thought the W8 code would just be rejected, and when it worked, I then started panicking that it would de-authorise my W10? All good so far but any input would be welcome.
In 2012 I paid for a Windows 8 licence, and when Windows 10 came out I took advantage of the free upgrade.
This week my parents got a new PC as their old one was still running Vista, and they were having some issues. Not only did it run very slowly, but some websites were just refusing to connect. It took a while for the penny to drop that support had stopped and they had never used the upgrade to Windows 7 the PC had come with. With the recent hacking stories, and my Dads habit of clicking on links without a seconds hesitation, this was an accident waiting to happen.
We got them a new W10 PC, and I took the old one away to wipe the HDD and dispose off. However, I was curious to see how it would run with a fresh installation of an OS. It came with a recovery partition for Vista, so I re-installed it and was impressed at how well it ran. I then found my paperwork for my W8 purchase and decided to download an ISO of W8.1 and see how that went. Again, it runs really well and if I decide to sell it, a W8.1 machine is a lot more useful than a Vista one
My question is, my W10 Licence / Activation has its roots in the W8 purchase from 2012. W8 became W8.1 became the various updates of W10, and today I have the Creators update.
By (successfully) using my W8 product key with so far no ill effects, am I risking this? I thought the W8 code would just be rejected, and when it worked, I then started panicking that it would de-authorise my W10? All good so far but any input would be welcome.
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First five things you need to do in Star Trek: Bridge Crew
If the Aegis is going to be the best ship in the fleet, you're going to need a few things.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew is a ton of fun, but it's also deeply challenging at times. There are a lot of ways your crew can get into trouble early, and because this is largely an online multiplayer game that means you might be letting your whole crew down!
Consider this a crash course in Bridge Crew readiness, Cadet. These five tips will ensure you're ready to go no matter what the scenario!
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 hands-on: GTX 1080, ludicrously thin
ASUS' Republic of Gamers brand kicked off its Computex 2017 presence with a new sleek, skinny laptop that still packs a ton of processing power.
There's something to be said for a gaming laptop that doesn't look like a bunch of Christmas lights draped over a Cylon mothership. While some "gamer" notebooks are big, chunky, angular beasts illuminated with gratuitous colored accents, ASUS's ROG brand has taken a different approach with its new top-tier portable rig.
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Dell announces new Inspiron Gaming Desktop with a budget price to match
Dell may already have its hat in the gaming ring with its Alienware line, but its latest desktop machine is going squarely for the more budget-conscious crowd.
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Most anticipated Xbox One games of 2017 (and beyond)
It's time for a fresh look at this year's most anticipated Xbox One games, as we move ever closer to the 2017 holiday season.
It'll be interesting to see how the rest of 2017 plays out for Xbox, which has a beastly new console on the horizon in the form of Project Scorpio. Piles of new games will also be announced at this year's E3 2017 conference, from publishers of all shapes and sizes.
Whether or not Project Scorpio can usurp Sony's PlayStation remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain: We're going to get some awesome games to play on it! Here are 20 of the best titles we're most looking forward to.
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Hands-on with Dell's new Inspiron 27 7000 and Inspiron 24 5000 all-in-one PCs (video)
With Computex 2017 well underway, Dell has taken the wraps off of its latest all-in-one (AiO) PCs, the Inspiron 27 7000 and Inspiron 24 5000.
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How to create an avatar in SteamVR Home
SteamVR Home brings some new social features to the VR platform – here's how to kit out your personal avatar.
SteamVR Home has emerged for the HTC Vive, as a part of a recent build of the SteamVR beta. The feature is a social extension of SteamVR currently in testing and introduces a new customizable space fit for online social experiences. As a part of the platform, it's possible to create your own customizable avatar for use in its social elements. Here's how to get started and create your own custom SteamVR avatar.
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SteamVR Home has emerged for the HTC Vive, as a part of a recent build of the SteamVR beta. The feature is a social extension of SteamVR currently in testing and introduces a new customizable space fit for online social experiences. As a part of the platform, it's possible to create your own customizable avatar for use in its social elements. Here's how to get started and create your own custom SteamVR avatar.
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Is it a good idea for Microsoft to launch Surface Pro and Surface Laptop on the same day?
Will launching the Surface Pro on the same day as the Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S dilute the appeal of the latter?
That's the point of a discussion going down in the Windows Central forums right now.
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Tablets - Windows, Android and Apps
Hello,
I am considering getting my first tablet. The thing that prompted me into looking into getting one of my own was that my husband is now bored of me stealing his (hateful) iPad to play games on it that I cannot get on my Lumia phone. (Don't know the model number but it is the now discontinued one with the big screen, the 15-something)
Anyway. I am Windows through and through. My first smart phones were Android but that was back in th very early days of Apple alternatives and it didn't do much then like it does now.
Are the apps for Windows tablets just as limited as they are for Windows phone?
Is there any way to run an Android simulator on a Windows tablet to get access to Android apps and games and would the simulator work as well as having an actual Android tablet or should I just break the chain and get an Android based tablet?
Any help gratefully received as I do not want to part with upwards of 5000,- Danish Krone for something I either can't get to work properly or don't enjoy using.
Thank you.
I am considering getting my first tablet. The thing that prompted me into looking into getting one of my own was that my husband is now bored of me stealing his (hateful) iPad to play games on it that I cannot get on my Lumia phone. (Don't know the model number but it is the now discontinued one with the big screen, the 15-something)
Anyway. I am Windows through and through. My first smart phones were Android but that was back in th very early days of Apple alternatives and it didn't do much then like it does now.
Are the apps for Windows tablets just as limited as they are for Windows phone?
Is there any way to run an Android simulator on a Windows tablet to get access to Android apps and games and would the simulator work as well as having an actual Android tablet or should I just break the chain and get an Android based tablet?
Any help gratefully received as I do not want to part with upwards of 5000,- Danish Krone for something I either can't get to work properly or don't enjoy using.
Thank you.
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Find your inner peace with the Windows 10 puzzler ERMO
ERMO is a Windows 10 puzzler with a casual pace and plenty of challenges. This puzzle game tests your skills at logic, patience, and deduction.
The free game is available for Windows 10 PC and Mobile, sports a blend of minimal game graphics and eye-catching wallpapers. Gameplay is easy to pick up and play, but plays out like a chess game where each move is calculated. Overall, ERMO is a fun time waster of a game.
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For those who wish to use the good old Windows Movie Maker version 6.0
Windows Movie Maker 6.0 started as a default program for Windows Vista.
Then came Windows LIVE Movie Maker for windows 7. Some Win 7 users actually preferred the WMM 6.0.
For those who remember that and wanting to use the 6.0 version again, here is the article you can use.
The article has a 64-bit and a 32-bit download links.
I used that to install mine long time ago. I myself prefer the old fashioned version.
Blaine's Movie Maker Blog: Installing Windows Movie Maker 6.0 on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
You might get a "it could not be verified" warning when you run the link. Just ignore it and continue.
Here is my WMM 6.0 :
WMM 6.0 sample.png
Then came Windows LIVE Movie Maker for windows 7. Some Win 7 users actually preferred the WMM 6.0.
For those who remember that and wanting to use the 6.0 version again, here is the article you can use.
The article has a 64-bit and a 32-bit download links.
I used that to install mine long time ago. I myself prefer the old fashioned version.
Blaine's Movie Maker Blog: Installing Windows Movie Maker 6.0 on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
You might get a "it could not be verified" warning when you run the link. Just ignore it and continue.
Here is my WMM 6.0 :
WMM 6.0 sample.png
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Brad Sams: Microsoft Looking to Reboot Mobile with New Software and Hardware
Microsoft Surface Laptop vs. Apple MacBook Air: Tech spec showdown
At first glance, the Surface Laptop is a good alternative to Apple's MacBook Air. Even though, at least right now, the latter seems to be a forgotten product in the lineup.
The actual target market audience may be a little different because Microsoft is going after the students directly. However, Apple laptops have long been a favorite of those with student loans. So any comparison seems fair.
Let's take a quick look at these two laptops side by side.
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Surface 2 Apps have no Internet
Hi,
I'm having a strange issue with my Surface 2. It has an internet condition and I can use the desktop version of IE without any problems (I'm posting this using it right now). However, none of my apps can connect to the internet (tablet IE, mail, msn news, weather, sport etc). I'm not aware of any specific configuration for the apps and I can I'm connected to the wifi via the charms. I've tried the windows fix an error with your connection from tablet IE, but it does nothing!
Please help, the only use this surface has left is the internet and now that's not working :eck:
I'm having a strange issue with my Surface 2. It has an internet condition and I can use the desktop version of IE without any problems (I'm posting this using it right now). However, none of my apps can connect to the internet (tablet IE, mail, msn news, weather, sport etc). I'm not aware of any specific configuration for the apps and I can I'm connected to the wifi via the charms. I've tried the windows fix an error with your connection from tablet IE, but it does nothing!
Please help, the only use this surface has left is the internet and now that's not working :eck:
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Here's what FreeNAS network storage is and what it can do for you
Here's what FreeNAS is and why you may want to consider using it.
Commercial products aren't always the best option, sometimes free and open-source alternatives offer just as much (if not more) than paid counterparts. FreeNAS is a platform for setting up Network Attached Storage without forking out countless pennies on smart drives and cloud services. We'll run you through exactly what FreeNAS is, what one can do with it and why you may want to consider deploying it.
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I am trying to access backed- up SMS texts on OneDrive - how do i do this?
Its a Lumia 830 phone - i intend to print out my message history - can you recommend any App?
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Acer's Predator Triton 700 will use NVIDIA Max-Q and a GTX 1080
This one was announced at Acer's New York event back in April, but until now it was only launching with "10 series GPUs" from NVIDIA. Now that Computex 2017 is happening and NVIDIA has made its own big announcements, Acer can follow up.
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How to stream on Mixer with FTL
Mixer's latest streaming technology is promising sub-second latency and you can try it out right now.
FTL stands for faster than light and it's the term applied to the crazy fast, low latency technology Mixer has been working on for its streams. It ultimately results in an almost invisible stream delay, making for a better all-around experience for the viewers, since they're able to interact with the streamer in real time.
It's still a work in progress but anyone who wants to stream on Mixer can try it out for themselves right now. Here's what you need to know.
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streaming not working under lockscreen
Hi, I have a Nokia Lumia 930 running Windows Mobile10. Recently when using the BBC iPlayer website (via Edge) and streaming an audio file, if I turned the phone off (or the screen timed out), the file would continue playing until it was finished. Recently, when the phone is tuned off (or the screen times out), the file stops playing which is annoying. Has something in Edge or WM10 changed?
Thanks
Thanks
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Why my nokia wh-208 cant work in lumia 640 xl anymore?
Hello!!!
I have a weird problem with my Nokia headset wh-208.
For some reason they stopped working in Lumia 640xl. Although they works perfectly in other devices like Pc.
Any ideas?
I have a weird problem with my Nokia headset wh-208.
For some reason they stopped working in Lumia 640xl. Although they works perfectly in other devices like Pc.
Any ideas?
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virus removing and messenger is stop in my phon
In my phone lot of virus how to remove virus in my phone and second is messenger is suddenly stop how I restart messenger in my phone 📱
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Gaming laptops are about to get a whole lot thinner thanks to NVIDIA's Max-Q tech
NVIDIA has managed to cram a GTX 1080 into a gaming laptop that's just 18mm thick.
At Computex 2017, NVIDIA introduced Max-Q, a new design initiative that aims to drastically reduce the size of gaming notebooks. With the initiative, NVIDIA is promising laptops that are "3x thinner with up to 3x more performance" when compared to previous generation products. What that translates to is gaming notebooks powered by the GTX 1080 that will be as thin as 18mm, or just a fraction thicker than the MacBook Air.
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At Computex 2017, NVIDIA introduced Max-Q, a new design initiative that aims to drastically reduce the size of gaming notebooks. With the initiative, NVIDIA is promising laptops that are "3x thinner with up to 3x more performance" when compared to previous generation products. What that translates to is gaming notebooks powered by the GTX 1080 that will be as thin as 18mm, or just a fraction thicker than the MacBook Air.
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MSI Titan, Raider + Stealth Pro (2017) gaming laptop hands-on
MSI launches 'Titan' gaming notebooks with mechanical keyboard, and 'Raider' with new audio tech; meanwhile 'Stealth Pro' models get a GTX 1070 upgrade.
On the first day of Computex 2017 in Taipei, Taiwanese manufacturer MSI, took the wraps off two new gaming laptops, while also giving one of its other models a significant GPU upgrade. As Derek Chen, MSI's head of global notebook marketing explained, the company has a long history of gaming laptop firsts in the past decade, and with its new machines, it's hoping to stay ahead of the curve.
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Why the store on my pc don't work?
I tried to open it but it only give's me a white blank page and i thought maybe it's just loading but i've been waiting for an hour to work but its still just white blank page.
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Intel's Core i9 Extreme Edition is an 18-core monster that retails for $1,999
Intel rolls out its first consumer CPU to offer a teraflop of compute power.
This time last year, Intel rolled out the Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition, its first 10-core desktop CPU aimed at retail consumers. The processor was based on the Broadwell-E architecture, and retailed for $1,723. The company is now following it up with the Core i9-7980XE Extreme Edition, an 18-core/36-thread CPU that will retail later this year for $1,999. The 7980XE is also the first consumer chip from Intel to offer a teraflop of compute power.
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This time last year, Intel rolled out the Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition, its first 10-core desktop CPU aimed at retail consumers. The processor was based on the Broadwell-E architecture, and retailed for $1,723. The company is now following it up with the Core i9-7980XE Extreme Edition, an 18-core/36-thread CPU that will retail later this year for $1,999. The 7980XE is also the first consumer chip from Intel to offer a teraflop of compute power.
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HELP! I've tried almost everything I can think of and I can't get the firmware to update!
Hey guys - just purchased a Surfacebook i5 128gb 8GB (base model) new. Unfortunately due to being out of the the United States at the moment a return is not possible unless as a last resort.
Here's the issues I have currently noticed.
- FIRMWARE: Surface Embedded Controller Firmware, Surface Management Engine, Surface Touch, Surface UEFI. [confirmed with photo of UEIFI BIOS showing old version 88.858.768 instead of 9x.xxx.xxx](http://ift.tt/2r6JxyV)
- Battery not charging (Keyboard dock is charging fine however tablet is not: both connected to dock and directly to power source) [Here is a picture of the battery report generated by windows. As you can see it looks like one of the batteries has never been engaged](http://ift.tt/2qBrBJn)
All of the firmware are all stuck on either 1.0.0.0 (1/05/2015) or alternatively on the most current firmware and not working. I have attempted to
- update them via device manager and they download but show a false installation. [see picture showing different driver states in device manager + battery charge and windows version](http://ift.tt/2r6okVA)
- download the .msi and install as well as manually install the drivers via the .zip file.
- force windows to update via command prompt
- Reset PC
- Go back to previous version of Windows.
When I restart it shows the firmware update beginning for maybe half a second or so then flashes off a few times before rebooting. I can see it windows thinks it has installed the firmware but from observation it has not.
As you can see the battery is fully charged on the keyboard but the tablet itself is not charged. I removed the tablet from the keyboard and tried plugging it directly into the power cord and it did not charge which leads me to think that it's a software communication issue.
I've spent the last 12 hours or so troubleshooting and have tried some stuff I forgotten to list so if anyone has any help or tips or anything please please please help. I'm not used to the locked down nature of the BIOS of the Surface so I was originally thinking I could update the firmware via that but it doesn't look like that is possible.
**TLDR** Bios stuck on old version, Firmware won't update to latest version but thinks it has, Tablet power won't charge via dock or straight cable.
Here's the issues I have currently noticed.
- FIRMWARE: Surface Embedded Controller Firmware, Surface Management Engine, Surface Touch, Surface UEFI. [confirmed with photo of UEIFI BIOS showing old version 88.858.768 instead of 9x.xxx.xxx](http://ift.tt/2r6JxyV)
- Battery not charging (Keyboard dock is charging fine however tablet is not: both connected to dock and directly to power source) [Here is a picture of the battery report generated by windows. As you can see it looks like one of the batteries has never been engaged](http://ift.tt/2qBrBJn)
All of the firmware are all stuck on either 1.0.0.0 (1/05/2015) or alternatively on the most current firmware and not working. I have attempted to
- update them via device manager and they download but show a false installation. [see picture showing different driver states in device manager + battery charge and windows version](http://ift.tt/2r6okVA)
- download the .msi and install as well as manually install the drivers via the .zip file.
- force windows to update via command prompt
- Reset PC
- Go back to previous version of Windows.
When I restart it shows the firmware update beginning for maybe half a second or so then flashes off a few times before rebooting. I can see it windows thinks it has installed the firmware but from observation it has not.
As you can see the battery is fully charged on the keyboard but the tablet itself is not charged. I removed the tablet from the keyboard and tried plugging it directly into the power cord and it did not charge which leads me to think that it's a software communication issue.
I've spent the last 12 hours or so troubleshooting and have tried some stuff I forgotten to list so if anyone has any help or tips or anything please please please help. I'm not used to the locked down nature of the BIOS of the Surface so I was originally thinking I could update the firmware via that but it doesn't look like that is possible.
**TLDR** Bios stuck on old version, Firmware won't update to latest version but thinks it has, Tablet power won't charge via dock or straight cable.
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Monday, May 29, 2017
Here is a Great Replacement App for the Windows Movie Maker
Here is the great replacement for Windows Movie Maker called Easy Movie Maker ,mIt's a full USP App.
Here is the Win 10 Mobile version
I use this all the time now. my Fav App for editing video's.
Here is the Win 10 Mobile version
I use this all the time now. my Fav App for editing video's.
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[Help] Need repair advice.
Rooms. Pls I have a Nokia 625. The power flex got broken but the volume up and down is still connected. How can I apply a jumper???
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Cortana not working offline even for playing music and starting app. Is that right?
Cortana not working offline even for playing music and starting app. Is that right?
I have Windows 10 Enterprise build 16199
I have Windows 10 Enterprise build 16199
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Editing your comment triggers an error via Chrome
FYI, after posting a comment, I noticed when I went back to edit it immediately, it lead to the following page of code: (see attachment)
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Surface Laptop vs Macbook?
How does this new laptop compare to the newest one from Apple's newest laptop?
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Lumia 950xl wifi disconnects when phone goes to lock screen
So, I've been having this problem for a few weeks. Even trie to hard reset and see if it fixes it, but no luck. What happens is that after my 950xl screen goes off, the wifi disconnects (not sure how long to do it, but it does). This is very annoying, because I tend to loose notifications from the apps. A mvp from Brazil told me that this is normal behavior, to save battery, but that the wifi remains on a semi-connected state, so I won't loose notifications, but as I mentioned, this is not the case. Anyone also viewing this? Any fix? There are some people on reddit who also encountered it (http://ift.tt/2sfkxmC), and a page on microsoft answers page: http://ift.tt/2sfkKqb
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Youtube under lockscreen
What happened to letting youtube videos play under the lock screen through the browser?
I've noticed that it stopped working on my L920 with WP8.1, trying out a new L950 with W10M it still doesn't work.
Has the function been stuffed by google or something?
Pretty good to use when listening to talks or music.
I've noticed that it stopped working on my L920 with WP8.1, trying out a new L950 with W10M it still doesn't work.
Has the function been stuffed by google or something?
Pretty good to use when listening to talks or music.
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how to speed up cortana?
HI,
I have a Lumia 650 and 550 with the latest windows 10 mobile update. For some reason Cortana is not or barely usable due to being very unresponsive or slow . It understands perfectly my voice, write the sentence as understood but then it takes for ever for anything to happen making it unusable. The circle keep turning.
Can I prioritize cortana or make it way more responsive or is it a normal behavior for these telephones?
Thank you for your help
I have a Lumia 650 and 550 with the latest windows 10 mobile update. For some reason Cortana is not or barely usable due to being very unresponsive or slow . It understands perfectly my voice, write the sentence as understood but then it takes for ever for anything to happen making it unusable. The circle keep turning.
Can I prioritize cortana or make it way more responsive or is it a normal behavior for these telephones?
Thank you for your help
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Steam Link vs NVIDIA Shield TV: Which is best for PC game streaming?
So, you want to stream your PC games to another room in the house. Is the Steam Link or the NVIDIA Shield TV the better tool for that job?
Valve and NVIDIA are giants in the PC gaming industry and both offer systems to let you play your PC games from the comfort of your couch without the need to move your rig. The Steam Link and the NVIDIA Shield TV both have streaming systems integrated that use your gaming PC to do the hard work and your local network to stream the result to another display.
But in the battle of the game streamers, which is better and importantly, which is right for you. Let's break it down.
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How can I find out what makes up the 'Other' section of my Windows 10 'Storage usage' page?
My Windows 10 'Storage usage' page indicates that 398GB of my 465GB 'This PC' hard drive is made up of items in the 'Other' section. This is an awful lot. However, when I click on the 'Other' section and look at the items it lists, they don't even add up to 1GB, let alone 398GB! How can I find out what is taking up all that space, so that I can then begin deleting stuff? My lack of hard drive space is seriously affecting the performance of my PC. Thank you in advance for your help. Dan
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How to buy and read e-books in Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update
How do I download and read e-books on my Windows phone?
The Creators Update for Windows 10 Mobile is here, and with it comes an upgrade to Edge that lets you buy and read e-books straight from the browser. It's officially called Books in Windows Store, and there's already a huge selection of books waiting to be digested. Here's how to get everything set up and also how you can tweak settings to make your experience as good as possible.
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Creator update decrease in battery life
Has anyone else experienced a decrease in battery life after installing the creator update, and if so, are there any fixes?
(The decrease in battery life is accompanied by the fan running really fast and a high amount of memory and CPU being used).
(The decrease in battery life is accompanied by the fan running really fast and a high amount of memory and CPU being used).
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I have a window that keeps poping up for a split second
There isn't any pattern to it as it flashes for a instance. I don't know what it is and I want to know if there a time stamp on when a program opens in Task Manager? How to capture it?
I see some stuff in Event Viewer which could be it.
DistributedCOM
Event ID: 10016
I see some stuff in Event Viewer which could be it.
DistributedCOM
Event ID: 10016
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Best Non-Violent Games for Xbox One
Video games don't have to be violent to be awesome.
Sometimes it seems like all of the biggest and most popular video games are all about violence and gore. If that's not really your thing, that's fine — there are some great games out there for you that don't rely on hacking, bludgeoning, and murdering your opponents. Here the best options for getting your game on without getting your Xbox One controller bloody.
Updated May 26, 2017: We updated this guide to include the whimsical exploration title Rime, and the ultimate city builder, Cities: Skylines.
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Is there a way to one way sync in OneDrive?
I have an Iphone with only 32G. Pics and video are gobbling all my memory. Is there a way to one way sync to OneDrive and not have it sync back to the iphone if I delete all those files?
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Free upgrade of Simple Choice plan from 2.5 to 4GB high speed?
FWIW, T-Mobile called a week or so ago to offer a free upgrade from 2.5GB to 4GB for our 6 lines. The increase is thru sometime in 2019 but the 2.5GB plan was also just thru some time in 2015 and when the time was up they made it permanent so they probably will do the same for the 4GB.
Not sure who or why they call, but if you are on that plan and haven't gotten the call, it might be worth calling them and pushing for it.
Not sure who or why they call, but if you are on that plan and haven't gotten the call, it might be worth calling them and pushing for it.
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Can we identify processes that causes High CPU usage?
Hi,
Currently we are facing an issue in NetBackup server(Windows8) . We found that there is a huge load on that server.
Can we find out which process is using more utilization on netbackup server (Windows8).
Please help me if you have the steps or commands for finding the process.
Thanks
Currently we are facing an issue in NetBackup server(Windows8) . We found that there is a huge load on that server.
Can we find out which process is using more utilization on netbackup server (Windows8).
Please help me if you have the steps or commands for finding the process.
Thanks
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Everything you need to know about Alcantara
Microsoft makes a number of high-profile products for its Surface lineup that feature "Alcantara" fabric, including the new Surface Laptop, which is expected to be released in June. But what exactly is Alcantara?
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