From Java and ActiveX to Flash, Houdini, and Direct3D, these 1996 releases shaped how we build apps, sites, and games today.

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If microphone is not working in VMware Workstation VM, reinstall/Update VMware Tools in the Guest OS, change the Virtual Machine's Audio Settings, etc.

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For Americans ages 45 to 54, the median 401(k) balance is just $67,769 according to Vanguard’s How America Saves Report. This is far less than most people need to be ready to retire. Things don’t get ...

Matt Hickman is an associate editor at The Architect’s Newspaper. His writing has been featured in Curbed, Apartment Therapy, URBAN-X, and more. Q: I’m a dedicated bike commuter with a bit of a bone ...

MyCleanPC is pc optimization software that diagnoses and fixes computer issues causing slowness, crashes and freezes, pop-ups and blue screens. The company offers a free diagnostic tool, which you can ...