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Though Fable 4 does appear as a search term in Microsoft’s database, its appearance is a far cry from an official confirmation. Mixer pulls its titles from Player.me, owned by SplitmediaLabs, creator of XSplit, rather than Microsoft. Though Player.me rarely publishes incorrect entries, it’s not some kind of accidental slip up on Microsoft’s end. The company could have just been responding to the rumors, but it could also have information the general public isn’t aware of....

Currently, the service is limited to “several cloud-streamed games,” according to Facebook VP Jason Rubin. In the blog post, Rubin adds, “Cloud game streaming promises to deliver unprecedented access to games across every screen. And while we’re thrilled to play a part in that future, that future is a ways off.” It’s interesting that Facebook Gaming is seemingly getting into cloud gaming but also dismissing it at the same time....

Under the new model, the various platforms would remain independent, but users would be able to message people on other social media. An Instagram user could message someone on Facebook or WhatsApp without leaving Direct, for example. This raises natural concerns about user’s privacy. WhatsApp is the only one of the three to feature always-on end-to-end encryption. This ensures messages can only be read by the sender and receiver, and can’t even be read by Facebook....

In total, over 20 email clients are affected and there’s no reliable fix. The exploits use the victim’s own client to decrypt previous messages and return them to the attacker. The proof-of-concept is relatively straightforward and severe, stripping away the protection many rely on. It exploits externally loaded images or styles in HTML emails to steal plaintext via requested URLs. For now, the Electronic Frontier Foundation is advising users to stop using PGP entirely....

What is the system and compressed memory? System and compressed memory is a windows service, designed to handle the compression and extraction of your less used and old drivers and files. And make it easier to store and faster to use when you need them. Usually, System and compressed memory processes take a small amount of CPU or disk but Sometimes due to some third-party applications installed in Windows or even because of the incompatibility of the machine with Windows 10, This process starts using 100% Disk or CPU....

GeekWire reports Jeff Tran, a former head of Microsoft’s sports marketing division, will serve twenty-eight months for the scam. Tan pled guilty earlier this year to using fake invoices, fake Super Bowl tickets, and for wire fraud. Tran created a scheme that saw him attempt to take $1.5 million from Microsoft. He sold 75 NFL tickets and 99 tailgate tickets for the 2016 and 2017 NFL Super Bowl. All the tickets were intended for Microsoft employees as part of the company’s partnership with the NFL....

In his new role, Mike Ybarra will be Blizzard’s executive vice president and general manager. He is scheduled to take the position from November 4th. “I’m very happy to announce I’m joining @Blizzard_Ent as Exec. Vice President and GM starting 11/4 (will be at #blizzcon!),” his tweet reads. “We will work with all our energy to serve gamers with incredible content and experiences. I can’t wait to be part of this team....

The French government says Russian actors manipulated Facebook and Twitter to create discontent that led to increased protests that are sweeping France. Gilets Jaunes “Yellow Vests” have been involved in riots around France, especially in Paris. It was originally thought the movement started as a spontaneous social response to a diesel tax imposed by President Emmanuel Macron. Protestors claimed the tax would negatively impact poor French people and those in rural areas....

Users can now define a gesture to lock their home screen, with a double tap as the default. The addition is far faster than pressing a hardware button, and joins an option for pressing the home button from the home screen. Previous gestures include opening the dock and app drawer, searching, opening Cortana, recent apps, and more. Currently, the app’s gestures don’t gel too well with Android P’s options, but that’s to be expected when its still in beta....

Employees conducted a rally at Google’s San Francisco office on Friday. On Monday, Alphabet dished out the firings. All four employees were reportedly heavily involved in the rally. Google employees are protesting in support of Rebecca Rivers and Laurence Berland. Both employees were put on leave after organizing a previous protest. It seems anyone who challenges Alphabet is facing losing their jobs. However, in a memo obtained by Bloomberg, Google says the latest firings were down to “clear and repeated violations”....

In fact, security firm Kaspersky now says Minecraft being used by bad actors extends beyond simply monetary scams. Specifically, applications claiming to have modpacks for the game are really placing extremely intrusive ads on Android devices. Naturally, the problem starts on Google Play, where the apps are uploaded. Kaspersky says Google has been actively removing adware applications associated with Minecraft. However, the company points out the following five remain on the store:...

According to Bloomberg, the 24-year old was sued for hacking into a local bus operator and buying a 3 cent ticket. He’s previously claimed attacks on Apple and Tesla, and is named in Line Corp.’s hall of fame for bug bounties. Interestingly, Chang scheduled the live stream on the very platform he’s trying to hack. So far, Facebook is yet to respond to the threat in any way, but its possible work is happening behind the scenes....

Fix High CPU or Disk Usage on Windows 10 There Are Several Reasons Behind this 100% disk Usage, The most one Windows Services (Super fetch, BITS, Windows Search), Virus/Malware infection, Corrupted system files, and an Incompatible Driver After Upgrade The current driver may not be compatible with the latest Windows version etc. If you are also having 100% Disk usage, High CPU usage issues After the windows 10 upgrade. Here are some Applicable solutions to Fix High Disk usage on Windows 10 Upgrades....

You may remember with the original HoloLens, Microsoft sold the device as a developer and enterprise editions. A consumer version was never release, although it eventually became possible for anybody to buy the developer edition. With the HoloLens 2, Microsoft says it will only sell the device as an enterprise option. This could make it more difficult for independent developers and indeed consumers to buy a unit. In a statement to MSpoweruser, Microsoft explained the decision: “Among the things we learned with the original Microsoft HoloLens is the commercial value this device delivers to customers in a variety of industries and use cases....

1 How to Change Account Picture on a Windows 10 Local Account2 How to Change Your Microsoft Profile Picture in Windows 103 How to change account name or password in Windows 10 First, though, you should know that there are two types of account in Windows 10 and they have different methods to change profile pictures. If you have a Windows 10 local account, follow the first section of the guide....

Convert PDF to JPG for free IF you are looking for a feature rich program that helps you convert your PDF files to jpg then FormatPDF is a great tool that not only lets you convert PDF to JPG but it lets you convert your other files to PDF as well. The tool comes loaded with many useful options to let you do more with your existing PDF documents. 1 Convert PDF to JPG for free1....

In such a rapidly changing world, it is essential to ensure that doctors always have the opportunity to continuously learn to keep abreast of the up-to-day and most successful treatment methods and techniques. Modern technology in healthcare aims to equip medical professionals with all the tools required for ongoing education and practice. Learning Management System (LMS) is an online educational platform that provides users with access to the knowledge base, exercises, and tests....

1 How to Stop Windows Update and Restart Notifications via Settings2 How to Disable Windows Update and Restart Notification via Group Policy3 How to Roll Back Updates and Check Your Windows 10 Update History Before we do, however, it’s worth adding the usual disclaimer. Windows updates are very important for the continued stability and security of your operating system. If you do not regularly update, you risk opening yourself up to vulnerabilities that are out in the open but not patched on your PC....

1 How To Disable Windows Search2 Everything: A Faster and More Powerful Alternative to Windows Search3 Windows Search Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It The indexing process occurs in the background, creating a table of contents for the files on your computer. It accomplishes this so that when you put something into the search field, it quickly knows where to locate what you’re looking for. However, keeping Search enabled will search all of your files regularly, and it might result in increased power consumption and resource utilization, which is unsuitable for those with low-end PCs....

1 How to tell if your device supports Windows Precision Touchpad2 How to enable or disable Precision Touchpad3 How to Customize Windows 10 Precision Touchpad Shortcuts (Taps)4 How to Enable two-finger Touchpad Scrolling in Windows 105 How to Customize Three and Four-finger Touchpad Gestures6 How to Customize Advanced Gestures with Windows 10 Precision Touchpad7 How to Reset Touchpad Settings in Windows 10 In its base form, Precision Touchpad is an effort by Microsoft to enable Windows 10 touchpad gestures without additional input from your device’s manufacturer....