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And now, Microsoft will bring some of Vista’s best points into Windows 11. Given that Microsoft is willing to dip into its dark past and invoke Vista’s name once more, it’s time to take a look back ourselves. Was Windows Vista really as bad as we remember, or is its hate well-justified? A Time Before Windows Vista With Windows XP, Microsoft pulled off something many considered impossible: merging their consumer and professional lines of their Windows OS into one....

In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of Windows, Mac, and Linux for gamers. We use two main metrics to compare the three operating systems: Game Selection and Performance. By the end of this article, you’ll know the strengths and weaknesses of each of the options above. We’ll also name which operating system we think is best for gaming… Windows Let’s start with the most popular operating system out there....

Should XP users upgrade to Windows 8? Microsoft thinks so, and it has outlined its argument in a blog post and a ‘help’ page on its website. Here we explain Microsoft’s position as it prepares to stop supporting Windows XP, and outline your options if you are still using a PC or laptop running Windows XP. What does the ‘Windows XP End of Support’ pop-up mean for XP users? First of all, the pop-up notification (above) is genuine....

Kevin Harvick dominated and drivers took turns slapping the wall and denting the side of their cars. Then, with five laps remaining, all hell broke loose. Harvick lost the lead. Jimmie Johnson led, Dale Earnhardt Jr. led, and Clint Bowyer hit Kurt Busch, causing a late wreck. Two green-white-checkered restarts later, Harvick and Earnhardt were battling for the lead coming to the checkered flag. What looked like a ho-hum race for three hours ultimately produced one of the best finishes of the season....

Indoor allergens are widespread. About 90% of homes have three or more detectable allergens, and 73% have at least one allergen at elevated levels. Additionally, more than 50 million Americans experience allergies each year. This article explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of winter allergies, and whether those sniffles might be allergies or a cold. Symptoms Winter allergy symptoms often affect the respiratory tract. Therefore, if you have winter allergies, you may experience the following after exposure to an allergen:...

MORE: Medal count from Pyeongchang | Grading the uniforms at the Opening Ceremony The ceremony will take place at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium and will feature musical performances from Korean pop star 2NE1 and EXO. It will open with the traditional Parade of Flags featuring flag bearers from each country, then follow with the Parade of Athletes — similar to the opening ceremony. They will also present the final gold medals of the games that have yet to be awarded....

Beijing has become the first city to host both a Summer and Winter Olympics. The city previously hosted the 2008 Games for the first time. Alpine skier Mohammad Arif Khan held the Indian flag as he marched along with other nations parading during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on Friday. Mohammad Arif Khan is India’s lone representative at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. India was the 23rd country in the Parade of Nations at Beijing....

How much of a setback, then, is the murder? Abdul Sattar was the dashing, robed thirtysomething figure America could use as an example of what Sunnis can get if they turn against terrorists. His tribesmen were formed into security forces and paid salaries. He grew in stature to the point that he was allowed to meet George W. Bush when the president made his Labor Day visit to Anbar. The sheik died Thursday when, a U....

Smith stunned viewers and celebrity attendees alike during March 27’s ceremony, when he took to the stage at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre and struck Rock across the face in reaction to a joke the comic made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Making the moment all the more unforgettable, Smith returned to the stage several minutes later to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his efforts in King Richard. And the pair could see themselves as opponents once again—though this time purely as actors vying for the same statuettes, with both stars appearing in projects that have already sparked early awards buzz....

The first movie, titled A Christmas Prince, was released on the streaming platform in November 2017. A sequel followed in 2018 called A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding. The third title was announced in March 2019, which gave fans months to anticipate the plot of The Royal Baby. So far there’s no news of a fourth installment from Netflix. But if it is in the works, it’s likely to be launched next December like The Royal Baby....

In 2018’s Venom the titular anti-hero made his second ever film appearance, and the villainous Riot was introduced to movie going audiences. Carnage will be the next big introduction, totaling three symbiotes in the franchise thus far, but the comics contain many more. RELATED: Why Insomniac’s Next Spider-Man Game May Include Venom, But Probably Not Carnage Venom was technically introduced into the Marvel universe in 1984, but made his first full appearance four years later in 1988....

The ACC is one of 21 college basketball conference tournaments now open for wagering at William Hill. The first conference that will crown its champion is the Ohio Valley, where it’s Murray State vs. the field, the only two betting entries, both offered at -110 odds. There are two other odds-on tournament favorites – Kentucky at -300 in the SEC, and Gonzaga at -350 in the West Coast Conference....

Taison led a Shakhtar counter-attack deep into the second half in Kharkiv before fouling Dynamo defender Artem Shabanov, to which the visiting fans in that corner of the stadium reacted with racist chants. The forward reacted by showing his middle finger to those responsible and then booting the ball towards them, before referee Mykola Balakin ushered the teams off the pitch as per UEFA protocol, with Taison and fellow Brazilian Dentinho in tears....

Murray, who won The Championships in 2013 after falling in the final the previous year, was rarely troubled by Berdych. Raonic beat seven-time champion Roger Federer in five sets. MORE: Wimbledon images | Raonic’s breakthrough victory Sunday’s final represents a departure from the norm for Murray, who has only ever faced Federer or world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in his 10 Grand Slam finals. “The middle of the second set was key,” Murray told media members after the match....

Even some of the greats such as Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have experienced the `bagel’ treatment; something that is incredibly difficult to recover from and deal with during a match. All this generally happens when one competitor is playing their very best tennis and the other checks out of the set completely. Novak Djokovic’s 6-0 opening set against Tomas Berdych in Beijing 2015 was an example of the Serb’s ruthless efficiency, as he played at a near perfect level....

The grass-court Grand Slam event in southwest London was canceled this year amid the global health pandemic. With cases in the United Kingdom rising and the English capital among the areas to be hit with tighter lockdown restrictions this week, it appears the public will not be allowed to attend sporting events for the foreseeable future. The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) revealed it is considering multiple operational scenarios for the 2021 event, which is scheduled to take place between June 28 and July 11....

The New Year’s Day bowl games only raised more questions, such as, what does Colorado have on the refs? - and why does Federal Express spend millions to be associated with oranges? In the final seconds of the FedEx Orange Fiesta and Tournament of Gators Parade, to employ the game’s official title out of respect for the concept of corporate sponsorship, Notre Dame’s Raghib (Rocket) Ismail reeled off a heart-stopping 91-yard punt return....

Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky has now issued an official warning, urging people not to download Windows 11 from non-official sources. Some of these third-party sites may seem trustworthy, but their versions of the new operating system are often loaded with viruses and malware. Kaspersky has highlighted one of the most common examples. A download link for a 1.75GB file has been circulating online, with the name “86307_windows 11 build 21996....

Windows 11 will be a more secure operating system than Windows 10 out of the box, full stop. Microsoft’s renewed focus on security in Windows 11 will center around some key features. So, let’s take a look at crucial security features that strengthen Windows 11’s defenses. 1. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Ever since Microsoft announced that Windows 11 requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support, this topic has become sort of controversial....

In a blog post by the company, Microsoft said it aims to let developers of the firm’s most-downloaded apps start checking them for Windows Phone 8, which also means that the number of signups at this time is limited. Click to see the blog post, http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/wpdev/archive/2012/09/12/windows-phone-8-sdk-preview-program-is-now-open.aspx Microsoft plans to release a full version of the SDK later this year when Windows Phone 8 devices officially hit the market. In its blog post, Microsoft has given an explanation for limiting signups of the preview SDK:...