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If your search with native tools isnt fruitful, there programs available from software developers you can use to help you recover files that may have been deleted.

Windows File Recovery is available for free in the Microsoft Store and can be downloaded easily. There are two search modes: Regular and Extensive. Launching this program will open the Command Prompt, and an Administrator will need to allow it access to the hard drive.

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Make sure you get familiar with the source and destination locations that Windows File Recovery is referring to. Using the proper mode is also important; the Regular search mode can find recently deleted files, and Extensive search mode looks for files that were deleted a long time ago, or were corrupted.

With its robust free version, wide array of compatibility and plenty of options for upgrading, Stellar Data Recovery topped our list of the best data recovery software. This program is highly rated by users and allows you to recover up to 1 GB of data without spending a dime. Options for both home and business use are available.

A solid track record spanning nearly twenty years proves that EaseUS is a reliable name in the data recovery industry. It offers support for both Mac and PC users, and can even recover files on mobile devices. The free version can recover up to 2 GB of deleted data, and allows you to preview the files before restoration so that you can ensure you recover the right information.

One more file recovery service that can work for free is Disk Drill for Windows. It can recover files under 500 MB for free. The service also has a Recovery Vault that will protect your files in case of emergency. Once it is installed, it can easily search and restore your files to a disk drive.

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Gearbox Softwares looter-shooter Borderlands 3 is free to download on the Epic Games Store for the next week.

The latest instalment in the beloved series is available from today (May 20) until May 26 via the Epic Games Store. First teased as a mystery game on the free game schedule, many suspected it would be a major title which Epic has confirmed with the free AAA shooter.

Released in 2019, Borderlands 3 is the fourth addition to the series and the first direct sequel in seven years. The game currently holds an 81 per cent rating on Metacritic, meaning its well worth picking up for Borderlands fans who havent had a chance to play it just yet.

Following Borderlands: The Pre Sequel, which took place on Pandoras moon,Borderlands 3is a return to the mainlineBorderlandsstory. Players can choose from one of four classes to battle across Pandora in search of loot, and while the story is missing the devilish wit of Handsome Jack, the player will have their hands full fighting the dastardly Calypso twins.

Borderlands 3. Credit: 2K Games

Until June 16, Epic Games is also hosting the annual Epic Mega Sale. Each of the on-sale games has its own discount, but users can also use a coupon to reduce the price of one game by another 25 per cent.

Some of the sales highlights include Far Cry 6 (50 per cent off), Ghostwire: Tokyo (34 per cent off), Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (29 per cent off) and Tiny Tinas Wonderlands (20 per cent off). During the duration of the sale, Epic will also be releasing a mystery game for free every week.

In other news, CD Projekt Red has announced that the next-gen version of The Witcher 3is set to release at the end of the year.

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At Meta's first Conversations keynote yesterday, the company announced the WhatsApp Cloud API, aimed at improving the customer service experience for businesses of all sizes.

Meta already has the WhatsApp Business API, the first revenue-generating enterprise product for the otherwise free messaging app, where companies pay WhatsApp on a per-message basis and can use the platform to direct customer communications to other lines like SMS, email, other apps, and more.

It's basically another online presence where enterprises can set up shop to make it easier for customers to get in touch. But the WhatsApp Business API is on-premises and would normally need a solutions provider like Twilio to facilitate back-end integration.

WhatsApp counts big names like Vodafone, Coppel, Sears Mexico, BMW, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Itau Brazil, iFood, and Bank Mandiri among its thousands of enterprise clientele.

The WhatsApp Cloud API is essentially a cloud-based version hosted by Meta and primarily aimed at small businesses, reducing the integration time from weeks to minutes, the company said. Like the Business API, the Cloud API is also free to use.

Opening Conversations, a set of announcements concerning Meta's growing portfolio of messaging properties, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said: "The best business experiences meet people where they are. Already more than 1 billion users connect with a business account across our messaging services every week. They're reaching out for help, to find products and services, and to buy anything from big-ticket items to everyday goods. And today, I am excited to announce that we're opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API."

As well as getting businesses set up on the platform faster, Meta said the Cloud API would do away with the server expenses previously needed and offer customers new features as they come online.

For those who don't want to use the API, there is also the WhatsApp Business App, launched in 2018, which provides additional functionality like automated quick replies, greeting messages, FAQs, and so on. Meta said that a Premium service with new features such as the ability to manage chats across multiple devices was incoming, with availability and pricing to be revealed at a later date.

Facebook (as was) snapped up WhatsApp in 2014 for a staggering $22 billion, considering that it is a free mobile application without ads that allows users to send unlimited messages to contacts without going through the mobile network or sustaining data fees.

Back then, the service had 450 million users and was losing millions of dollars. It now has more than 2 billion users. This explosive growth is obviously ripe for monetization and the opening up of WhatsApp as a tool for businesses of any size is a sign of how Meta intends to cash in.

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May 23 (Reuters) - A small group of Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) workers voted for unionizing at a studio that works on the popular "Call of Duty" franchise, the second victory in a push to organize the video gaming industry.

Employees in the quality assurance department at Raven Software in Middleton, Wisconsin, voted 19-3 for joining the Communications Workers of America, according to a tally by U.S. National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) officials on Monday. The number of ballots received was 24 of 28 eligible voters. There were two challenged ballots, which is not enough to change the outcome of the vote.

We respect and believe in the right of all employees to decide whether or not to support or vote for a union. We believe that an important decision that will impact the entire Raven Software studio of roughly 350 people should not be made by 19 Raven employees, Activision said in a statement following the vote.

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The win comes amid a surge in labor activity by workers in the tech sector.

In December, Vodeo became the first video game studio in North America with workers to secure union representation.

Employees at an Amazon (AMZN.O) warehouse in Staten Island, New York, recently voted to unionize and workers at an Apple (AAPL.O) store in Atlanta filed a petition for a union election. read more

Workers at more than 50 U.S. Starbucks (SBUX.O) cafes have elected to join Workers United, while five stores voted against the union, out of roughly 240 that have sought to hold elections since last August. read more

"There's certainly a huge amount of energy and optimism, particularly amongst young workers at the moment," said John Logan, a professor of Labor and Employment Studies at San Francisco State University, adding that there has been an upsurge in labor organizing around the country.

In Wisconsin, the organizers called for a healthier work environment with realistic development timelines, appropriate compensation and career development opportunities in an industry where quality assurance is undervalued, according to the organizers official Twitter account.

"Other workers in the video game industry will be excited and inspired by the success of the Raven Software workers in forming their union. We urge Activision to respect their decision and commit to bargaining a fair contract," said CWA Communications Director Beth Allen said in a statement before the vote.

Microsoft (MSFT.O) announced plans to acquire Activision in January.

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The LG C1 pairs 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate with FreeSync and G-Sync for an amazing gaming experience. Image: LG

Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you're looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be.

Our inaugural deals post this week is full of amazing deals, many of which are currently matching their best prices to date. Both the 65-inch and 77-inch models of LGs C1 OLED are on sale for their lowest prices ever at Amazon, for instance, with the 65-inch panel going for $1,596.99 instead of $2,499.99. Other sizes are available for a discount as well, but youll want to direct your attention to either the 65- or 77-inch models for the best value.

While weve never reviewed the C1, several staff members own the 2021 model and cant seem to shut up about it not just because it offers excellent visual fidelity but also because of its list of excellent, gamer-centric features. In addition to 4K resolution and support for Dolby Vision which allows for a spectacular depth of color the C1 has a Game Optimizer feature that allows you to switch between Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, technology that provides an ultra-smooth image for its 120Hz refresh rate. Pair that with the panels 1ms response time, and youve got one of the best TVs for gaming available today.

The C1 also has a number of excellent quality of life features baked in, including support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants, HDMI 2.1, and Apples AirPlay 2. In total, the LG C1 features four HDMI ports, with a single eARC port, three USB ports, and a single optical audio connection.

An OLED TV loaded with features, including support for 4K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync.

Right now, you can get a free Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 when you buy an unlocked 128GB Samsung S22 Ultra for $949.51 at Amazon. The Galaxy Watch 4 typically goes for $230, and the 128GB version of the S22 Ultra is usually $1,199.99. The S22 has been subject to some fairly substantial discounts since its debut, but the addition of a Galaxy Watch 4 makes this the best value weve seen on this phone to date.

The S22 Ultra is the largest phone Samsung has offered since its Note series (RIP). The phones massive, 6.8-inch screen has a resolution of 1440 x 3088 and is powered by a speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which provides excellent responsiveness and performance. The expansive display also comes with Samsungs S Pen, a stylus that conveniently docks within the chassis of the phone, and an impressive camera array that consists of a 108MP standard shooter, a 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide. There is also a 40MP front-facing camera for snapping selfies.

Our biggest gripe aside from the lackluster night mode for selfies is the battery, which struggled to make it through the day without needing to be topped off. However, despite its drawbacks, we still consider the S22 Ultra to be an excellent phone and certainly worth a look when a free smartwatch is thrown into the mix.

Note that the model of the Galaxy Watch 4 on offer here features a 44mm face and is the Bluetooth-only configuration of this watch as opposed to the LTE-enabled version. Our consensus on this wearable was a bit mixed, namely due to its reliance on the Samsung ecosystem of apps, but it remains one of the best smartwatches available thanks to its snappy performance and robust health-tracking capabilities. Read our reviews of the S22 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 4.

This 13-inch laptop has a 2560 x 1600 Retina display, and while it may lack a touchscreen, it's still equipped with Apples True Tone technology, which adjusts the color temperature of the screen based on your current lighting environment. In addition to the speedy M1 CPU, which allows the Air to run Intel-based apps in addition to those native to macOS, the Air also includes 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. The M1 CPU helps extend the Airs battery life, too, allowing it to operate for up to 18 hours on a single charge.

The slim profile of the MacBook Air only allows for a pair of USB-C ports, but they are both Thunderbolt 4-compatible, which allows the laptop to pair with a dock for additional connectivity. The 720p webcam definitely leaves a bit to be desired, but otherwise, the M1 MacBook Air remains a solid laptop, especially for the college-bound grad. Read our review.

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