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Windows 10 May 2021 Update now available, designed to improve remote work Microsoft’s next major Windows 10 update is starting to roll out to devices today. The Windows 10 May 2021 Update focuses on improving remote work scenarios, with changes like being able to use multiple Windows Hello cameras on a single machine. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/18/22442134/microsoft-windows-10-may-2021-update-remote-work-features

The macOS 11.3 update includes a massive security patch and new emoji Apple has just released macOS 11.3, alongside iOS 14.5. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/26/22404124/mac-macos-update-11-3-security-ios-app-m1-gaming-controller-music

Sony’s new PS5 update includes surprise improvements to HDR and 120Hz support Sony’s new PS5 software update is live right now, and includes some surprise improvements to HDR and 120Hz support. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/14/22383288/sony-ps5-update-hdr-options-120hz-pc-monitor-support-features

Another Pointless Kindle Software Update Released, Version 5.13.5 Amazon has released another new software update dated March 2021 for all Kindles dating back to the Kindle Voyage, except the Kindle Paperwhite 3 (again). The new firmware version is 5.13.5, and according to the release notes it adds nothing new. Continue Reading . . . https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2021/03/09/another-pointless-kindle-software-update-released-version-5-13-5/

Apple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability Apple has released a set of updates it recommends all iPhone, iPad and Mac users download as soon as possible. No, iOS 14.5 and Big Sur 11.3 aren’t out yet. Instead, what we have are iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-ios-14-4-1-macos-11-2-3-185929236.html

The big day has arrived for Samsung's entire Galaxy S10 family As awesome of a job as Samsung has managed to do in kicking off the Android 11 update for its newest and greatest flagships and then spreading the love to several older and humbler smartphones late last year, one extremely popular high-end handset family was still left waiting until 2021. Continue Reading . . . https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-series-android-11-update-rollout_id129352

Microsoft releases a final preview for Windows 10's October update The Windows 10 20H2 update will arrive next month with a few new features, like a visually refreshed Start menu, improved notifications, preinstalled Chromium Edge browser and the ability to Alt+Tab through Edge tabs. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/windows-10-20h2-preview-105304110.html

Procreate 5X adds new filters and a handy reference companion view Procreate’s next big update, Procreate 5X, adds new filters and adjustments that’ll be really helpful for those who are trying to do more in Procreate and less in Photoshop. The update will be available starting September 21st. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/18/21445944/procreate-5x-update-ipad-released-filters-reference-companion

34 Tips & Tricks for Setting Up Your Sony a7R IV With the launch of the highly anticipated Sony a7R IV 61 MP mirrorless camera (Initial Impressions), there are going to be a lot of people rushing to set up their new camera so they can get out into the field and begin to use it as soon as it ships. Continue Reading . . . https://www.colbybrownphotography.com/34-tips-tricks-for-setting-up-your-sony-a7r-iv/

Windows 10 May 2020 Update now available with built-in Linux kernel and Cortana updates Microsoft is releasing its Windows 10 May 2020 Update today. It’s the latest “major” update to Windows 10, and its big features include the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 and Cortana updates. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/27/21271655/microsoft-windows-10-may-2020-update-download-available

Samsung pulls Galaxy S20 Ultra update following glitches Samsung’s ongoing efforts to fix bugs in the Galaxy S20 Ultra aren’t quite going according to plan. SamMobile reports that Samsung has pulled its latest update days after reports of glitches. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/samsung-pulls-galaxy-s20-ultra-update-181632840.html

Apple Releases iOS 13.4.1: Surprise Update With Important Fixes Last month, Apple released iOS 13.4, a big update with lots of features, as you’ll see below. But now, there’s another update. latest Apple iOS 13 update has just dropped and it’s one that is primarily designed to squish bugs, including an important one that impacted FaceTime. Continue Reading . . . https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2020/04/07/apple-releases-ios-1341-surprise-update-with-important-fixes/

Apple has released iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, which add full mouse and trackpad support to iPads, iCloud Drive folder sharing, new nine new Memoji stickers, and more. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21182552/ios-ipados-13-4-released-keyboard-mouse-support-icloud-drive-folder-sharing https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66547607/acastro_190530_1777_wwdc_2019_0003.0.0.jpg

Windows 10 users, yes it has been a rocky spell, but you need to be on high alert yet again. Here’s everything you need to know. Picked up by both BleepingComputer and Windows Latest, the early problems with Microsoft’s new KB4535996 Windows 10 update are now spiralling out of control. from https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/03/07/microsoft-windows-10-warning-crashes-boot-audio-slowdown-problems-upgrade-windows-10-free/ https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5d99327b67dd830006a2c7bd/960x0.jpg?fit=scale

Dear Windows 10 users, please brace yourselves yet again. Microsoft’s shoddy upgrade practices may have been exposed by a whistleblower, but the tide of frustrating, limiting, chaotic and quite bizarre updates continue. And now there are new warnings every Windows 10 user needs to know about. from https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2019/10/12/microsoft-windows-10-warning-search-start-menu-edge-browser-problem-upgrade-windows-10/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Today, Apple began rolling out new versions of its iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS operating systems for iPhones and iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs, respectively. from https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/apple-releases-ios-12-3-macos-10-14-5-watchos-5-2-1-and-tvos-12-3/ https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AppleTVChannels-800x500.png