[ad_1] Specifically, Microsoft will suspend C and D updates, which are usually released during the third and fourth week of each month, respectively. These include non-security improvements and fixes. But the changes don’t go into effect until May, so we can still expect a few last optional non-security releases next month. Microsoft will release its […]
Category: personal computing
BioWare book will chronicle 25 years of games
[ad_1] The hardcover book should be available from Dark Horse Books on October 13th for $40. This could be a fascinating read if you’re a longtime fan. With that said, its official nature suggests you might not hear some of the juiciest tales from BioWare. You probably won’t get all the sordid details of Anthem‘s […]
Anchor makes it easier to invite guests to your podcasts
[ad_1] While the Record with Friends feature isn’t new, today’s 2.0 beta launch is a significant upgrade in terms of accessibility. Previously, you had to have an Anchor account to join your friend’s podcast, and you could only do so through a mobile device. Obviously, in an ideal world, all your guests will have decent […]
Computex 2020 is delayed to September
[ad_1] What’s surprising here is not that Computex is the latest tech conference to be affected by the outbreak, but that its organizers feel confident they’ll be able to hold an event this year at all. In most cases, we’ve seen other organizations such as the GSMA and ESA outright cancel events like Mobile World […]
Apple rolls out option to buy Mac and iOS apps as a package
[ad_1] Developers only need to change the bundle identifier on their Mac app to the same one as their iOS app, and the App Store will take care of the rest. As Apple explains, “First create a single in-app purchase under the Features tab in App Store Connect, then use StoreKit to implement the in-app […]
Chrome’s new release schedule will skip version 82 entirely
[ad_1] Last week Google announced it will pause Chrome and Chrome OS releases to deal with its adjusted work schedules as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, the company said that it would work to ensure current releases are as stable as possible, and that for now, it will not promote Chrome […]
Dell Mobile Connect now transfers photos between your iPhone and PC
[ad_1] Screen mirroring, meanwhile, is what you’d expect. You can see your iPhone’s screen on your PC and control it with your keyboard, mouse or (if you have one) touchscreen. That can be helpful if you want to catch up on an app that doesn’t have a web equivalent. This improves parity between Android and […]
HP teases ‘next gen’ VR headset made with Microsoft and Valve’s help
[ad_1] The first Reverb wasn’t a revolution in design, but it did stand out with a sharp 2,160 x 2,160 pixels per eye. It won’t be surprising if HP pursues bragging rights once again, especially when its Twitter teaser claims the new Reverb is the “next benchmark” in VR gear. We wouldn’t count on Valve […]
Microsoft warns Windows users of two security holes already under attack
[ad_1] The flaws exist in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library, which allows apps to manage and render fonts available from Adobe Systems. Attackers may exploit the vulnerabilities by getting their targets to open booby-trapped documents or view them in the Windows preview pane. Microsoft is still working to fix the vulnerabilities. The earliest it […]
How Engadget staffers are finding solace during the coronavirus crisis
[ad_1] My plan is to double-up on two things that have kept me going all winter: daily walks and yoga. When I first started working from home, I was shocked by how few steps I was taking. I took for granted all the walking I used to do to and from work and around the […]