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News: Windows 10 has stopped driver updates via Device Manager

  Windows 10 has removed one method of updating device drivers for those running the most recent May 2020 Update, namely via Device Manager. This move came quietly in the recent cumulative May 2020 windows update (build 19041.423), which arrived with some bug fixes. Before this update arrived one could update drivers by pending the Device Manager, select any particular driver you'd like to update and select the search for update option to automatically connect to windows servers and download the drivers. Instead of being able to update, Device manager would notify if there's any new update and redirect you to Windows Update or the manufacturers site. In other words, those who wish to update directly under Windows 10 will now have to head to Windows Update in Settings, which in all likelihood is where you head for updates anyway (or alternatively, visit the downloads page or appropriate section of the manufacturer’s site). Windows is doing this to reduce just how many possible w...

Here's Some Exciting News for WhatsApp Users

  Majority of the billions of WhatsApp user worldwide would agree that the biggest missing feature on the app is it's pitiful options for multiple devices access. In a bid to ensure maximum security in it's end to end encryption, WhatsApp has delayed including this feature. It's common knowledge that it's IPad app is non-existent and it's desktop app is clunky.  According to a reliable source, WhatsApp has now nailed this feature. If true, using WhatsApp would now be seamless across your multiple devices; phones, iPad and desktop. This update works even when your main device is switched off or offline. WhatsApp has developed an iPad app which will be released after the activation of this feature so you can use WhatsApp simultaneously in your phone and iPad. As earlier mentioned, WhatsApp delayed this feature because they didn't want to compromise their end-to-end encryption and introducing linked devices makes it more difficult being that the end-to-end encrypti...

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Highlights: Samsung Note 20 series, Buds, Active Watch 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Tab S7 series

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Highlights: Samsung during it's Galaxy Unpacked Event unveiled 5 new products ranging from Smartphones to Tablets and Smartwatches. The unveiled products include Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series Samsung Active Watch 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Samsung Galaxy Buds The Samsung Galaxy Note is going to be made available in 4G for some few select market while 5G for other markets. The Note 20 would be made available starting August 21. The Galaxy Tab S7 5G variant starts at $849, whereas, the Galaxy Tab S7 starts at $1,049.The LTE variants start at $749 and $949, respectively and the Wi-Fi variants start at $649 and $849, respectively. It will also be made available starting August 21. Samsung has priced the Galaxy Watch 3 at $399 and the Galaxy Buds Live at $169. Unlike the Galaxy Note 20 series the South Korean smartphone manufacturer didn’t confirm a lot of details about the foldable phone but said that more details will be announced on...

GOOGLE GIVES USERS MORE REASONS TO KEEP USING CHROME

Google is working in ways for Chrome to be more power efficient . Recently Chrome has had problems especially with widgets that were able to gather users personal information of users, Google has now given potential defectors a good reason to stick with it's Chrome brow-ser. Google has announced it will be making battery saving improvements to the Chrome browser. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal Max Christoff, director of Chrome browser engineering reviewed at Google is more actively focused on making the browser less power intensive with three new initiatives.  This are trap trotting, which is achieved by trotting the use of non-essential JavaScript tasks including things like reporting logs and interactive monitoring scroll position and more. Google has discovered that they are major source of battery drain. any tests Google conducted Google limited JavaScript checks to 1 per minute and open 36- tabs in the background. The results of this test shows that there was a 28% batte...

Star Wars: Squadrons Unveiled. Here's What You Should Know About The Game

EA motions has unveiled its newest game, Star Wars: Squadrons, a game that's all about taking down enemy pilots in deadly chases and dogfights. Source: EA Star Wars: Squadrons is looking to be every aspiring pilots could hope for with it's less-than-normal lunch price and a variety of consumer friendly features. What You Need To Know About Star Wars: Squadrons Star Wars: Squadrons is a new game from EA motion, these developers also worked on the vehicle portions of Star Wars Battle Front II. It's a 5v5 multiplayer game, though it also comes with a single player campaign. Players can choose to join either the New Republic Vanguard's or the Empire's Titan Squadrons. Source: EA The game is set to be released October 2, 2020 and it'll be available for $40 instead of the standard $60. The Star Wars: Squadrons games would be available on cross platforms like the Play Station, PC and Xbox. Every other thing we know about the game The game is developed by EA motion Star...

Far Cry 6 Officially Unveiled. Watch The Official Trailer Here.

Screenshot from Ubisoft Trailer of Far Cry 6 Far Cry 6 has been officially unveiled. It stars Giancarlo Esposito as Anton Castillo, President of Yara. This despicable despot desires the destruction of all dastardly rebels that threaten his regime. Ubisoft confirmed that Far Cry 6 is set to be available on February 18, 2021. It's coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC and Stadia.  You bet this is going to be one hell of a game. Tell us what you think in the comment section below