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Today, Microsoft’s Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group, announced details about the company’s upcoming plans for the next revision of Windows 10 (dubbed the Creators Update) and its approach to privacy. Privacy Improvements Coming to Windows 10 Creators Update The new version of Windows 10 will provide a refined experience, whether you are upgrading from a previous release of Windows or performing a new install. According to Myerson’s announcement, Microsoft is “making some changes by simplifying the privacy settings themselves and improving the way we present the privacy settings to you....

As is the case with most cumulative updates, there are no new features to report. But there is a healthy list of fixes that will improve your overall system performance and security. KB4505903 for Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update After installing the update your build number will jump to 18362.267. Here is the list of what’s included: Addresses an issue that fails to record a local user’s last sign in time even when the user has accessed the server’s network share....

It’s another Friday and you’ve seriously done enough for the company this week, right? I’m starting a regular Friday feature where I’ll be showing you how to have fun at work on your PC during company time. Last Friday we looked at Contre Jour Online, which is a graphically beautiful, fun, and addicting game. However, not everyone has the ability to sit at their computer in the corner cubical and play such obvious games....

Re-Download Kindle Ebooks to Different Devices Your Kindle Library page opens. This will list all books you’ve purchased and downloaded…including samples. Find the book you want to download again. On the far right side are action buttons for each publication. Click Actions then select Deliver to My… The Deliver Title window comes up. Select the device from the dropdown menu that you want the title delivered to. Note: If you don’t have a WiFi connection, you can connect your device to your PC via a micro USB cable and have the title transferred too....

Turn Predictive Typing On or Off The predictive typing feature tries to guess what you will type next and offers words at the top of the keyboard you can tap instead of typing the full word. Many people find this a helpful feature, but if you don’t, you can turn it off. Head to Settings > General > Keyboard and turn off the “Predictive” switch. Use Split Keyboard One trick that has been around since iOS 5 is the ability to split the keyboard on the iPhone or iPad....

Before Apple Watch Purchase Here are a few tips to follow before getting started with your Apple Watch. Run all Your Updates Some people get lazy and don’t do system updates. The reasons vary — perhaps it’s because you like to keep your phone packed with music and apps and don’t have enough space to perform an upgrade. Or perhaps you don’t have time and can’t risk an upgrade causing issues with your mobile....

Perhaps the best part about Snagit is its Editor, which is both powerful and easy to use. The advanced Snagit Editor lets you annotate your screenshots with arrows, text, callouts, and more. You can even magnify or blur parts of your screenshot to call out specific areas. We previously reviewed Snagit 13 and showed you how to use the main features. Snagit 2018 is the new version and TechSmith has added some new, useful features we’ll review today....

I’ve tried other trackers in the past that specialize in sleep tracking as well as general fitness trackers, but the Apple Watch seems to provide the most accurate and actionable data. After trying a bunch of trackers, I found the best. Photo by Aleksandar Cvetanović from Pexels How Sleep Tracking Apps Work Most of the apps don’t track sleep directly. They’ll use the health data from the watch to figure out what’s going on with your body....

I have “Hey Cortana,” which enabled me to ask questions, set reminders, and use other features by using my voice. However, if I have a podcast or TV show playing in the background, sometimes it will be triggered (especially when listening to tech podcasts). With Cortana in Windows 10, you can avoid this issue by making it respond to your voice only. Make Cortana Respond to Your Voice Only Note: Cortana is decoupled from Windows Search....

Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: %userprofile% and hit Enter. Your User folder will open. Ensure that hidden items are visible by clicking the View tab and then checking the box Hidden items within the Show/hide group. Next, open the AppData folder and then open the Local folder. Select the IconCache file, then click Delete. That’s it! If you want to confirm it works, move an icon to any location on your desktop, then right-click the desktop and click Refresh or press F5 on your keyboard....

At the end of the meeting, an Export to Evernote button zaps all the meeting information over to your Evernote account. When you click it, you’ll be asked to give TimeBridge access to your account. Click Authorize to let it happen. After you export, the Meeting Brief will appear in your Evernote notebook after the next sync. The Meeting Agenda will be included in a bulleted list, followed by the Action Items, Notes, and Meeting Information (i....

Transfer Android Files to Mac via Bluetooth First, you’ll turn on Bluetooth on both devices. On the Mac, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and ensure it shows “Bluetooth: On.” If not, click Turn Bluetooth On. You should see the phrase “Now discoverable as” and then the name of your computer in quotes. Next, on your Android device, go to Settings > Bluetooth. You should see your Mac listed. In this example, it’s Basestar....

Google Voice is a free service offered by Google that provides you with a cloud-based phone number you can use from anywhere. The service includes free phone calls, free voicemail, and integration with mobile devices. If you want to know more about Google Voice and how it works, here’s an overview of the service and how to get started using it. How Does Google Voice Work? Google Voice is very unique from most online calling services out there....

What is a Mesh Network? A traditional home network includes one router that’s either connected to or part of a modem. In large homes and those with more than one floor, Wi-Fi range extenders are used to re-broadcast the router’s signal, usually by creating a separate network. Depending on the number of extenders, this system quickly becomes inefficient since you must manually switch your devices back and forth between networks as you move around....

It’s time to consider ProtonMail, which promises both zero-access and end-to-end encryption to protect your data. Once only for CERN scientists, the Swiss-based email service is now used by millions of people across 150 countries. What is ProtonMail? Before discussing ProtonMail, it’s important to understand email systems, in general. Cloud-based email services have been around for decades. Though features might differ, each operates in similar ways. Through computers or mobile devices, end-users can send emails to others all around the world....

What is an Internet Meme? Typically featuring a combination of image macros and a concept or catchphrase, the internet meme is an important part of internet culture. The reason? Because of their humorous nature, internet memes can spread virally across various avenues online, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social networking platforms, and also through email or text. The Oxford English Dictionary defines “meme” as “an image, video, piece of text, typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations....

So, if Windows 10 File Explorer is not responding for you or other parts of the Windows interface are not working as expected, you can refresh the explorer.exe process by restarting it. This usually has no negative side effects on other running programs. Today, we’ll show you four ways to restart the explorer.exe process in Windows 10. Restart the explorer.exe Process using Task Manager If Windows is still responsive, the easiest way to restart the explorer....

Want to know more? Check out our detailed review below. What is Wondershare PDF Reader? Wondershare PDF Reader, as the name suggests, is a free tool that allows you to quickly read and review important PDF documents. It’s lightweight and multifunctional, allowing you to work in all kinds of environments, whether it’s at home or in the office. PDF Reader is Wondershare’s brand new offering for users, sitting alongside the more advanced PDFelement....

WWDC 2021: What Was Announced As expected, the Apple keynote featured the unveiling of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, and the next version of macOS, which is called Monterey. As is usually the case at WWDC, iOS and iPadOS got the most focus. Healthy Developments The Apple Watch was barely mentioned at the keynote. And yet, a big chunk of the show highlighted new features coming to the Health app on iOS 15....

Add-ins are small apps that add enhancements to your Microsoft Office applications. Some add-ins can work in one or more Office applications. Also, make sure to check out our article for the 10 best plug-ins you can use to add more features to Microsoft Office. Best Free Productivity Add-ins for Microsoft Office Grammarly The built-in grammar engine in Microsoft Office isn’t as powerful and it seems. If you’re an author of professional documents or want to improve your writing, Grammarly can positively impact your grammar and spelling....