Late yesterday, Microsoft released a new version of its Freeware SyncToy utility – version 2.1 (build 2.1.0.0) for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available for free download. The latest release includes significant upgrades which should be able to meet all your PC “sync” needs. I downloaded the tool and had it up and running and syncing a few of my folders in just a few minutes....
KB4451762 for Windows 10 1903 and 1909 This update (KB4451762) fixes one thing, which is the SMBv3 security vulnerability, and includes the following highlight: Updates a Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 protocol issue that provides shared access to files and printers. And here is the full info on the fix: Security update to the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3). After the update, your version of Windows 10 1903 will be bumped to build 18362....
Find and Recover Lost Firefox Bookmarks Before starting, change Folder Options, so your system shows Hidden Files and Folders. For full instructions, check out groovyPost’s article here. Open Start Menu and click on your account name. You’ll see a folder named Appdata in your profile folder. Double click to open it. Navigate to Roaming » Mozilla » Firefox » Profiles, and you will see the profile folder. It will be named something funky ....
To view the version of Firefox that’s installed on your system, go to Help > About Firefox on the Menu bar. How to Get 64-bit Firefox for Windows If you’re running 64-bit Windows, there are two ways to get the 64-bit version of Firefox. The first way is to download a fresh copy of Firefox and install it. That will automatically give you the 64-bit version which is now the default....
BlueStacks is a free-to-use desktop application for Windows and Mac. It provides you with a space to download and use Android applications on your computer. It’s currently in beta and available as a free download. To get started, visit BlueStacks homepage and download the installer. After downloading, follow the simple on-screen instructions to confirm the installation. Do note that the complete BlueStacks application is sized at around 100mb which might take some time to download depending on your connection speed....
CVE-2016-2335 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists in the way 7-Zip handles Universal Disk Format (UDF) files. CVE-2016-2334 is an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability that exists in the Archive::NHfs::CHandler::ExtractZlibFile method functionality of 7-Zip. Fortunately, the exploit has been fixed in the latest version of 7-Zip software, which at the time of this writing is version 16.0. To find out the version you have installed, launch the 7-Zip File Manager, and go to Help > About 7-Zip....
In other words, to use a technical marketing phrase, it was “a crapshoot”. But now we have this magical wondrous thing called “the Internet, ” particularly Google and Facebook. Google and Facebook are responsible for probably about 90% of online adverts. Other companies have a tiny slice of the advertising pie, but Facebook advertising simply can’t be beat. The Beginner’s Guide To Facebook Advertising Many people understandably get scared when it comes to using their credit cards online....
Find Time Spent Editing Microsoft Word Documents The total Editing time keeps track of how long you have the document open, not when it’s actively edited. Keep this in mind as you begin paying more attention to it. You can find the editing time on a document in multiple ways. For Word on Windows, click the File Menu > Info tab in Backstage. Under the Properties column, it will list the “Total Editing Time....
I’ve always typed em dashes normally to press Alt and type 0151 on the numerical keypad. The only thing is that Chromebooks don’t have numerical keypads. In fact, most laptops don’t anymore. In a pinch, you can google the special character and copy and paste the special characters in. But no one’s got time for that. In Word, you can use special characters from the Insert ribbon. But Chromebooks don’t have Word....
Update Roku to New User Interface I’m using shots from my Roku 2 XS, but the interface is the same across all devices. If you don’t see the new interface yet, go to Roku Player Settings > Software Update. After the update, you’ll see a new refreshed interface that’s much easier to navigate than the previous one. Instead of having to scroll diagonally through long lists of channels, they’re now listed in vertical columns of three....
It’s Inexpensive That was the primary attraction of getting a Chromebook. Many of them are less than $200 when you buy them refurbished. I got mine on a special deal when Microsoft’s support for XP ended. With a cheap computer like this, I take it much more places. I’m not worried about leaving it in the car, bringing it to the gym, or taking it to a bar. If it gets damaged, I’m not out a ton of money....
This app has a number of uses, but from the name alone, it isn’t clear. If you want to know more, we’ll explain what Android System WebView is below and whether it’s safe to remove or disable it. What is Android System WebView? The Android System WebView app is an Android system app that allows other apps to display web content. In effect, it offers a smaller version of the Google Chrome for Android web browser that other apps can use to show web pages and other web content without switching to another app....
Founded in 2008, Betterment is an online investment company based in New York. It provides automated, goal-based investing, which is also known as a Robo-advisor. Unlike similar products offered by companies like Personal Capital, Betterment doesn’t require a minimum investment for entry. It also charges fees much lower than most of the competition. Getting Started With Betterment To guide you, Betterment asks you a series of questions to get an idea of what type of investment is good for your situation....
That was then. Today, it’s clear there is no possible way for the antivirus industry to keep up with malware and computer virus authors. Even the top AV companies have admitted this. Pause…No need to panic. Just keep reading. ;) I spend a lot of time on my computer and online. I can honestly say I’ve not had a single virus on any of my systems in many years despite the fact that I quit installing AV apps a long time ago....
So, just like with last week’s build 10549, you have to roll your phone back to Windows Phone 8.1 before getting the new build. The announcement of this new build was made by Gabe Aul on Twitter this afternoon: — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) October 20, 2015 Windows 10 Mobile Build 10572 Just like that last build, if you’re still running Preview Build 10536 you won’t be offered this upgrade. Also, if you did take the time to roll back to Windows 8....
Most people just tolerate this annoyance, since eventually, the Start menu will begin working again. However, you don’t have to tolerate it any longer. Use the following tips to get the Start menu working quickly for you again. Windows 10 Start Menu Not Opening: Why It Happens There are two main behaviors that can start happening with the Windows 10 Start menu. It either won’t open at all, or it takes more than 5 seconds to finally open....
Fortunately for all of us IT family members, Microsoft has included a built-in tool for recording the exact step-by-step actions along with screenshots as the person with the issue walks through the problem. Let’s take a close look at how to use the Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder! How To Record Your Step By Step Problem Information In Windows 7 Click the Windows Start Menu Orb and then type in record steps and click the Record Steps to reproduce a problem control panel link....
Setup To add a sender to the VIP Mail list on iPhone and iPad, click on an email from the person or organization. From there: VIP status also shows up on Mail for Mac and when using Mail on iCloud.com, if applicable. In the following example, emails from UPS now have VIP status. A gold star icon denotes each. Folder Once you assign VIP status, you can find all related emails in the VIP Mail folder....
Part of that popularity may be that the platform is constantly being updated with new features. These features are either extremely useful or just plain fun. The platform is also extremely easy to use, and since it is also connected to Pages, it means businesses are also using Messenger to connect with their customers. Today we will look at some of the most useful and fun features on the Facebook Messenger platform....
Thankfully, there are several features that can help to improve battery life on Windows 11. It includes things like the battery saver feature that you can enable with a click. There are some other power options you can also try from older versions of Windows. In this guide, we’ll show you seven ways to improve battery life on Windows 11. Improve Battery Life on Windows 11 with Battery Saver If you’re looking for a straightforward way to improve battery life on Windows 11, use the Battery saver feature....
