Fast-forward a few years, and these are still great mobile devices that run full versions of Windows. But that small storage capacity is becoming more of a challenge. The default setup for Windows 10 is quite small – around 8 to 10 GBs. But with each passing update, Windows 10 will start expanding. This makes the operating system a chore to manage on lower storage capacity devices with 32 GB drives or less....
Note: This works when viewing YouTube videos over a WiFi connection. If you’re using a cellular data connection, Google still automatically controls the video quality. Change Video Quality of YouTube Videos on iOS First make sure you’ve updated to the latest version of the YouTube app for iOS – it’s version 2.2.0 at the time of this writing. Then when you start watching a video, tap the settings icon at the upper right corner of the video playback controls....
Here’s the Adobe security bulletin summary for this latest patch which fixes 24 other issues, too: To make sure you have the latest secure version of Flash, head to the Adobe help page and follow the step-by-step instructions. Or, you can also check the version of Flash that’s running on your computer at the About Flash Player page. Protect Your Computer from Flash Exploits The best way to protect your computer from Flash is not to install it to begin with or to uninstall it....
Some tasks like video and communication and certain services like Spotify and Pandora are not yet supported. Currently, it appears Alexa will be more productivity-focused to start, but more services and features are expected to be added. Alexa App for Windows 10 Also, keep in mind you do need to install it on your system drive. Since it’s a Microsoft Store app it will be able to work with PCs running Windows 10 in S Mode....
Note: Music recordings in other formats, lossless files, or audio recordings that are not of songs and non-audio files (even if in MP3 or AAC format) are not eligible for unlimited music space and will count against your Cloud Drive storage space. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.
As is usually the case for Prime Day, we’ll bring you some of the hottest deals on computers and other electronic gadgets we can find on the site. Keep coming back because as the event draws closer and is actually going on, we’ll bring you articles and lists of the best deals you can find. We’ll do all the work so you don’t have to. So, make sure to keep an eye on our RSS feeds and newsletter for the hottest deals during Prime Day....
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Old @me.com Accounts Since the introduction of iCloud, users have found themselves stuck with an old email address they didn’t want. Fortunately, there is a solution – creating aliases. Here’s how. First, go to iCloud.com and log in with your Apple ID. Then click the Mail app icon. Next, click Settings (gear icon) in the upper right-hand corner of Mail and click Preferences from the menu. On the next screen, click on the Addresses button....
The Computer Emergency Readiness Team, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued security alert (TA16-105A) on Thursday calling for all Windows users to uninstall the program. Trend Micro says it hasn’t discovered any active attacks that target the newly found vulnerabilities (at least not yet). According to Trend Micro’s security bulletin: However, since Apple has abandoned QuickTime for Windows and will no longer support it, the only way to protect yourself from an attack is to get rid of it....
This update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates. The update is available over-the-air via WiFi from the Software Update Section. If you have a device that’s running iOS 7, there’s an update for it that fixes issues with FaceTime calls too – iOS 7.0.4. I’ll be using it to read email and it will just reset itself for no reason. Really buggy so I’m glad to see any update....
The costs add up in a hurry and in the end you might end up spending more than you do before cutting the cord. So the question this week is how many subscriptions do you have? Are there some you started on a free trial and ended up forgetting about? Is it time to take inventory and cancel some of the subscriptions you have that you don’t use? Here’s where my digital media subscriptions stand: We want to know your take....
The glasses are currently in the hands of developers and haven’t been made available to the general public, and there’s already a movement to ban them from public places. It seemed to start with a bar in Seattle banning them (arguably a smart publicity stunt) and lawmakers in West Virginia pushing a law that bans them while driving. Recently the headlines were that Google is axing Google Glass porn apps....
According to a recent report from market researcher IDC, global PC sales are set to fall by close to 8 percent this year. A few other considerations are that we keep getting increasing amounts of cloud storage, improved web services, powerful apps, and streaming music and video. So computers with tons of storage and CPU power just aren’t necessary these days. Of course, one can make the “what is a PC anymore?...
With the AWS Free Usage Tier, you get all of the features listed below for a full year. Thereafter, or if you exceed the usage allotments in the free usage tier, you’ll be charged the normal pay-as-you-go rate. That’s more than enough time to see if your new web service or app is a keeper. Here’s what you get per month with the AWS Free Usage Tier: As for the usage allotments, these do not rollover month-to-month—so, if you only use 15 GB of data transfer in February, you don’t get 45 GB in March....
10. HomeKit Like other products on this list, HomeKit began as a work in progress that continues today. When the framework was introduced in 2014, it promised to change how we thought about smart home products. As the decade ends, that promise has largely been unfulfilled, but it’s still on track. HomeKit makes it easier for you to configure, communicate with, and control smart home appliances, including smart lights, speakers, doors, sensors, and much more....
What Is It? It’s a combination of basic dice and connect-the-dots. That’s about the best description I can come up with, except maybe a cure for insomnia. A relaxing soundtrack keeps the game low-key. You connect the dots with a swipe. As you progress, the patterns get more complex. Who Is It Good For? You’ll need to either be very easily entertained or bored that reading a cereal box sounds exciting....
While Edge has been improved in this edition and finally supports extensions, you might not want it as the default. Or maybe you have your browser of choice already set up how you like it and don’t care to take the time to set up Edge. Here’s how to set it back. Set Default Browser Windows 10 Anniversary Update Hit the Windows key and type: default browser and select the Choose a default web browser option at the top....
If you have an issue with Chrome sound not working, you’ll want to fix the problem. There are several troubleshooting steps you can take to get sound working. Sometimes the sound works on one tab but not another one. If you’re having a problem with Chrome sound not working, here are eight fixes to try and fix it. 1. Check Sound Card Hardware Issues Note: On this test system, we’re using EarTrumpet because it makes audio management easier....
The method I’ve found that works best (which I learned from my Mom btw), is using a dryer sheet! STOP! Before you run off and experiment, don’t use a fresh dryer sheet out-of-the-box. Those have too much of the softener and goop on them, and will smear them up. Instead, use a sheet you’ve ran through a load of laundry and use it to clean your glasses! No chemicals are required, and I’ve found it actually does a remarkable job....
It recognizes the usual operators as well as parentheses. No need to press Enter—it just shows up beneath the “Google Search” option in the drop-down menu. You can even type it out in words, e.g. “one plus one minus seven hundred.” So, there you go. Chrome does math! Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....
