Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loops can be Solved Fast Through some Simple Methods

Windows is one of the most-commonly used operating systems on desktop computers or laptops. Now we’ve reached the 10th generation, but every new update comes with certain issues that cannot be solved by all users. Even so, everybody tries to make things work on their own account.

The first attempt to solve the functionality problems from the aforementioned operating system is through the Windows 10 Automatic Repair. However, the repairing process can get stuck in a loop and users really hate that, especially when it happens after a new update or software has been installed.

Loops appeared while using the Windows 10 Automatic Repair don’t have to give everyone a headache

In case your system faces an Automatic Repair loop, you’ll find it impossible to access the advanced settings option. This kind of problem can be solved fast if you know the right method. More experienced ”tech geeks” could try to remove the RAM, but this takes good hardware removal skills and the right kit.

If you don’t have enough experience in this area, you could try one of the methods we will describe bellow. In this case, you’ll need a bootable USB drive compatible with Windows 10.

The first method is to Restore Registry. This can be done through some simple steps:

  • Start booting your PC by using the bootable USB drive;
  • Select your preferred language from the installation screen;
  • Click on the Repair your computer button appeared after you have selected the working language;
  • Now you’ll see a new screen that has three options and you’ll have to select the Troubleshoot button;
  • Once you reach the Troubleshoot screen click on the Advanced Options  category;
  • You have reached the stage where you see five options. Now you have to select the Command prompt option;
  • It’s time to Restore Registry by entering a special command. You can find it in dedicated online tutorials;
  • Once you’ve entered the command, you’ll have to click the Enter button;
  • When you’re asked if you want to overwrite all the files answer by writing the word Yes;
  • After the above step is completed, you should write Quit in the command prompt area. The last step is to remove the bootable USB and complete the process by restarting your computer.

In case the Automatic Repair loop was caused by a problem from the Registry, the error should be solved now. In case you’re still having problems, try another method.

Try to disable the Windows 10 Automatic Repair

Experts advise us to avoid using this method, because it actually disables the Automatic Repair feature from Windows and this could cause more damage to the system. However, it could be the users’ only possibility to access their data. As soon as you got your files, perform a backup, start formatting your system and install the OS again.

  • If you decided to use this method, follow the steps mentioned in the first method until you reach the Command prompt screen;
  • Once you’re here type a special command and click Enter. You’ll find the special command if you look for online tutorials that guide throughout the process;
  • When the special command in entered, find the Resume Object category and write down the number you see next to it. Now you’ll have to enter other special commands and the mentioned tutorials are the right resources for finding out what we’re talking about;
  • The last step is to reboot your PC and you shouldn’t have any more problems.

For whatever reason, the two methods mentioned before might not work for some users. In this case, they could try another possible solution.

A system and disk check might be helpful

This means that you have to go to the Command prompt screen and open it as administrator. Now you have to enter other special commands. They are different for each check – > chkdsk /f /r for disk check and > sfc /scannow for system check.

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Key Business Considerations for 2019

Last year highlighted that no business – whether great or small – is safe from fluctuations in the economy. Just look at the number of closures that occurred in 2018.

So, how can SMEs and large organisations alike avoid this predicament? What can owners do to guarantee a profitable 2019?

These top business considerations could hold the key to success for this year and beyond.

Seek Out Financial Specialists

An expert in the financial field can help business leaders make the most of their assets from the word go. An expert will also be able to highlight quicker and more cost-effective ways of handling company money, such as prepaid financial services.

In 2019, a year that is predicted to affect the UK economy negatively, the right financial advisor could mean the difference between slump and growth. This is a particularly important consideration for start-ups and smaller agencies.

Boost Online Presence

Whatever their focus, all companies can benefit from having a strong online presence. A decent business website should be clear, subject-specific and engaging. Applying smart SEO practices across an online platform is more likely to maximise google ranking rates. So, it’s worth keeping page content in mind, too.

And luckily, learning tools for this abound on reliable business-specific sources. Given that last year saw non-food sales online rise by 7.5%, website optimisation could increase likelihood of success in 2019 for businesses.

Prioritise Corporate Social Responsibility

A decent business will ensure that all members of staff feel respected, valued and supported in their role. But because of societal norms, fundamental issues like mental health and gender discrimination have been largely ignored in workplaces. Until very recently.

This is mainly down to global movements like the #MeToo campaign – which began in 2017 – and the ramping up of awareness surrounding emotional wellbeing over the past few years. Thanks to these campaigns, there has been a sharp rise in open discussions on these topics in all aspects of society, especially in the corporate world.

Last year, for example, directors of leading organisations like Channel 4 and Royal Mail urged the government to deliver on her promise to prioritise Mental Health support in the UK.

So, time is indeed up for ignoring pressing matters in the workplace. Companies that fail to encourage staff to vocalise their needs could very well languish, this year and beyond.

2018 saw economic shocks, online growth and social movements influence the business world. These changes could very well make for a challenging – but also exciting – 2019. Taking on these considerations for business enhancement, company leaders can look to the year ahead feeling ready to achieve their goals.

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Viber Messenger 9.9.6.8: Download Available with New Features

We think it’s safe to say that Viber is the free, most safe and fast messaging app out there. More than 1 billion of people have used it all around the globe. And it’s understandable, if we are to look at what it has to offer.

First of all, this app is entirely free, and all you need is a Wi-Fi connection or a data plan. You can even make international calls, open group chats, send text messages – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Why should I get it?

Apps from desktop and tablet get fully synced

Viber gets fully synced to your laptop or tablet. You can see all your messages from your desktop.

Video calls and phone calls

You won’t get interrupted by the fact that you cannot hear what the other person says – not anymore.

Low-cost calls to Landlines

You can call landlines, or people who don’t use Viber or really anyone, even if they don’t have internet or a mobile phone. All of this can happen with Viber Out ’s international calling service.

Free messages

This app allows you to send free text messages, send photos to your friends, GIFs or stickers or even videos.

Group Chats

You can create group chats, as you’d expect. But get this – you can add up to 250 members.

You’re going to have 100% privacy

The app comes with end-to-end encryption, so any type of info or file that you share on Viber will stay between you and that specific person. The message gets to the user in the form of an encrypted code that can only be read by their device, which will translate it to text using an encryption key. This key is only on the device – your device – so no one will get it (not even the people from Viber).

What’s new?

You can not create a poll in any group chat and watch how they vote. You get up to 15 minutes of recording time and you can rewind or fast forward listening your audio messages.

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UC Browser 12.9.10.1159: What’s New and What’s so Special About It?

UC Browser is one of the best free web browsers for Android devices. It comes with the fast download, ad-block program, data saving, and you can get to your music, video and all of your data quickly. The customized cricket feature is also available on this browser. You can take a look at many cricket sites in order to support your team, and even watch live cricket stream and see the match scores on the browser. Also, if you want to travel, you can check your train status, train ticket booking, if there are any more seats available – all of this from this browser.

What are the features?

The browser gets constantly updated, so you’ll meet new features frequently. Also, the U4 engine performs about 20% improvement in the web connection and video watching experience, stability and storage management.

The small window mode lets you move the video window away from the webpage, and put it on the top of the screen. You can watch the video and chat with your friends or do whatever you want.

The servers of the browser stabilize and speed up downloads, and if there are some interruptions or disconnections, the browser will continue to download your file from where it left off.

We talked about cricket – it’s a special feature made for fans. You can search very easily any kind of information that you want about cricket matches and scores.

The browser compresses data and helps you in saving your cellular data. The thing is that the more you stay on this browse, the more data you save.

The ad-block for this browser will guarantee you a life full of blocking ads. You won’t get interrupted ever again by pop-up ads or banners.

What’s new?

The team behind the browser have come with bug fixes and performance improvements.

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How the Legalisation of US Sports Betting Could Affect Online Gambling

2018 was a landmark year for the gambling industry in the US. On June 14th Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, placed the first legal bet in his state. It was the end of a long, hard fought battle to legalise sports betting in the Garden State – a battle that had, in due course, overturned legislation preventing states deciding on whether to legalise sports betting for themselves.

Previously, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) had prohibited states (with the exception of Nevada) from determining their own sports gambling laws. In 2012, however, New Jersey began the process that would see the Supreme Court reforming PASPA last year.

“The legalization of sports gambling requires an important policy choice, but the choice is not ours to make. Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own. Our job is to interpret the law Congress has enacted and decide whether it is consistent with the constitution. PASPA is not,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the court.

The decision opened up the very real possibility for national online sports betting, which could pave the way for huge developments for gambling in general.

Giving sports fans the ability to make data-informed bets

“It brings a multibillion dollar industry out of the shadows and into the sunlight, where its integrity can be guaranteed and consumers can be better protected,” Ted Leonsis, who owns the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics and the NHL’s Washington Capitals wrote in a blog post. “I think that the increased transparency that will accompany more legalized betting around the country will only further protect against potential corruption,” he added.

Proponents of online gambling argue that as new generations of sports fans continue to embrace the second screens they carry in their pockets, it isn’t hard to imagine them using their devices to analyse data, place bets and communicate with each other in real time as games progress.

Advocates note that data analysis has always been the lifeblood of sports fandom, and with ever more information about player movements, biometrics and detailed opponent history, it’s a logical next step to enable fans to place bets based on that data. It will bring fans closer to the game, intensifying the action with the increase in personal stakes, they argue.

Beyond the fans, professional sports teams are also likely to benefit. Famed investor and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban even went so far as to say that franchise owners saw their investments double overnight with the change to the law.

The NBA has been swift to embrace the new changes. “We’re going to have better results in a regulated market than an unregulated market,” said Scott Kaufman-Ross, vice president and head of fantasy and gaming for the NBA. The upshot is a deal with Sportradar and Genius Sports to distribute NBA betting data to sports gambling providers in the U.S., just one of many such deals that will see sports brands, media outlets and platform holders such as Google and Facebook benefit from the new regulations.

Britain: a case study for potential benefits

The UK provides a compelling case study for the benefits that legalised sports betting can bring. It’s a much smaller market than the US with a tighter selection of popular sports, but it still had a total gross gambling yield of $18.19 billion in 2017 – the equivalent of £208.50 for every one of the country’s citizens.

The online sports betting market is thought to be worth around £650 million and saw a compounding annual growth rate from 2009–12 of approximately 7%. Gross profits are taxed at 15%, with taxes on online casinos set to increase to 21%. That’s a significant boom to Treasury coffers – and the government can reinvest this cash to maintain hospital, schools and transport.

Online gambling has driven this growth. It now accounts for £4.5 billion annually – making it the largest single gambling sector in terms of revenue produced. And it’s clear to see the reasons why. Attracted by the option of playing their favourite casino games and slots from the comfort of their own home, players have headed to virtual operators in their droves. With a range of exciting games that can be played anytime, anywhere and on any device, here’s an example of a leading online casino in the UK.

Ripple effects of the PASPA ruling

Many expect that the legalisation of sports betting in the US will have a worldwide impact, particularly in Asian markets. “This decision is going to have ramifications around the world,” David Leppo, CEO of FootballBet.com and BetMex.net, said. “If sports betting in the U.S. is legalized, others will fall in line.”

It’s expected that legalised sports betting, mostly done online, will have a knock on effect domestically, too. It’s likely to lead to the legalisation of other forms of online gambling – something some jurisdictions are already exploring. Know Your Customer provisions and other safeguards created for sports betting designed to prevent money laundering and tackle problem gambling could be rolled out to other forms of online play, and the increased tax revenue is likely to prove extremely tempting for government on both state and federal levels.

Illegal sports betting is estimated to be worth $150 billion on the black market. A 2017 gaming industry study estimated that offshore bookmakers are already making $2.5 billion to $3 billion from Americans betting illegally. That same report said that somewhere in the region of 12–15 million people in the U.S. are currently active illegal bettors, and that doesn’t even account for ‘casual’ or ‘social’ sports fans having a flutter on their favourite team.

The potential tax revenues for sports betting alone are huge, never mind the streams that could be opened up by legalising other forms of online gambling. An Oxford Economics report commissioned by the American Gaming Association, published in 2017, said that sports betting could contribute $11.6 billion to $14.2 billion to US gross domestic product annually, depending on the specifics of which states adopt it and what tax rates they use.

Furthermore, that same Oxford Economics report found that legal sports betting would create between 125,000 and 152,000 jobs, paying between $6 billion and $7.5 billion in total wages. So if Trump’s so in favour of jobs for Americans, this looks like a golden opportunity.

Research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC estimates that online gambling could account for $9 billion of sports betting revenue thanks to the ease of access to mobile applications, and it’s not hard to imagine that growth spilling over to other forms of online gambling too, should expectations of further gambling liberalisation be met.

The new regulations could open up more interesting forms of sports betting than those currently provided in Nevada, too.

In the UK, many sports books let you create your own prop bets, focusing on a single aspect of a game and giving you personalized odds. If you want to bet on whether Harry Kane will score the next goal in a game, for example, a bookie will let you do so.

Summary

The exact fallout of recent changes to US sports betting regulations are difficult to predict, but it’s clear that sports fans will have new opportunities to engage with their sports, professional leagues and franchises will have new markets open to them and tax revenues will increase – providing a win-win situation for everyone. For now, all eyes are on the dozen states who’ve applied to have their own gambling laws reviewed in a bid to enjoy the same freedoms afforded to New Jersey. The likes of Oklahoma, South Carolina and Kentucky are all hoping to authorise sports betting – and there’s every chance that this trickle of interest will lead to a sea change.

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