Such a transaction would make perfect sense for Microsoft as it works so closely with Playground Games. Of course, the Forza Horizon series is a Microsoft Studios owned property, but the company uses the third-party Playground Games to develop the titles. Microsoft Studios also has the regular Forza Motorsport series developed by its own Turn 10. Purchasing Playground Games would bring the two developers working on Forza under one roof....

In other words, it seems GitHub will restrict accounts for developers in nations where the U.S. has trade sanctions in place. 21-year-old Anatoliy Kashkin received a notice from GitHub saying his account had been restricted. The company pointed him towards its page detailing U.S. trade controls. Countries listed as being under trade sanctions are Iran, Crimea, Cuba, North Korea, and Syria. Kashkin uses GitHub to host his GameHub website, which is a Linux launcher that bundles GOG, Humble Bundle, and Steam games....

In the latest update for Google Assistant, the company says some new Holiday tools are arriving for families. First up is Family Notes, which is available for Smart Displays. Google Assistant will make it easier to keep users connected by making it more efficient to tap into entertainment and schedules. Available now, Family Notes allow sticky notes to be created through voice commands. These notes can help users stay on track and leave reminders for themselves....

Hackers were able to use vulnerabilities to deliver exploit chains in the form of watering hole attacks. This is a form of attack where the bad actor will monitor which sites and services a victim regularly uses and then attempt to infect one of them. When the victim visits a regular website that is no infected, they too can be compromised by malware. Google Project Zero points out one server was targeting Windows and the other was targeting Android....

However, a report by Thurrott raises an interesting question. How was Google able to enable a system setting remotely, or more specifically why is the company doing this? The idea is users enjoy a private experience on Android. Of course, that’s a pipedream, but gathering data is one thing, actively accessing Android devices without permission is another. In its apology, Google did little to explain its actions: “Hi all, some of you may have noticed that battery saver turned on automatically today,” a pots on Reddit explains....

A Redditor discovered the Google Smart TV kit on an official website. It has since been removed by the company, suggesting someone at Google pulled the trigger too quickly. There is speculation that an employee of Walmart leaked the kit. It is unclear if this was accidental or on purpose. Of course, Walmart has the exclusive on the old Google Smart TV kit, so this makes sense. In terms of the new package, it is a bundle that holds the Chromecast streaming dongle and Google Home mini....

The company initially introduced Nearby Notifications to help Android users to receive information on nearby services. While outside, a device could connect to near Bluetooth signaling beacons to provide data on locations nearby. As mentioned, it was a neat idea. However, Google too to its Android Developers Blog to says Nearby Notifications did not evolve as it had hoped. The company says spam content coming through the feature has increased this year: “We’ve learned a lot building and launching Nearby Notifications....

On ChromeOS, Google’s Chrome Web Share API will function in Windows 10 and on ChromeOS. Of course, the main reason Google would be aiming to achieve this is to provide more access to native applications. According to Techtsp, the testing is focused on Microsoft Edge for Android and Chrome for Android. Both those browsers are running on Google’s Chromium engine and it seems both will support the Web Share API across platforms eventually....

According to MyDrivers, the release will come via an event in China, and will be adapted for that market. A leaked document suggests that both devices will adopt an 18:9 aspect ratio and feature the Snapdragon 835 processor. They’re also predicted to have dual back cameras, water and dust resistance, and no headphone jack. Instead, audio will route through a USB-C port. The Nokia 9 will apparently come in two variants....

Considering HoloLens 2 runs the Windows Holographic platform, it makes a load of sense that Microsoft Edge is on board. Of course, HoloLens has supported the Edge browser for some time. The difference with this latest update is it brings the Chromium Microsoft Edge to the platform. Since the launch of Windows 10 version 2004 in May last year, Edge started automatic rollout through Windows Update. Previously, the browser was only on manual update since its January 2020 launch....

1 How to Create a New File Explorer in Windows 10 Shortcut2 How to Change the File Explorer Default Folder View in Windows 10 If you tend to launch Explorer in Windows with its short, “Win + E”, this may not help you. However, many people have the File Explorer icon on the taskbar build into their muscle memory. If you’re one of those, you can open Windows 10 File Explorer to a specific folder of your choice....

1 How to change the Windows 10 screen brightness manually on Laptops / Tablets2 Automatically adjust brightness when your device is plugged in3 How to adjust screen brightness according to remaining battery life4 Automatically adjust brightness based on ambient light5 How to change the Windows 10 screen brightness manually on Desktop PCs To do that, you can alter the screen brightness manually, or you can have Windows 10 do it for you automatically in a variety of ways....

1 How to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Sync Your Settings2 How to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Activity History Sync3 How to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Clipboard Sync First, it’s worth noting that Windows 10 sync settings only apply to a single account. If you use a different account for work and school, the options won’t be affected. This is primarily for those who own a laptop and a desktop, for example, or share their account with someone on a separate PC....

While some users may want to download and install the Windows 10 October 2018 update immediately on release, others may want to delay (defer) the installation of the update. Maybe because additional testing is required before deployment, or to wait and see how the update is perceived and if users who install it report major issues. If you are one of them, who interested in delaying the windows 10 upgrade, Here is the official ways to postpone the upgrade to Windows 10 October 2018 Update....

Download Offline Maps on Windows 10 To download the windows 10 offline maps first click the start menu and click settings Settings. Choose the “System” option, the first option in Settings Panel. Under System settings, choose “Offline Maps”. On the right side of the panel, you can see a lot of map-related options. Under the Maps section click on the “Download maps” option. This displays different continents around the world. In this example, we are choosing Asia....

1 How to Enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on Windows 112 The Best Free DNS Servers for Windows 113 How to Change DNS Server in Windows 11 and Windows 104 How to Perform a Windows Network Reset to Fix DNS Issues What is DoH and what´s the difference to DNS over TLS? DNS over HTTPS (DoH), is a protocol introduced in 2018 that seeks to hide DNS queries and responses passing the traffic through an encrypted HTTPS session....

PhoneRescue iOS Data recovery PhoneRescue is a multi-platform iOS and Android data product from iMobie. And it’s available for both windows and mac users to retrieve lost data from your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. According to iMobie developers, PhoneRescue is the only iPhone data recovery software, can easily recovery up to 31 types of data. That includes permanently deleted photos, messages, Contacts, Call log, SMS, Notes, Reminders, and all your irreplaceable essentials....

What are File Extensions? A file extension helps operating system like Windows or Linux to determine which program on your computer the file is associated with. As discussed before the .doc or Docx file extension associated with Microsoft word on your computer, where the .pdf file is associated with Acrobat Reader or PDF reader. Some common file extensions include JPG, PNG, MP4, PDF, MP3, DOC, SVG, INI, DAT, EXE, and dll....

Not only are we continuously tracked and monitored by third parties like governments, corporations, and hackers, but also our personal information is being collected that too without us having any clue about it. Fortunately, by equipping ourselves with a best anonymous VPN service like PureVPN, we can use the Internet without leaving a trace. Why is Online Anonymity Important? Personal privacy on the Internet is eroding, and far from protected....

1 How to take a screenshot in Windows 10 with PrtScn shortcuts2 How to take Windows 10 screenshots with the Snipping tool3 Taking screenshots in Windows 10 with the Game Bar4 How to take a screenshot with Greenshot and ShareX Screenshots can be really helpful if you wish to record something you saw and you want to share it and are also a quick way for people to explain to others what they see....