Since Microsoft started distributing Windows as a service, we had more than one opportunity to see how their update system is flawed. There’s a variety of issues orbiting around Windows Update, many critical. Don’t panic if you get a ‘Desktop is unavailable’ after a Windows 10 update. There are quite a few solutions that you can try.In this article, we are going through a step-by-step guide to show you how to fix this problem....
The Domain Name System (DNS) is the part of internet infrastructure that resolves easily-remembered domain names that humans use into more obscure IP addresses that internet-connected computers use. Without DNS, we would have to remember the IP address of every new site we want to visit. In that regard, DNS seems mostly related to convenience. In reality, DNS is also a critical part of internet security. Your computer trusts DNS to give it the correct IP address for any given site....
Sometimes, you will try to copy and paste or drag and drop an image file or any other kind of file from a website to your Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 device, you will get the “Do you want to allow files from this website to be copied to your computer” message. This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable this feature. It is not recommended to disable the “Do you want to allow files from this website to be copied to your computer” message because you might do it by mistake....
If you hate the feeling of cold floors in your home, UFH may be the ticket to providing full home comfort. Underfloor Heating, or UFH for short, is a great way to provide that extra warmth to your bare feet as you stroll through the house. If you already have a smart Nest thermostat in your home, you may be able to control this luxury feature with your smartphone, so let’s find out if the Nest thermostat can control your UFH!...
If you’re running the Windows 10 Creators Update or the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, don’t forget to check for updates. May Patch Tuesday brought two important updates to these two OS versions: KB4284874 and KB4284880. These two patches feature similar improvements and fixes. Here they are: Both updates enhance protection against a speculative execution side channel vulnerability known as Speculative Store Bypass. Keep in mind that these protections are not enabled by default, so you’ll need to enable them manually....
What is new in Latest Skype Desktop version and where to download it? Free group video calling coming to Skype Skype for Windows 7.16.0.102 Skype in Windows 10: what you need to know Who hasn’t heard about Skype? We have talked in the past both about the desktop and the touch application, and now we’re coming up with an article to keep up with all the updates that the official Skype desktop app for Windows 8, 10 receives....
Microsoft recently rolled out cumulative update KB4034674 to Windows 10 version 1703, bringing a series of useful bug fixes and improvements. This update fixes the annoying crashes triggered by Applocker and adds a bevy of security improvements to many Windows OS components. The update takes the OS build to version 15063.540. Download Restoro PC Repair Tool that comes with Patented Technologies (patent available here). Click Start Scan to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems....
It seems that it’s possible to enhance the quality of Xbox to PC streaming beyond the Very High settings. The streaming quality has also been enhanced in the past, but now it seems that users have been still doing their best to come up with new ideas to do this again. It all happened on Reddit when a user called kaczorws offered all the necessary directions and the Xbox App mod script to increase streaming quality beyond Very High....
Error 0x80070780 arises for some users when they try to copy, delete, back up, or edit certain files in Windows 10. The most common cause for error 0x80070780 is the lack of privileges Error 0x80070780 arises when you try to copy, delete, back up or edit certain files in Windows 10. The error message states: An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file… Error 0x80070780: The file cannot be accessed by the system....
Peer-to-peer file transfer lies on stable grounds which implies that people who download a certain file, will share it with others. Sometimes, torrent seeding can be abruptly stopped, which is followed by the error that says Files Missing from Job. Please Recheck.You either moved files from the download folder, renamed the file, or the files were deleted. See how you can get through this from our guide below. If you want to learn more about uTorrent it’s enough to go to our uTorrent section where you will find all that we wrote about it....
Evernote for Windows 8 has been one of the first apps to have landed on the Windows Store and since then it has received many updates, becoming faster and more stable. Read below for more details on this. Evernote Touch is the preferred note-taking app for many Windows 8 users out there, especially for touch ones, since it’s been optimized for the touch environment. Now, according to the latest release of the app, the performance of Evernote without a network connection has been improved, as there have been various complaints on this....
The Anniversary Update can generate many errors, starting from the moment users download it. If your Windows 10 version 1607 is running properly, consider yourself lucky: some users are still trying to install the update on their machines while others can’t use any apps. Download DriverFix (verified download file). Click Start Scan to find all problematic drivers. Click Update Drivers to get new versions and avoid system malfunctionings. DriverFix has been downloaded by 0 readers this month....
Amid all the fancy terminologies used by the camera manufacturers, one thing is clear, pixels and megapixels do matter for your photography. However, the importance of these terms depends on the objective of clicking photographs. Presently, it is widely adopted that the more megapixels your camera has, the better it is for use. Moreover, the camera manufacturing units have been advertising their products, making megapixels the USP. Well, if you observe the process of pixels working for your photos, you might find some interesting facts that have never been unveiled....
Facebook is planning to roll out its new clear history feature. The social media giant confirmed this information on Tuesday. The CFO of Facebook used the platform of Media & Telecom Conference 2019 to confirm that the feature will be available to the users later this year. What does this mean for users and advertisers? Facebook with no longer be able to show targeted ads to the users as it will be difficult for the company to use 3rd party app data....
Here at Wind8Apps we love Windows 8 strategy games and we have talked about Catan and Ancient Rome 2 before. Fate of the Pharaoh is another new interesting Windows 8 game that lovers of the genre will definitely appreciate. Filed as a strategy game, the full version of Fate of the Pharaoh is available for $2.99, with a free trial, as well. There’s also a lite version of the game that you will be able to download from the Windows Store free of charge....
Two weeks after the official release, FIFA 17 is still plagued by many bugs. The first patch for the game is already available for PC, and the patch version for the Xbox One console should arrive soon. However, despite EA’s best efforts, FIFA 17 doesn’t offer a smooth gaming experience for all users. One of the latest FIFA 17 bugs prevents gamers from deleting squads or changing players in all of their squads....
Let’s face it, after a while, your PC starts to move slower. It’s normal because of all the software you installed and uninstalled. Optimize your PC and repair the system with just a few clicks Iolo System Mechanic is an optimization and repair software that will speed up your PC. The suite is even capable of increasing your Internet speed and can improve your streaming and FPS. System Mechanic also cleans any junk files from your drives, browsers and Registry completely....
Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage Antimalware Service Executable (MsMPEng.exe) is a legitimate Windows service and not a virus or malware trying to cause harm or damage on the computer. Antimalware Service Executable is a part of Windows Security (previously called Windows Defender) and is designed to protect your computer by remaining active in the background. In general, Antimalware Service Executable is known to consume high CPU & RAM only while Windows Security is performing a Real Time Scan, Full System Scan and also while it is Updating Virus Definitions....
Xbox One allows you to play your favorite games together with your friends in split-screen mode on a single console. To do that, the other user needs to have a Guest account, but users reported an error while adding a Guest account to Xbox One, so let’s see how to fix this problem. Solve the guest error and play Xbox with your friend Download Restoro PC Repair Tool that comes with Patented Technologies (patent available here)....
If you are a fan of Diablo 2 and similar types of games, you’ve probably heard about Path of Exile. Path of Exile is a great hack ’n’ slash game and an alternative to those who can’t play Diablo.The article below will be showcasing some of the most common issues encountered in PoE, as well as a few useful fixes.If you need more help fixing common game issues, check out our Troubleshooting section....
