Vulcan Runtime Libraries Vulkan Run Time Libraries is a new graphic standard provided by Khronos Group Inc. More specifically, it is a 3D Graphics API and is supposed to be the successor of the OpenGL standard. So, in simpler terms, it is just like OpenGL or DirectX which are used for gaming and better 3D performance. Just like the new DirectX 12 being the latest graphics standard for gaming, Vulkan is the latest version of OpenGL....

This isn’t something new but it installs on its own and doesn’t appear in the Windows update catalog so you must be confusing it with a virus or Trojan. Also, the vendor name is Unavailable which makes it really suspicious. What is Windows Setup Remediation (KB4023057)? If you are one of those users who is worried about the Windows Setup Remediation (KB4023057) update then don’t worry. Most of the users are correct, it is relatively new and you wouldn’t find it if you were specifically looking for it, but it is a legitimate Windows Update....

Even though the Dreamcast didn’t win the race against PlayStation 2 and discontinued really quickly, many of us still have a lot of memories tied to this console. Most of us have certainly spent a lot of time playing on this console and would love to get an opportunity like that again. For people like us, who want to get the taste of their childhood gaming once again, developers have brought a few Dreamcast Emulators in the market....

This is an excellent price considering the console’s initial MSRP of $300. Plus, you get an additional controller (worth $60) at no extra cost when you buy the console. In addition to the standard white controller, you can also pick the somewhat more expensive red, blue, and Electric Volt colors in this bundle. All in all, you can save up to $105 in total if you order before time runs out....

AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs AMD is planning to launch the Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs next year possibly at CES 2023. These CPUs will go neck to neck against Intel’s Raptor Lake as the extra cache offers massive improvements in performance. We already saw the Ryzen 7 5800X3D on par with the 12900K, so it will indeed be an exciting competition. As per Enthusiast Citizen, Zen4X3D will only feature 6 and 8 core SKUs....

Basically, with the CCI order, Google can’t force smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its apps on the OS, and neither stop users from uninstalling such apps. For example, if you have an Android device, you won’t be able to uninstall YouTube, like many other bundled Google apps on the OS. The CCI order also bars Google from incentivizing OEMs to have their apps bundled on the OS. In the company’s first official response after the CCI order, a Google spokesperson stated in an email “The CCI’s decision is a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses, opening serious security risks for Indians who trust Android’s security features, and raising the cost of mobile devices for Indians....

The problem appears for users who have installed Zip Genius. The cause of the error is the fact that Zip Genius scans all files you right-click, for compression and other info, and some archives have a compression technique that causes this error to appear. Since the issue is with Zip Genius, there are two ways one could go about this, and you can follow the steps below to see how to solve it....

When troubleshooting this particular issue, you should start with a simple restart in an attempt to clear any temporary data that might be causing this particular issue. If a simple restart doesn’t work, you should turn your attention towards clearing the Netflix cookies. A lot of affected users have managed to fix the problem by removing any Netflix-related cookies from their browsers. In more serious circumstances, you might need to clear the browser cache to fix the problem....

As it turns out, there are several underlying causes that might be triggering this particular error code. Here’s a list of potential culprits that might be triggering the Windows Update error 0X80070012: Now that you are aware of every potential culprit that might be triggering this error code, here’s a couple of verified methods that other affected users have successfully used to resolve the 0X80070012 error code: Method 1: Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter Before you go into more advanced repair strategies capable of resolving the 0X80070012, you should start by verifying if your OS installation is capable of resolving the issue automatically....

On Windows, the easiest solution is to switch to a European keyboard layout and use Ctrl + Alt + E, AltGr + 4, or AltGr + E. But if you’re keen on keeping the Standard US Keyboard layout, there are some workarounds that you can use to type the Euro symbol. Below you have a collection of methods that will allow you to type the Euro symbol (€). If you’re on Mac, follow Method 1 and Method 2....

Of course, no matter how good the camera hardware is on paper on some budget and even premium range flagship devices, the camera can often be limited to the software API that drives it – and generic, pre-installed camera apps are often anything but glorified selfie-capturing apps. Hence why there’s a bit of demand for porting Google Camera to various devices. Google Pixel’s amazing Google Camera app has an HDR+ and Portrait Mode features that are highly rated by Android photographers around the world, because Google uses truly awesome software algorithms for taking pictures – and why wouldn’t it, considering that Google developers Android....

The Group Policy Editor is only available for Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Education. We have also included the Registry Editor method for the Windows Home users who does not have Group Policy Editor on their operating system. Method 1: Using the Local Group Policy Editor The Group Policy is a Windows feature through which you can configure many different types of settings for the operating system....

You will need a rooted phone for this operation – you can search Appuals for a root guide for your device if you aren’t already rooted. Once you’re rooted though, the process is fairly simple. Requirements BusyBox VNC Viewer Linux Deploy The first thing you’ll want to do is install BusyBox – either directly from Google Play store, or the Magisk BusyBox module if you’re rooted with MagiskSU. If you install BusyBox from the Google Play store, you just need to download the app, launch it, and hit the “Install” button from inside the app....

And then the DLC emerged in the gaming industry and now even after a decade, DLC is still a contentious issue and industry only has itself to blame. The DLC is added content to the already released game, distributed through the web by the game’s owner. DLC could be added without any extra cost or it could be a form of game monetization, enabling the game’s publisher to gain extra revenue from a title it had already sold....

1. Make Discord Emojis Making Discord Emotes isn’t that much of a deal, you just need to grab the image file that you want to use as an emoji and then make sure that it is using a common format that is accepted by Discord. 2. Upload your Discord Custom Emotes The next thing that you need to do is to make sure that you have enough administrative privileges on the server to upload discord custom emotes....

What you need is an audio interface – they typically look like this, and cost anywhere between $50 to over $1,000 depending on brand and quality. Another option is an effects pedal with built-in audio interface over USB, like the strongZoom G2.1NU - Check Latest Price/strong (typically around $150) at the time of writing this article. Choosing an audio interface can be a little difficult – you need to consider the connection type (Thunderbolt, USB, FireWire, PCI/PCIe card)....

To reduce the file size of a photo, you can either apply compression, reduce the picture resolution, crop or delete unwanted metadata. Image compression is best achieved by using the .jpeg format, which has an adaptive compression scheme that allows modifying at varying levels of compressions. This guide will teach you how to use either photo editing applications or online tools to reduce the size of any photo. Method 1: Using Microsoft Paint Method 2: Using Microsoft Office Picture Manager You can also use Microsoft Office Picture Manager to reduce your photo size....

As is the case with all other Windows components, however, things can spontaneously go awry with DirectX, and when they do, the user faces a host of different multimedia problems on their computer. From being locked out of their favorite games to not being able to play video or even audio files, there’s a lot you have to lose if DirectX stops working as it is supposed to. In the event that DirectX does break, there’s a lot you can do to try and fix it – first and foremost, you should run an SFC scan as DirectX files are classified as system files, and an SFC scan is designed to scan for and fix problems with system files on a Windows computer....

Eventually, you might need to either remove symbolic links you create yourself or ones left over from a program. You might even receive an error message that reads “Too many levels of symbolic links,” which shows that a link is linked back to itself in a never-ending cycle. Method 1: Removing Symbolic Link Files While you shouldn’t go removing links without a good reason, one single command will do it for you with a minimum of playing around....

What are the Different Sign-in Options in Windows 10? If we talk about Windows 10, then following are the six different Sign-in options that it provides: The first three options are valid only for those Windows 10 devices that have Windows Hello service available. However, the last three options are generic and are available in every Windows 10 device. How do they Play an Important Role in Securing your System? Whenever you have an account online or on a hardware device, you always prefer to keep it protected i....