Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17692 SwiftKey Keyboard is now available in this build. Like a swipe keyboard on iOS or Android, it provides autocorrections and predictions and is meant for use while in tablet mode. Ease of Access improvements includes the ability to make text bigger throughout the operating system including File Explorer, the Start menu, Win32 and UWP apps without the need to change the overall display scaling....

Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 18898 The main new feature to note in this latest release is a small but convenient improvement in Task Manager. You will now be able to see the type of hard disk that’s operating on your system under the “Performance” tab. For example, SSD vs HDD. The listing isn’t just for your main local drive but will also include a disk type for other installed drives in your computer....

Windows 10 Build 20279 One of the more notable new features in today’s release is the ability to get news and weather from your taskbar. “You can personalize your feed with relevant content tailored for you. Instead of switching between apps or your PC and phone to stay up to date with the news and interests you care about – seamlessly peek into your feed directly from the taskbar anytime you want throughout your day....

Windows 10 Build 21382 HDR mode changes the behavior of some creative and artistic apps that use ICC display color profiles like Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, CorelDraw, and others. To find it, right-click an app and select Properties > Compatibility > Use legacy display ICC color management. Other changes and improvements include the following: As some Insiders have noticed, Device Manager now has the ability to view drivers alongside of devices. The new driver focused “Devices by drivers”, “Drivers by type”, and “Drivers by devices” views enable users to view, install, and remove drivers, while the new “Add drivers” action enables users to add and install new drivers across all applicable devices....

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 New in this build is Introducing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) which is an image container that “leverages modern codecs like HEVC to improve quality, compression, and capabilities compared to earlier formats like JPEG, GIF, and PNG.” To use it you will need this latest build as well as the latest version of the Photos app. The Mixed Reality feature continues to have issues as well as bug fixes, too....

Windows 10 Redstone 5 Preview Build 17735 and 19H1 Build 18214 For today’s Redstone 5 build there are no new features to report but does include a list of improvements and fixes which include the following: We fixed an issue resulting in Reveal not working in Build 17733, for example in Start or Settings.We fixed an issue resulting in links that launched one app from another app not working in the last few flights for some Insiders....

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Build 16299.248 There are no new features to report in this latest release, as is usually the case with most cumulative updates. There are, however, a lot of security fixes, and quality improvements listed below. Note that there are a few known issues with this build, too. You can find the full rundown on Microsoft’s Support Page. Addresses issue where child accounts are able to access InPrivate mode on ARM devices even though their browsing and search history is sent to their parents....

We’ve shown you how to set time or location-based reminders with Cortana, and the feature has been available for some time now. However, it’s about to get more sophisticated. Cortana Suggested Email Reminders The scenario that we’ve all experienced is telling your boss during the day you’ll have the TPS report for him at the end of the day. Or, if you promise your wife via email you’ll pick up milk on the way home....

Windows 8.1 RT Update 3 Yesterday, Gabe Aul announced on Twitter that Windows RT is indeed getting an update, and it will be called Windows 8.1 Update 3. He also said it will be available in September. While we don’t know the specifics of what the update will include, this is good news for those of us who actually have a Windows RT device. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) July 15, 2015 I have to admit, I was an early adopter, and bought the first generation Surface RT with a Type keyboard....

Now, maybe you shouldn’t be so happy yet, as it will be a while for many devices to get the upgrade. If you’re lucky and you own, for example, a RAZR or a XOOM Family Edition, you’ll only have to wait for this year’s second quarter for the update to be rolled out. If, on the other hand, you have an Atrix 4G, Photon 4G, Atrix 2 or a Xyboard 8....

Before moving on from your old trusted XP system, you’ll want to bring over some of the software you’re currently using. But chances are you don’t have the key codes for those programs anymore. Here’s a look at a couple of free tools that will allow you to find most of the product keys you have. Recover Software Product Keys For finding system information, Belarc Advisor is a great start, and possibly all you’ll need....

Instagram Version 8 for iOS Before I decided to download the latest Instagram update, I took one last look at the app in its previous iteration and said goodbye. The update, as always, is small at about 24 MBs. The immediate change is the new logo which has kicked off a storm of polarizing comments on social media. Some like it, some don’t, some say it reminds them of the Microsoft Zune logo....

Windows 10 On Windows, you can press the Shift key and right-click on a folder to open a PowerShell window directly to that folder. Or you can add the ‘Open command window here’ from the context menu and use that to open a Command Prompt window to the folder. The article linked to above also shows you how to add the “Open command window here” option to the context menu when you’re in a folder....

When you set up an Outlook.com account, your Microsoft address is the default, but you can change it to something else. This is handy when you have multiple email accounts set up and want to use one account for business, another for personal, one for spam…etc. Set Default Account in Outlook.com Log in to your Outlook.com address and click Settings (gear icon). Then select More Mail Settings. In Outlook.com Options, click Sending / Receiving Email from Other Accounts....

The Outlook Social Connector integrates your contacts and email in outlook with status updates from your social networks in one central location. Navigate to the Microsoft Download Center and download the 32 or 64-bit version of Outlook Social Connector for Facebook. Installation is straight-forward following the install wizard. If you don’t have the first version of the Add-In, the installer will add it for you. After it’s installed, log into your Facebook account....

Recently I got the new revamped 2015 Roku 3 and wanted to make sure the process of moving from one to the other would be easy. I wanted to make sure that all of my channels were brought over with the new box. Well, it turns out that it’s actually quite simple. Roku Account During the setup process of my new Roku 3, I needed to activate it. To do that, head to roku....

The interesting thing is that it’s not the first time something like this happens. On November 1, alarms on iPhones went off one hour late. That time, the cause was that the phone failed to adjust to daylight savings time changes. As we told you a few days ago, there is also good news for iPhone users. Skype video calls on the iPhone are now available! Comment Name * Email *...

SmartVideo for YouTube First of all, go to this address to install the extension to Google Chrome, and Add it to Chrome. After installation, click Set global preferences now at the bottom of the page that appears to configure the extension. You’ll get a page that’s full of options, and allows you to easily set how the extension will handle your YouTube videos. You can set it to loop all videos, embedded in websites, or directly from YouTube....

Today I’m going to review the apps which I’ve found, really help me to be extremely productive. If I happen to miss a tool/app you just love, please tell me about it in the comments. I’m always looking for that next great tool and if I love it, I’ll add it to my list! Slack A favorite among our groovyPost team, Slack is a fantastic tool for collaborating and completing teamwork projects....

According to the head of the Windows Insider program, Gabe Aul posted the news yesterday on Twitter. Apparently the developer team has been dealing with a bug and decided not to put it out to members of the Fast ring. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) May 4, 2016 The current Insider preview version is Build 14332 and was released last week. If you’re in the Slow ring, you’ll still get that version, this week....