Microsoft first announced the feature in January, and it allows gamers to play Xbox One games across rooms without having to interrupt people already watching TV where the console is located. Players can enable the game streaming on Xbox One by going to Settings > Preferences > Allow game streaming to other devices. Then on the Xbox app for Windows 10, users need to go to Connect > + Add a device from the menu on the left side of the app, then simply selecting the Xbox One console will connect to the game....

SmartGlass was built around to what the software giant calls “activities”, that includes anything from directory’s commentary to maps that are interactive. Moreover you will be able to view information, such as TV show or movie’s cast and creators, all in real-time while watching a particular episode or that blockbuster film. Microsoft hopes to bring all this additional data from Blu-rays, DVDs, websites, and apps. SmartGlass also expands games functionality....

On a response at the company’s community forums, a Microsoft agent says that they’re aware of the issue and offers a temporary workaround. If you’re having problems with Chrome freezing after installing version 1803, it’s reported in the Chromium community that using the –disable-direct-composition flag or disabling hardware acceleration fixes the problem for some users. The software giant is also expected to have a permanent fix for this problem during its May 2018 Patch Tuesday update rolling out in May 8....

In the Series 2, the company is going back to board and re-engineering the wireless controller to offer new adjustable tensions thumbsticks to improve pression. There are redesigned bumpers and shorter hair-trigger locks for faster shooting. You can add even more customization to the paddles and thumbsticks, and the trigger grips have also been updated. This time around, the controller will include a USB Type-C port and Bluetooth connectivity, and a rechargeable battery that should last for 40 hours on a single charge....

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After years of waiting for a new release, Microsoft has said that from now on Office for Mac will be updated as regularly as the version on Windows. This includes, new features and new functionalities, as long you have an Office 365 subscription. Those who are not an Office 365 subscribers will be able to use Office 2016 for Mac free of charge, but functionality will be limited and they will only receive bug fixes....

As for the Facebook app design goes, if you know how to move around Facebook.com, you already know how to get to your News Feed, send messages, post updates, find friends, and view notifications. The social network app is divided in three sections: on the left you have your sidebar which let you access the News Feed, Messages, Events, Photos, Groups, and pages you may be managing. On the right you can quickly view your top friends, chat and group conversation....

The app allows you record 6-second videos using the rear or front facing camera, you can the preview, write comments, and upload to Twitter’s Vine service and you can also share it on Facebook. Some of the recording features include: viewfinder overlay grid and “ghost” tool for better framing and to create stop-motion animation. Also in the Windows Phone version of Vine, you can watch clips from others, pick channels, or search for specific videos....

Because Skype with new “modern UI” isn’t yet available in the Windows Store there are some hoops you need to jump to get the app installed. Download the MetroSkype_1.0.0.128_x86.zip file from here (http://www.2shared.com/file/h7OZTS7k/MetroSkype_100128_x86.html). Extract the zip file Open the extracted folder, right-click “Add-AppDevPackage.ps1″ file and select “Run with PowerShell”. Then press Enter. You’ll need a Windows 8 developer key in order to continue the install. To obtain a developer license for Windows 8 click “I Agree” in the dialog box that will pop-up....

The update is labeled “System Firmware Update – 2/4/2016” and it’s available immediately through Windows Update. You can check below exactly what’s new in the February 2016 update for Surface 3. What’s new in the Surface 3 February 2016 firmware update Surface UEFI update (v1.51116.78.0) recalibrates touch panel. Surface Touch Controller Firmware update (v4.251.60.0) recalibrates touch panel. Surface Platform Power Driver update (v2.1.36.1) improves charging. As always, Surface 3 will receive and install the new firmware automatically, but you can force the update by going to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and tapping the Check for updates button....

The new device follows the same design like the previous version, and you’ll continue to be able to choose from two sizes, including a 13.5-inch and 15-inch. Although there are not exterior changes, you’ll find some significant improvements inside. The Surface Book 3 now includes Intel 10th Generation processors, with the 13.5-inch model featuring a Core i5 quad-core processor, and the 15-inch model shipping with a Core i7 quad-core processor....

Although, the software giant is touting Surface Hub as the one app that will help you to “get the most of your Surface”, the app is pretty limited and it only offers a way to change which version of OneNote (desktop or Universal app) the pen top button opens. And you’ll be able to customize the sensitivity curve of the pen as you draw. So if you’re not an artist and you don’t use OneNote, it’s almost pointless to install the app at this moment....

According to the company notes, the November updates address and improve stability and bugchecks for the Laptop 4 and bring a new graphics update for Studio’s first generation. Surface Laptop 4 November update These are the improvements with the November 2021 update: Improves device stability and resolves system bugcheck. Improves the Surface Dock 2 connection stability and interop scenarios. In this update, Microsoft is updating these components, UEFI, System Aggregator, PD Controller, Serial Hub Driver, and Surface Dock 2....

As part of the Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 build 16199 was made available to testers with enrolled in the Fast ring. This new preview is a minor update, but it includes a number of improvements for My People, Cortana brings incoming call notifications, and the Settings app received a number of tweaks. (Also check out the hands-on with features and changes in Windows 10 build 16199.) Ahead of the next Microsoft event in China, images of the rumored “Surface Pro 5” leaked onto the web....

Also this week Facebook made available an important update for its Metro app for Windows 8.1, bringing profile sync, smileys sticker pack, option to log-out, improved toast notifications and much more. If you have configured automatic app update in Windows 8.1, chances are you already have all the new features. If not, you can download the Facebook app for Windows 8.1 from the Windows Store. Are you looking for a good alternative YouTube app?...

Only days after dropping one of the biggest build for Windows 10 to testers, the software giant released Windows 10 build 14332 to the Fast ring of updates. However, the new preview part of the upcoming Anniversary Update only contains bugs fixes and a few improvements — nothing more. Windows 10 build 14328 also reveals that the software giant has already begun integrating Project Rome into the operating system to offer OS X Handoff-like experience to allow users to start a task on a phone and pick up where they left off on the PC and vice versa....

Also there is a special offer from Microsoft going around which is get a new computer for college and in the deal score a free Xbox 360 — Just like that! –. And last for Desktop Fun we have a wonderful Windows 7 Theme called Diffusion theme that, if you are a fan of art, you should check it out. And more! Here is what you might have missed:...

After a little research, I came across many brands, designs, and information that made the task to find the best DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable even more difficult, as there are a lot of aspects to consider. For instance, the refresh rate and screen resolution of the monitor, length of the cable, and audio pass-thru feature. In addition, you’ll also find cables that come with or without latches in the connector, and cables with or without DisplayPort certification....

Volumouse has a variety of customization options, you can configure specific rules that must be met before you can use of the mouse’s wheel to control the PC’s sound (e.g., Ctrl key or the left mouse button should be pressed), making it possible to continue using the mouse normally. You set up a total of 12 different rules in 2 pages giving you a wide variety of scenarios of how to control the computer’s sound....