device connectivity

Introduction In today’s connected world, having internet access on multiple devices is not just a convenience; it’s often a necessity. Whether you're working remotely, streaming your favorite shows, or connecting devices while on the go, a reliable internet connection is crucial. As noted in the...

On August 12, 2024, Microsoft released a new Insider build, KB5041871, also referred to as build 26120.1350, for Windows 11 users in the Dev Channel. This update primarily enhances connectivity between Windows 11 PCs and Android devices, introducing a new feature that lets users easily share...

Link Removed Project Rome developers have had a month to play with Project Rome for Android SDK (Android SDK), and we hope you are as excited about its capabilities as we are! In this month’s release, we are thrilled to bring you support for app services. Before, we offered the ability to...

This release is big on Bluetooth. If you’re familiar with Windows Bluetooth APIs, have been meaning to try them out, or if you’re just starting to dabble in IoT and wearables, this is a great time to take a fresh look at all things Bluetooth. To ensure the APIs we built out are functional and...

The Universal Windows Platform is filled with powerful and unique capabilities that allow the creation of some remarkable experiences on any device form factor. This week we are looking at an experience that builds on top of the Adventure Works sample we released last week by adding a social...

Have windows 7 pro desktop and windows 7 pro wireless laptop. trying to access the desktop ip 192.168.1.142 from the laptop....it use to work...both are on same router/switch... PINGS work in both directions and with both IP address and name. Connection is denied both ways... Router was...

Hi there. Since last night my laptop hasn't been unable to access the internet and it's limited access. Here are some notes and things I've done to try and fix this with no avail: Restarted router many times Restarted and shut down computer many times Troubleshoot comes up with there being a...

hi, i am facing a problem past 5 months, pls help me to solve it, when i switch on my laptop, while its showing "Hi WELCOME screen, Installing apps... and many tools/apps installing, (i saw this screen when i purchased my laptop in show room), every-time showing this msgs, then finally it shows...

I'm having trouble with the SMB shares all of a sudden not working with my network. I don't really know how to even begin troubleshooting this issue. It's just all of a sudden my other devices on the network can't access them. The only thing I can do is reboot the computer that the shares are...

A few days ago I reinstalled my windows 7 because my pendrive was not detecting (not detecting = no power in usb!!!). When I reinstalled the windows 7 it did not work. So I thought that the drive is kinda dead. So I got myself my friend's pendrive to check but his pendrive also didn't work. But...

Is it ok plugging multi-taps in surge protectors, generally speaking? I think there may be a problem in the long term use, of doing it the other way, i.e. plugging surge protectors INTO multi-taps, but is there a problem plugging in multi-taps into surge protectors? To be specific, I don't...

Hi there-- is this possibly a W7 problem, or more likely a hardware problem? I use a wired serial mouse, and every so often when I reboot it doesn't start up at all -- no nice red light out the bottom or anything. I'll power down, unplug and replug, power back up, and it's fine. Is this...