How to download and install Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox as it finally comes to consoles

Today is a special day for Xbox Final Fantasy fans as Square Enix’s popular MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, has at last gone live on Xbox Series X|S now that its Xbox Open Beta Test has ended. To celebrate the occasion, Square Enix has shared instructions on purchasing and downloading the game and some exclusive content […]

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Google Chrome Will Soon Let You Install Any Website as a Desktop App

Google Chrome will soon let you install any webpage as a desktop app on your Mac, just like Apple’s Safari browser does in macOS Sonoma (via Android Police). The new feature was spotted by X (Twitter) user Leopeva64 in the latest Chrome Canary build, which includes a new option called “Install page as app,” which […]

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How to batch install multiple apps on Windows 11

On Windows 11, no matter the method, even using the Microsoft Store, you can only install one app at a time, but some tools allow you to batch install all the apps you need at once, and in this guide, I will show various methods to complete this process. If you’re setting up a new […]

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Here’s What It Looks Like When You Install a visionOS Update on Apple Vision Pro

The Vision Pro is set to come out tomorrow, and Apple has already released a visionOS 1.0.2 update, which means there will be a day-one update that Vision Pro owners need to install. CNET‘s Scott Stein today shared a video that demonstrates what the Vision Pro looks like when an update is installed. While the […]

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These Are the Countries Where You Can Install Apps Outside of the iOS App Store

Apple today completely overhauled its app system, introducing changes that allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores and use alternative methods of payment in iOS 17.4. Unfortunately, these changes are limited to countries that are in the European Union, and they won’t be implemented worldwide. There are 27 EU countries: Austria, Belgium, […]

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Microsoft’s solution to the HP Smart app forcing its way onto PCs is to make you install a tool and use Command Prompt

What you need to know A Windows bug installed the HP Smart app onto some PCs without permission. The issue also renamed printers to be listed as HP devices, even if they were made by a different brand. Microsoft released the Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool to fix the issue on affected PCs, though it requires […]

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To use the new Windows AI Studio tool, you must first install Linux. No, it’s not a joke

What you need to know Windows AI Studio is a new tool designed to help developers integrate AI into their Windows apps.  It’s offered as an extension to Visual Studio Code and is available to install now.  But first, you must install Linux (and have an NVIDIA GPU).  Microsoft has a new developer tool it […]

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Be My AI integration into Microsoft’s Disability Answer Desk will help visually impaired users install a new version of Windows without any external assistance

What you need to know Microsoft is working closely with Be My Eyes to make its Disability Answer Desk customer service department more accessible to users with visual impairments. Through Be My AI, users with low vision will be able to install new Windows versions without seeking assistance from anyone.  According to Be My Eyes’ […]

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Apple Discontinues the Last macOS Install CDs

Apple has officially ceased the sale of its last optical disc installers for older operating systems including OS X Lion 10.7 and Mountain Lion 10.8. The change was spotted by @ClassicII_MrMac on X, formerly Twitter. The era of Apple’s optical discs began to wane with the introduction of OS X Lion in July 2011, which […]

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WinRAR has a major security bug, and you have to install its fix manually

What you need to know WinRAR has a serious security issue that’s been utilized by attackers, including government-backed actors. Fixes for the issue are already available, but many systems may still be vulnerable due to the fact that WinRAR must be updated manually. If the vulnerability is utilized, attackers can execute arbitrary code when a […]

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Microsoft now has a guide on how to install Linux… you read that right

What you need to know Strangely enough, Microsoft has published a tutorial on how to download and install Linux.  The guide details the entire process from selecting the installation method to installing the distribution using your preferred installation method. Microsoft considered Linux a threat to its Windows operating system for a long time but has […]

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iPad will not download apps or unable to install apps, How-To Fix

It can be frustrating when you need to install an app on your iPad and can’t. Even if it’s a free app, you can encounter this issue that can delay whatever you need to get done with the app. The good news is that there are various methods you can try to fix the problem […]

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Just Install iOS 17? Here’s 12 Things to Do First

Apple today released iOS 17 to the public, and there are hundreds of new features and changes for you to learn about. Some of these options require some set up to get up and running, so we’ve written this guide that walks you through what you should do after installing ‌iOS 17‌. Set Up Your […]

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Threads just launched on the web — here’s how to install it as an app or in Edge’s Sidebar

What you need to know Threads recently launched a web-based version of its social media platform. The launch of Threads.net allows users to access Threads within a browser. It’s also possible to install Threads as a PWA or pin it to the Edge Sidebar. Previously, it was possible to use Threads on a Windows 11 […]

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The next big Windows 11 feature update will be a breeze to install

What you need to know Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 23H2 will be released as an “enablement package.” This means the update will install like a monthly security patch, and take only a few minutes. This ties into Microsoft’s new development cycle for Windows, which will see the next major version of the […]

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How to install Fedora on WSL for Windows 10 and Windows 11

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is an incredible tool that puts real Linux on top of the Windows 10 or 11 PC you already know and love. Setting up is simple, but out of the gate the default Linux distribution (unless you specify otherwise) will be Ubuntu.  But the choice does not end there. […]

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How to install and use Threads by Instagram on Windows 11

Threads is the hottest ticket in town right now as Instagram’s answer to Twitter has finally launched to (most of) the world. But predictably, there are only apps available for iOS and Android. There isn’t even a web app right now.  No matter, though. Windows users have an ace up their sleeve by way of […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 2 users in the US can now install June 2023 security update

Last week, the second-generation Galaxy Z Fold received the June 2023 security update in Europe. Now, that update is expanding to the carrier-locked and unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 2 units in the US. Other markets could soon get the June 2023 security update as well. The carrier-locked version of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is […]

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Galaxy S22 users can now install June 2023 security update in the UK

Last week, Samsung released the June 2023 security update to the Galaxy S22 series in Europe and Latin America. Now, the update is rolling out more widely. The Galaxy S22 series is now getting the June 2023 security update in the UK. The latest software update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 […]

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How to install device drivers manually on Windows 11

On Windows 11, device drivers contain the code that allows the system to communicate and control the hardware (such as network adapter, video card, hard drive, etc.) and peripherals, including a mouse, keyboard, monitor, and virtually everything else that connects to your computer. Although the system can detect and configure most hardware automatically through the […]

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