Windows 10: Why has Microsoft changed the way updates are done? I no longer get notifcations I have an...

Why has Microsoft changed the way updates are done? I no longer get notifications that I have an update pending. Instead, my entire computer freezes and I can't access anything. Sometimes, I get a gray or black screen. Only after I switch my computer on and off numerous times am I eventually able to access the system to find out microsoft was doing an update or trying to do one. This latest incident was at 5:01 in the afternoon on April 15th. Really? When people are trying to get their taxes done? Who thought that would be a great date to freeze computers and do an update at 5:01 in the afternoon? I was trying to get some important work done, facing a deadline, and suddenly I couldn't do anything. My mouse wouldn't even work.


I want Microsoft to reinstate notifications regarding when they plan to do an update instead of just automatically doing it and freezing computers. Microsoft updates are like a computer virus. It takes over your computer and you can't do anything. Also, it used to be when they did an update I could still access information. Not now. You can plan on being down without warning. You don't know if it's a virus or Microsoft updating Windows 10.

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Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

Microsoft signals end of Paint program

Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.

In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.

Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.

Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did say it would be available for free on the Windows Store.

BBC news Report here
Microsoft Paint avoids brush with death

 

Intel Updates Core 2 Quad Q9550 to E-0 Stepping

We continue our Monday news list with another Intel story that brings to our attention information concerning the company and more specificly its 2.83GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550 chips that will move from the current C-1 to the newer E-0 stepping. The updated chips will start selling on August 22nd, featuring the following changes:

• New SSpec and MM numbers for the converting products
• CPUID will change from 0x10677 to 0x1067A
• Package change to Halide free package

Apart from that, the new stepping CPUs will not include any other changes. Of course, like most new stepping parts a BIOS update will be needed.


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Source: TechConnect Magazine