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  1. mrmike16

    Solved! Is a $314 Surface Pro 4 worth it in 2022?

    Hi all, So I just got a great offer, as the title says. $314 for a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 laplet with a dock and Type Cover in good condition (From the picture I don't even see scratches). For those who haven't seen my many previous posts about this, I currently have a Microsoft Surface 3...
  2. Mordko

    Question Windows 7 to 10 upgrade is stuck

    We have an HTPC, vintage 2011, which I spec’d and assembled at the time. Works great - no noise, lots of storage, fast. Runs on Windows 7, which cost me $96 at the time. Yesterday decided to upgrade to W10. Happy with the current system, but scared that W7 will become vulnerable as support...
  3. M

    Question Sync google classroom with microsoft

    Hello! I have a question that has been bothering me for a while now and I can't seem to get the answer to it. My school is partnered up with Google and Google provided us with their GSuite (which I absolutely hate) along with some Chromebooks (The cheap ones where you can't open more than 10...
  4. omar muzzammil

    Solved! Is <<removed>> legit for downloads?

    Hi, Anyone used <<removed by Moderator>> to download microsoft windows bootable iso ? I have original product keys but never have used this website before, need reviews. Thanks
  5. B

    Solved! Windows 10 crashing, shows 'No boot device found' and sometimes boots up perfectly and then crashes

    I looked up this problem and found a few threads with similar problem to mine. In those threads people suggested that it could be due to hard disk failure. I tried out a tool name Hard Disk Sentinel to check the health of my hard drive and it showed that my hard drive health is excellent and it...
  6. P

    How Microsoft Is Making Cortana More Human

    Microsoft showed off at Build 2019 a new approach to voice assistants that will make Cortana sounds more conversational. How Microsoft Is Making Cortana More Human : Read more
  7. L

    Question Reliable 2in1 laptop-tablets

    I'm looking for a new daily driver and decided to look into the 2in1 market. It doesn't matter to me if the keyboard is convertible or detachable, but there are a few crucial aspects that I need to consider. -Good pen functionality -Quality keyboard -Must last longer than 3 years (I cannot...
  8. M

    Cortana Is Dead: Why Microsoft Needs to Move On

    Cortana is dead, but Microsoft doesn't want to admit it yet. Cortana Is Dead: Why Microsoft Needs to Move On : Read more
  9. L

    How do I find my Microsoft account number

    Trying to log on to my computer my it’s asking for my password I type it in and it say to use by Microsoft account number where do I find that number?
  10. Z

    Solved! Netflix No Download link in Windows 10

    I downloaded NETFLIX from microsoft store but it does not have the download option. My PC is Windows 10 Please leave out personally identifying information from any posts, thanks. TG-Moderation team
  11. O

    how can I get my old email password reset

    locked out of my Microsoft account I'm really lost and need help on this
  12. D

    Microsoft HoloLens 2 Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need to Know

    The new HoloLens 2 from Microsoft is expected to be faster, offer a wider field of view and come with a cheaper price tag. Microsoft HoloLens 2 Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need to Know : Read more
  13. R

    Using external keyboard with my laptop, when I type 123 quickly it comes out 1222222222223. When I type a long word it will re

    I have a dell laptop, windows 8.1. I am using an external Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. When I type 123, for example, it comes out 122222233333. When I type now, it comes out nooooooo, and the w is missing. Have tried to adjust repeat delay and repeat rate with no success. Thank you in advance...
  14. R

    Microsoft surface RT not booting

    After I turned off surface RT, it never booted again, the charger works, and I have plugged it in all day. Tried everything other's recommend on the Microsoft forum and still nothing. I'm a teen who needs a laptop and can't afford a new one, please help. BTW, I'm a tech savvy who can take...
  15. R

    Can you try these little performance apps and evaluate them for me?

    The official site: https://www.koshyjohn.com/software/ Please install and evaluate DiskMax and Memory Cleaner. PS: THIS IS NOT SPAM!!! These programs were developed by a Microsoft programmer. See https://www.koshyjohn.com/about/career/ for his professional credentials first if you wish. My...
  16. D

    Solved! How to disable safe Mode on Microsoft 8 dell

    How to disable safe Mode on Dell Microsoft 8? I’m guessing this is my problem. I accidentally interrupted the factory reset and my computer turned off. Now when I power it on it says that it’s Preparing Automatic Repair then it says Diagnosing Pc. After that the screen turns black and restarts...
  17. misssmith11

    Xbox One 2018 Review: A Much-Improved Console Missing One Big Thing

    Five years after the launch of the original Xbox One, we examine the console line's successes and failures. Xbox One 2018 Review: A Much-Improved Console Missing One Big Thing : Read more
  18. A

    Solved! Improvements for gaming in my HP 245-G5(AMD)

    I got a new laptop HP 245-G5 for 22500 Indian Rupees.. RAM: 4 GB (2 slots available, one 4GB stick inserted) HDD: 500 GB(5400rpm) Processor : AMD Quad-Core A6-7310 Clock-speed: 2.0 Ghz Graphic Processor :AMD Radeon R2 OS: Windows 10 pro I know it cant perform like a gaming pc /laptop.. But can...
  19. J

    Solved! Intel video drivers broken

    Since the Windows 10 October update. My Toshiba satellite C-55A has broken Intel video drivers. Will Microsoft ever fix this issue? I've tried every Intel driver on the Toshiba and Intel websites. Can I use Microsoft?
  20. G

    Microsoft's Andromeda Could Have This Clever Folding Mechanism

    A clever new hinge design teases how Microsoft’s phone-in-tablet-disguise Andromeda may unfold at the touch of a button. Microsoft's Andromeda Could Have This Clever Folding Mechanism : Read more
  21. Paul Wagenseil

    Is Microsoft Stealing Your Data? It's Complicated

    Reddit users think Microsoft may be recording their activities without their permission. But the explanation may be far less sinister. Is Microsoft Stealing Your Data? It's Complicated : Read more
  22. G

    Microsoft Killing Edge Browser to Make Chrome-Powered Alternative (Report)

    After three years of poor performance, the in-development Microsoft browser uses the systems behind the world’s most popular browser Microsoft Killing Edge Browser to Make Chrome-Powered Alternative (Report) : Read more
  23. G

    Microsoft Working On Foldable Surface Codenamed Centaurus

    The heir of the mythical Courier may be coming next fall. Microsoft Working On Foldable Surface Codenamed Centaurus : Read more
  24. G

    Microsoft May Actually Release Its Foldable Andromeda in 2019

    Expect a new Surface and Xbox products, too. Microsoft May Actually Release Its Foldable Andromeda in 2019 : Read more
  25. A

    Find a Fake Microsoft URL

    I need to know how to bring up a Fake Microsoft Pop-Up that gives these false warnings about the browser being locked.
  26. A

    Problem with creating a c++ project in visual studio 2017

    I have visual studio 2017 installed on my laptop and have a problem with creating a project. So i want to create a win32 console application in c++ and when i click on that the window on the picture appears as normal. Then i name the file and select a place. Then when i click on ok, the white...
  27. G

    Microsoft Surface Headphones Review: An Excellent Debut

    Despite not rising to the standard set by Bose and Sony, the Microsoft Surface Headphones is a pleasant surprise with solid sound and noise cancellation. Microsoft Surface Headphones Review: An Excellent Debut : Read more
  28. F

    MS Office 2013 bootstrap error after reviewing forum posts no solution

    Microsoft Bootstrap Error again... I have read a great many forum posts on how to fix the Bootstrap Error for installing MS Office 2013 Pro Plus. I have ran the microsoft fixit tool for Office, uninstalled Office 2000 from the Add/Remove programs list. Ran Task Scheduler and removed Office from...
  29. N

    Trying to upload my qualifications from Microsoft Word 2010 however, I see file not supported,need assistance please.

    Need assistance on when trying to chose file from Microsoft windows 2010, however it is saying file not supported, how can i fix this problem?
  30. C

    Solved! Microsoft Surface : problem with the USB port for an external screen

    Hello    I have a Microsoft Surface 3 256G on which I try unsuccessfully to connect an external screen ASUS MB168B with an USB cable : it connects / disconnects in a loop without stopping. I tested on another laptop under Windows 10, the screen works well and is recognized without problems). I...
  31. J

    Solved! I cant decide which one to buy

    Hello, I'm gonna buy a Laptop for my daily stuff and also a bit programming, with Microsoft Visual Studio, and cant decide between 2 Laptops. -Hp Envy 13 https://www.otto.de/p/hp-envy-13-ah0005ng-notebook-intel-core-i7-33-8-13-3-256-gb-8-gb-707843264/#variationId=707843265 -Asus Zenbook S...
  32. T

    When I reinstall windows 10, can I use a complety New Microsft account.

    At the moment I`m having trouble with my Wifes PC due to the fact I have used the same Microsoft account e mail at some point. Also, the original e mail account I used is no longer valid! Both are running Windows 10, one a 64 bit and the other 32bit. Getting on a bit and am getting very...
  33. D

    My browsers cannot open websites

    Since 2 days, my browsers are not able to open any websites. I have used Mozilla Firefox & Microsoft Edge. I use EPIC PRIVACY browser occasionally and I tried it. It is able to open any website when its proxy is on but same problem when its proxy is off. There is no virus or malware detected...
  34. L

    Solved! I have a microsoft wireless keyboard which uses a USB port How do I use it on my roku tv?

    I am trying to use my microsoft wireless keyboard which uses a USB port. How do I get the two to connect so I use the keyboard as a remote?
  35. F

    Why does Microsoft keep the registry?

    Linux does not use a registry. Settings are kept in a file with the applications.The registry is always a mess and more money is spent on non Microsoft applications to fix the registry than on Windows applications. Why not keep settings in a file with the application?
  36. M

    Microsoft user ID

    Hi everybody, I've been having lots of trouble getting into my microsoft account. I'm using my school email and trying to download office that the school gave me. Apparently my password is incorrect and this is what I get when I try to enter my user ID...
  37. G

    New 'Cold Boot' Attack Unlocks Mac, PC Disk Encryption

    If you think your files are safe because you use Microsoft’s BitLocker or Apple’s FileVault to encrypt your hard drive, you might be wrong. New 'Cold Boot' Attack Unlocks Mac, PC Disk Encryption : Read more
  38. G

    Windows 10 Bugs You to Try Edge Before Other Browsers

    Windows 10 version 1809, currently available to Windows Insiders, prompts users to give Edge a try before installing Chrome or Firefox. Windows 10 Bugs You to Try Edge Before Other Browsers : Read more
  39. 2

    Strange Visual Studio error

    This error is occurring and preventing a project from being built I cannot figure out what to do here and it is very frustrating. Here is the pastebin: https://pastebin.com/8VeEEYem Edit:fixed link
  40. G

    Love microsoft digital imaging suite 9, it won't install on Windows 10. Any hints ?

    I love love this program. All my pictures were on my old Windows 7 which crashed. Bought Acer Windows 10 and tried to set up Microsoft Digital Image Suite 9 and it won't set-up. I have the discs and they won't install. Any thoughts ?
  41. D

    Solved! Should I return my Surface Laptop?

    Hey guys, Since this is quite a specific question, I chose to make a thread. I'm a beginning Industrial Product Design student, and since I postponed choosing a laptop till the end of the vacation, I only had a few days to decide. I'm going to be working with solidworks and in my personal...
  42. M

    Microsoft account suspended

    Hi everyone, Today, I got an ssd and put windows on it. Everything is going well except I want to put office 2016 on the ssd instead of reading it off my hard drive. When I try to sign into my microsoft account, this is what happens...
  43. M

    Can Office Migrate to New Computer?

    When I log in with my Microsoft Account on office.com/setup it shows that I have two Microsoft Office products in my account. Both are called Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2016 and both also show the product keys and have download button for the installer. One is installed on my desktop and the...
  44. M

    Windows Finally Gets One of the Mac’s Best Features

    Your Phone helps you easily share photos between your phone and Windows PC, and more features are on the way. Windows Finally Gets One of the Mac’s Best Features : Read more
  45. K

    Huawei Matebook X Pro Stylus Problem

    I just recently got the Huawei Matebook X Pro and after confirming with a microsoft representative have purchased a bamboo ink pen that is supposedly compatible (even though it is not on wacom's site). The pen connects and shows up under bluetooth devices and not human interface devices, driver...
  46. G

    Huh? Microsoft Could Be Making an Android Phone

    A Microsoft customer service representative hinted that a new device coming soon with Google's OS. Huh? Microsoft Could Be Making an Android Phone : Read more
  47. K

    Youtube Fullscreen Stuttering Problem

    Hi, I have this problem on Microsoft Edge too and for Youtube only. When I press fullscreen button first taskbar goes and after seconds video becomes fullscreen. And when I want to turn normal mode first taskbar comes and after seconds video becomes windowed. I added a video to explain this...
  48. G

    This Xbox One Update Is Huge for Netflix Addicts

    The Xbox One X and Xbox One S will soon allow for even-better video streaming thanks to Dolby Vision. This Xbox One Update Is Huge for Netflix Addicts : Read more
  49. Mark Spoonauer

    Surface Go Hands on: Meet the $399 iPad Killer

    The Surface Go is a sleek 10-inch tablet that should give the 9.7-inch iPad a run for its money. Here's our first impressions. Surface Go Hands on: Meet the $399 iPad Killer : Read more
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    New $399 Surface Tablet Leaked: Here's the Key Specs

    Microsoft is working on a new Surface Tablet that could hit store shelves as soon as this week, according to a document posted to Reddit. New $399 Surface Tablet Leaked: Here's the Key Specs : Read more
  51. G

    Surface Phone Leak Reveals Dual Screens, 360 Hinge

    APIs from the newest Windows 10 build indicate we might be looking at another foldable phone. Surface Phone Leak Reveals Dual Screens, 360 Hinge : Read more
  52. G

    Rumor: Google is Entering the Console War

    Rumor has it Google wants to compete with gaming's giants. Rumor: Google is Entering the Console War : Read more
  53. AndrewFreedman

    Xbox 2020 Rumors: What to Expect From Microsoft’s Next Console

    Microsoft has confirmed the development of the next Xbox. Now, we're collecting all of the rumors to see what we can learn about it. Xbox 2020 Rumors: What to Expect From Microsoft’s Next Console : Read more
  54. Graybush

    Is VR Dying?

    With Microsoft's announcement that they'll be pulling away on VR development for the Xbox and instead concentrating on PC platforms, you have to wonder if Virtual Reality is going to be a realized genre for the gaming world. Others will argue that VR definitely has a place and that some...
  55. F

    I get an error when I open Microsoft Sql Server 2008 R2 on Windows 2008 Server Standard SP2.

    I have just uninstalled SQl Server 2008 due to error when I saved a Maintenance Plan. Then I reinstalled SQL 2008 Server R2 on this Server but I get the error when I open it. Please I will appreciate very much your help with this issue!
  56. G

    The Best Deals in Microsoft's E3 Sale

    The best and worst deals in Microsoft's upcoming E3 sale. The Best Deals in Microsoft's E3 Sale : Read more
  57. G

    Alexa and Google Assistant are coming to your Xbox

    It seems that Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant are everywhere these days, from our cars to our thermostats, reading us the weather and misunderstanding our music requests. Alexa and Google Assistant are coming to your Xbox : Read more
  58. G

    The Best Xbox One Games You're Not Playing

    From off-kilter sports fun to genre-bending action experiences, here are the best Xbox One games you probably haven't played yet. The Best Xbox One Games You're Not Playing : Read more
  59. S

    Microsoft edge keeps opening up on my laptop screen, what might be the problem

    I don't have any specific description. Any answer would do for me........... I would appreciate the responses given to me by the readers and anyone who could know where the problem is.