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AMD Launched Three Applications On Windows 10 Store

The leading brands of PC components are sure that Windows 10 is here to stay for a long time and that they must adapt to it. Although AMD still offers its applications as a traditional download, it is not convenient for the renowned brand to leave aside the potential provided by the Windows 10 Store. Now AMD made available three applications on the Microsoft Store.

AMD is one of the most popular chipset and graphics card manufacturers. It directly competes with Intel in the CPU market and with NVidia in the graphics card market.

AMD Display Optimizations

AMD Display Optimizations app offers an easy-to-use toggle option that allows you to turn Radeon’s display quality functions on or off. It includes the following:

  • AMD Screen Optimizations ON: With Radeon FreeSync2 and Enhanced Sync technology, AMD’s Screen Optimizations option eliminates breakage through ultra-low latency, improving the viewing experience;
  • AMD Screen Optimizations OFF: All screen optimizations from Radeon Software are disabled;
  • Available profiles and features may vary depending on the configuration of the Radeon graphics card;
  • A monitor and an AMD Radeon graphics card, both of which are FreeSync compatible, are required. For full details, visit www.amd.com/freesync. Before making a purchase, confirm the capability of the system with the manufacturer;

AMD Graphics Profile

The AMD Graphics Profile application provides one-click energy savings and performance enhancement profiles for Radeon graphics cards. Supported profiles include the following:

  • Game: Allows you to optimize the AMD Radeon graphics card and get the best gaming performance;
  • Balanced: Allows you to adjust the Radeon graphics card to balance gaming performance and power consumption;
  • Energy Saving: With Radeon Chill technology, this profile optimizes the Radeon graphics card to save energy or extend battery life;

AMD Radeon Settings Lite

AMD Radeon Settings Lite is an application for AMD Radeon graphics card users to control their GPU through a user-friendly interface.

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Windows Sandbox Would Reach Windows 10 Next Year

The features that Microsoft has gradually been incorporating in Windows 10 focus on a multitude of aspects, not only in the general performance of the system, but also in its appearance, functionality and, of course, security. Now, Microsoft announced the launch of Windows Sandbox, a new function that will reach Windows 10 next year.

Microsoft’s Windows Sandbox is actually a lightweight virtual machine that will allow users to run potentially suspicious software isolated from the operating system itself. According to some reports, this feature could reach every Windows 10 users in the next update, the 19H1. However, Microsoft chose to reveal some more details about the new function, Windows Sandbox, a feature related to security.

Windows Sandbox will be part of Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions only and will create an isolated and temporary desktop environment in which users can run potentially suspicious software without putting the entire system in danger.

Windows Sandbox Would Reach Windows 10 Next Year

Earlier this year, some rumors said that Microsoft was preparing a new security feature for Windows 10 called, at that time, “InPrivate Desktop.”

Now, via the company’s blog, the so-called Windows Sandbox has been officially announced, a feature about which Microsoft officials said that would be available to Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise users running 18301 or later. However, Microsoft has not yet made it available to the tester within Windows 10 Insider program, but it is expected to do so later this week.

At the same time, some said that Windows Sandbox could work on the build 18292 of Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, also, although that function requires AMD64 and virtualization capabilities enabled in the BIOS. Thus, this lightweight virtual machine is based on the technologies used in Windows containers, which uses a new technology called Microsoft integrated programmer and allows the host to decide when to run the Windows Sandbox to safeguard the security of the system.

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Facebook Messenger Adds Boomerangs, Portrait Mode, And Augmented Reality Stickers

Facebook Messenger keeps on updating with new features frequently. The popular messaging application has added a multitude of new functions this year. However, the new Facebook Messenger update combines Boomerangs, portrait mode, and augmented reality stickers into one significant update. These new features complement some of those that have already arrived throughout the year to the Facebook Messenger.

Boomerangs And Portrait Mode Reached Facebook Messenger

Boomerangs effect has already reached Facebook, WhatsApp, and also Instagram. Therefore, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before Facebook Messenger would also introduce it. The way the boomerangs work on Facebook Messenger is similar to that on Instagram.

The portrait mode is something indispensable for many users, so it’s a feature that can be very much liked by Facebook Messenger users. Although, at the moment not much detail has been offered on how this feature would come into Facebook Messenger.

Facebook Messenger Adds Augmented Reality Stickers

The one that is possibly the star function in this Facebook Messenger update is the implementation of augmented reality stickers. In this feature, the stickers that come to the app come to life thanks to augmented reality. You’ll be able to recognize them because they have a camera icon next to them, inside the chat window. You are not going to have problems when it comes to identifying them.

Although, those augmented reality stickers that are 3D-animated seem to work better, and it appears that there are still a few aspects that Facebook Messenger has to improve or polish within this new feature.

Undoubtedly, Facebook Messenger received a significant update. The application is usually a bit slow in delivering its new updates, so you probably don’t have access to these features yet. Possibly, the new features will roll out for every Facebook Messenger users this week.

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WhatsApp For Android Now Added A Sort Of Picture-In-Picture Feature

WhatsApp adds a feature that will delight YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook users. Users who download the latest version of WhatsApp for Android will enjoy what iPhone users already have – now users can watch the videos in a floating window without leaving the chat.

The instant messaging service WhatsApp has incorporated in its latest version for Android devices the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, which allows viewing videos from YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram without leaving the application. As the release notes detail, WhatsApp users will no longer be redirected out of the application when they try to play a video from one of the before-mentioned platforms.

Now, WhatsApp users can watch videos from YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram in a floating window while they continue chatting with their friends.

WhatsApp For Android Now Allows Users To Play Videos In A Floating Window, Without Leaving The App

According to WhatsApp, the user can move the floating window or resize it, as well as play the videos in the full screen within the popular instant messaging application. However, to enjoy this feature, it is necessary to send the videos through the “Share” button. Accordingly, the new function in WhatsApp is entirely useless if you just copy and paste the link to the video. Also, the videos will close if you start a conversation with another contact besides the one who sent you the video.

WhatsApp has now rolled out the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Android that will allow users to view videos within a chat window, without opening third-party pages or apps.

This feature appeared in October in a WhatsApp Beta version for the Android Oreo, and now it has been officially introduced in WhatsApp 2.18.380 stable version which can be downloaded from Google Play Store. iPhone users, on the other hand, have enjoyed a similar function since the beginning of the year.

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How to Stay Safe when it Comes to Deleted or Lost Files

In spite of the fact that technology made our lives easier, as the devices we are using on a daily basis allow us to find and store data easier, things can still go wrong. The machines created by man, even if they are of great help, are still subjected to error and can fail at doing the tasks they are supposed to. What does this mean? It means that it is possible to lose some data or even all of it, in the worst case scenario. Besides this, we can also sabotage ourselves by not paying attention or not really knowing what we are doing, and the result is the accidental deletion of files that were actually useful.

No matter how you put it, files can go missing. There are so many factors that can influence this aspect that we need to have a backup plan, something to get us out from such a crisis situation fast and easy. This is why you need file recovery software ready to be used at all times. When this software also comes for free, there is really no reason not to install it on any device you own and use on a daily basis. If you do so, you will be covered no matter what happens. But, what kind of file recovery software comes for free these days? Data Recovery Software comes entirely free of charge and it is also very versatile when it comes to utilizing it. This means that it will work just fine on a wide range of devices, starting with the traditional desktop and going to mobile devices, even USB storage devices, and memory cards. Also, it is more than capable of retrieving a wide range of types of data, so it doesn’t matter what kind of files you are missing, as EaseUS will help you get it back.

Stress, panic, and frustration are three of the most unpleasant feelings one experiences when he or she realizes that files are missing from their device. But, the truth is that you don’t need to go there, you don’t need to feel all these because you just found out about the best solution to use in such cases. EaseUS is file recovery software that works very easy and it is accessible to everyone. In spite of the fact that it is indeed a free solution, don’t underestimate it, as it is more than capable of retrieving lost or deleted files. Besides this, the user interface of the software was made to be extremely manageable, even by those that don’t have any kind of tech or IT skills.

No matter how much we dislike the idea of losing our files, it is something that can happen at any times. Even if we don’t accidentally delete them, they can be damaged by a virus attack or the operating system of the device can stop working one day, out of a sudden. Thus, having a simple but effective method to get out data back, regardless of the situation, will be of great use.

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