Will WhatsApp's 'View Once' Images Make Any Difference to Privacy?

Screenshots, autosave, and other features could still save them if the recipeint wanted to. Or rather, that they are only as private as your relationship with the recipient. Disappearing messages arent new. Christian Wiediger / Unsplash Disappearing images are new to WhatsApp, though. As such, these View Once messages might encourage a false sense of security. “Do disappearing images, messages, and voicemails really protect your privacy? WhatsApp And it doesnt end there....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Jeffrey Lee

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 31 words · Ashley Miller

Windows "PrintNightmare" Vulnerability is Being Patched

Windows RT 8.1 and multiple versions of Windows 7 and 8 have been patched as well. If for any reason you could’t download the necessary patch, Microsoft has two recommendations detailed in theWorkaroundssection. Oscar Wong / Getty Images LPETTET / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Sandra Hayes

Windows 10 Home vs. Windows 10 Pro

Is the upgrade worth it for you? Microsoft offersWindows 10in two versions: Home and Professional. It’s easy to understand on a conceptual level what this means. Pro is for people to use at work, and Home is for personal machines. But what’s the real difference? Let’s take a look at Windows 10 Home vs. Windows 10 Pro. Overall Findings $139 to purchase. Additional $99 to upgrade to Pro. Windows Store for home use....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Melinda Brady

Windows 10 is Officially Done in October 2025

Until then, Microsoft will continue to provide semi-annual support. Slashgearpoints out that there issome speculationsurrounding this information and the upcomingWhat’s Next for Windows eventat 11 a.m. ET on June 24. Microsoft The response to this news has been a mixture of indifference and interest. This news has users buzzing about the possibilities of what an all-new Windows operating system could be like.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Dustin Baker

Windows 10 Start Menu Not Working? Try These Fixes

How to Get a Windows 10 Start Menu to Work reset your gear. Sometimes the easiest solution works. Power down your rig, wait for a few minutes, then turn it back on again. Tom Grill / JGI / Getty Images If youre still having the same problem, try some of the suggestions below. Check for Windows updates. Sign out of your account and sign back in. Create a new user account....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Keith Mejia

Windows 10 to Add Xbox Tech to Help Games Load Faster

However,XDA Developersnotes that it was unclear if support would be available outside of Windows 11. Instead, theyll start to load together, which allows you to get into the game quicker. Malte Mueller / Getty

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Douglas Graham

Windows 10 Update Failed? Here's How to Fix That

You dont have to try all of them. The following instructions are primarily intended for Windows 10 installed on physical hardware. In many cases, simply rebooting your rig and rerunning the update will fix your problem. Unplug your peripherals and reboot. If rerunning the update doesn’t do the trick, you may have a hardware or driver conflict. Try unplugging all of yourperipherals, like webcams, microphones, and scanners, before you reboot....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Maria Gallagher

Windows 10X Might Change The Way You Use Your PC

New details emerged at the company’sDeveloper Days eventthat show the promise of Windows 10x. That promises super fast update times, perhaps as fast as 90 seconds, according toPC World. Windows 10X should also be a lot more secure, perhaps not even needing security software like Windows Defender. Lifewire / Lance Ulanoff That’s because only apps that are “trusted” will be able to run. Unlike Windows 10 S, however, 10X will allow trusted apps from more than just the Microsoft store....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Andrew Marshall

Windows 11 Apps Get Their First Update

More improvements on the horizon Microsoft has announced that its updating some of the apps for Windows 11. The Calculator app has been given some of the same design changes as the Snipping Tool. Additional functions include being able to convert between more than 100 different units and currencies. insta_photos/Getty Images The app can now reflect the current theme of a Windows 11 computer. Currently,Windows 11 is in beta, available for members of the Windows Insider Program....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Brandon Hickman

Windows 11 Bug Breaks Windows Defender App

Windows 11 is currently available as a part of Microsofts early access Windows Insider Program. As with any early access, some users have encountered bugs and other issues along the way. The latest problem seems to cause difficulties with the Windows Security program. Microsoft TheGet-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackagecommand string should fix the issue and allow you to use Windows Security program again.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Dawn Miller

Windows 11 Compatibility Check: Can You Run It on Your Computer?

Can My Computer Run Windows 11? Compatibility is questionable for some computers because of the increased security requirements in this Windows release. This chip is something your motherboard needs to have, and some older boards do not include it. Other specialized requirements may prohibit incompatible computers from running Windows 11. These includeUEFI, andSecure Boot. If its not eligible, it will also tell you why. Heres how to check Windows 11 compatibility:...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Michael Gray

Windows 11 Doesn't Want You Changing the Default Browser

It’s a much longer and more confusing process than Windows 10’s Default Apps menu approach. In addition, Windows 11 has been ignoring new default configs entirely. A new dedicated widgets area in the new operating system flat-out ignores alternate web app defaults as well. Microsoft Jetta Productions Inc / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · William Webster