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In all currently supported versions of Windows, Microsoft releases security fixes as part of its monthly quality updates, on the second Tuesday of each month (popularly known as Patch Tuesday). In recent years, the company has expanded the scope of those updates to include new features as well.Monthly updates are cumulative; even on a machine that's been out of service for months, you usually need to install only one update to make the Windows installation. Using the default Windows settings, these updates are…

I have a large collection of physical video games. Each passing year, this somewhat prosaic characteristic becomes more and more notable, both in terms of uniqueness and — considering the age of much of my collection, coupled with the unyielding passage of time — complexity. With the trajectory of video game distribution hurtling toward a digital-only future, my insistence on preserving some of its history keeps me connected to the objects and, more importantly, the experiences they contain in a way that a digital library…

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the creators of a popular Switch emulator called Yuzu, which gives users a way to play games developed for the platform on their PCs and Android devices. In the lawsuit, the company argues Yuzu violates the anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).While Nintendo taking down online offenders isn’t new, this case could set a precedent for future lawsuits against emulators, which aren’t themselves illegal. Nintendo is arguing their…

American cloud computing company Snowflake has announced the appointment of Indian-origin computer scientist Sridhar Ramaswamy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement follows the news of Frank Slootman retiring from his position and Ramaswamy taking his place. Slootman, however, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. The new Snowflake CEO joins a vast list of Indian-origin CEOs heading top tech companies around the world, including Sundar Pichai at Google, Neal Mohan at YouTube, Satya Nadella at…

In today's digital age, streaming services like Netflix have transformed how people consume entertainment. With its vast library of movies and TV shows, Netflix offers the convenience of watching content on-the-go, even without an internet connection. One of the most useful features Netflix provides is the ability to download your favourite shows and films for offline viewing. Here's a simple guide on how to download content from Netflix in just five easy steps:Step 1: Launch Netflix and Choose ContentOpen the Netflix app…

eAlphabet's Google Cloud on Monday ramped up its criticism of Microsoft's cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would harm the development of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.Microsoft and Amazon have recently attracted scrutiny in Britain, the European Union and the United States over their market power in cloud computing. Google trails a distant third behind the two leaders. Microsoft's collaboration with ChatGPT creator OpenAI has also ratcheted up the…

In a digital era where privacy concerns are paramount, many users are increasingly wary of platforms like Truecaller, which aggregate contact information and phone numbers. If you're among those concerned about your privacy and wish to remove your phone number from Truecaller, rest assured that the process is relatively simple. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to safely delete your Truecaller account and ensure your phone number is unlisted from the database.Steps to Delete Your Truecaller AccountTo…

Indian digital payments firm Paytm said on Monday Vijay Shekhar Sharma would step down as non-executive chairman and board member of its payments bank's unit, as the embattled company overhauls its board in the wake of a central bank clampdown.Paytm likely to partner with four banks for enabling UPI transactions, sources sayTroubledPaytm is likely to partner with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and Yes Bank for processing transactions via the popular unified payments interface (UPI), two sources aware of the…

Nigeria’s naira has on several occasions in recent weeks tumbled across both the official and unofficial markets amidst an increased forex demand and a significant spike in the prices of goods and services across the country. The local currency traded at an average of N1500 and above mark at the spot market last week, closing the week on a negative note at N1,665.50/$1 last Friday — the lowest the currency has ever recorded at the segment according to data posted by FMDQ. Similarly, amidst speculations and…

Steps fans have been asking for it, and now the band has delivered with the release of their first three studio albums on vinyl. From today fans can get their hands on ‘Step One’ (1998), ‘Steptacular’ (1999) and ‘Buzz’ (2000) on vinyl for the very first time. All three releases are available on multiple formats now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1ur2jQtPpk The 5x platinum debut album ‘Step One’, 4x platinum and #1 album ‘Steptacular’ and double platinum album ‘Buzz’ had previously only been available on…