VLC Media Player The VLC Media Player is an open-source media project developed by the VideoLan team. The design is a modular framework that allows it to easily feature multiple plug-ins and codecs, boosting its compatibility without making it a resource hog. We could spend all day talking about the myriad of features packed into this app, but the central point to share is that VLC can play nearly every media format known to man....

Prevent Software Installation from External Sources Note: This first method requires making a change to Local Group Policy, which isn’t accessible in Home versions of Windows. Hit Windows Key + R on your computer and type: gpedit.msc in the Run dialog box and hit Enter. Then browse to the following location in Local Group Policy Editor: User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer Then double click on the Prevent removable media source for any installation entry on the right....

Old Original Article… We have enjoyed the ride, but we have also faced challenges. Although we gave it our best, we regret to announce that it is time to say goodbye. Thank you for your support and for sharing this journey with us. It was our privilege to serve you. Sending files via email is so last decade, and with all of the spam and malware delivered by email a lot of times, it will accidentally get deleted anyway....

What is Professional Monitoring? Many systems will warn you via an app if there’s an unexpected activity in your home from motion sensors, door sensors, and even smoke and CO alarms. With scripts from IFTTT and Zapier, you can also use those systems to notify others. However, these apps require your intervention when there’s a problem. These systems won’t call the police or fire department when an emergency happens. That’s your job when something goes wrong....

How to Save a lot of Clicking With the Windows Key+R Shortcut Step 1 Hold down the Windows Key and Press R on your keyboard. Step 2 The run dialog box will open—type in the program’s name you want to run and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. Note: In my example, I’m launching CMD (Windows Command Prompt) as Administrator. Now your program is open, and it only took, well, zero mouse clicks!...

Update: In modern versions of Windows 10, Cortana has been separated from Search. It is no longer deeply integrated into the OS and this feature is no longer part of Cortana. Using Cortana Pick Up Where I Left Off If you’ve been using Cortana and had it set up before the upgrade, the feature should already be on. If not, open Cortana and open the Notebook and select “Pick up where I left off” from the list....

TTYL The term means “talk to you later” and was popularized in the early internet chat forms going back to the 1990s and even, in some cases, the 1980s. Today, the term is most prevalent in text and other forms of digital communication. You’ll also see it on social networks like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. When using the term, the sender indirectly tells the other person they are leaving the conversation and hopes to speak or chat with them again....

What is YMMV? The Urban Dictionary contends YMMV stands for “your mileage may vary” and is based on the small print included in some automobile ads at the time. These types of ads continued into the 1980s. Since then, the term has gotten a new lease on life on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and communication tools like email and texting. The Cambridge Dictionary contains on those platforms, YMMV has largely morphed into meaning that “you understand people may have a different opinion or experience than you....

Jumping right to the end — everything is fine; it is not a virus. Nearly the opposite of a virus, it’s a Windows Update process. Above all, the process updates and keeps Windows 10 security with the latest updates. What is MoUsoCoreWorker.exe? MoUsoCoreWorker.exe is a replacement file for wuauclt.exe related to Windows updates. A long and complicated name for a file, the part of the file name ‘Uso’ stands for; Update Session Orchestrator....

However, over the weekend, many reports of an automatic update (KB3074681) causing Windows 10 Explorer to crash. Microsoft has released a troubleshooter package (KB3073930) that allows you to block automatic updates in the heels of that debacle. Hide Windows 10 Updates Download the show or hide updates tool. Keep it in a convenient location or a flash drive as it doesn’t install; you will need to run it manually if an issue pops up....

What Is It? Apple’s editors consistently pick these puzzle games. Similar to ones we’ve covered in the past, like Blyss and Noodles, your goal here is to solve the puzzle. You move and bend a girder, either moving it to a goal or using it to nudge a ball to the goal. Some rounds remind me of pinball. The game has no in-app purchases and no hints if you get stuck (those hints are often in-app purchases)....

Many people confuse portable apps with pirated illegal software. This is definitely not the case. Portable apps are either made by the company that owns the full installable software or by a developer who has the owner’s blessing to make a portable version. What Are Portable Apps? First, it’s obviously necessary to clarify what a portable app is. If you install a program on your computer (let’s use Skype as an example), it installs many necessary files....

Pac-Man + Tournaments for Android Install Pac-Man + Tournaments from the Google Play Store. This is the best port of the original Pac-Man game I have ever played. The play, sounds, scenes between levels…everything is like the original. Here’s a look at it running on the Nexus 7 in landscape view. In Portrait mode, you get a view of a virtual joystick controller, but I find it easier to just move Pac-Man around the maze with my finger....

According to Pacific Crest’s research with component manufacturers, Apple’s orders already indicate a new device. According to the research, the materials would set Apple back around $200. The device would cost a bit over $200, which would mean it would get to the market at around $299—quite a good price. As far as specs are concerned, the analyst says the new tablet will use a 7.85-inch display, with a resolution of 1024 x 768, a cheaper touch solution, a smaller battery, and less storage (8 GB)....

What Is It? Imagine Breakout crossed with Rock Band. In this game, your goal is to keep the ball up in the air. The minute the ball misses its target, the game ends. No second chances or extra lives. You’ve got to go all the way back to the beginning once you make a mistake. The sound here is the focus. The killer soundtrack enhances the game. If you don’t use headphones on this one, you’re really missing out....

How to Customize Outlook 2010 Fonts in the Reading Pane Open Outlook and go to the View ribbon. Click the View Settings button. Now you’ll see the Advanced View Settings window. Here there are two buttons for customizing reading pane fonts: Other Settings and Conditional Formatting. First, I’ll start with Other Settings. Other Settings Other settings are where we adjust the column headers for the reading pane. If you aren’t sure what those are, here’s a screenshot....

Take it for a free test drive and watch your design and decorating visions take shape right before your eyes. Then let us know what you think about this exciting new concept. The web app is available at http://dragonfly.autodesk.com/home and is completely free to use. There are no files to download, nothing to install. As I said, it’s a Web App that runs “in the cloud,” so to speak. Within just a few minutes on the site, you can be up and running with Autodesk’s premade designs....

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is an all-animated movie based on the second book in Jeff Kinney’s popular book series and premieres on December 2nd on Disney Plus. Disney dropped a trailer (shown below) and key art for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules,” which is a fully animated film based on Jeff Kinney’s popular book series. Diary of a #WimpyKid: Rodrick Rules, an all-new Original movie is streaming this December 2 exclusively on @DisneyPlus....

Star Wars: Visions which is Japanese Anime-style Today at Anime Expo Lite, Disney+ announced the names of the seven Japanese anime studios bringing their unique talent and perspective to “Star Wars: Visions”—a collection of animated short films from Lucasfilm that will stream exclusively on Disney+—and offered fans an exciting special look. The anime studios revealed were Kamikaze Douga, Geno Studio (Twin Engine), Studio Colorido (Twin Engine), Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Science Saru, and Production IG....

Of course, if you’re a Windows 10 user who doesn’t have a stylus (or even a touchscreen), you might feel a little left out. But now, you don’t have to. Enable Windows Ink Workspace in Windows 10 without a Stylus or Touchscreen If Windows 10 doesn’t detect touch support, you won’t see the Windows Ink Tools in the notification area. Not to worry, all you need to do is right-click the taskbar, select “Show Windows Ink Workspace button,” then click it....