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news Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

Microsoft has taken the first big step toward unifying Minecraft for all the key platforms into ONE edition of Minecraft. This is a huge deal for the company as well as for gamers worldwide. Minecraft is the first major title where players on Xbox, Windows 10, Android, iOS and other platforms can play the same game, communicate with each other, synchronize their progress across
review Security for everyone - Reviewing Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN

Security for everyone - Reviewing Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN

When you install an internet security suite on your computer, you might think that you are done with securing it. Unfortunately, that is not always true, as there are other types of security risks that most security suites don't protect you from. VPN services add a layer of security and anonymity since they protect your internet connection by letting you connect through their secure
tutorial How to embed MP3 and other audio files into PowerPoint presentations

How to embed MP3 and other audio files into PowerPoint presentations

Many people need to create PowerPoint presentations for work, school or other reasons. Modern presentations are no longer a simple series of slides filled with text and pictures. In the media-rich world in which we live, PowerPoint presentations are often filled with video and audio too. If you want to enhance your presentations by adding audio files to your slides, in this tutorial we
news Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is launched this fall. Four features that make it stand out!

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is launched this fall. Four features that make it stand out!

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 Pro for Workstations will be delivered as part of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, available this fall. This version is aimed at power users and businesses that need the ultimate performance for demanding tasks like video-editing, processing big data and more. Here's what's new about Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and the main features that make it stand
review Security for everyone - Reviewing F-Secure Freedome VPN

Security for everyone - Reviewing F-Secure Freedome VPN

With the increasing numbers and types of threats on the internet, you just can't be too secure. Nowadays mostly everyone knows that using an internet security suite is highly recommended, but while these applications protect against viruses, malware and hackers, there are some other tools that help us keep our privacy and personal information safe. VPN services are made just for that: to let
article You can't enable the Guest account in Windows 10. Here's why and how others are lying

You can't enable the Guest account in Windows 10. Here's why and how others are lying

For reasons known only to Microsoft, they decided to remove the Guest account from Windows 10. As of July 2015, starting with build 10159, this feature is gone from Windows 10, without much of an explanation from Microsoft. Even though this feature is removed from Windows 10, you will find several websites promising multiple ways of enabling the Guest account in Windows 10. The
tutorial How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

A few years ago, we published a guide about unlinking your Skype ID from your Microsoft account. It was very popular with our readers, and it provided them with real help. However, as of early 2017, it stopped working because Microsoft has silently changed things, without an official blog post of any kind. Today, unlinking your Skype ID from your Microsoft account seems like
review Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop review: Great choice for gamers and power users

Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop review: Great choice for gamers and power users

We needed a new laptop for working while traveling, running virtual machines, testing many apps and Windows features. We are also gamers at heart, and we needed something with a bit of punch regarding video processing power. Not only that, but we also wanted a comfortable keyboard because we write a lot and a cooling system that's quieter than on most gaming laptops. After
article Before installing Windows 10 S, consider these important issues

Before installing Windows 10 S, consider these important issues

Windows 10 S is now available for download and installation for anyone interested, and on any device. However, there are many limitations and issues to consider and, in this article, we go into detail about them. Here's what you have to take into consideration if you want to use or test Windows 10 S: Install Windows 10 S from Microsoft: Download link! Initially,
review Security for everyone - Reviewing TunnelBear 3 VPN for Windows

Security for everyone - Reviewing TunnelBear 3 VPN for Windows

It is probably no surprise to anyone that our personal information and privacy is never completely and absolutely safe when we use digital devices connected to the internet. No system can ever be made completely impenetrable, but nowadays we have a lot of tools that help us protect our data in many ways. One such tool is a VPN service that encrypts your internet
article 5 best alternatives to Windows Live Mail (free and paid)

5 best alternatives to Windows Live Mail (free and paid)

Microsoft decided to terminate Windows Live Mail and using it is not recommended although you can still do it. Windows Live Mail has not received any updates since 2012 and, what is even worse, if you have an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com email account, you cannot use it without manual tweaks, as Microsoft has changed the communication protocols. However, there are other alternatives on the
article Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

What's your favorite web browser? Are you, by any chance, using Google Chrome? Do you use Chrome 64-bit or Chrome 32-bit? If you are still using the 32-bit version but your Windows is 64-bit, you should consider switching to the 64-bit Google Chrome as well. Do you wonder which is best, or the fastest, or the one with the lesser system requirements? We asked
tutorial What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

Windows Essentials, also known as Windows Live Essentials, used to be a suite of useful Windows programs that were developed by Microsoft. The suite was free and included apps for e-mail management, instant messaging, photo management and sharing, blogging, and parental controls. Although Windows Essentials have evolved a lot over the years, in the end, they suffered the same unfortunate fate as dinosaurs: they've
review Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

HyperX has managed to become one of the most prominent names on the market for gaming peripherals. One of the main reasons they've achieved that is the fact that they offer many high-quality accessories at a reasonable price. However, this doesn't mean that they don't also offer premium devices. For example, the most expensive gaming headset that they manufacture is called HyperX Cloud Revolver
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