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Tech Support Scamsters claiming to represent Microsoft, Google, HP, Dell, Apple raided

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | December 1, 2018

Fraud Alert! 16 Fake call centers were identified today as engaged in tech support fraud by Microsoft. Under a massive raid conducted by the local India law enforcement officials from Gurgaon and Noida in India, 16 fake call centers were […]

Firefox new experiment Email Tabs makes it easier to share links via email

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | November 15, 2018

Mozilla’s Firefox Test Pilot team has introduced a new feature in its browser called as Email Tabs. Currently, in test pilot phase, Email Tabs makes it easier for users to share links via email when browsing. Usually, if you want […]

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.5 released for Windows 10 v1809

By AnandKhanse@TWC | November 13, 2018

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.5 supports Windows 10 October 2018 Update (v1809) and adds several new tweaks. While you may be able to access all these via the Windows 10 Settings app, the Registry Editor or the Group Policy Editor, Ultimate […]

Flickr will limit Free account to 1,000 photos and videos

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | November 5, 2018

The premiere online photo sharing site – Flickr has decided to shrink the free storage tier space. Because of the new move, free users will be limited to 1,000 photos in total, although the photos & videos will not be […]

IBM to acquire Red Hat and become the world’s number 1 Hybrid Cloud Provider

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | October 30, 2018

In what could be a defining moment for the whole cloud industry, IBM announced that it has agreed to acquire American multinational software company, Red Hat, and in the process become the World’s number 1 Hybrid Cloud Provider. IBM to […]

Google makes accessing Privacy Controls easier

By Karan Khanna | October 29, 2018

After the outrage over information leak by social media giant Facebook, all IT companies which collected data started working towards making privacy controls more accessible for end users. Google, Microsoft, Twitter, etc. made privacy controls accessible to users. However, they […]

AMD to end support for 32-bit video drivers

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | October 29, 2018

It’s time to put those old 32-bit Windows versions to bed as AMD joins the growing list of vendors to end support for the 32-bit versions of Windows. AMD said that it is dropping support for 32-bit versions of Windows […]

Use Snapchat filters on Windows 10 with Snap Camera

By AyushVij@TWCN | October 29, 2018

Snapchat has always been criticized for not releasing Snapchat for Windows platform. Even when Microsoft announced UWP to make a developer’s experience easier to build a Windows 10 app, or when they announced app bridges to port iOS applications directly […]

Winamp set to return; will expand to multiple form factors

By AyushVij@TWCN | October 20, 2018

If you have been using a Windows computer since a while, you might remember a classic MP3 player called Winamp. It was used by almost everyone to play audio files. Their developers have now announced a beta release which makes […]

Chrome 70 ships with many improvements, enables installation of Progressive Web Apps

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | October 19, 2018

The new version of Google Chrome – Chrome 70 for Windows is out. Surprisingly, the latest iteration allows users to install Progressive Web Apps on their Windows 10 devices. The change in scheme envisions something more remarkable. Even though the […]

Intel announces the 9th Generation of the Core series processors

By AyushVij@TWCN | October 9, 2018

Intel announced their all-new 9th Generation of Processors. Last year, they introduced a high performance based Core i9 CPU which was mainly meant for gaming. This year, the made it even better. They say that their new CPU dubbed as i9-9900K is the […]

Discover and play Google’s secret Text Adventure game

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | October 4, 2018

Google Search not only lets you discover things but also play secret games hidden inside it. This was confirmed once again when some user accidentally discovered Search has a ‘Text adventure’ game hidden inside element codes of Google Search. If […]

Forza Horizon 4 is now available for download on Windows 10, Xbox One and Game Pass

By AyushVij@TWCN | October 3, 2018

Forza Horizon 4 is a racing game available exclusively on Windows 10 and Xbox. It is popular because it has great graphics and hence provides a true high gaming experience. Today, the game was made available for Xbox One, Windows […]

Mozilla Firefox Reality browser supporting Virtual Reality is now available

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | September 20, 2018

With the renewed interest in Virtual Reality, we are witnessing a rapid increase in research around the field. Even browser makers are trying to replicate the Virtual Reality experience in the web. Mozilla has joined this league. It has released […]

CCleaner version 5.35 auto updates without permission

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN | September 20, 2018

There seems to be a problem with CCleaner when it comes down to Firefox and possibly other web browsers. A user made the report on the Piriform Community Forums, and what he had to say is quite disturbing. According to […]

The MSI P65 Creator is a dream computer for professionals an creators

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN | September 4, 2018

MSI is a company that is well known for developing laptops that are of great quality. This is especially true when it comes down to the company’s gaming products. Now, the latest device to come from MSI is called the […]

Intel annouces new 8th Generation Intel Core Processors

By AyushVij@TWCN | August 29, 2018

At IFA, Intel announced two new Intel Core Processors of 8th Generation. They are the U Series processors and the Y Series, processors. The U Series Processors were internally code-named Whiskey Lake and the other Y Series Processors were internally code-named Amber […]

Google removes Chrome Cleanup Tool; Redirects to new page

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN | August 26, 2018

Google Chrome Cleanup Tool was great for use whenever the browser fails to work as it should in some instances. Folks could easily download the tool, run it, and watch as it fixes several problems. Google removes Chrome Cleanup Tool […]

New Alienware gaming desktops and Dell gaming monitors announced

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | August 23, 2018

Alienware, the computer hardware subsidiary of Dell has come up with its latest range of devices for gamers. No matter you are a beginner of an experienced avid gamer, you now have a wide range of products to choose from. […]

Firefox blocks 23 Extensions for collecting user data

By AyushVij@TWCN | August 18, 2018

Mozilla’s Firefox is one of the world’s most popular browser. It is available on almost all types of devices and platforms. It is available for Windows 10, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS and others as well. The most highlighted feature of […]

Mozilla wants us to help decide on the new logo for Firefox

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | August 2, 2018

Mozilla is redesigning the logo, and it is asking for help from all of us to decide on the next Firefox logo. As most of us are aware, Mozilla is now not just about the browser. The company offers a […]

GitHub Windows Edition offers a classical Windows 98 look for GitHub users

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | July 10, 2018

Microsoft recently acquired GitHub at $7.5 billion. The deal was concluded at a price that was more than three times the initial estimates. As expected many of the folks started switching to other services once Microsoft announced the GitHub acquisition. […]

Microsoft Rewards app for Xbox One is now available

By AyushVij@TWCN | July 10, 2018

In order to build up and implement a centralized Rewards program, Microsoft has finally depreciated the Xbox Live Rewards program and its app and replaced it with the Microsoft Rewards app. This latest change is welcomed on Xbox One gaming […]

Third party App developers are reading your Gmail messages, Google responds

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | July 6, 2018

A recent Wall Street Journal report has revealed that third-party app developers are reading Gmail messages of users and that too without needing any special permission. Apparently, the report takes a dig at Google for allowing many third-party app developers […]

Microsoft new Xbox Adaptive Controller is aimed at helping players with limited mobility

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | May 18, 2018

Video games have evolved into something more than a past time. With the advent of advanced gaming consoles like the Xbox video games have become an important passive medium that lets players have different experiences. While the difficulty level of […]

Mozilla has announced Firefox Reality, a web browser for Mixed Reality headsets

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | April 6, 2018

Mozilla has always been at the forefront when it comes to offering innovative new features to enrich user experience. The Quantum engine powered Mozilla Firefox is exceptionally fast and intuitive to use. Mozilla has now announced that it will be […]

Microsoft introduces AI training courses for the general public

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | April 4, 2018

All the spotlight of the tech world is currently focussed on Artificial Intelligence, This technology is potentially so powerful that it has already begun to change the way we see the world. Digital assistants like Cortana are getting smarter day […]

Facebook to introduce new Privacy shortcuts and allow users to delete Facebook History

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | March 30, 2018

Facebook has been going through tough times. The recent Cambridge Analytica expose, bundled with the previous data privacy issues has snowballed into a big controversy. Facebook has been accused of collecting personal data and giving them access to it to […]

Facebook Video app now available for Xbox One on Microsoft Store

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | March 23, 2018

Facebook seems to be omnipresent these days. After taking over our smartphones and tablets Facebook has now arrived on Xbox One albeit in a different form. The Facebook Video app is now available for Xbox One and with this, you […]