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What are Safari Web Extensions? A long-time feature of the Mac version of Safari, web extensions uses native APIs and frameworks plus web technology like HTML, CSS, and javascript. Apple allows extensions that perform various tasks such as blocking content and extending apps. Blocking Content With content blockers, end-users can remove certain content types on Safari. With Apple’s developer tools, these are designed for speed and don’t slow down browsing. Content blockers work on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS....

Performance Monitor lets you monitor your system resource usage in real-time. It has been included in all versions of Windows since NT (including Windows 10) and it continues to be available on Windows 11. You can also generate a report that comes as a log file. If you like to keep an eye on how your PC is fairing, here’s how to use Performance Monitor on Windows 11. How to Use Performance Monitor on Windows 11 The first thing you’ll need to do is launch the Performance Monitor utility on Windows....

According to Hulu, it has a propriety measurement software solution like Digital Ad Ratings (DAR). Hulu says this about how it uses the Nielsen measurement system: This data is critical to advertisers as well. Whether a show continues running all depends on the ratings it receives. If a show’s ratings are low, you can count on that show being canceled by the network it appears on. Or, it might be moved to a different timeslot....

Removed or Deprecated Items from Windows 11 Note that the company will continue to support Windows 10 through 2025, so if one of the items on this list is something you can’t do without, you have time to prepare. When upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 or when installing an update to Windows 11, some features may be deprecated or removed. Please see below for information regarding some of the key features impacted:...

Open File Explorer to This PC on Windows 11 To get started, open File Explorer. There are a couple of ways you can do that. You can click the folder icon on the taskbar to launch it. Or you can click the Start button and then click File Explorer. When File Explorer opens up you will notice that it has opened to the “Quick Access” section. Next, click on the See More button (three dots) on the right side of the toolbar at the top....

LastPass 2FA Authenticator If you’re a regular reader, you know how much we preach the importance of enabling 2FA on every online service that offers it. You can learn more about this essential extra layer of security in our Two-Factor Authentication Guide: Secure Your Online Life. Not everyone has set up 2FA on their online accounts yet, though, with the main reason being it makes logging into your accounts too difficult....

Use Parental Controls to Manage Kids Computer Usage and Activities on Your Windows 10 Device Before you configure your kid’s screen time and start generating reports, review our previous article on how to set up Family Safety. Once you have that setup, open Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other people. Click the link Manage family settings online (you can also sign in from here). This will open the dedicated Family settings web page in your browser....

Cumulative Update KB4566782 for Windows 10 May 2020 Update For Windows 10 version 2004 May 2020 Update today’s cumulative updates come as KB4566782. It includes the following highlights: Updates to improve security when using input devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, or pen).Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.Updates for storing and managing files.Updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge Legacy.Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products....

Update: Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows RT Surface devices or the Windows RT OS. But if you happen to still have one, these instructions still work. Copy and Paste on Microsoft Surface Via Touch or Keyboard Tap and hold the first word of text you want to copy until you see a circle icon, then move your finger to highlight the text you want. Or, if you’re using the keyboard, highlight the text as you normally would....

Windows 10 Version 21H2 Microsoft exec John Cable notes the following on the announcement: There are some new features to look out for in the new Windows 10 feature update 21H2: Adding WPA3 H2E standards support for enhanced Wi-Fi securityWindows Hello for Business supports simplified passwordless deployment models for achieving a deploy-to-run state within a few minutesGPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments for machine learning and other compute intensive workflows...

What Is It? This game is all about logic. Nothing to shoot or collect. You’re given a series of puzzle pieces that have to form one solid “noodle.” The goal is to create the noodle with the least number of moves in the quickest way possible. As you progress, the game gets harder. The developers don’t always add more puzzle pieces, but the game gets more complex. I think of it like Monument Valley without the scenery....

Using your Pen in Windows 10 Anniversary Update The Pen is an excellent way to do so for any student going back to school or a business professional who wants a natural way to capture information or create content. The first place to start after updating to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is the Pen Settings. Click Start > Settings > Devices > Pen & Windows Ink. Here you can perform some customizations to make using your pen with Windows 10 comfortable....

Below is a YouTube video demonstrating how it works. It’s fundamental. Just put two candles on top or lower than the television and then spread them out to about the sensor bar’s length apart. Voila! Instant Wii sensor bar replacement. So the next time you forget your sensor bar, or it breaks, you pick up some new infrared LED’s or, in a pinch, use candles – just don’t burn the television or house down....

Organize Important Email Using Focus for Outlook Focused Inbox is still being rolled out across all of Microsoft’s Outlook clients, including Outlook.com, Outlook on the Web, and Outlook 2016 for Windows and Mac. For me personally, I only have it on my iPhone. Users running Outlook for Android should also have it. Focused appears as a separate tab in your inbox; if you don’t see it, you might need to enable it, or the feature has not been rolled out to your account....

Venmo: The Appeal As previously noted, Venmo has set itself apart from other banking services is by offering social networking interaction. At the heart of the communication are various “news feeds,” which let others know when you make a transaction (and to who) without the payment amount. There are three news feeds in Venmo, worldwide, friends-only, and personal. The first and second feeds are similar in that you can react to transactions from others using a “like” or comment, just as you can on regular social networking services....

Thankfully, if you’re suffering from keyboard ghosting, your computer isn’t haunted. It just means that there are hardware limitations to your keyboard that are causing problems when you press multiple keys at once. You can know more about what causes keyboard ghosting, how to test for it, and what you can do about it below. What is Keyboard Ghosting? Keyboard ghosting occurs when you press a key on your keyboard and the keystroke doesn’t register....

Microsoft created WmiPRvSE.exe and loads it as an integral part of Windows. A virus can sometimes hijack or imitate WmiPRvSE.exe, but those vulnerabilities haven’t been exploited on a mass scale in recent years. What is WmiPrvSE? WmiPrvSE is the acronym for Windows Management Instrumentation Provider Service. Or, as the description in Task Manager mentions, it is a WMI Provider Host. A look through the process strings in Process Explorer reveals WmiPrvSE as part of Microsoft’s Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) system and the Common Information Model (CIM) Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM, which is now known as SCOM [System Center Operations Manager....

The new version of iOS does not lack features either, and a lot of them are welcome improvements that help you balance the usage of the device, protect your privacy and be a little more productive. In this article, we look at determining your device support, upgrading to iOS 12, and checking out some of the new features. Prepare Your iPhone and iPad for iOS 12 Since iPhone OS 2....

Goodbye, Winamp! The player who is a serious part of my generation’s teenage years and I’ve listened to the bulk of my music in the last several years is going away. Founded in 1997 and bought by AOL in 1999, the player is facing a fate similar to other classic programs that have been around for what seems like forever. It will be completely shut down on December 20. The bad news is confirmed on Winamp’s official website, with Tom Pepper, one of Winamp’s two founders, taking to Reddit to thank fans for their support over the years....

You know that Microsoft is getting closer to the finalized version of Windows 10 Creators Update because these new Insider updates are coming out at such a rapid pace. This latest update comes just two days after the last Insider build 15058 but there isn’t a new build for Windows Mobile quite yet. Just like the previous builds, there are no new features, just under the hood improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance of the desktop OS....