Update: 11/02/2012 If you’re looking for a good way to bypass the Windows 8 Start screen and boot directly into the classic desktop, give Start8 from Stardock a try. Update: 06/29/2013: Microsoft was listening, and now with the updated version — Windows 8.1 — you can now easily set it to boot to the desktop. Oh, and the Start Button is back too! The new Metro-style UI in Windows 8 makes sense on a tablet, sure....
In the first post Steven Sinofsky wrote: Over the coming days/weeks you can expect to see a lot of coverage from groovyPost on Windows 8 including editorial analysis from the blog posts and of course detailed How-To tutorials, tips and tricks once the Pre-Release / Beta bits are made public! Exciting times! We’ve been hard at work designing and building Windows 8, and today we want to begin an open dialog with those of you who will be trying out the pre-release version over the coming months....
For this article, I’m installing Windows 8 on a Dell Vostro 220 with an Intel Dual-Core 64-bit processor and 4 GB of RAM. It’s currently running Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. This method is actually an upgrade from whatever version of Windows you’re currently running. You can upgrade install from XP – Windows 8 Developer Preview. This chart shows what you can keep when doing an upgrade from each OS....
Windows 8 will be the choice of most consumers with typical uses of Intel x86 processors (both 32 and 64 bit). The OS giant is touting the new Metro interface, Windows Store, an updated Windows Explorer, Task Manager, better multi-monitor support and language switching in this version. Microsoft also notes that for China and a small set of emerging markets a local language-only edition of Windows 8 will be available....
On your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad install the SkyDrive app from the App Store. After downloaded, you’ll find the SkyDrive icon on the home screen. Tap to launch it. You’re prompted to sign into your Windows Live Account. After typing your email address, it will auto fill .live.com or .hotmail.com after typing the @ symbol. Not a huge feature, but a nice time saver is you have multiple MS Live accounts....
The update came quietly on Tuesday, with no fanfare from Microsoft, a blog post, or even a tweet from a Microsoft exec. There don’t seem to be many changes other than the Start menu on the RT desktop – which actually doesn’t include the full benefits of the Windows 10 menu but should make navigation a bit easier for some users. I downloaded it on my first-gen Surface RT, and the actual update appears to be located in the Optional Updates section....
I’ve recently been working on setting up a few new domain sites for a small company, and this resulted in me looking for free options. For the most part, most clients I deal with typically only need email and calendar. Docs are a bonus, but not really necessary. Because of this, everything else offered in the suite is just extra stuff that is almost never utilized. When I ask someone about it, it’s always the same response – “Why should I pay for extra stuff I’m not using....
If you decide not to go for the 2 year contract, you can still get it for $349.99. According to Sprint, business customers may get discounted prices, too. Now, you probably won’t get your hopes up at this price, but you should know that the specs actually look decent for the money. Of course you can’t make a definite opinion just based on them, but still, they don’t look bad....
We already covered “What is Clubhouse” which walks you through a brief history, the availability of the app, and how to start listening in. So here we’ll take a look at terms used in Clubhouse, what all the icons mean, how to find a room you enjoy and more. Words and Terms Used in Clubhouse Let’s review some of the words and terms that are app-specific. This will not only help as you read through this guide but as you use the Clubhouse app too....
Add Contacts to Safe Senders List on Outlook 2010 Open Outlook and click the Home tab. Then click the Junk button and select Junk E-mail Options. Junk E-mail Options comes up. Click the Safe Senders tab, the Add button, type in the trusted domain or email address, and click OK. Another option to automatically add trusted email addresses is to check Automatically Add People I Email to the Safe Senders List....
The presentation is ‘podcast-style’ with two hosts that do more than just read headlines. They give you news, short reviews, and throw in some humor for good measure. It’s a new skill and I can see a lot of potential here. One thing I would like to see is the ability to customize it so you can narrow down the news to specific genres of music. Comment Name * Email *...
Eye Candy 7 is like a trail mix of jumbled features. Filters range from useful and complex, to redundant duplicates of what can be done with easily be done with the basic Photoshop blending options. But, there’s definitely plenty to see regarding what this plugin has to offer. There are 32 filter types available in all, and within each one are dozens of presets and settings that offer a wide variety of customization....
Echo Show 15 The new smart display features a 15.6-inch display and is powered by a second-gen AZ2 Neural Edge processor. It can be used in portrait or landscape mode and wall-mounted. Or it can be used on a stand with Visual ID features that identify people in the room to customize their display needs. It includes widgets that can act as a TV in the kitchen with the support of multiple services including Sling TV coming soon....
Here’s what security analyst Chester Wisniewski wrote today on his blog, naked security. So I want to know. Are you worried? Or am I the last one standing who cares a flying whit about privacy? The important questions here are: 1. How private will that data be kept, 2. Will amazon use that data to deliver ads or recommendations. 3. According to amazon’s response the data is collected “anonymously,” yet why does the Silk ToS say that it tracks “certain identifiers, such as IP or MAC addresses....
From your home screen, tap Settings. Then tap Airplane Mode ON | OFF so that it’s set to ON. An orange airplane will appear at top left. This confirms you’re officially in Airplane mode and disconnected from all networks. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.
What’s New in the iOS 11.3 Update and Should You Upgrade? While version 11.2.6 fixed minor bugs related to crashes that could be triggered when viewing text in Indian characters, 11.3 introduces a laundry list of fixes, features, and improvements. A critical addition is a battery health feature, which lets users get a better understanding of how well their iOS device is performing. This was partly attributed to the backlash Apple received when it was discovered the company was slowing down older devices to compensate for battery life when new versions of iOS were released....
Providing power you can depend on, the BLUETTI EP500 and EP500Pro feature rugged hardware that’s been rigorously tested with one goal in mind: to provide power for your home and family when the unexpected happens. Ideally suited to help you get through any emergency, such as a storm or power outage, the EP500 series can provide power for up to three days for the most critical appliances in your home....
Most of the time when you’re using a Chromebook, you’re going to be on the go. This means you won’t have a mouse and only access to the keyboard. So keep this Chromebook keyboard shortcuts guide bookmarked and handy so that you can have a more efficient experience. Common Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Let’s start off with the most common keyboard shortcuts that Chromebook users use. Take a screenshot: Cntrl + Show WindowsScreenshot a window: Shift + Cntrl + Show WindowsLock the screen: Search+ LSign out: Shift + Cntrl + Q (twice)Open files app: Shift + Alt + mToggle caps lock: Search + AltSee notifications: Shift + Alt + nMagnify screen: Cntrl + Search + m (Same to disable)Select shelf icons: Alt + 1 through Alt + 8...
Requirements The app looks pretty interesting but unfortunately I can’t play with it further since I’m still an iPhone user (at least for now…). If you ARE a Windows user, here’s a few more details on getting up and running: Microsoft Office 2013 (does not work with earlier or RT versions)Bluetooth on your PC (does not work on PCs without Bluetooth)Desktop Add-In for Office installed on your PC (download here)...
Convert Video to Audio with iTunes If you have video files already in your iTunes Library, you can convert them to AAC, MP3, or the import settings you’ve selected. In this example, I’m converting a video podcast I want as an audio file so I can listen to it in the car. Launch iTunes and click Advanced from the Menu Bar. You’ll see Create AAC Version is grayed out. The secret is to hold the Option key on the Mac keyboard....
