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5 Free Messaging Apps for Windows 10 It has never been so easy to communicate via the internet. It’s getting to the point where the youth of today don’t know the difference between an SMS or MMS text. That’s because there are so many free messaging apps for us to use when we want and how we want. To celebrate that fact, in this blog we are going to look at five of the best options for  Windows 10  users. Nevertheless, here we will examine only five. Making the list is  Facebook Messenger ,  Discord Messenger ,  Slack ,  Viber , and, of course,  WhatsApp . For us, these choices represent the cream of all the free messaging apps for Windows 10 out there. However, you may disagree. That’s the beautiful thing about tech software, everyone will look for something different in a program. So, be sure to check out our full range too! There are some great messaging app options for Windows 10. Credit: 3dman_eu / Pixabay Free messaging apps open up a world of opportunities for free, safe, and ins

What is Windows 10X? Foldable screens and new dual-screen devices have increasingly become a trend. Manufacturers now want to show themselves as forward-thinking hardware developers. Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 10X operating system has long been rumored to be the software giant’s first foray into the dual-screen world we all look likely to soon enter. New leaks, however, have not only given us our first look at some insider details about Windows 10X, but they’ve also revealed that it might be coming to more traditional Windows devices too. Windows 10X is ditching the Start Menu The Microsoft in-the-know Twitter account  WalkingCat  recently highlighted  a document that was very briefly available online . The document revealed that Microsoft wants Windows 10X to be available for, “both clamshells and foldable.” This shows that Microsoft is planning on bringing its brand-new operating system to regular “clamshell” type laptop devices too. The leaked document also went through some of th

Google launches Android Ambient Mode Android’s latest Google Assistant powered feature, Ambient Mode, will begin rolling out next week. Google first announced Ambient Mode back in September, telling the world that the feature would turn Android devices into smart devices whenever they’re plugged in and charging. Basically, whenever an Android phone or tablet is plugged in it will display useful information such as weather, alarms, photos, and scheduling and appointments.   According to The Verge a Google Spokesperson has confirmed that Ambient Mode should begin rolling out to select devices from next week, although strangely enough Google’s own Pixel devices aren’t on the list. The Google spokesperson said that the majority of Android users with version 8.0 and above will receive the feature next week. These include owners of Sony Xperia phones, Nokia phones, Xiaomi phones, and certain Lenovo tablets.   An intent based way of doing things Ambient mode, however, is supposed

Windows Server 2019 Screenshot of Windows Server 2019 with Desktop Experience Developer Microsoft OS family Microsoft Windows Working state Current General availability October 2, 2018; 19 months ago [1] Latest release 10.0.17763 / October 2, 2018; 19 months ago [2] Latest preview 10.0.17744 / August 28, 2018; 20 months ago [3] Marketing target Business Update method Windows Update Platforms x86-64 Kernel  type Hybrid  ( Windows NT kernel ) Default  user interface Windows shell  ( Graphical ) Windows PowerShell  ( Command line ) Preceded by Windows Server 2016 Official website microsoft.com/windows server Support status ·          Start date: November 13

  Support for Windows Server 2008 has ended      On 14th January 2020, support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 ended. That means regular security updates have also ended.