Newest Windows Update causing BSOD, broken video drivers for many users

Another Windows update, another host of problems. Ever since last year’s botched up mid-year feature update, Microsoft’s Windows Update program has been plagued with problems galore. Patch Tuesday saw Microsoft release an update that has caused a flurry of problems for multiple users. Do note that these issues are not universal.

The patch released on Tuesday (Windows 10 KB4517389 version 1903), is apparently breaking the Start Menu and Microsoft Edge for some users. Another issue being reported by users is display flicker caused by issues with the display drivers.

Perhaps the most frustrating of all the issues cropping up is the blue screen of death greeting users upon booting up their PC. The BSOD is being caused by an issue with cldflt.sys, a file that is apparently associated with cloud services. This means if your PC had an active OneDrive connection or Google Drive or even iCloud for that matter, chances are, you’re going to be greeted by the BSOD.

Lastly, the update released October 15 is causing unexpected behavior in the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection process. Microsoft has acknoeldged that after the October 15 update, Defender ATP might stop working and may also fail to send reporting data. Thankfully, this bug is limited to the Enterprise Edition of Windows 10 and only impacts enterprises and business that rely on Windows Defender ATP. Microsoft has also said that the fix for this particular issue would likely be released mid-november.

Fixes for the other numerous issues that have popped up will be pushed via another update that’s scheduled for Tuesday. For those who have not yet updated their machines, we strongly recommend waiting till it is established that the next update does indeed fix the problems, without creating new ones.

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Best laptop deals this Paytm Mall Maha Cashback Carnival

Paytm Mall continues to offer heavy cashbacks on many of its electronic products and that of course includes laptops. If you're in the market for a new laptop, now is a great time to explore some of the models on sale on the popular e-retailer's site. To get you started, here are a few deals worth considering because we believe they're the best you can get for their respective price range. Go ahead, take a look:

Lenovo IdeaPad 330 (Buy it here)

The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 may have been succeeded by the IdeaPad S145 but that does not make it irrelevant because it comes with a similar spec sheet. This variant here on offer on Paytm Mall is powered by an Intel 7th Gen Core i3 CPU, combined with 4GB of RAM. Storage comes in the form of a 1TB hard drive. The display is a 15.6-inch Full HD unit. Weighing in at 2.2 kilogrammes, the laptop comes with Windows 10 pre-installed. You can purchase the Lenovo IdeaPad 330 for Rs 24,020, which will give you a 39-percent discount off its original MRP along with an 11-percent cashback worth Rs 2,969 in Paytm Cash. Read our review of it here.

Apple MacBook Air (Buy it here)

The 2017 Apple MacBook Air may have been succeeded by the newer Retina model but that does not make it irrelevant because it's still a fast portable machine for everyday computing. The variant listed on Paytm Mall is powered by an Intel 6th Gen Core i5 CPU, combined with 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Storage comes in the form of a 128GB solid-state drive. Weighing in at 1.35 kilogrammes, the MacBook Air is eligible for the latest MacOS Catalina update. You can purchase the Apple MacBook Air for Rs 64,984, which will give you a 16-percent discount off its original MRP along with a 9-percent cashback worth Rs 5,849 in Paytm Cash.

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52 (Buy it here)

This here is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a gaming laptop on a budget. This Acer Nitro 5 on offer here on Paytm Mall is powered by an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU, combined with 8GB of RAM. Storage comes in the form of a 1TB hard drive. Helping you run games and video editing software is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card with 4GB of dedicated video RAM. The display on it is a 15.6-inch Full HD LCD panel. Weighing in at 2.5 kilogrammes, the laptop comes with Windows 10 pre-installed. You can purchase the  Acer Nitro 5 for Rs 43,691, which will give you a 37-percent discount off its original MRP along with an 8-percent cashback worth Rs 3,799 in Paytm Cash.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Buy it here)

If you're a hardcore Windows fan but crave the build and design quality of Apple's MacBook laptops, then the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 is for you. This variant here on offer on Paytm Mall is powered by an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU with 8GB of RAM. Storage comes in the form of a 128GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. The display on the laptop is a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen unit with a resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels. Weighing in at 1.25 kilogrammes, the Surface Laptop 2 naturally comes with Windows 10 pre-installed. You can purchase the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 for Rs 71,759, which will give you a 15-percent discount along with an 8-percent cashback worth Rs 6,240 in Paytm Cash.

HP Pavilion x360 (Buy it here)

If you're expecting to draw and take notes freehand on your next laptop, then consider the rather affordable HP Pavilion x360. This variant here on offer on Paytm Mall is powered by an Intel 8th Gen Core i3 CPU combined with 4GB of RAM. Storage is taken care of by a 256GB solid-state drive. The display is a 14-inch touchscreen unit with support for the HP Pen stylus. Weighing in at 1.59 kilogrammes, the HP convertible comes with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 pre-installed. You can purchase the HP Pavilion x360 for Rs 43,155, which will give you a 21-percent discount off its original MRP along with a 3-percent cashback worth Rs 1,335 in Paytm Cash. Read our review of it here.

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Paytm Mall Maha Cashback Sale: Best smartphone deals

Its the sale season, and Paytm Mall’s Maha Cashback Sale is live now. While the banner shows that the sale will run from November 1 to November 7, the deals are already live. There are deals on a range of products. And, if you are specifically looking for smartphone deals, you are at the right place. Paytm Mall is offering several good deals on smartphones and we have compiled a list of smartphone deals you should definitely checkout. Here are the top 5 smartphone deals in the Paytm Mall Mahacashback sale.

Oppo A5 (Buy It here) MRP: Rs 15,990 Deal Price: Rs 8,990 With Paytm cashback: Rs 8,390

Oppo A5 is one of the budget devices from Oppo. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. The smartphone is equipped with a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup. It can be bought at an effective price of Rs 8,390.

Vivo V15 (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 26,990 Deal Price: Rs 15,990 With Paytm cashback: Rs 14,711

The Vivo V15 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model is available at an effective price of Rs 14,711. It features a 6.53-inch display. The smartphone sports a 12MP + 8MP + 5MP triple rear camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy A50s (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 26,900 Deal Price: Rs 22,999  With Paytm cashback: Rs 21,849

Samsung Galaxy A50s was launched recently. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the device is up for sale wiṭh a cashback. The handset sports a 6.4-inch display and it is powered by the Exynos 9611 SoC. The handset sports a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor.

Oppo Reno2 Z (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 32,990 Deal Price: Rs 29,990 With Paytm cashback: Rs 27,591

One of the recent launches from Oppo, the Oppo Reno 2Z can be bought for Rs 27,591. The smartphone features a 48MP + *MP + 2MP + 2MP quad rear camera setup. It is powered by the Helio P90 chipset.

iPhone XR (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 77,200 Deal Price: Rs 49,049  With Paytm cashback: Rs 44,144

The iPhone XR is Apple’s more affordable iPhone from last year. It recently received a price cut when the iPhone 11 was announced. The handset is available for Rs 49,049 but one can avail cashback and get it at an effective price of Rs 44,999. The handset sports a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display and is powered by the Bionic A12 SoC. 

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ALS affected, terminally-ill Robotics expert will transform himself into the worlds first cyborg

We’ve all watched and read a ton of Cyberpunk media from comics, novels, games and even movies. One of the major staples of the Cyberpunk genre is the idea that technology and humanity will be entwined in a way that seems indistinguishable. Basically, cyborgs. And although we’re a little too early to witness the birth of the machine, we’re now seeing the first steps in biological augmentation with small-time hacker’s bio-modifying themselves. In a step that may change the way we look at human-machine integration, 61-year-old Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan has decided to take things to the next level and turn himself into a full-fledged cyborg. 

THIS IS MY LAST POST as Peter 1.0. Tomorrow I trade my voice for potentially decades of life as we complete the final medical procedure for my transition to Full Cyborg, the month I was told statistically I would be dead. I’m not dying, I’m transforming! Oh, how I LOVE Science!!! pic.twitter.com/xCO17ph0lp

— Dr Peter B Scott-Morgan (@DrScottMorgan) October 9, 2019

A little background on this topic first. Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Latera Sclerosis (ALS). The disease affects the motor neurons and causes weakness and atrophy in the muscles as the patient slowly wilts away. There is no cure for ALS. Scott-Morgan was diagnosed with the disease in 2018 and was given till 2019 to live. But, he’s got the perfect solution to his problem. Have all his biological organs replaces with machines. It sounds far-fetched but put yourself in Scott-Morgan’s shoes. It’s a tough decision but one that has to be made if Scott-Morgan is to live longer than 2019. 

His first step towards being a full cyborg was to remove his voicebox. He also has a feeding tube that is directly inserted into his stomach and a catheter into his bladder. With these modifications, Scott-Morgan will no longer need to use his muscles for eating or relieving himself. 

Scott-Morgan went a step further and created a digital replica of himself. This model will allow Scott-Morgan to communicate with the outside world after he loses control of his facial muscles. Scott-Morgan will also be using eye-tracking technology that will allow him to control various devices using only his eyes. He calls himself Peter 2.0!

This seems like a drastic step to take but in the case of Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, this seems like the only step to take. If successful, this will mark a turning point in the merging of robotics and medicine. 

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special sale: Top air purifier deals

The festive season is upon us and since it’s the occasion of Diwali, we can expect a sharp decline in air quality in almost all major cities across India. Since Amazon is hosting its Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Sale, this is a good time to pick up an air purifier at a discounted price. There are many air purifiers available with a notable discount from companies like Sharp, Blueair, Dyson and others. Most air purifiers listed here have also been reviewed by Digit and you can read more about their performance here. 

Sharp FP-J60M (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 32,999 Deal Price: Rs 25,999

We tested the Sharp FP-J60M air purifier last year and it ended up winning our coveted Zero1 awards in the air purifier category. The device is an excellent performer and it is available at a bargain for Rs 26,000. The only caveat with the device is lack of IoT capabilities. Read the device's review here.

Blueair Classic 280i (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 36,999 Deal Price: Rs 29,288

The Blueair Classic 280i is also a notable performer that was able to impress us with its performance. It comes with IoT capabilities as well and a single filter that traps both harmful particulates and gasses. You can read the review here.

Dyson Pure Cool Link (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 43.900 Deal Price: Rs 29,900

Dyson’s first gen Pure Cool Link air purifier is up for sale at discounted pricing. The device’s design is quite unique and it doubles up as a fan too. It sports an H-13 Glass HEPA Filter, along with an activated carbon filter to clear out harmful gases.  You can read our review of the air purifier here. 

Honeywell Air Touch i8  (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 20,990 Deal Price: Rs 12,999

We tested and reviewed the Honeywell Air Touch i9 air purifier (review) but aren’t recommending it because the Air Touch i8 is up for sale at a considerably discounted pricing. The features on both the devices are almost the same with touch-based controls, a display to show real-time PM2.5 count and more. 

Kent Alps air purifier (Buy it here) MRP: Rs 21,999 Deal Price: Rs 9,999

Air purifiers don’t necessarily need to cost more since air purification is a simple combination of filters and a fan. The grade of filters, replacement filter cost and filter life needs to be considered while buying an air purifier. With Kent Alps, one will get basic air filtration capabilities, along with harmful gas removal, thanks to a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter. Read the device's review here.

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Honor 9X coming to India by the end of 2019

In July, Honor launched the Honor 9X alongside the Honor 9X Pro in China. Now, Country President Charles Peng has revealed that the phone is all set to make its way to India. Moreover, Peng has revealed that the recently launched Honor Vision Smart TVs with Harmony OS will go on sale in India in Q1 2020. The same was indicated by the company during the launch event.

During an interview with the Press Trust of India, Charles said, “We are going to launch Honor 9X by the end of this year in India. It will be on Android.” The phone will launch with Google apps and Play Store as it was first introduced in July, before the Huawei ban.

Honor 9X features a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has a pixel density of 391PPI. The smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset. It comes with up to 6GB RAM. Further, it has two storage options, 64GB and 128GB. Plus, the smartphone is equipped with a microSD card slot so the storage can be expanded by up to 512GB.

On the optics front, Honor 9X sports a dual rear camera setup: 48MP with  f/1.8 aperture lens + a 2MP shooter. It comes with a 16MP selfie shooter that has an f/2.2 aperture. It was launched with EMUI 9.1.1 based on Android 9 Pie.

Honor 9X packs a 4000mAh battery. The smartphone measures 163.1mm x 77.2mm x 8.8mm and weighs 206gm. In the connectivity department, Honor 9X comes with  Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and more. Additionally, the smartphone comes equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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5 TV deals to check out on Amazon during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Sale

If you are looking to pick up a TV, then know that this is the last sale before the festive season. So, if you are looking for a big TV for the living room or a smaller second TV for the bedroom, we've list 5 deals that you can check out on Amazon.in during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Sale. 

Shinco 80 cm (32 Inches) HD Ready LED TV SO3A (Black) (2018 model) (Buy Here) MRP: Rs 12,990 Deal Price: Rs 5,999

If a small size and budget-friendly TV is what you are looking for, then you can consider the 32-inch TV from Shinco. It has an HD-ready resolution with a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, the TV has 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. It also has 1 VGA port to connect your laptop or PC. The TV has a sound output of 20W. 

Mi LED TV 4C PRO 80 cm (32) HD Ready Android TV (Black) (Buy Here) MRP: Rs 14,999 Deal Price: Rs 11,499

If smart features are more important to you, then you can check out the Mi LED TV 4C Pro. This 32-inch TV is an HD-ready TV and comes with 3HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz. The TV runs on Xiaomi’s patchWall UI and also has the option for Android TV. The TV has 20W of sound output. 

TCL 100.3 cm (40 Inches) Full HD LED Smart TV 40S62FS (Black) (Buy Here) MRP: Rs 28,990 Deal price: Rs 14,999

Moving up the size ladder we have this 40-inch TV from TCL. The TV is a full HD TV with a refresh rate of 60Hz. For connectivity, the TV has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. For apps, it has access to the TCL App Store and also supports Netflix and YouTube. The TV has 16W of sound output. 

Samsung 100 cm (40 Inches) Smart 7-in-1 Full HD Smart LED TV UA40N5200ARXXL (Black) (2019 Model) (Buy Here) MRP: 33,900 Deal Price: 25,999

If a feature-rich TV is what you are looking for then you can check out the 40-inch 7-in-1 smart TV from Samsung. It is a full HD TV with a refresh rate of 60Hz. The TV has 2 HDMI ports and 1USB port for your connectivity needs. It has an audio output of 20W. It has a bunch of smart features such as using the TV as a personal computer, Live Cast content from your phone to the TV, Screen Mirroring from your smartphone to the TV and even syncing and sharing content to the TV. The TV runs on Samsung’s Tizen OS and has access to all the popular streaming service like Netflix, Prime Videos, YouTube and more.

LG 139 cm (55 inches) 4K UHD Smart LED TV 55UM7290PTD (Ceramic BK + Dark Steel Silver) (2019 Model) (Buy Here) MRP: 88,990 Deal price: 53,999

If you want to get onto the 4K HDR bandwagon, then you can consider this 55-inch TV from LG. It has a 4K resolution with a refresh rate of 50Hz and also supports HDR. For your connectivity needs, it has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. It has 20W of sound output. The TV runs on LG’s WebOS with access to all popular streaming services. It also supports AirPlay 2 letting you stream content from your iOS device to the TV. The TV also supports both, the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. 

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