The Wannacry background story For those of you who are young and forgetful, due to the constant playing of video games no doubt, let me remind you of what happened. Around May of 2017, ransomware started appearing on computers all over the world. The unlucky people whose computers had been infected got a message like the one below: Of course, it was later discovered that this ransomware had been known about for at least six months (if I remember rightly), and the reason why so many computers were affected was because many people thought, and still do, that updates are an optional extra....

Then users posted on Microsoft forums about Something Went Wrong… Error Code 0xA00F4271(0x80070491) error popped up when they tried to utilize their webcams. Built-in webcams don’t work when that error message pops up. Here are a few resolutions that can fix the media capture failed event 0xa00f4271 error code. What causes 0xa00f4271 media capture failed event error on Lenovo? The most likely cause is your drivers, and if there’s an issue with them, you might encounter other problems such as Something went wrong camera error....

MetaMask is one of the most popular crypto wallet extensions for interacting with Web 3 and dApps. It’s a free, open-source wallet where users can store, buy, sell, or trade crypto. Crypto wallets are designed to make accessing and using decentralized apps (dApps) easier to use and understand. These wallets are beginner-friendly ways to get into cryptocurrency. Users can use crypto wallets to collect and store their cryptocurrencies which allows them to spend or trade coins in dApps....

For some players, the screen goes blank just after the intro or launching of the game. Consequently, those players can’t get Metro Exodus up and running. Why am I getting a black screen in Metro Exodus? There could be several reasons why you are getting a black screen in Metro Exodus, and here are the most common ones and their solutions: Graphics drivers – Outdated drivers are known to trigger many problems, so you should ensure they are always up to date....

Various reasons can cause this, and the fix is not far off. This guide will show you how to restore the DLL files and get back to opening your apps usually. Why is mfc110u.dll missing? If you are getting the mfc110u.dll missing error while trying to open the Age of Empires 2 or other programs, below are some factors that can cause it. Corrupt system files: You can get the mfc110u....

If you cannot access the microphone enhancement tab in the microphone properties, fret not; you have come to the right place. On an added note, this issue can also cause your mic to distort, leading to average voice quality. Let’s find out how you can fix things. Why does my mic not have an enhancement tab? Here are the reasons you have a missing enhancement tab in Windows: Incompatible or outdated drivers: The most common reason you can’t find the enhancement tab in Windows is incompatible or outdated drivers....

With this month’s release, the Redmond-based tech company has managed to finally fix CVE-2022-23280, which is related to an Outlook for MAC vulnerability. So, on the off chance you were one of the people affected by this flaw, you can now breathe a sigh of relief and move on with your life, knowing you are safer now. Attackers can no longer obtain your IP information For those who weren’t already aware, this Outlook bug could allow images to appear in the Preview Pane automatically, even if this option is disabled....

Not too long after announcing the Moment 2 update for general availability, which includes the Bing AI chatbot on the taskbar and the Phone Link availability for iPhone users, the Redmond-based tech giant came out with good news for insiders. However, as noted by Windows enthusiast @PhantomOnEarth, it seems like Microsoft is experimenting by hiding the Add device button from Bluetooth settings if the device doesn’t support Bluetooth connection. The antidote feature itself is living inside the build and is not activated by default without a few registry tweaks via ViVeTool....

We are obviously talking about Windows 11, which was officially released to the public back in October 2021, after months of intensive testing. Now, Windows 11 has also received its first feature update, in the form of version 22H2, also known as the 2022 update. Please note that Windows 10 users also received a 22H2 update. And, if you are running the Windows 10 version we just mentioned, you will be more than pleased to know that Microsoft has taken the initiative for your upcoming upgrade....

Fast forward to today and the company has also revealed it would be expanding the new Bing’s reach to mobile devices and to Skype. That being said, know that one big aspect of the new Bing that hasn’t gotten as much attention is Microsoft’s in-house Prometheus technology. To correct that, Jordi Ribas, the head of engineering for Microsoft’s Bing team, shared some information on Prometheus via a LinkedIn post....

One of its features is sending out emails that provide insights into people’s work habits. In theory, this is a great way to learn to be more efficient at work, but it quickly leads to an overstuffed email account. What causes the Unsubscribe button not to work? Normally, you would scroll down to the bottom of a Viva email and click Unsubscribe to end the emails. However, there have been reports of Viva emails continuing to show up in some user accounts....

Of course, you can’t just go and buy the product without knowing how well it performs, and the best way to do so is to compare it with another top Xbox headphones set already on the market. Because we were looking to compare the newest Microsoft product with the best of the best, we’ve decided to look over how well it fairs compared to the SteelSeries Arctis 9X, a current favorite in the Xbox gaming industry....

This solution also offers support for monitoring the configuration changes of over 180 popular devices, including scientific devices and sensors. In this article, we talk about the new features of NetCrunch 12 as well as how to get and install it. Your network and the assets connected to it are the backbones of your business and NetCrunch is one of those solutions that helps you sleep better knowing that everything is all right....

Some early users have encountered issues playing Flight Simulator 2020 in Windows 11. Certain players have reported MSFS 2020 crashing to the desktop in Windows 11. Others have spoken about update issues arising for that game. Either way, players can’t play Microsoft Flight Simulator when such things happen. The potential resolutions below might fix such issues and make MSFS 2020 playable in Windows 11. How come Microsoft Flight Simulator isn’t working in Windows 11?...

Users report that they sometimes can see the ‘Continue watching’ list, and My lists groups at the top of the page while logged into Netflix. Some users say that they can’t find the lists anywhere, and others find it sometimes at the bottom of the page. Netflix has not addressed this issue officially, and people are very eager for an official response and solution to this problem. Until the official Netflix fix is released, in today’s article we will explore some useful workarounds relating to this problem....

Years after the initial release, and after several updates, the game is still affected by various issues. Some gamers said they encountered performance issues where the game suddenly started lagging on their devices. One of the users even turned to Steam and created a thread about the issue. The OP described the issue in the following manner: Many players from the gaming community responded to the thread confirming they also noticed performance issues....

This error is far less standard than the famous Blue Screen of Death or the new Green Screen of Death errors, but it does occur. Also, it is not as dangerous as the dreaded BSOD, but it still means that there is a critical issue with your device. This guide will show you practical solutions to quickly fix your PC’s Orange Screen of Death. Then, you only follow the instructions to the letter, and your PC will return to normal....

In this guide, we will explain all the tested methods to fix the error right after discussing the causes of the issue. Let’s get started! What causes the Paramount Plus Fatal error? There could be various reasons for the error to occur; some of the common ones are: Network connectivity issues – If you have an unstable or weak internet connection, it could cause a fatal error on Paramount Plus....

An issue with the driver is likely due to four reasons, corrupt state, outdated, incompatible, or there’s a bug in it. And, these problems can be easily eliminated with two quick and simple fixes. Though if there’s an issue that triggers these, you will have to follow a different approach, as discussed in the last method. Some users also reported seeing This is not Prolific PL2303. Please contact your supplier, but we have it covered as well in this guide....

In today’s article we’re going to show you the best movie pre-production software that will help you organize and manage everything before you start recording, so let’s get started. What is the best movie pre production software? If you’re working on a movie or a video, it’s important that you keep your team well-organized, and we hope that these tools will be able to help you with that. Using this software, you can also add custom call times, private notes, and parking directions....