Even though the bits are starting to roll out to select users, not everyone will be getting them, and not everyone will be able to upgrade right away. Microsoft is rolling out the update in waves. The first ones to get it will be Windows Insiders. After that, it will go out to those who have a valid version of Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 and reserved their copy....
Windows 10 Update KB4015428 Here are the two improvements and fixes that are included in this update according to Microsoft’s support article: Addressed a known issue with KB4013429 that caused Windows DVD Player (and 3rd party apps that use Microsoft MPEG-2 handling libraries) to crash.Addressed a known issue with KB4013429, that some customers using Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 1607 Client with Switch Embedded Teaming (SET) enabled might experience a deadlock or when changing the physical adapter’s link speed property....
One important thing to note here is the company is halting the Friendly Dates feature for this build. It will also not roll it out with the final version of Windows 10 1903, aka May 2019 Update. We covered how to use the Friendly Dates feature before. It allows for conversational names to be added to your files and folders in File Explorer. But starting today, users will see that feature go away – regardless of their build number....
Maps Apple has ditched Google Maps for its own in-house version. It includes vector-based 2D elements, 3D maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and traffic conditions. The Maps app is also compatible with Siri, which will tell you turn-by-turn directions during your driving. Fold the map up on the screen to access other handy features. Passbook Many tech pundits were critical of the fact the iPhone 5 doesn’t have NFC (near field communication) technology....
Play Google’s Rollit Update: This project is no longer available. If you go to the website, you will get information about the Chrome browser. To play, you’ll need to use Google Chrome and your smartphone handy. Then head to the Rollit page and follow the onscreen instructions. This is part of the Chrome Experiments project. For best results on your smartphone, you’ll want to use the mobile version of Chrome. But according to the site, any modern mobile browser will work....
Kindle Fire HDX Lock Screen First, swipe down from the top of the screen and select Settings from the menu bar. On the next screen, scroll down and tap Security. Now turn the Numeric Password switch on and type in a PIN for your password twice. It needs to be a minimum of four characters, but you can make it longer if you want. After typing in your PIN, another setting you should check is Require Lock Screen....
Today we are going to take a look at what Reddit is, why you should care about using it, how to get started with it, and much more. What is Reddit? Anyone who knows and used Digg back in its heyday will know exactly what Reddit is, as they both share the same underlying structure and purpose. Reddit is essentially a platform that relies on the wisdom of the crowds to decide what content on the Internet is worth sharing and what isn’t....
This, according to Apple, is not a bug; instead, it’s a feature. I’ll explain why in a second. But what if you want to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi altogether to conserve battery life and avoid unexpected data charges? I’ll show you that, too. How to Make Sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are Turned Off in iOS 11 The wireless internet and Bluetooth toggles on the Control Center are a little misleading....
How Much Energy? The amount of electricity it’s using is probably minimal. But it gives me the anxiety to see that USB audio interface with its flashing light, indicating that it’s powered-on but can’t connect to my computer. If this laptop were somewhere other than my basement—say in the family room or a dorm room—I can see how a tabletop full of dumb flashing USB devices could be even more annoying....
As previously noted, iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage and cloud computing service. The only difference until now between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and paid iCloud plans was cloud storage. However, with the introduction of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, three new features have arrived for paying users. Besides the iCloud Private Relay, there’s Hide My Email, custom email domains, and HomeKit Secure Video for those with supported equipment....
What is Microsoft Visio? Microsoft Visio can be used to create simple or complicated diagrams. It offers a wide variety of built-in shapes, objects, and stencils to work with. You can also make your own shapes and import them if you’re willing to do all that extra work. The driving idea behind Visio is to make diagramming as easy as possible for the user. I think Visio is on the right track for that....
Shared With You Think about the content you’ve received through text over the years. Do you know how to find that content? Sure, you could spend the time and scroll through the messages or do a quick search hoping to find that awesome photo or recipe link you remember from long ago. But, unfortunately, those are both tedious processes that don’t often lead to success. It’s here where Shared With You comes in....
Windows 10 Update History Microsoft is currently working on the next revision of Windows 10, currently codenamed Redstone 2. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update launched in early August and was codenamed Redstone 1. Prior versions include 1511, Threshold 2, and 1507, Threshold 1. Another major revision, codenamed Redstone 3, is also in the works. Yep, I’m sure that was confusing and fatigue-inducing. Back to Windows 10 version 1703, the official versioning was discovered by Windows enthusiast, Walking Cat on Twitter....
File Explorer is the gateway to your data—without it, you can’t find or use your files. If File Explorer crashes, freezes up, or stops working altogether, you might be in trouble. If the Windows 11 File Explorer is not working, here are some different fixes you can try. How to Fix File Explorer on Windows 11 If the Windows 11 File Explorer app isn’t working, there are a few ways you can fix it....
There can be several reasons why Windows 11 keeps crashing. It could be a hardware issue, outdated driver, bug within Windows, malware, or any number of undiagnosed problems. Knowing where to start troubleshooting can be a chore, but we’ve put together some steps you can take to fix a crashing Windows 11 PC below. 1. Basic Troubleshooting Fixes When Windows 11 Keeps Crashing You can try these basic troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue before diving in deeper....
Yahoo Mail App on Windows 10 Here is a look at the message users of the Yahoo Mail app for Windows 10 received that one user posted on Instagram. At the time of this writing, the Yahoo Mail app is still listed in the Windows Store but says, “Yahoo Mail is currently not available.” Also, according to OnMSFT, “a large number of users have begun reporting on Twitter that the app has already stopped working for them,” which suggests the company has already started the process of shutting it down....
On Tuesday, Apple announced seven new products: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, ninth-generation iPad, iPad mini 6, and Apple Watch Series 7. Here’s an early take on each of these. iPad mini 6 A few years ago, it looked like the iPad mini would soon become history. Then the iPad mini 5 launched, and the smallest of Apple’s tablets lived to fight another day....
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Announced back in January at CES 2022, the BLUETTI EB3A will hit shelves in the United States on June 14. If you’re in the market for a new solar generator, the EB3A might be for you. Let’s explain a little bit more about it. BLUETTI EB3A Specifications and Features The BLUETTI EB3A is the newest portable solar generator, offering a number of power increases and refinements over older models. We’ll go over some of its top features below....
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been playing with a new Tool from OfficeLabs called Canvas for OneNote. Its main purpose in life is to allow you to Visually manage your Microsoft OneNote Notebooks. Update groovyReader Stew made a good point in the comments – Microsoft OneNote requires both Windows Vista and Office 2007. Sorry XP users. I’m also going to venture Windows 7 will run it; however, I’ve not tested it....
