Microsoft won’t let you use the new Outlook app for Windows unless you have installed Edge on your PC

What you need to know Several users have posted screenshots on Reddit showcasing an error message asking them to install Microsoft Edge on their devices while trying to access the new Outlook app for Windows. The main reason why this is happening is because the app leverages the Microsoft Edge Webview 2 for various web […]

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macOS Could Not Be Installed, How-To Fix

Trying to install or update macOS and seeing the message “macOS could not be installed on your computer” is frustrating. This generic error doesn’t explain exactly why the installation failed, leaving you clueless on how to troubleshoot. However, there are a few common culprits behind this error including inadequate disk space, incompatible firmware, or issues […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Your Windows PC may have the HP Smart app installed whether you like it or not

What you need to know The HP Smart app is being automatically installed onto Windows PCs through the Microsoft store without permission, according to several users. Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs appear to be affected, including those made by Dell and Lenovo. The HP Smart app allows you to print, scan, and share files […]

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Your Windows PC may have the HP Smart app installed whether you like it or not

What you need to know The HP Smart app is being automatically installed onto Windows PCs through the Microsoft store without permission, according to several users. Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs appear to be affected, including those made by Dell and Lenovo. The HP Smart app allows you to print, scan, and share files […]

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Your Windows PC may have the HP Smart app installed whether you like it or not

What you need to know The HP Smart app is being automatically installed onto Windows PCs through the Microsoft store without permission, according to several users. Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs appear to be affected, including those made by Dell and Lenovo. The HP Smart app allows you to print, scan, and share files […]

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“Users who have ad blockers installed may experience suboptimal viewing, regardless of the browser they are using,” Google explains after uproar from Firefox users over a 5-second delay when loading YouTube

What you need to know Multiple Firefox users have taken to social media to express their frustrations over the slow YouTube load time on the browser. Google has confirmed that the issue is closely related to its recent efforts to crackdown on YouTube ad blockers that were preventing users from monetizing their content via ads.  […]

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With nearly 130 games installed on my Xbox Series X, I know storage — So here are the best Xbox expansion card and SSD deals I’ve found this Black Friday

Quick menu I have a lot of games installed on my Xbox Series X… and I mean a lot; last I checked, I had 128 games downloaded and ready to play, most stemming from my expansive backlog. Storage is a constant concern for me, understandably. I’ve made a point of finding the best ways to […]

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iOS 16 Installed on Almost 70% of iPhones Nearly 100 Days After Launch

iOS 16 is installed on almost 70% of compatible devices as the update’s 100-day launch anniversary approaches, according to third-party analytics website Mixpanel. ‌iOS 16‌ was released to the public on September 12, 2022, and was initially doing better than last year’s iOS 15 update regarding how quickly users were updating their iPhone to the […]

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Apple Music is Sometimes Replacing Other Apps in the Dock When Installed From App Store

Apple Music appears to be affected by a bug that is causing the app to install itself directly into the dock when downloaded from the App Store, with the app even replacing other first and third-party apps located in the dock. There have been several complaints about the problem on Twitter from users who downloaded […]

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Windows 11 Home Insider builds no longer have SMB1 installed

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Windows 10 and Windows Server started shipping without Server Message Block version 1 (SMB1) installed by default back in 2017. Now, Windows 11 appears set to follow suit. As of this week, Insider builds of Windows 11 Home will no longer have SMB1 installed. As a result of the […]

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Edge may soon support opening links in installed web apps

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Microsoft is working on a new feature for its Edge browser that will make Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and web apps feel more native. The new option lets users set Edge to open links in associated Progressive Web Apps or installed web apps. For example, a person could set […]

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Edge Beta testing new feature for syncing installed PWAs across devices

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Microsoft Edge Beta has a new build available that brings the browser to version 100.0.1185.10. The update has a few new features, including the option to sync installed Progressive Web Apps across devices. There’s also a new read-only preview in Outlook Desktop that uses Edge to show the PDFs. […]

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