This update comes on the heels of last week’s Insider Build 15055. As with last week’s build, there are no new features but does include a good number of “under the hood” improvements and bug fixes. We’re getting closer to Microsoft signing off on the final version as is set to be rolled out to everyone next month. It’s also worth noting that the watermark which is normally displayed at the lower-right corner of the desktop has been removed....

Windows 10 Update KB3093266 This update is cumulative and will only install previous updates you don’t have as explained by Microsoft on its Support Page: There is also an important note about this update. If you install a language pack after installing this update, you’ll need to reinstall the updates again. The company recommends that if you are planning on installing a language pack, that you do it now, before installing the update....

Offline scanning is especially useful when you get infected with a nasty virus or malware that can replicate itself and disable your antivirus utility when you boot up. A couple of years ago we showed you how to use the Windows Defender Offline Tool to scan your PC offline. But now, Microsoft is making the process much easier. It has built the feature into the Windows 10. Windows 10 Defender Offline Scan If you’re a Windows Insider and running Windows 10 Redstone Build 14271 now you can see how things will work....

So, just like with last week’s build 10549, you have to roll your phone back to Windows Phone 8.1 before getting the new build. The announcement of this new build was made by Gabe Aul on Twitter this afternoon: — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) October 20, 2015 Windows 10 Mobile Build 10572 Just like that last build, if you’re still running Preview Build 10536 you won’t be offered this upgrade. Also, if you did take the time to roll back to Windows 8....

— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) October 29, 2015 If you’re a member of the Windows Insider program, you have a lot updating to do as Microsoft rolled out Windows 10 Mobile build 10581, too. Windows 10 Preview Build 10576 According to the blog post by Gabe Aul, there are some interesting new features in Microsoft Edge. You’ll be able to cast videos from YouTube, photos from Facebook, or music from Pandora....

Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9926 The build is being pushed out to both Slow and Fast rings. You’ll get the update automatically via Windows Update, but to get started now, go to just go to PC Settings > Update and Recovery > Preview Builds. It is a full build and will be installed as an in-place upgrade. In this build you can expect to see Cortana on the desktop – which was talked about at nauseam during Wednesday’s briefing....

The premature announcement showed a Windows Server 2008 “About” Window running build 7601 of the operating system. This lead everyone to believe that the Service Pack will soon be available to all users, via web. This time around, SP 1 for Windows 7 is expected to be a bit more than just a round-up of all the security hot-fixes that Microsoft has pushed through its update service in the last few months....

Windows 8 goes into Sleep mode after several minutes of inactivity. You can move the mouse or hit a key to wake it up, but it makes you log in each time. While this provides an extra layer of security in an office setting, it can be annoying for a single user. Disable Required Password when Waking Windows 8 from Sleep From the desktop or Start screen, use the keyboard shortcut WinKey + W to bring up Settings search and type: power in the search field....

Previously I showed you how to find the up time for Windows 7, Vista and XP. Here’s how to find the up time of your Windows 8 system – things have changed a bit. If you’re on the Desktop hover the mouse pointer in the lower left corner to get a Start tile and right click on it to get the Power User menu. From the Menu select Task Manager....

From the Metro Start screen, launch Internet Explorer 10 and browse to one of your favorite sites. On the address bar at the bottom, click the tack icon. Enter in a description for the site and click Pin to Start. If you have several website’s pinned to your Metro Start screen, you can easily create a group for them. Here I made a group of Sports websites. To remove a Favorite from the Metro Start screen, right click the website tile....

The first things you’ll notice is there’s a lot more tiles that are live on the Start screen. The Desktop comes with new themes and beautiful wallpapers. The Aero effect is gone, but the new version looks exceptional and the navigation is a fluid experience. Previously called Zune Marketplace, in Windows 8 Microsoft has renamed it to Xbox Media and it includes Xbox Music, Games and Videos. Xbox Video allows you to purchase or rent TV and Movies and organize them in your own collection....

A quicker Messenger – The time it takes to sign in and to refresh contacts and social feeds, as well as animation speed, are all faster than in previous versions of Messenger.More efficient video chat – Messenger video chat uses 30% fewer CPU resources by offloading work to the GPU.Better facial recognition – Photo Gallery facial recognition is improved significantly and works more quickly.Larger movie uploads – Movie Maker will upload higher resolution movies to SkyDrive (480×640 vs....

Let’s take a quick look at some of what Windows Live Sync is offering: Unlimited syncing between computers – That’s right—unlike Dropbox, which gives you just 2 gigabytes of free storage with syncing capability, Windows Live Sync lets you sync as much as you want between computers. That means you could feasibly backup the entire contents of a machine to another one. Documents, photos, media files, and other files in synced folders are available for viewing and editing even when one or both machines are offline....

Previously most phone users out there had to rely on a native or downloaded YouTube application to get their flash-based videos to play properly. Now, thanks to the update, YouTube is now functional on any mobile phone browser that supports HTML5. Yup – that includes the iPhone and iPad too. Replace Your YouTube Mobile app with a link to the HTML 5 site. The interface will differ depending on what phone you’re using, but most phones support browser shortcuts to some extent....

The key to choosing the right workout app is selecting the ones that suit your activity. If you’re a runner, then a running app makes sense. If you prefer weight-lifting, then look for a weight-lifting app. If you enjoy multiple activities, then make sure the workout app includes them all. 1. Home Workout – No Equipment One of the best ways to make sure to get a workout is to make sure that exercising is convenient and simple....

Here’s a look at getting the two social networking features into your Notifications in iOS without the need to jailbreak your iPhone or tablet. TapToShare Widget Adds Facebook & Twitter to iOS 8 Notifications First, download the free app TapToShare to your iPhone. The app is optimized for the iPhone, but you can get it on your iPad by searching the iPhone section of the App Store. Also, note that you will need both the Twitter and Facebook apps installed on your device as well....

The unique built-in process for handling SPAM in WordPress is called AKISMET. It took just 5 minutes to setup and tada, all SPAM blocked. It was a nice bonus when I found a plugin for phpBB as well. Very nice indeed! Very GROOVY! 12/24/2010 Update Let’s just say Akismet has been busy. ; ) Can you indicate the name (and url) of the PHPBB Akismet integration plugin ? Thank you !...

The New Paperwhite Menu > Settings > Device Options > Personalize your Kindle A 3G variant is also available for an additional $70. Has anyone used the first gen Paperwhite? How good is it outside in the day light? Personally, what I am excited for is a new Kindle Fire HD! The paperwhite is really similar to the regular kindle except it has a built-in light and the screen is much whiter....

People have been editing videos with iMovie on Mac for over 20 years. Available for free to anyone with a Mac, iMovie was initially used primarily by amateur videographers with a digital camera. In recent years, iMovie has successfully transitioned to a world where smart devices such as the iPhone and iPad reign. Though it all, using iMovie hasn’t changed all that much. Editing Videos With iMovie In this article, you’ll learn about the tools required to use iMovie and its different sections....

New iPhones As expected, Apple’s 2019 lineup includes three new handsets, all slightly improved from the 2018 models each will replace. This consists of the 6.1-inch iPhone 11, 5.8-inch iPhone 11 Pro, and 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Pro Max. iPhone 11 The colorful iPhone 11 takes the iPhone XR’s spot in the iPhone lineup, even though the latter remains as one of the company’s lower-priced models. The 2019 model is available in new exciting colors, including purple and green, plus yellow, black, white, and (PRODUCT) Red....