Update | - Part 2

WhatsApp Reinvents the Humble Status Update

WhatsApp is rolling out an update to its app on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. This changes the way your status updates work, allowing you to add more than just words. Suffice to say, if you have ever used Snapchat Stories then you’ll be familiar with the new WhatsApp Status. Until now, WhatsApp has only… read more »

You Need to Update These Google Apps Right Now

Google has issued a warning that older versions of some of its apps will stop working in a few months. Anyone running older versions of Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides will have to upgrade to newer versions in order to keep using the apps. Google Drive and its fellow G Suite… read more »

How to View the Update History in Windows 10

Windows Update has been revamped in Windows 10. Now, it’s not as pushy about restarting, and installs updates more efficiently so you don’t run into as many issues. However, Windows Update still isn’t perfect. Sometimes you might find that an update repeatedly fails to install, or run into other frustrating issues with Windows Update. When… read more »

No Man’s Sky Is Getting a Game-Changing Update

No Man’s Sky is getting a new update. And about time too. This is the video game that over-promised and under-delivered, leading to complaints from gamers who felt they had been sold a pup. Could The Foundation Update make No Man’s Sky worthy of a second look? Hello Games, the developer of No Man’s Sky,… read more »

PSA: Manufacturer Update Apps Are Actually Useful on Windows

It’s a sad reality that the vast majority of Windows laptops ship full of bloatware. Often, a good deal of it comes from the machine’s manufacturer. Whether you’ve got a laptop from HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, or any of the others, you probably had to spend some time purifying it. Because of this, nearly all manufacturer-provided… read more »

How to Fix a Messed Up iOS 10 Update

You got the notification. Yes, I’m talking about the notification you’ve been waiting for (or maybe dreading). I’m talking about the release of a new version of iOS — in this case iOS 10. So you excitedly (or begrudgingly), go through the installation process, thinking everything is all good, and it messes up, leaving you… read more »

When Windows Update Is Stuck, Try This

In theory, Windows Update is a convenient way for users to keep their PCs up-to-date with the latest patches from Microsoft. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work as intended. There are countless ways in which Windows Update can cease to function, from hanging while it checks for new updates to failing to complete the installation of… read more »

How to Turn Cortana On/Off After the Anniversary Update

The Anniversary Update for Windows 10 brought a lot of cool features and improvements, such as the ability to sync notifications between your phone and your PC, but it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. A lot of users experienced all kinds of Anniversary Update issues and some of the new features weren’t welcome by everyone. For… read more »

How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070057

Ah, Windows Update Error 0x80070057. What a fine error this is, of a dignified vintage, well-known to Windows users across the ages. Irritant to sysadmins across the land, this error has been plaguing our systems since at least Windows XP, arriving as an accompaniment to a number of system errors. As such, it isn’t an entirely… read more »

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