Unread Messages in Gmail Years ago, you could enable a Gmail Labs feature that would display an unread message counter on the tab. But that has long been abandoned and you had to use Chrome. However, there is an advanced setting you can turn on that does the same thing and it should work on any browser. Show Unread Gmail Messages in Your Browser’s Tab To get started, log in to your Gmail account if you aren’t already....

Ways to Make Safari for Mac More Secure Apple’s Safari has always been one of the most secure web browsers available. Recent macOS updates have added new tools and have made it easier to detect troublesome websites. The following solutions/tools are available on macOS Big Sur. Make sure you’re using the most recent macOS update on your computer. Eliminate Those Pop-Ups It’s 2021, and the first thing you should do to protect yourself better when web surfing is to kill those annoying pop-ups once and for all....

You probably know the function well. Anytime you pop in a USB device or even a CD; a dialog comes up, and Windows asks how you want to do with the content. As far as security advice, you should have it turned off by default, even in recent versions of Windows to prevent malware from automatically executing on a PC. We’ve covered how to manage it in previous versions of Windows....

This fun game from Microsoft called “Are You Certifiable” is a fun way to test your IT knowledge and learn new things at the same time. Best part, it’s free. This game runs in Microsoft Silverlight so you may install it before playing. Once you get started, then things are pretty simple. You can sign in as a guest, but you won’t get full access unless you register a Microsoft Live account....

Microsoft Office 2010 is available in three versions: Office 2010 Home and Student,Office 2010 Home and Business andOffice 2010 Professional. The suggested retail price for Home and Student, which according to Microsoft is the most popular, fetches a whopping 149.99 USD. We are not 100% sure that this a reasonable price for only 4 Office products, but it is true that Office 2010 does bring us a new level of better document management, eye-catching effects, improved performance, and much more stability....

Don’t expect a whole lot of new features in these yet, as they are preview apps. Microsoft wanted to get these out in the wild for Windows Insiders so it can start receiving feedback. If you’re part of the Windows Insider program and testing out Windows 10, you can grab these apps and start testing them out by downloading them from the Windows Store beta – not the regular Windows Store....

Looking over the release notes (or the lack thereof…), my guess is KB3074179, being the second update in June lacks any significant feature updates and primarily focuses on just bug fixes. Here’s the official release notes: Office 2016 for Mac Preview June 23rd, 2015 Update Version 15.11.1 The Office 2016 for Mac Preview – June 23, 2015 update provides bug fixes for the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)....

You needed to install individual mobile apps for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint before this rollout. Now you can get all three in one Microsoft Office app for Android or iOS. If you’re curious about installing Microsoft Office Mobile, the following review should help you decide whether or not it’s right for you. Navigating Microsoft Office for Android The moment you install and launch the Microsoft Office app, you’ll notice how quickly it runs....

The new versions of the apps include a more slimmed down material design interface. Buttons and toggles are nice and big, making the apps great for touch input. Collaboration, built-in formulas (for Excel) and full control over presentation transitions and effects are just a few things you can expect. Having in mind that the apps are nearly identical to their desktop counterpart, they could easily become your full time Office replacement when carrying a laptop isn’t an option....

Late yesterday, Microsoft released a new version of its Freeware SyncToy utility – version 2.1 (build 2.1.0.0) for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available for free download. The latest release includes significant upgrades which should be able to meet all your PC “sync” needs. I downloaded the tool and had it up and running and syncing a few of my folders in just a few minutes....

Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 18956 Redesigned Network Status. Today’s build includes a new Network Status page in Settings that gives you more info about your device’s connectivity at a glance. It includes a new view of active connections and data usage. Microsoft is also rolling out the new Cortana experience and new notification settings to all Insiders. The notification settings improvements include: If you hover your mouse over an incoming notification, you’ll now see a settings icon to make it easy to adjust that app’s notification settings....

According to Gabe Aul’s post on Blogging Windows: “Over the past few days we’ve been preparing our release pipelines and processes, and this build is one step closer to what customers will start to receive on 7/29.” Microsoft has stopped making new builds, and has not officially declared this the RTM. But, instead the company is making update packages for this build, 10204. This information comes from a trusted source inside the company and which Paul Thurrott wrote about....

Windows 10 Preview Build 19631 ARM64 VHDX Available to download: Here is a look at the general changes and improvements in today’s latest build: We updated the configuration of Windows Hello to make sure it works well with 940nm wavelength cameras. Here is a list of fixes included in today’s build: We fixed the issue causing the IIS configuration being set to default after taking a new build.We fixed an issue that could result in a key press not waking up a device from connected standby in certain scenarios....

Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Phil Spencer, notes that the new Xbox Series X will “deliver four times the processing power of Xbox One X in the quietest and most efficient way, something that is critically important in delivering truly immersive gameplay.” However, the company did not reveal the exact hardware specs that are under the hood. But we do know that it will include a custom CPU based on AMD’s Zen 2 and next-gen RDNA architecture....

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16199 My People app Emojis. The My People feature which was brought back in build 16184 now supports sending and receiving of emojis and notification badges from pinned contacts on the taskbar. Pinned contacts on the taskbar will also display a counter for unseen messages. If you find this feature distracting you can turn it off in taskbar settings. People-first Sharing has also been added and it allows you to drag and drop files directly onto pinned contacts on the taskbar to share directly with them or via email or supported social networks....

For many users, upgrading to Windows 10 meant that future revisions of the operating system would be smooth sailing. Over the past few releases, we have seen the opposite in a lot of cases. It’s becoming common for a new release of Windows 10 to break hardware drivers or applications. Some users are also experiencing issues where the Windows 10 Creators Update is unstable or malfunctions after an upgrade. It turns out, although Microsoft would like all us of to upgrade to each revision, the reality is, we don’t live in a perfect world....

This week the company announced that it is rolling out enhancements to its Bing Smart Search. This is what you use in Windows 8.1 to find files and locations on your computer, as well as search the web. The biggest improvement to Smart Search is you can use more more of a natural and get results faster. Microsoft gave the following as a scenario on its Search Blog: Microsoft has also improved Bing to better handle common spelling mistakes, and showcase more apps that might be relevant for your search query....

Microsoft Increases RAM Requirements for Windows 10 One hardware element that has remained the same is RAM, until now. Recently, a hardware requirement section showed up on Microsoft’s MSDN Hardware Components guidelines page. Most of the information specifically targets OEM’s building future hardware for Windows 10. Previously, the minimum amount of memory required to run Windows 10 was 1 GB. You can still do this, but the experience is undesirable for mainstream usage, even for 32-bit versions....

What Is It? This app takes your iOS camera to a whole new level. If you like Snapchat and Instagram, you’ll love Musemage. This app has dozens of filters and special effects. Musemage lets you apply effects while shooting or afterward. It even lets you create movies with soundtracks and credits. Who Is It Good For? This app will appeal to everyone. Younger users will have fun with the special effects – I got silly with the rain and snow effects....

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....