Xbox Game Pass Unlimited subscribers get free DLC, in-game perks

If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, then there are some freebies heading your way. Microsoft is offering free downloadable content (DLC) alongside other in-game perks for the service's subscribers. Microsoft claims users will "regularly" receive freebies. 

The first four games getting "Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks" are Phantasy Star Online 2, Sea of Thieves, Smite, and World of Taks: Mercenaries. 

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Google Tasks now has a toolbar shortcut in Gmail

Google Tasks made a comeback when Google relaunched the Material Theme redesign for Gmail in 2018. Now, it's getting more prominently featured in Gmail through a new "Add to tasks" toolbar shortcut. You can now link an email directly to an activity you need to get done. You can do so by dragging the message to the Gmail sidebar, or you can tap on the new Add to tasks icon between Snooze and Move to actions. 

If you're lost about what icon you need to select, it's the circular icon with a checkmark in it and a plus sign at the bottom right corner. You can see it in the image accompanying this story. Google is rolling out the feature now, but it may or may not be available to you yet. It has shown up for my personal Gmail account already. It seems to be rolling out to both personal and G Suite users. 

Source: 9to5Google

GitHub has a new mobile app on Android, iOS

GitHub has a new mobile app available for free on both Android and iOS platforms. The Microsoft-owned company's new app is built to help developers manage their projects while they're away from their PCs. Through the app, you can organize tasks, give feedback on any problem, answer comments, as well as review and combine pull requests. The notifications show up in an email inbox-like interface where you can swipe tasks to either save them or mark them as complete. The app will also let you react to comments with emojis.

The one missing feature is that you won't be able to edit code within the app. You can view code, though. The GitHub app first launched in beta in November on iOS. Android got the beta back in January. 

Source: The Verge

Adobe offers students and schools free temporary access to Creative Cloud

With schools being forced to closed down in many parts of the world because of COVID-19 concerns, we're looking for ways that won't further disrupt students' studies. Adobe is hoping to help those studying from home by offering free temporary remote access to Creative Cloud. But there are a few conditions that need to be met. 

School IT administrators will need to fill out this application form to request a remote Creative Cloud license. The school will also need to be an existing education customer. The permit will be valid until May 2020. Adobe will verify each request, but if your school is an existing customer, then your institution will qualify for the offer.

Source: MSPowerUser