Windows Media Player Feature Getting Retired From Windows 7

We are talking about the removal of Windows media player feature from Windows 7 and in fact Windows Media Center from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. As stated by Windows, Microsoft itself has quietly updated a support document on January 26, in which they said the new metadata won’t be updated on media players in Windows 7, which implies to Windows Media Player and Media Center. Microsoft said that the decision has been made based on “customer’s feedback and data usage”, stating: Well, it’s important to note that discontinuation of this feature will not affect Windows Media Player on Windows 10....

November 30, 2022 · 1 min · 130 words · Janet Koehn

Wipro Chairman To Invest In Cyanogenmod Makers Cyanogen After Talks With Microsoft Fail

The smartphone operating system market is dominated by Google’s open source Android OS while Apple’s closed operating system iOS takes the third place. Microsoft which has its own Windows Phone operating system is a distant third and Microsoft has been trying hard to make a dent in the smartphone OS market but has met with repeated failures. Its only chance of catching up with Android is its planned Windows 10 operating system which it says will be a cross platform single OS for all devices like PC’s, smartphones and tablet....

November 30, 2022 · 3 min · 436 words · Eula Richardson

With Proxyham You Can Connect Anonymously To Wi Fi 2 5 Miles Away

Security researcher creates an online anonymity device, ProxyHam which can connect anonymously to a Wi-Fi located 2.5 miles awayProxyHam allows its users to connect to a far-away public Wi-Fi network putting them miles away from their IP address and thus helping them with an additional layer of anonymity. Benjamin Caudill, a security researcher, however has created an online anonymity device which can help users to add an extra layer of obfuscation to the online user’s location....

November 30, 2022 · 2 min · 255 words · Moses Swanger

Woman In North Carolina Asked To Pay 500 000 Fine For False Facebook Post Techworm

Well, that’s what happened in the case of a North Carolina woman who was ordered by a judge to pay $500,000 fine for writing a post on Facebook that falsely accused an acquaintance for killing her son. According to a lawsuit filed in North Carolina Superior Court, claims that in November 2015, Jacquelyn Hammond from Asheville posted on Facebook about someone she knew, wherein she wrote, “I didn’t get drunk and kill my kid....

November 30, 2022 · 3 min · 427 words · Ethel Darley

Wordpress Plugins That Promise The World Techworm

Why choosing a WordPress Plugin for SEO is probably wrongSearch Engine RankingWordPress PluginExpert AdviceProfessional ProductAutorespondersWordPress PluginExpert AdviceProfessional ProductDoing it All Yourself It costs $9. Really? They would sell the golden goose for $9? WordPress plugins do add essential functionality to those of us who have WordPress websites. Many free plugins do a great job, but can they compare to the professional services that they purport to replace? Let’s see. Search Engine Ranking This is the Holy Grail....

November 30, 2022 · 4 min · 819 words · Alfred Webb

World S First Exascale Supercomputer Prototype Will Be Ready By The End Of 2017 Says China Techworm

An exascale computer is capable of at least 1 quintillion (a billion billion) calculations per second, and could deliver vast dividends in deep learning and big data across a wide range of disciplines as varied as nuclear test research, code breaking, and weather forecasting. The Chinese government claims that the exascale computer will be a staggering 200 times more powerful than its first supercomputer Tianhe-1, which was recognized as the world’s fastest in 2010....

November 30, 2022 · 2 min · 382 words · Terrance Ash

You Re A Huge Jerk If You Point Out Typos Says New Research Techworm

In the study carried out by the researchers, 83 participants were asked to read email responses to an ad for a housemate with typos and judge the person who’d written the email based on their perceived intelligence, friendliness, and other attributes, such as how good they would be as housemates. The participants were also asked at the end of the experiment whether or not they had spotted any grammatical errors or typos in the emails, and, if so, how much it had bothered them....

November 30, 2022 · 2 min · 355 words · Julie Blankenship

Your Iphone Will Soon Be Full Of Ads

Sadly, this might soon change with the upcoming iOS 16. According to reliable sources, Apple may soon bring more ads to the apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone or iPad, including Maps, Books, and Podcasts. Apple has already internally tested search ads in Maps, which could display recommendations when you search for restaurants, stores, or other nearby businesses. Furthermore, while searching for an App on the App Store you may have noticed that the first result is generally an Ad....

November 30, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Trinidad Miller

Zte S Blade V8 Pro Delivers Pro Photos On A Budget Techworm

The Blade V8 Pro was unveiled at this year’s CES 2017 and quickly leaped to our attention through the way that the device’s dual cameras enabled us all to achieve that sought-after bokeh effect, despite the smartphone’s street price being just $230. And when you realise that the device is also able to use its flash to deliver seven levels of brightness, it’s clear that this is a great new device for mobile photo fans....

November 30, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Victoria Mitchell

Dick Or Click Apple Clears The Air Techworm

In fact, you could make it out as click only after giving it real good attention. This had caused both Apple and the website to be butt of jokes online. Eventually, the news must have reached Apple as it has now tweaked in the Website’s CSS code just to clear the air that it meant click not dick. — Dan Leech (@bathtype) February 23, 2016 Apple added a little extra spacing between each letter in the word “click”, it’s a lot less likely to be mistaken for “dick”....

November 29, 2022 · 1 min · 103 words · Maryann Suh

Fortnite Battle Royale Is Finally Coming To Android This Summer

Now, in a “State of Mobile” update on its official website, Epic Games revealed that the mobile version of the popular battle royale game is finally coming to Android this summer. For those unaware, ‘Fortnite: Battle Royale’ is a colorful and cartoony style game where 100 players drop onto a huge map and then fight to the death with the last player standing to win a Victory Royale. “Fortnite” developer Epic Games is “targeting this summer” for the game’s Android launch, and promises more information as soon as it’s available....

November 29, 2022 · 2 min · 374 words · Lois Munselle

Islamic State Hacking Division Posts Hit List With Names And Details Of Military Members

The message says, “[W]e have decided to leak 100 addresses so that our brothers residing in America can deal with you.” and it goes on to add “Kill them in their own lands, behead them in their own homes, stab them to death as they walk their streets thinking that they are safe,” the “Islamic State Hacking Division.” The list also included the image given below Sources indicate that the details of the military personnel including their email IDs may have been obtained from the recent CENTCOM Twitter account hack....

November 29, 2022 · 1 min · 170 words · Stormy Nelson

Killer Usb Designed To Burn Down Your Laptops

Dark Purple, in turn felt this concept interesting too and set out to assemble a “Killer USB”. Since he worked in a firm which manufactures electronics he had plenty of opportunity to built a personal Killer USB drive and even had a circuit ready for this concept. As per Dark Purple :”As a rule, the USB interface of a computer has a USB plug connection -> ESD diodes (static protection) -> filter elements -> security elements in the chip that contains the physical layer of the USB interface....

November 29, 2022 · 2 min · 369 words · Guy Holahan

Opisrael Electronicholocaust Anonymous Dump Israeli Email And Facebook Credentials And Payment Card Data

Anonymous had threatened to launch an Electronic Holocaust against Israeli websites and web resources in the month of March for Israel’s involvement in the military conflict in Palestine. The hackers collective promised to take down servers, government websites, Israeli military websites, banks, and public institutions. On Saturday AnonGhost leaked user ids and passwords of 53 Facebook users on paste website Pastebin a database. They also released another database containing 6000 Email ids with usernames and passwords of services based in Israel....

November 29, 2022 · 1 min · 176 words · Sarah Dejesus

10 Best Horror Movies To Watch On Netflix Right Now

Well, if you have been scouting for some of the best horror movies on Netflix, then you are reading the right article. So these are some of the best horror movies on Netflix that are worth watching. ALSO READ: 10 Best Movies To Watch On Netflix Right Now 1. The Witch The Witch2. Bram Stoker’s Dracula3. Cargo4. The Village5. The Conjuring6. From Dusk Till Dawn7. 19228. I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House9....

November 29, 2022 · 4 min · 836 words · Lynn Shaw

10 Essential Tips To Secure Your Wi Fi Enabled Home Security Camera

Obviously, they are designed to keep you and your family safe by minimizing the risk of intruders. But, at the same time, there are also a few security concerns that come with them as well. Why You Need to Protect Your Wi-Fi Enabled Security Camera Needless to say, having your home security camera hacked can lead to all sorts of serious consequences. And, research has shown that thousands of Wi-Fi enabled security cameras are being hacked each and every year....

November 29, 2022 · 5 min · 951 words · Richard Kennedy

12 Best Free Microsoft Visio Alternatives To Create Flowcharts In 2019

It’s basically a software which lets you create diagrams and flowchart to represent the information. But obviously, it comes with a cost (around $200). So here in this article, we have provided you with the 12 Best free Microsoft Visio Alternatives 2018 version. What is Microsoft Visio? As we mentioned above it’s a diagramming and vector graphics application particularly used for graphical representation of the information. Many industry professionals use it to deliver highly complex information in the easiest manner possible....

November 29, 2022 · 8 min · 1548 words · Matilda Maguire

20 Most Interesting Websites To Visit When Bored

Then there are times in which you wish to remain alone with your thoughts. Such moments of solitude can cause depression. What should I look up when bored? What is better to check out some of the amazing websites that are just made to kill your boredom. What should I look up when bored?20 Most Interesting Websites To Visit When Bored#1 The Useless Web#2 Hacker Typer#3 The Faces Of Facebook#4 Weave Silk#5 This Is Sand#6 Incredi Box#7 A Soft Murmur#8 The Nicest Place On The Internet#9 Free Rice#10 Do I Have A Dead Pixel#11 Weird Or Confusing#12 Find the Invisible Cow#13 ShadyURL#14 Don’t Even Reply#15 Duolingo#16 Astronomy Picture of the Day#17 Pokemon Showdown#18 Cookie Clicker#19 Rainy Mood#20 Fireboy And Watergirl...

November 29, 2022 · 7 min · 1305 words · Douglas Oakes

5 Best Ios Emulators For Android Techworm

Android is one of the most popular smartphone OS of all time. Since it’s advent in 2009, this Operating System has witnessed an excellent adoption rate. That said, most Android users have an urge to experience iOS. Fortunately, you can effortlessly do so by using either an iOS emulator or an iOS launcher for Android. What Is An iOS Emulator? Before sharing the actual list of best iOS emulators, it’s crucial to know what actually is an iOS emulator....

November 29, 2022 · 4 min · 833 words · David Campos

5 Smartphone Cases To Endure Almost Any Drop Techworm

Provided below are 5 smartphones cases that have survived phones after dropped, pummelled, and tested to the maximum! Ballistic Hard Core The Ballistic HC series is designed with four protective layers. For your most demanding activities, it features an optional outer layer for use, a soft silicone shock absorbent layer, a screen protector, and a clip-on attachment. This case unlike many of the protective cases, only allows you to turn the smartphone facing inward, toward your body....

November 29, 2022 · 4 min · 662 words · Willie Mason