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Windows 11 Build 22449 for Dev Channel Today’s new release brings UI improvements, easier Bluetooth settings access from Quick Settings, and updated SMB compression for faster network file transfer. And here are the changes and improvements included in this build: The boot screen now shows a progressive ring animation for loading the OS instead of an animated circle of dots. We are working to replace this animated circle of dots in other areas of the OS over time....

Obvious problems arise when going on vacation or not checking email for an extended period; your customers or business partners may get upset, thinking you’ve been ignoring them for days/weeks. Fortunately, there is a solution for Outlook users who want to leverage the Out the Office Assistant despite the fact they don’t have a Microsoft Exchange email server. The process leverages Outlook Rules and Alerts to mimic the Out of Office Assistant functionality....

What is Zelle, and Who Owns it? Launched in mid-2017, Zelle actually got its start in 2011 as clearXchange. At the time, the service offered payment services through member financial institutions and a website. As clearXchange, the service was owned by Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo. Capital One and US Bank eventually joined as partners. In 2016, clearXchange was sold to Early Warning Services. A year later, all clearXchange accounts for person-to-person payment services were rebranded as Zelle....

Whether you admire Mark Zuckerberg or detest him, you must admire his success grudgingly. Despite the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is a major unstoppable force on the Internet, a veritable money-printing operation. Almost everybody wants to have a profile on Facebook, and almost everybody wants to advertise. But there are some tips and tricks you can use to improve and streamline your Facebook experience. Want to know about them? Of course you do....

Set Up Zune for Your Windows Phone The first time you plug your Windows Phone into a PC, it prompts you to install the Zune software. After that, you need to work through the steps for setting it up. After installing the Zune Software, plug the Windows Smartphone into your PC. Zune software recognizes the smartphone and displays a Start screen. Click Next. The first step is to give your phone a name....

The keyboard shortcut is: Windows Key + Shift + Left/Right Arrow This shortcut will instantly transfer windows from one screen to another while maintaining window size and relative position. This timesaver is just another quick tip that I use every day. I hope it helps out anyone else who uses two monitors on a Windows computer. Nice find Austin It does involve, first, having to copy whatever text you want easy and repeated access to but it is a Godsend....

What is AMA? The internet slang AMA means “ask me anything.” You’ll find the term on social media sites, especially Reddit, which has a subreddit dedicated to it called r/IAmA. Online forums (AMAs) that use the abbreviation serve as Q&A sessions typically between someone famous or knowledgeable about a subject and the public members. Besides Reddit, AMAs are sometimes found on Twitter, Twitch, and other sites. Reddit Within the r/IAmA subreddit, anyone can post an AMA at any time, although moderators typically schedule them....

What Does LOL Mean? The popular term means “laughing out loud” or “laugh out loud.” It was first spotted on Usenet but is now used across the internet 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 clarifies that what was just said made them laugh, smile, or feel good. Alternatives to the popular term include “LMFAO,” “ROTFL,” and “ROTFLOL,” which all mean “laughing my ass off....

What is FOMO? This term stands for “fear of missing out.” According to Very Well Mind, it refers to a feeling or perception that others have more fun, live better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It’s often exacerbated by social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dr. Dan Herman, a marketing strategist, is noted for being the first to coin the phrase, “fear of missing out....

64-Bit OS Microsoft first released a 64-bit version of Windows in 2005. The 64-bit processor, which AMD first brought to market in 2003, unleashed many potentials, such as improved security and performance for games and industrial applications and the ability to address more memory. For a long time, many OEMs preinstalled 32-bit Windows on 64-bit capable systems for sound reasons. Many applications and hardware drivers remained compatible with the previous architecture for years....

For easier viewing, click here. Last week, Apple announced the Apple iPhone 4S — a rev on its current iPhone 4 technology. How does it compare with the leading Android phones out there? I put this matrix together, which includes specs from the upcoming Nexus Prime. And if you are looking to buy a new tablet, check out our tablet comparison chart, too. I’ll keep updating this as more phones come out — suggestions welcome!...

iOS 13.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 13.3.1 for iPad Several bug fixes in today’s update, including a Communication Limits workaround that lets kids add contacts without entering a Screen Time passcode. It also addresses issues with editing Deep Fusion photos taken on iPhone 11 and fixes issues related to the Mail app. In addition, this update fixes a location tracking bug that Apple received scrutiny over last month. The newest iPhones were still requesting location data even though all tracking was disabled in Settings....

Apple Devices Compatible with iOS 7 But from what we heard from the announcement yesterday, the new mobile OS has a lot of new eye candy and will require a lot of power under the hood. If you have an older device, it might not have the processing power to give you the full fluid experience that newer devices will have. In fact, it’s possible your older device could run slower by upgrading....

The AC500 takes everything that made the AC300 such as success and adds even more power, making it BLUETTI’s most powerful inverter yet. The Indiegogo release will give you the option to be one of the first to get your hands on this next generation of solar power station and take advantage of early bird pricing. BLUETTI AC500 Specs at a Glance The BLUETTI AC500 builds on the success of the popular BLUETTI AC300 3,000W pure sine wave inverter and adds even more power....

Have you ever had one of those moments – you’re editing a file in Photoshop or some other Windows program, you finish editing the file, save it and close Photoshop. Then, say, you want to rename it and send it to a friend, but Windows keeps saying that the “File is in Use” by Photoshop. You’re sure you’ve closed Photoshop, yet Window still refuses to let you touch the file....

Microsoft Office Search For instance, if you want to search a word or phrase in a Word document, simply highlight it and select Search with Bing. That will open your default browser and bring you to the search results from Bing. Change Microsoft Office Search Provider If you would rather use a different search engine in Microsoft Office documents to Google, DuckDuckGo, or something else, you’ll need to hack the Registry....

Star Wars: Andor on Disney Plus This new Star Wars series, “Star Wars: Andor,” is a sequel that takes place five years before the events of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” This exciting new show will feature 12 action-packed new episodes. On Friday, Disney was pleased to share the final “Andor” trailer at D23 Expo. “Andor” will air exclusively on Disney Plus. According to Disney and Lucasfilm, Andor is a spy-thriller filmed over two 12-episode seasons....

This means that lurking somewhere within your spreadsheet, there’s something wrong with one of your formulas. If your spreadsheet is large, trying to find it may not be a quick task. Thankfully, there are some fixes you can try to find the root of the problem and ensure that the ‘Excel found a problem with one or more formula references’ error no longer appears. Use the Error Checking Tool One of the quickest ways to find errors with your Excel spreadsheet is to use the Error Checking tool....

Microsoft is continually revamping its update mechanisms, introducing new terminologies such as Current, Deferred, and Long Term Service Channel. So, how do you tell what’s installed or updated or the latest? The software firm’s changelog services Windows Update History, and What’s New in Office 365 web pages can help you get up to speed with all the updates and new features. Let’s take a look at what’s on each page....

Portrait Blur Also known as a bokeh effect, portrait blur makes the person in the image stand out rather than the background. As smartphones can take great pictures, this effect can be a great way of enhancing yours. On devices other than Google Pixel, you can do this only while capturing the respective image. On Pixel devices, though, the effect can be added afterward, as well. There is no word on when or if this will be available on other devices....