The software giant also released several standalone updates to continue mitigating security vulnerabilities with Intel processors on devices running the latest and previous versions of Windows 10. Microsoft announced that will be retiring its apps store for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x soon. If you want to relive the good old days of Windows 95, someone created an app out of the operating system, which anyone can download and run alongside Windows 10, macOS, and Linux. After a long time of waiting, Nvidia finally introduced its new generation of graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 20 series, which feature three new cards, including the RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 2080, and RTX 2070 with support for ray-tracing and artificial intelligence technologies. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: In The Desert to refresh your desktop. This week’s deal recommendations include a Toshiba 50-inch 4K LED TV with HDR support for $400.

Tech Tips

This week, you also learned a number of new tips to get the most out of Windows 10, including the steps to fix issues when setting up OneDrive new folder protection feature. We looked at the steps to disable Microsoft Edge opening automatically every time you install an upgrade of Windows 10 to display a welcome message. If you’re having problems booting Windows 10, this guide will help you to troubleshoot and fix problems with the Master Boot Record (MBR). And if you’re looking into building your very own VPN server, these instructions will walk you through every step of having to use third-party software on Windows 10. In preparation for the Windows 10 Redstone 5 update, version 1809, we outlined a number of tips to help you avoid problems when installing the upgrade. Additionally, we looked into what “Redstone 5” means, and the reasons you should upgrade. Also, you now know the steps to check the battery level on your Bluetooth devices using the Settings app. Finally, Netflix is currently testing new ads in its video stream service, and these steps will help you to disable them for an ad-free experience. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.