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Microsoft OneDrive will no longer be compatible with some versions of Windows

Windows 7 and 8 users will need to update or lose OneDrive access

Millions of Windows users could lose access to their online cloud storage within weeks as Microsoft looks to encourage upgrading to the latest software.

The tech giant has warned that the OneDrive app will stop syncing with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 on March 1, 2022, meaning users only have a few weeks to upgrade to a newer version or possibly lose access to their files.

Despite Windows 7 and 8 being initially released nearly a decade ago, the two operating systems still see millions of users, meaning many will need to get updating soon.

IS YOUR PC COMPATABILE? WINDOWS 11 System Requirements

Now that the newest operating system from Microsoft is out, you might be wondering what the Windows 11 requirements are before grabbing that free upgrade. Since it is so new, not every Windows laptop or PC out there will meet the minimum requirements to take advantage of what the OS has to offer.

Some of the requirements are a bit unusual. Now that security is a focus, rare hardware like a TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) is a must to make the new OS the most secure Microsoft has ever released. This will be frustrating to a lot of people looking to upgrade since they might not have the right hardware, even if they have a somewhat new laptop or powerful gaming PC.

But, there’s no need to rush out and buy a device just to get access to Windows 11 pre-installed as Windows 10 will be supported until 2025. But, you can do a few things to prep your current machine to make the leap to the new OS sooner than later.

Windows 11 system requirements

If you head on over to the Microsoft page for Windows 11, you can find a section right at the bottom of the page for the PC Health Check App. While its original release caused a great deal of confusion (listing new, powerful PCs and laptops as unable to support the upcoming OS without stating a specific reason), this has since been fixed.

Download the PC Health Check app found on the link provided above.
Run the downloaded file and follow the onscreen instructions to start the installation process
When installation has finished, run the application and you should see the “PC health at a glance” screen.
Under the Introducing Windows 11 section, click the Check now button.
When completed you will see one of two messages, either “This PC can run Windows 11” or “This PC can’t run Windows 11”.

There are still a few issues we will go over later but this is the quickest way to find out if your PC or laptop is windows 11 ready.

If you want a full overview of what components your device will need, here is the full list of minimum system requirements you need to meet to be eligible for the free Windows 11 upgrade:

64-bit processor (a full list of compatible CPUs can be found on the Microsoft Blog)
1Ghz clock speed
4GB of RAM
64GB drive
UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module)
A display larger than 9-inches with HD Resolution (1366×768)
DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x
Internet connection

Most devices released in the last few years will meet these requirements with ease, save for one: the TPM 2.0 module took many people by surprise and caused many otherwise eligible devices to be rejected from the update, even resulting in temporary rapid inflation of prices for TPM modules as people scrambled to get one installed into their PCs.

The Trusted Platform Module is basically a little security co-processor that beefs up your PC’s defenses against being tampered with, but you wouldn’t be alone if you’ve never heard of it, though there’s a chance that your device already has a TPM 2.0 module installed that needs enabling.

So before you run off to add one to your basket, try the following:

Press Windows key + R
When the box appears, type tpm.msc to open the Trusted Platform Module Management window
Look for a sub-window titled TPM Manufacturer Information and check under Specification Version to see what TPM version your device has.

Google Maps, Gmail & YouTube will be blocked on MILLIONS of phones within days

GOOGLE is just days away from shutting down access to some of its most popular services on older smartphones.

The search giant has confirmed that a handful of Android devices will lose access to Google Maps, YouTube, Gmail from September 27.

Unless they update their phones or swiftly buy a new mobile, millions of people across the globe will be locked out of the software.

Google announced the deadline in a short post on its website.

The tech titan said it plans to block users from signing in with their Google Account on devices using Android 2.3.

The ageing version of Google’s operating system launched in December 2010.

Google said it’s withdrawing support for the platform “as part of our going efforts to keep our users safe”.

The California search giant regularly drops support for ageing versions of the Android software as it releases new ones.

That’s because older versions of operating systems are far more vulnerable to bugs and hackers.

The latest version of Android is Android 11, so 2.3 is miles behind the software running on most Android smartphones today.

In February 2017, Google suspended Google Pay contactless payments from working on handsets running Android 2.3.

Later this month, anyone using a device running the software will find that they’re unable to log in to their Google account.

They’ll receive a username and password error, even if they’ve plugged in the correct credentials.

Trying to add a Google Calendar or Gmail account to the settings menu of the device will result in the same error.

Other popular Google apps will also stop working, including YouTube, Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Calendar, and more.

To continue using these apps, you’ll need to upgrade your smartphone to Android 3.0.

You can do that by heading to your device settings and tapping System > Advanced > System Update.

However, since not all devices running Android 2.3 are able to make the jump to the next version, some users will be locked out for good.

Smartphones that remain stuck with Android 2.3 include Sony Xperia Advance, Lenovo K800, Sony Xperia Go, Vodafone Smart II, Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Xperia P, LG Spectrum, Sony Xperia S, LG Prada 3.0, HTC Velocity, HTC Evo 4G, Motorola Fire, and Motorola XT532.

If you’re unable to upgrade your device, you can always work around the issue by logging into services like YouTube via your browser.

Twitter PAUSE Verification Programme till Further Notice

Micro-blogging platform Twitter has decided to halt the expansion of its verification program till further notice. The move comes after the social media giant expressed its intent to work on the application and review process of admitting people to the blue check mark club.

We’ve temporarily hit pause on rolling out access to apply for Verification so we can make improvements to the application and review process.

For those who have been waiting, we know this may be disappointing. We want to get things right, and appreciate your patience.

— Twitter Verified (@verified) August 13, 2021

After this update, no more Twitter users will be allowed to apply for verification, owing to the company’s admission that it had discovered several fake accounts from a bigger botnet, which were wrongly verified. It can be deemed a move to ensure safety from the micro-blogging site, aiming to identify fake accounts.

The account verification process of the microblogging site has been controversial ever since its launch. It has dealt with several concerns when it comes to issuing a ‘verified’ badge to its users, which, at times, is perceived as an endorsement by various users. However, Twitter aligns the purpose of the verified badge to accounts that are “authentic, notable, and active”. Even the given criteria may come under public criticism as even celebrities or known personalities may have their applications rejected, specifically, in cases of fake accounts.

This is not the first time that Twitter has halted the account verification process of the users. A similar step was taken by the giant in 2017 when it received flak from the audience for verifying the Unite The Right rally’s organisers in Charlottesville. Now in 2021, its public process of account verification had been revamped followed by a pause due to several requests that it had received.

Twitter’s verification programme will be expanded to include scientists, academics and religious leaders as well.

For users who’ve recently applied for verification, they might get it as Twitter Verified said that it’ll still be reviewing existing applications. While the new applications will not be processed for the time being. There has been no mention from Twitter on whether it will implement any changes to the criteria that it uses to deem accounts as verifiable.

Speaking about the latest development, a Twitter spokesperson told The Verge the company would “resume rolling out applications in the next few weeks”.

For the uninitiated, Twitter’s verification programme was launched with six categories – government; companies, brands, and organisations; news organisations and journalists; sports and gaming; entertainment; and activists, organisers, and other influential individuals. The company is likely to add new categories later this year to include scientists, academics and religious leaders.

From Tech2

11 Simple Social Media Marketing Tools to Help you Succeed

Hootsuite

If you’re posting on multiple social-media accounts at once, then Hootsuite is a must.

It can help make that juggling act with multiple tabs and tons of copy-pasting a whole lot easier.

You can organize and schedule hundreds of posts on all your social-media accounts at once.

Notably, most of its features are free to use.

Tagboard

If you want to get a closer and more organized look at what’s trending or viral, try Tagboard.

It’s a social-listening tool that lets you enter a term, topic, or hashtag to see what’s buzzing.

You can use it to monitor brand or product mentions, or find out what hashtag is making waves.

That information can then give new content ideas and ways to engage the audience.

IFTTT

Standing for “if this, then that,” IFTTT is another one of my go-to social-media automation tools.

It allows you to set up recipes.

For example, you can create a recipe to automatically upload your Instagram posts to a Facebook Page’s album.

Or you can set up recipes that will tweet content from a specific user’s Twitter account, or you can sync your Instagram posts to a Pinterest board.

The possibilities are endless.

IFTTT is a major time-saver and a helpful automation tool for social-media marketers everywhere.

Tailwind

For visual marketers who use images and video, Tailwind is the answer.

It has hashtag lists and tons of shortcuts for your Instagram and Pinterest marketing.

Tailwind also lets you track the performance of your posts to see what works and what doesn’t.

Its competitive pricing makes Tailwind accessible to consultants, small businesses, and large agencies alike.

Unsplash

Visuals in your social-media posts may include photographs of places, objects, events, etc.

A dependable and affordable source of stock photography is an asset for online marketers.

Unsplash is one such website that offers over 810,000 photographs in its library.

The most amazing thing about Unsplash is that it’s free, as unbelievable as that sounds.

Meet Edgar

If you think your social-media posts are a mess and need something to organize them, Meet Edgar may be for you.

Use Meet Edgar to find old posts on your social-media profiles and reschedule them.

It also has a browser extension to easily add new content you may want to share.

Meet Edgar also lets you edit and update posts in bulk, saving you a lot of time and energy.

Brand24

Keeping tabs on social-media competition can be rather tedious, but not so with Brand24.

This tools notifies you of sudden changes in conversations.

That can help you track down whatever interactions may affect your image.

Data in Brand24 can be filtered however you want and exported to PDF, spreadsheet, or infographics.

If you’re looking to get hardcore with your metrics, Brand24 is great.

Grammarly

If you’re worried about the grammar in your written content, then Grammarly has you covered.

It’s a great all-in-one online grammar, spell-checking, and plagiarism detection tool.

Using Grammarly can make sure your content is both well-written and original.

Canva

Most people don’t have either money for Photoshop or the know-how to properly use it.

Canva is for those who need visuals to go with their content, but need something free and easy.

The drag-and-drop interface makes it very easy for anyone to create good-looking visuals.

It also gives you access to over a million photographs, graphics, and fonts.

Both design novices and professionals can benefit from using Canva for their social-media marketing.

BuzzSumo

This can be considered the online marketer’s multi-tool with its versatility and effectiveness.

BuzzSumo is one of the best tools ever because it can help you find fresh content on the web.

You can enter a topic or keyword to get a breakdown of what’s getting engagements.

It also analyzes domains and back-links, as well as lists of influencers who are sharing that content.

BuzzSumo is a great tool for all sorts of content marketing and social-media campaigns.

Adopted from SMALLBIZ

Video Introduction to Windows 11

Video by Microsoft

Windows 10 and 11 Major Diffrences

Design and interface

microsoft-windows-11-announcements-june-24-2021-cnet-025.png — Windows 11 features a new design with a centered Start menu and Taskbar.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

Windows 11 brings a brand new, more Mac-like interface to the OS. It features a clean design with rounded corners and pastel shades. The iconic Start menu also moves to the center of the screen along with the Taskbar. But you can move those back to the left if you prefer, as they are in Windows 10.

Android app integration

You’ll be able to download Android apps to your PC in Windows 11.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

Android apps will be coming to Windows 11, and installable from within the new Microsoft Store, via the Amazon Appstore. (There were a couple of ways to access Android apps on Windows 10, including if you had a Samsung Galaxy phone, but this will make it native.) This is something Windows users have been waiting for for years, and marks another move toward the merging of mobile and laptop devices.

Better virtual desktop support

microsoft-windows-11-announcements-june-24-2021-cnet-007.png — You’ll find it easier to create and toggle between different virtual desktops in Windows 11 compared to Windows 10.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

Windows 11 will let you set up virtual desktops in a way that’s more similar to Macs, toggling between multiple desktops at once for personal, work, school or gaming use. In Windows 10, this was harder to set up and use.

Easier transition from monitor to laptop

microsoft-windows-11-announcements-june-24-2021-cnet-009.png — It’ll be easier to group different sets of windows and apps together and move between a desktop and a monitor thanks to Snap Layouts and Snap Groups.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

The new OS includes features called Snap Groups and Snap Layouts — collections of the apps you’re using at once that sit in the taskbar, and can come up or be minimized at the same time for easier task switching. They also let you plug and unplug from a monitor more easily, without losing where your open windows are located.

Microsoft Teams added to the Taskbar

microsoft-windows-11-announcements-june-24-2021-cnet-026.png — Microsoft Teams is built directly into the Taskbar in Windows 11 for easier video calling.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

Teams is getting a facelift and will be integrated directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, making it easier to access (and a bit more like Apple’s FaceTime). You’ll be able to access teams from Windows, Mac, Android or iOS.

Widgets (well, sort of)

Launch widgets from the Taskbar in Windows 11 to see at-a-glance information on weather, news, stocks and more.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Josh Goldman/CNET

While they’ve been around for a while (remember desktop gadgets on Windows Vista?), including in a recent Windows 10 update, you can now access widgets directly from the Taskbar and personalize them to see whatever you’d like.

Enhanced touchscreen, voice and pen support

microsoft-windows-11-announcements-june-24-2021-cnet-064.png — Microsoft is aiming to make Windows 11 easier to use on tablets than Windows 10.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

For tablets, Microsoft has aimed to improve the experience for touch, with more space between icons on the taskbar, and adding gestures. Windows 11 also adds haptics to your digital pen, so you can hear and feel vibrations as you use it for taking notes or drawing. Finally, the OS introduces voice typing and commands across the system.

Xbox tech to improve gaming

microsoft-windows-11-announcements-june-24-2021-cnet-095.png — Windows 11 brings some tech additions from the Xbox for better gaming.

Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

Windows 11 will get certain features found in Xbox consoles, like Auto HDR and DirectStorage, to improve gaming on your Windows PC. This marks another move toward integrating PCs and Xbox consoles for Microsoft.

Adopted from CNET

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Internet restrictions are curbing Africa’s economic growth.

A report according to Internet society, Africa needs to increase Internet access to boost its economy, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates have found that while locally routed online traffic in Africa is on the rise, only one in five Africans has access to the Internet. High taxes and frequent internet shutdowns by some African governments have also discouraged online trading.

The Internet Society Group said in this month’s report that Africa’s Internet exchange points (IXPs) have increased from 19 to 46 in less than eight years. There are multiple IXPs in 6 countries.

The IXP is where multiple networks and service providers exchange Internet traffic. This increase is significant, as most African countries routed online traffic off the continent 10 years ago.

Dawit Bekele is Vice President of Africa for the Internet Society, a global non-profit organization that promotes the development and use of the Internet. He said Africa’s own IXP will improve Internet performance for users on the continent.

“By developing an internet exchange point within Africa, we can limit the movement of this kind of unwanted internet traffic out of Africa and return to Africa, which is speed, connectivity, and even cost. There are significant benefits to improving the user experience, such as connectivity. “He said.

The Washington-based group states that its goal is ultimately to exchange 80% of Africa’s Internet traffic locally.
“We cannot escape from the youth population. With so many young people, their affinity or willingness to use technology and the Internet is much higher than our parents, and they are above all else. You can also use the technology more comfortably. Finally, another aspect that I think is very important is that access to mobile technology devices is a big driving force. Compared to our market. There are quite a few cheap smart or internet-enabled phones that have a huge impact on how many people can do it. Access the internet. “

In a 2020 study, the International Foundation Corporation said the use of the Internet could add $ 180 billion to the African economy.
However, some governments are taking steps to control digital communications by shutting down social media platforms and imposing high taxes on Internet use.

The Economic Commission for Africa states that only 20 percent of the continent’s population has access to the Internet.

The Internet Society Group is calling on the Government of nations of Africa to extend its Internet infrastructure to rural areas where most of its population lives and to benefit from it.

Key Differences in Ubuntu And Windows

What is Ubuntu vs Windows 10? They both are the operating system. The operating system is the software package that manages the hardware and software instructions and controls the computer.

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is open-source software that was developed by Canonical in October 2004. It is a very reliable operating system. Its latest release is Ubuntu 18.10. Basically, it comes with three official editions: Ubuntu Desktop – for the personal computer, Ubuntu Server – for making the servers and Ubuntu Core for the IoT and Robots. Some key features of Ubuntu are given below:

It’s an open-source operating system.
Ubuntu has a better User Interface.
Security point of view, Ubuntu is very safe because of its less useful.
Font family in Ubuntu is very much better in comparison to windows.
It has a centralized software Repository from where we can download them all required software from that.
Unix Environment is the best for the programmer.
Command Line interface – It has both a command-line interface as well as the GUI interface.
Cost- It’s open-source, which is free of cost.

What is Windows 10?

Windows 10 is an operating system series that Microsoft develops. It was released in July 2015. It was launch to target personal computing. The key features of Window 10 are given below:

Windows 10 is the latest and the best update of the Windows series.
It is the best Operating system for gamers.
The UI interface of Windows 10 is very good.
Windows10 supports many apps, and keyboard and mouse attraction are very nice in this.
We can sync our windows mobile with the Windows 10 operating system very easily.
It has a Cortana, which is a visual personal assistant that is very useful and helpful.
It has a new browser name as Microsoft edge.
It has a better snap assist.

Key Differences between Ubuntu and Windows 10

Both are popular choices in the market; let us discuss some of the major differences.

Ubuntu was developed by Canonical, which belongs to a Linux family, while Microsoft develops Windows10.
Ubuntu is an open-source operating system, while Windows is a paid and licensed operating system.
It is a very reliable operating system in comparison to Windows 10.
Handling of Ubuntu is not easy; you need to learn lots of commands, while in Windows 10, handling and learning part is very easy.
It is purely an operating system for programming purposes, while Windows can also be used for other things.
MS Office doesn’t work properly in Ubuntu, while in Windows10 it will work excellent.
Adobe and photoshoot will also not work much properly in Ubuntu, while Windows 10 supports it very well.
Ubuntu kernel type is Monolithic while Windows 10 Kernel type is Hybrid.
Ubuntu is much secure in comparison to Windows 10.
Ubuntu userland is GNU while Windows10 userland is Windows Nt, Net.
In Ubuntu, Browsing is faster than Windows 10.
Updates are very easy in Ubuntu while in Windows 10 for the update every time you have to install the Java.
Ubuntu is the first choice of all Developers and tester because of their several features, while they don’t prefer windows.
In Ubuntu, your data privacy is much high compared to Windows 10 because any co-corporation does not own it.
Ubuntu doesn’t have any visual assistant, while Windows has Cortana.
Ubuntu has a Centralized Application installation, while in Windows 10, this kind of feature is not present.
Ubuntu we can run without installing by using in a pen drive, but with Windows 10, this we can’t do.
Ubuntu system boots are faster than Windows10.
For a Gaming point of view, Windows10 is the best choice for Gamers.

Both operating systems have their unique pros and Cons. Generally, developers and Tester prefer Ubuntu because it’s very robust, secure and fast for programming, while normal users who want to play games and they have work with MS office and Photoshop they will prefer Windows 10. Overall we can say both Ubuntu vs Windows 10 operating systems are well built and full filling the customer needs.

6 of the best phones from CES 2020: folding phones to disappearing cameras

Annual tech trade show CES 2020 has seen the introduction of a variety of new smartphones, so we’ve put together a list of the best we’ve seen at the world’s biggest tech show.

Some of these phones are real handsets you’ll be able to buy soon and get your hands on; others are concept devices that show off what the future of phones might look like.

We’ve made a list of the six best phones we saw at CES 2020, and we’ll run you through them all below. Some are 5G-ready, some are foldable and others are just new iterations of existing series of devices.

Check out all of the TechRadar CES 2020 awards in one place
CHECK OUT THE PHONES HERE

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