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Game Performance gets hit with Windows 10 Bug

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Many games, such as League of Legends, Call of Duty Lineup, and other various games are taking a major hit on performance.

According to Windows Latest, “Users are reporting that Windows 10 Game Mode could negatively impact gaming performance on some hardware. Gamers noted that their computer with both Nvidia and AMD configurations have been affected.”

It is possible that this bug was brought on in a Windows 10 update or a driver. Nvidia and AMD users have shared their recent gaming hiccups. If you open up Settings on Windows 10 and click on Gaming, you’ll find the Game Mode tab on the side. When you click on that, you’ll find a toggle for “Game Mode”, which enhances the gaming performance on your PC.

Source: Microsoft.com

If you are currently experiencing slower frame rates or low performance on your PC games, it is recommended to go to the Game Mode option and turn the toggle off. Once a new patch or update comes along, fixing the bug, turn it back on.

With all that said…

The Windows 10 May 2020 update is rumored to be released on May 28th, which will feature a handful of improvements for gamers. This will include DirectX Mesh Shader, raytracing support, performance, and more.

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Phishing Scams for Office 365

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, around 75 million users have relied on Office 365 for work and school. Many of these users are first-time users, and sometimes don’t recognize phishing attacks. Last week, Abnormal Security came across a phishing scam looking to steal users’ Office 365 login credentials.

Reports came in that as many as 50,000 e-mails were received as part of this attack. Often, the sender’s e-mail address is an unrecognizable one, along with URL attachments with outrageous links.

We reported back in August of 2019 of similar phishing scams for Office 365. Hackers will make the e-mail look legit with company logos and information. It’s very important not to be clicking on any of the links in the e-mails. And if it’s in your junk folder, there’s a good reason why.

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Windows Mixed Reality Bug in Windows 10 Update

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The VR platform in the Windows 10 May 2020 update unfortunately was hit with a few bugs, according to Windows Latest. Windows Mixed Reality includes over 2,500 VR games and experiences.

The bugs include the application not working properly, along with affecting the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) to improperly report issues.

Windows Latest states, “Microsoft says the DISM tool may help users fix Windows corruption errors, but the feature does not always report the correct status on systems running May 2020 Update (version 2004).”

Source: Windows

Microsoft plans to fix the overall experience for the new Windows 10 update, however it may take until the end of May. It is reported as a phase update, so it may not be available to everyone at that time. We shall see how well it goes.

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End of Support Put Off for Older Windows 10 Versions

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On April 14, Microsoft Support shared an announcement about the end of support for older versions of Windows 10. Due to the Coronavirus, the end of support was delayed for at least 6 months.

According to Microsoft Support, “Microsoft has been deeply engaged with customers around the world who are impacted by the current public health situation. As a member of the global community, we want to contribute to reducing the stress our customers face right now.”

The versions below are being delayed from the End of Support:
  • Windows 10 1809
  • Windows 10 1709
  • Windows Server 1809
  • Dynamics 365 cloud service
  • Configuration Manager 1810
  • SharePoint Server, Foundation and Project Server 2010
  • Basic Authentication
However, it was also stated that other versions are not included in this delay:
  • Office 2016 for Mac
  • Project 2010
  • Office 2010
  • Office 2013 connectivity to Office 365
  • Exchange Server 2010

Here’s to hoping that this helps those who are still using the older versions.

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Samsung Phones get new Windows Feature

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If you have a Samsung phone, you’ll want to download the Samsung My Files app.

Microsoft has developed a feature for your smartphone to allow files to be dragged and dropped to your PC. All you will need to do is to make sure that your phone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi.

According to Microsoft Community, to drag the files from your phone to your PC, follow the steps below:

To drag from My Files:

1.      Once you’ve opened Phone screen in the Your Phone app, use your mouse to navigate to a folder in My Files.

2.      Long press on the file until a checkmark appears, then release. If you’d like to select additional files, you can do so by tapping on them.

3.      Use your mouse to long press again on the file(s) you’ve selected, and a thumbnail will appear. Drag the files to your desired location on your PC. The cursor will change to indicate when you’re able to drop the file(s).

To drag from the Gallery app:

1.      Once you’ve opened Phone screen in the Your Phone app, use your mouse to navigate to your Albums and select one.

2.      Long press on a photo until a checkmark appears, then release. If you’d like to select additional photos, you can do so by tapping on them.

3.      Use your mouse to long press on the photo(s) you’ve selected, and a thumbnail will appear. Drag the photo(s) to your desired location on your PC. The cursor will change to say Copy when you are able to drop.

You also have the ability to drag files from the PC to smartphone by selecting the files you want. You’ll then drag them to the Your Phone window. The file will transfer after you release the clicker.

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Optional Update Available – DON’T Download and Install

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Warning to those using Windows 10, don’t download the optional update.

2020-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 has an optional update available for users to download and install. However, several people have already come out saying that this update ended up causing a handful of issues to their PC.

A couple of the issues include an unusual amount of memory usage and CPU. Others had claimed that it gave their computers the BSOD, or blue screen of death.

Thankfully, this update is optional. It’s best to wait to see if and when Microsoft will be able to fix this rather horrendous bug.

If you had already installed it, you can uninstall it by following the directions below:
  1. Start Menu
  2. Settings
  3. Click on Update and Security
  4. Go to the Windows Update tab
  5. View update history
  6. Uninstall updates
  7. Find the KB4541335 update
  8. Uninstall

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Microsoft Encourages Users to go Passwordless

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On March 24th, Microsoft had announced that they were halting optional, non-security updates, due to the pandemic. However, update 20H1, also known as 2004 is still planned to be pushed out. This should occur possibly sometime this month or the next.

Along with the list of quality improvements and bug fixes, 20H1 will also encourage users to go passwordless. Microsoft states that, “this will strengthen your device sign-in by switching all Microsoft accounts on your device to modern multifactor authentication with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN, and eliminating passwords from Windows.”

To make your PC passwordless, follow the simple steps below:
  1. Go to Settings
  2. Accounts
  3. Sign-in options
  4. Click “On” under the “Make your device passwordless” option

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Office 365 is Rebranding to Microsoft 365

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Today, Microsoft announced on their news blog that they are going to be rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365. This will come with a plethora of new and exciting features to get the most out of the experience.

With over 38 million subscribers, Microsoft recognized how many of them are working and schooling remotely. And along with the Coronavirus pandemic, even more need to get the most out of their resources. Security will also be amped up to get the best protection from malware.

Today, we offer a powerful set of free applications and services that help you create, share, connect, and collaborate with your friends and family across the web and on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Used by more than a half billion people, free Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDrive apps enable you to coauthor, video chat, organize, and come together. We are committed to improving and innovating on these experiences every day.

Microsoft News

This rebrand will begin on April 21, and will include the new ‘Microsoft 365 Personal and Family’ subscription. Prices range from $6.99 – $9.99 a month and for up to 6 people.

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Microsoft Pausing Certain Windows 10 Updates

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Optional is out

Windows 10 updates are a crucial part of keeping your PC up to date on quality improvements and security. Beginning May of this year, Microsoft will not allow their updates to be optional. This is due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Microsoft stated in their message center, “We have been evaluating the public health situation, and we understand this is impacting our customers. In response to these challenges we are prioritizing our focus on security updates. Starting in May 2020, we are pausing all optional non-security releases (C and D updates) for all supported versions of Windows client and server products (Windows 10, version 1909 down through Windows Server 2008 SP2).
There is no change to the monthly security updates (B release – Update Tuesday); these will continue as planned to ensure business continuity and to keep our customers protected and productive. “

Security patches will still be a thing, so Patch Tuesday will continue each month. This change is specifically for the optional updates. There’s no telling how long this will last, or how future large updates will be affected.

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Live Tiles Getting the Boot on Windows 10

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Windows 10 users have claimed that the Live Tiles feature was one of the more useless ones to include in the current operating system.

However, there are rumors running around, saying that the Start Menu may be getting revamped. This also means that Live Tiles will quite possibly get the boot.

Live Tiles launched on the Windows 7 phone, and updated apps in real time. However, since Windows phones are now a thing of the past, Microsoft hasn’t updated Live Tiles on PCs. And doesn’t seem like there’s any plan to in the future.

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