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If you’re a Windows 10 user, you must be aware of automatic windows updates. Unlike previous versions of Windows, in Windows 10 updates are automatically downloaded and installed. There isn’t an option to disable them. You must have tried Googling how to disable windows 10 updates. Despite all your efforts, you must have ended to be in despair when you found out Windows updates can’t be disabled. But with the Microsoft’s announcement of build 15002, users can look forward to pause or postpone the updates.

It must be a relief for those mad at Windows for forcing its automatic updates in Windows 10 devices. Microsoft said: ‘We’ve added an option that will enable you to pause updates on your computer for up to 35 days.’To pause your machine, go to the Advanced options page of Windows Update Settings.’ But not everyone is happy. This new feature will only be available in Professional, Education, and Enterprise editions of Windows. If you have the Windows 10 Home edition, don’t feel low. There are some changes for you too. Microsoft said: ‘Windows Insiders with the Home edition of Windows will now also be able to leverage the increased 18 hours max window for Active Hours.’ Until now, Windows 10 home users could set the maximum of Active Hours to 12 hours. However, outside of this Active Hours, Windows 10 Home users can’t pause the update.

What else is there in Build 15002?

This new Build 15002 brings some appreciable changes along with this update pausing and postponing features. You can find out detailed information on what’s new in this build in Microsoft’s blog. I’d like to mention few of the appreciable changes that were brought in build 15002. Microsoft Edge is getting some changes. You can preview opened tabs with a click, you can restore your previously browsed tabs and you can open new private window by left clicking on edge icon in the taskbar. Now you can organize different Start tiles into a folder with a drag and drop. Plus, you can capture part of the screen by pressing “Win+Shift+S” and then can paste it as an image elsewhere that can be OneNote or Paint or similar apps. Management of Themes has now moved into the Personalization section of the Settings from the Control Panel.

Other improvements include Cortana Improvements, virtual reality support, 3D modeling, and even Braille support in Windows. This build comprises of different changes, improvements, and fixes for PC.

Did you recently drop your phone? And what do you do when the screen of your phone gets shattered? I, obviously, would prefer a new phone with new high-end features to replacing the screen– if I have the budget of course.

If you are like me and have been dropping or misplacing your phone more often these days, research shows you are doing it on purpose. Because, unconsciously, you want that latest phone.

A study carried out by researchers Josh Ackerman, Silvia Bellezza, and Francesca Ginain found that right when a new phone is released, people tend to be more reckless with their phones. The research paper was published in Journal of Marketing Research.

Researchers called it “upgrade effect” and defined it as a phenomenon in which “careless tendencies are intended to promote the acquisition of upgrade products by helping consumers justify the new purchase.”

“When we ask people if this is something you would normally do, the vast majority say no,” Ackerman said to Gizmodo of casually leaving phones behind or dropping them. “Which suggests that people just don’t realize that this behavior is going on.”

Researchers believe that this behavior of unconsciously, but to a certain degree, “deliberately” damaging or losing our product is to avoid the guilt of upgrading. If we lose or break our phone, we would get a reason to justify our upgrade.

‘We would feel guilty about upgrading without a reason – but if our current product were damaged or depleted, we’d have a justification to upgrade without appearing wasteful,’ said Columbia Business School Professor Silvia Bellezza.

In the research, the researchers looked into the IME Detective Database: online lost and found system. When people find a phone, they can search the IME number on the database to check if the owner has reported it stolen, and if there is any reward. Analyzing the figures of iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S on the database, the scientists found out that as soon as the 5S was released, iPhone 5 owners spent less time looking for their lost phones.

The “upgrade effect” applies to other products as well, according to the report. When the participants see or decide to buy a new product, they start overusing their products– their shampoos, toothpaste, laundry detergent, and perfume.

Facebook has been a great means of communication these days. Chatting, voice/video calls, writing status and mentions, we all love it. And lately, comes the reaction buttons, which acted as an icing on the cake. However, a new alteration on Facebook is going to be commenced, which many of us will not like it. Now in order to boost its revenue, Facebook is hoping to add advertisements in the middle of videos.

According to Statistica, when Facebook’s revenue was $17.928 billion, it made an annual revenue of $17.08 billion from the advertising. In the same year, each Facebook account has been a source of income of $10.73 to the Facebook. Lots us people might be in shock, how did it made so much of income from one when we had paid none. When we are not paying for the product, we will be traded as the products. That is what Facebook is doing. According to the information on our profile like age (birth date), sex, page likes, etc, Facebook builds a general outlook of the certain individual. And Facebook lures sponsors with that information and sells them. Matching those aspects, they advertise their products to us. This is the reason why we could see the advertisements of the certain commercial companies suggested by Facebook to like them. Now Facebook is planning to increase its income by adding video ads of those companies in the midst of Facebook videos.

Ads in the Facebook will be similar to the ad videos in the YouTube. However, unlike YouTube, Facebook is hoping to add video ads of around 15 seconds after the elapsed video time of 20 seconds. And this addition will be limited to the videos longer than 90 seconds. According to our source, Facebook will make a split of 55% of income from the ad sales to the creators.

This step is surely going to be profitable for sponsors, creators and obviously Facebook. This endeavor is also going to increase the job opportunities for Facebook, which is also a good thing. However, the video ads if acted terrible to the video lovers then Facebook will certainly be losing some of its products (users). However, this scheme has not yet been started. So there is more yet to see.

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There are now quite a few Nepali apps that are worth using on a phone. Nepali Calendar Apps, News Portal Apps, and Card Games are the popular ones. We’ve reviewed quite a few worth considering Nepali apps. In this post, we’ll be reviewing a new Nepali Game and that’s Haku Run. This game is simply a promotional strategy for the movie LOOT 2. But this marketing strategy is a praiseworthy one. As it is trying to attract movie watching audience to try their game. Plus, the movie is getting a good promotion among the mobile game players.

Haku Run: More of a Movie promotion, Less of a game

Haku Run Game Play (Screenshots)

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Firstly, I’d like to appreciate the effort from Sroth Code to make a game with Nepali touch and feel. It is always nice to see new Nepali apps in the Google Playstore and iTunes store. However, this game is currently not available for iOS devices. Talking about the game, the UI isn’t something high end but does have some Nepali touch and feel. The characters are based on the two actors from the Loot 2. Right after I started the game for the first time, I found it to be too slow and generic type. I was just about to quit but the obstacles like “Safa Tampo”, “Nepal Yatayat”, “Sajha Bus” seemed to excite me. However, the game is easy to play. There’s not much of control to worry about; tap for a short jump and long press for a high jump. Just avoid obstacles and collect coins. That’s it.

If you don’t get bored of playing it from the first time. Keep it in mind, you better collect more coins. You can spend those coins later to extend the time of mystery powers and the backgrounds. Talking about the mystery powers in the game, they are the motorcycle, lakhey, kite, jumbo man, electric pasa and the like.

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Verdict

Now it is the moment of truth. Do I really like the game? To be honest, it’s a solid “No”. But I know someone who will like this game and that’s my 7 years old Nephew. However, with so many games to choose from, He’ll switch to other games after few gameplays for sure.

Did you play the game “Haku Run”? Did you like it? Let us know in the comments.

Air pollution has, undoubtedly, been a hindrance not only to us but to many other nations in the world. Air purifiers are also not new to us. Different tech companies have released air purifiers including Xiaomi. But now, at the Consumer Electronics Show, a flying air purifier has been unveiled.

Yes, it is true. World’s first flying air purifier has now become a reality. All thanks go to Ataraina designer for revealing the air purifying drone at the 2017 rendition of the CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. Besides the flying air purifier, a shoe insert that purifies feet stinks has also been unveiled at the show.

The Flying Magic Cleaner is a drone-based system that removes dust, pollen, PM 2.5 and other harmful particles from the air. PM 2.5 refers to the tiny particles in the air that reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy when levels are elevated.

This year, like always, CES got to witness releases of some pretty awesome gadgets and technology. Laptop manufacturers launched many high-end devices at CES. So today, we have made you a list of the best laptops released at CES.

HP Spectre x360 (2017)

After its success with the HP Spectre x360 (2016), HP has released its successor, the HP Spectre x360 (2017). The device features a gorgeous 4K display and is actually thicker and heavier than its predecessor, something we don’t usually see these days. But there is a catch to it. The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with a bigger battery, which the company claims to be 23 percent bigger than before. But the upgraded display means that the bigger battery won’t be extending the battery life. The new HP Spectre x360 (2017) will be available at the end of February with the price of $1,249 in the international market.

Razer’s Project Valerie

Would you be happier if your laptop featured three displays instead of just a single one? If the answer is in affirmative, then Razor’s Project Valerie might be the perfect device for you. The Valerie consists of a pile of displays that can slide into a three-screen setup. The three displays mean an added thickness and weight, but hey, that’s the device features three huge screens. The Razer Valarie is a VR-ready laptop and weighs at 1.5 kilos. Like its name suggests, the Valerie is still a project and we don’t really know much about its specs. Regarding the price, since Razer’s previous device, the Blade Pro was priced at $3,499, we can expect the Valarie to be priced around $6,000 if it ever gets launched.

Acer Predator 21X

Another gaming laptop released at CES was Acer’s Predator 21X which made headlines for its ludicrous price of $9,000 ($8,999 to be precise). The device features a curved 21-inch display (resolution of 2,560×1,080 pixels), the first in any laptop. It is a heavy-duty laptop and weighs a staggering 8.8 kilograms. Safe to say, it is a bit heavy. Talking about its specs, it is equipped with two Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs, five system fans, nine heat pipes to stay cool, four speakers and two sub-woofers, Intel’s Kaby Lake processors and a staggering 64GB of system memory.

LG Gram 14

Dubbed as the world’s lightest laptop, LG’s Gram 14 is a little like its predecessor. It weighs at just 966 grams with the company promising an amazing 23.6 hours of battery life. LG has, however, used a decade-old benchmark test to show that its product runs for that long. The LG Gram 14 features a full metal body which is made of a nano carbon magnesium alloy. It comes with a 13-inch and a 15-inch variant. Both variants feature displays of 1920 x 1080 pixels IPS touchscreens. It is powered by Intel’s newest Kabylake processor.

Lenovo Legion

Like many manufacturers, Lenovo too launched a gaming laptop, the Legion Y720. It is a VR-ready laptop that is powered by Intel’s seventh generation i7-7700HQ processor which is coupled with 6GB of GDDR5 RAM (optional 32GB of DDR4 RAM) and Nvidia GTX 1060. Buyers will have an option of choosing between a 1080p or a 4K variant. It is backed up by a 60Wh battery which the company has claimed will last for five hours. The Lenovo Legion’s pricing starts from $1,399 and will be available this April.

Asus Pro B9440

The Asus Pro B9440 sports a 14-inch full HD display. Asus has claimed the device to be the lightest ‘business notebook in its class’. It weighs at just 1.04kg which the company has said is the result of thin bezel around the display and the usage of lightweight magnesium alloy. Under the hood, the Asus Pro B9440 is powered by Intel Core i5 or i7 processor which is supported by 16GB RAM. It also features a fingerprint sensor making your laptop more secure. The Asus Pro B9440 carries a price tag of $999 and will hit the shelves this in May.

Toshiba Portégé X20W

Claiming an impressive 16 hours of battery life, Toshiba launched the Portégé X20W, a high-end convertible, at CES. Talking about the specs, the device is powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i5 processor that is a couple with 8GB of RAM. It can offer the best of both tablet and a PC since it is a convertible. It features two infrared cameras which support Windows Hello facial recognition. The Portégé X20W is accompanied by a TruPen stylus. However, the Toshiba Portégé X20W only features a USB-C with Thunderbolt port and a USB 3.0 connection port which is a real bummer. With pricing starting from $1,199, the device will be available for ordering starting mid-January

Acer Chromebook 11 N7

The Chromebook 11 N7 might be low on specs, but Acer has built the device to withstand all kind of pressure. Specs wise, the device isn’t a high-end laptop. It is equipped with an Intel Celeron dual-core processor that is clocked at 1.60Ghz along with 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, there are two variants – 16GB and 32GB, which is too less in the present time. It has a battery life of around 15 hours. But what makes Acer Chromebook 11 N7 worth $299.99? Acer has put the device through tons of testing to make the device really tough. It can withstand drops up to 122cm (48 inches) and is U.S. military’s MIL-STD 810G standards certified. It is also equipped with an internal gutter system that can protect the device against liquid spills. Even though the device weighs in at just around 1.35kg, it is quite durable and affordable.

Lenovo Miix 720

The Lenovo Miix 720 is a 12-inch tablet running on Windows 10. The device comes with a detachable keyboard cover and a kickstand that can adjust the viewing angle around 150 degrees. On the display front, the Miix 720 has a resolution of 2880 x 1920 pixels (QHD+). It is equipped with an IR sensor for Windows Hello. The device is powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 620. Priced at $999, the laptop comes with Lenovo’s Active Pen 2.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a convertible that features a gorgeous looking 13.3-inch IGZO display which comes with the resolution of either Full HD or 3,200×1,800 (QHD+) and is surrounded by a super-thin bezel. It too features a stylus pen which you will have to buy separately. It runs on Intel Core i5 or i7 Y-series (Kabylake) processor which is coupled with 8-16 GB of DDR3 RAM. The laptop comes with an Infrared camera for Windows Hello and a fingerprint sensor. Dell hasn’t however disclosed the price of the XPS 13 2-in-1 yet.

Samsung Notebook 9

Powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor alongside 8GB of DDR4 RAM, the Samsung Notebook 9 combines portability and power in a single device. Both the 13-inch and 15-inch variant feature a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Notebook 9 is powered by Intel’s seventh-generation Core i7 chipset and (up to) 16GB of RAM. It is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports and a single USB-C port. The price, however, hasn’t been disclosed yet.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Fifth in the line of X1 Carbon series, the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon is an upgrade to its predecessor by many means. There is a decrease in the size of the bezel surrounding the 14-inch display. Talking about the display, it has a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution which can be upgraded to 1440 x 2560 pixels. Lenovo has used carbon fiber mesh for the top lid, thus the name X1 Carbon. The rest, meanwhile, are made of magnesium alloy. Under the hood, an Intel Core i7-7600U chipset runs the show. Also, Intel’s Iris Graphics 640 chip is embedded in the laptop. The device features 16GB of RAM. Even with the ThinkPad X1 Carbon weighing in at just 1.12kg, the device boasts a battery life of up to 15.5 hours. Pricing starts at $1,349.

Asus Chromebook Flip C302

Asus’ another release was the Chromebook Flip C302, a successor to the Chromebook Flip released last year. The device features a flexible design which lets you use the laptop as a tablet or a laptop itself. It sports a 12.5-inch diagonal display with the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Intel Core m3 processor runs the device. It is coupled with 8GB of RAM. While last year’s model was compatible with Android apps, the Chromebook Flip C302 doesn’t support Android apps. Buyers will have an option of choosing between 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. Asus has mentioned that the laptop will give users a battery life of 10 hours. The Asus Chromebook Flip C302 will run you $499.

Dell’s Alienware 13, 15, and 17

Alienware is counting on the revamped gaming system in its newer range of laptops, the Alienware 13, Alienware 15 and Alienware 17. All these devices have become lighter and thinner and are now virtual reality ready. They will now feature Intel’s Kabylake (seventh-gen) processor. All three will have 32GB RAM. Display wise, the Alienware 13 will feature an OLED panel with the resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, whereas Alienware 15 and 17 will feature a display with the resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Likewise, all the laptops will be equipped with 8GB of VRAM. Pricing of the Alienware 13, Alienware 15 and Alienware 17 start at $999, $1,199 and $1,499 respectively.

Samsung Notebook Odyssey

One of the best gaming laptops released at CES, the Samsung Notebook Odyssey is available in two sizes – 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch. The Notebook Odyssey is plastic built. While Samsung could have done better with the aesthetics and build quality, the device is by no means a compromise. It comes with Intel’s seventh generation Kaby Lake processor, Nvidia GTX 1050 GPU. The 15.6 variant features 32GB of DDR4 RAM whereas the 17.3-inch variant features a whopping 64GB of RAM. Pricing for the base model starts from $1,199.

Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 7000

Featuring Nvidia’s newest GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti cards, Dell’s Inspiron 14 and 15 7000 series are the perfect laptops for someone looking for cheap yet powerful gaming machine. The 14-inch version comes with a 1080p anti-glare LCD display while the 15.6-inch version is available in two display options: 1080p and 4K IPS screen. Under the hood, the 14-inch model and the 15.6-inch model, ship with either a seventh-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 quad-core processor. These models can support memory up to 32GB but Dell will be shipping them with 16GB only. The pricing of the Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 7000 starts from $799.

Dell XPS 15

One of the additions to the XPS series, the Dell XPS 15 has already gone on sale for $999. Buyers will have a choice of buying the 15.6-inch device in two options: one with a 1080p InfinityEdge display and another with a UltraShart Ultra HD 4K display. The XPS 15 packs Intel’s seventh-gen Core i3 or i5 or i7 -processor with the clock speed going up to 3GHz, 3.5GHz, and 3.8GHz. The processor is coupled with 8GB of DDR4 RAM which can be upgraded to 16GB or 32GB. In the battery department, buyers will get a choice of choosing between 56Whr or 96Whr batteries.

Dell Gold XPS 13 Rose Gold Edition

Dell Gold XPS 13 is the revamped laptop that features Intel’s seventh-gen Core i3 or i5 or i7 processor that is backed by an Intel HD Graphics 620 integrated graphics. Like the XPS 15, the buyers will get a choice between two kinds of displays, a full HD InfinityEdge display or a QHD+ InfinityEdge touch display, both measuring 13.3-inch. 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM is available in the base model. The device is backed by a 60Whr battery.