The popular Periscope application, which is owned by Twitter, is closing down as of March 2021. The app has already changed so that no new users are allowed to sign up. If you download Twitter’s Periscope app today, you will […]
2020
Google Photos Is Updating Its Storage Policy; Existing Photos Are Exempt
Google is updating its Google Photos storage policy to provide more stringent data allocations for people’s photos. Google hints that they’re getting so many photo uploads to Google Photos that they now want to become more data conscious on their […]
Google Photos App Updated to Include Cinematic Photos
Photos have always played an important part in people’s lives, but since the pandemic the power of the photo has been boosted even more as on many occasions it’s the only visual bonding experience people have been able to have […]
How to Enable/Disable Tab Groups in Microsoft Edge
I want to be able to better order my Microsoft Edge tabs because when I use my computer I often have many tabs open and it becomes cluttered and causes confusion. I want Edge to be able to allow me […]
Download: Spybot Search and Destroy for Windows
There are many good antimalware software packages out there you can install, but one of the veteran names you may not have heard about and that we’ve been impressed with has been Spybot Search and Destroy. It doesn’t have the […]
Windows 10 KB4592438 Brings Security Updates to Edge Legacy and Office
The following are the highlights included in version KB4592438: Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Edge Legacy. Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products. The following are the improvements and fixes in version KB4592438: Windows 10 version […]
How to Auto-Create and Collapse Tab Groups in Microsoft Edge
I want to be able to better order my Microsoft Edge tabs because when I use my computer I often have many tabs open and it becomes cluttered and causes confusion. I want Edge to be able to allow me […]
Add to OneDrive Has Become ‘Generally Available’ by Microsoft
A new OneDrive feature called Add to OneDrive has now been made “generally available” by Microsoft, meaning it is now making its way around to everyone’s computers, though some of you may need to wait a little longer yet before […]
How to Enable/Disable InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge
I have no intention of invading anyone else’s privacy, but I would prefer it if those who used my computer weren’t able to use Microsoft Edge’s InPrivate browsing because I don’t want to encourage the thought of being able to […]
Edge Dev 88.0.705.9 Update Brings History Icon to Address Bar
The Microsoft Edge Dev 88.0.705.9 update brings some new features with it, including the chance to add a History icon to the address bar so you can get access to your history without having to access the Settings menu first. […]
How to Enable Tab Search in Microsoft Edge
I love my computer but sometimes when I use my web browser, I have so many tabs open that I run out of space and can no longer easily identify the tabs. I would prefer it if Microsoft Edge offered […]
How to Enable Chrome Direct Actions in Google Chrome 87
I want to be able to use the Google Chrome address bar to get access to some of Chrome’s most commonly used settings so all I have to do is start typing them into the address bar rather than accessing […]
Sticky Notes With Windows Ink Insights and Handwriting Analysis Now Available via Microsoft Store
[UPDATE 8/7] We’re very pleased to announce that today, Sticky Notes 3.7 is now available to everyone on Windows 10 version 1803 and higher! At the beginning of the year, Microsoft released Sticky Notes 3.0, which brought with it many new […]
New Windows 10 Fluent Design Microsoft Sway Icon
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
New Windows 10 Fluent Design Microsoft Photos Icon
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
New Windows 10 Fluent Design Sticky Notes Icon
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
Microsoft Office Icons Coming to Mail App in Windows 10
In a coming Windows 10 update, you are about to find Microsoft Office icons available at the bottom of the Windows 10 Mail app. This will help make it easier for some people to get directed to the Office apps […]
Samsung to Release Screen Recorder App for Windows 10
On the back of the biggest tech companies witnessing the surge of the Zoom app during the pandemic of 2020, Samsung has decided it will release its own screen recorder app that Samsung smartphone owners can use in conjunction with […]
Windows 10 Build 20257 Brings Your Phone Multi-Apps Experience
One of the biggest smartphone brands, Samsung, has been working with Microsoft to bring more Your Phone application features in Windows 10 Build 20257. While we are witnessing an increasing number of devices that bridge the gap between traditional laptop […]
What’s New in Chrome 87: Tab Search, FTP Support, New Tab Changes, Direct Actions, and More
Chrome 87 is now out and you can expect your browser to be updated automatically soon. Not all of the features mentioned in this post are necessarily going to be there upon your first visit — the biggest feature of […]
You Can Now Enable Tab Search in Google Chrome Canary
The latest Chrome Canary build 88.0.4300.0 update has brought with it a new way to organize your tabs. Called Tab Search, you can now find a small arrow to the right side of your tab which allows you to sift […]
What’s New in Firefox 83: Search Web from Address Bar, HTTPS-Only Mode, Picture-in-Picture Mode, Pinch Zooming, and More
Firefox 83 has been released and it available for download from the Firefox website. Firefox 83 comes with good new features such as the ability to search Google directly from the address bar, HTTPS-Only Mode, Picture-in-Picture Mode, and pinch to […]
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 on November 10, 2020
A new set of cumulative updates for Windows 10 have rolled out on November 10, 2020. These updates are designed to improve the quality of your operating system without adding any new features. Windows 10, initial release, KB4586787 (OS Build […]
Download: PowerShell 7.1 Final Now Available
The next iteration of Windows PowerShell, PowerShell 7.1, is now available to download. PowerShell is the most powerful command-line tool Windows 10 has to offer. It was developed as a separate tool to the older CMD command line because of […]
Latest Microsoft Edge Has Rounder Icons for New Tabs and Menus
Microsoft is trialing a new icon design for most menus which can be found around Microsoft Edge. You won’t find this feature available for your standard version of Edge just yet because it’s rolling out to the Microsoft Edge Insiders […]
Download: NET 5.0 Announced
Microsoft has released the next major release of the the .NET framework, .NET 5.0. Microsoft is frequently releasing preview builds of .NET framework. In the leadup to .NET 5.0’s release, there were eight preview builds. The eighth and final preview […]
Edge Gets Enhanced Badges and Background Notifications
One of the features that made Windows 10 a superior operating system was its built-in notification capabilities; however, fine-tuning the notification experience has been difficult: some people found themselves completely bombarded with them which causes far too many distractions. Microsoft […]
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 Now Out on Microsoft Store
The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 app is now available from the Microsoft Store. Though you can download it easier now, the version you get from the Microsoft Store is a lighter version of the app which is more suitable for […]
Your Phone App to Allow Resizing of Apps on Windows 10
Samsung and Microsoft have been working together to allow users of the Your Phone app to be able to resize and use multiple apps when streaming them onto a computer running on Windows 10. As our lives become increasingly busy, […]
Distro Installation Added to Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 Build 20246
Microsoft has added the automatic distro installation to wsl –install in Windows 10 insiders preview build 20246. The automatic distro installation makes it easier to install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) due to the fact that all the components you […]