LastPass 2FA Authenticator If you’re a regular reader, you know how much we preach the importance of enabling 2FA on every online service that offers it. You can learn more about this essential extra layer of security in our Two-Factor Authentication Guide: Secure Your Online Life. Not everyone has set up 2FA on their online accounts yet, though, with the main reason being it makes logging into your accounts too difficult....

Gabe Aul made the announcement on Twitter this afternoon. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) August 12, 2015 This should provide a big jump in quality of the Windows 10 Mobile and brings us another step closer to the final version which is scheduled to be released later this fall. Microsoft is emphasizing quality for the final preview builds that remain until the final version. According to Microsoft’s Blogging Windows site, you should see the following improvements:...

SmartScreen Filter Improvements in Microsoft Edge and IE 11 One of the common attack methods in recent times has been so-called “drive-by downloads” which does not require any user interaction. For instance, when you visit a popular website, a download can be initiated in the background without you even knowing. Many of these drive-by attacks are now beginning to leverage zero-day attacks keeping one step ahead of traditional security technologies such as Anti-virus and Anti-spyware....

If you’re not sure how to get your data over from your XP machine to Windows 7, I recommend taking Microsoft up on its offer. The program will also work with Windows 8.1, but if this is your main PC running XP, and you haven’t learned the nuances of the Modern Interface, you should definitely go with Windows 7. It will be much easier to grasp and not a jarring experience....

KB4512508 for Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10, you will get KB4512508 which will bump your build to 18362.295 and it includes the following: Updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Bluetooth, networking technologies, and input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or stylus.Addresses an issue that may prevent devices from starting up or cause them to continue restarting if they are connected to a domain that is configured to use MIT Kerberos realms....

Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4284848 Here is a look at the list of improvements and bug fixes with this latest cumulative update: Addresses an issue that causes the Video Settings HDR streaming calibration slider to stop working. This is caused by a conflict with the panel brightness intensity settings configured by certain OEMs.Addresses streaming compatibility issues with certain live TV streaming content providers.Addresses an issue where media content previously generated by Media Center doesn’t play after installing the Windows 10 April 2018 update....

Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.120 One of the new features you will see is a Family widget for MSA accounts. “It is available in all Windows languages and regions. It allows you to see recent activity from members of your Microsoft family group.” And here is the rest of the changes and improvements in today’s release: We are beginning to rollout notification badging for the Chat icon on the Taskbar. Not everyone will see it right away at first....

Also, be sure to check out all of our Black Friday 2020 posts, which will be updated through Cyber Monday! Surface Deals The following discounts apply to certain Microsoft Surface devices: Save up to $330 on Surface Pro 7 when you also purchase a Type Cover. Total starts at $599.You can save up to $300 on Surface Laptop 3, starting at $799.Surface Book 3 is also on sale. Get up to $300 off, starting at $1,300....

The video covers new personalization options, deeper SkyDrive integration, improved search capabilities, Lock Screen photo slideshow, and more. One thing that’s not highlighted in the video is the Start button that will be included in the new version. But if you watch closely, you can see it during the demonstration. Windows 8.1 will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 8 users, and the Preview version will be launch on June 26th to early adopters during Microsoft’s BUILD conference....

Mozilla today released Firefox 7.0 for Windows, Apple OS X and Linux . In a surprise unveiling today — the upgrade arrives just a month after Mozilla’s Firefox 6.0 major release — Firefox 7 via Mozilla is out. Mozilla promises a range of security, performance, readability and stability enhancements. We’ll bring you continuing coverage — expect our groovyReview team’s Firefox 7.0 first look, an in-depth analysis, plus tips, how to galleries and more advice and commentary in days and hours to come....

To view the version of Firefox that’s installed on your system, go to Help > About Firefox on the Menu bar. How to Get 64-bit Firefox for Windows If you’re running 64-bit Windows, there are two ways to get the 64-bit version of Firefox. The first way is to download a fresh copy of Firefox and install it. That will automatically give you the 64-bit version which is now the default....

Netflix Smart Downloads on Android Netflix announced the rollout of a new feature called “Smart Downloads” for Android phones and tablets. The new feature will automatically delete downloaded episodes you’ve watched and then replace them with the next new episode in the series. It will only download episodes while you’re connected to Wi-Fi which will save on data use and help maximize storage space. The new feature was announced this week....

Say, for example, that you want your screen orientation to stay in landscape. Swipe your finger down on the top right side of your tablet to pull down the menu. Tap Auto Rotate and you’ll see that the button changes its name to Rotation Locked. Now the orientation is locked to the one you have at the moment. Of course apps that run in a specific view will continue to do so — Temple Run 2 for example....

TVii (A play on the words TV and Wii.) is a functionality that’s built into Nintendo’s new Wii U console. It lets Wii U owners set up the machine, so that their television programming can integrate directly with the system. You must select the cable input (or satellite, etc. depending on your provider) so that you are viewing your regular television programming. To make this clear, that means you turn the Wii U on, but your television is set to receive the input from the cable box or satellite....

Microsoft introduced a new design language called Project NEON in order to add more transparency and blur animations to the interface of Universal apps. This design language is focused on simplicity and interesting new animations. Some people are also calling this new look “Metro 2.0” which refers to the Modern look of the Windows UI that started in Windows 8. It adds a Windows 7 Aero Glass-like effect to Universal apps, too....

But not every streaming service fits all. A lot of it depends on the bands and artists that are available, the features it provides and of course the price for subscribing. Popular services like MOG, Spotify and Grooveshark offer mobile apps, the ability to create and playlists, create your own radio stations and several other groovy features. With all of the awesome technology to consume music online today, what we want to know is…Which music streaming service do you use?...

Having the ability to remotely access your Windows PC is a convenient way to access files and programs. It’s also a good way to troubleshoot and remotely support a workstation – provided the network isn’t the issue. Being able to do it from a tablet or smartphone is even better. When Windows 8 and Surface with Windows RT came out, there was already a nice Modern style app for Remote Desktop....

The follower of the Galaxy S II (pictured) will cost, according to the quoted source, 599 euros. Roughly, that translates to $788. Remember, this is the SIM-free price, without a data or service subscription. The price should drop substantially when it gets to US operators, as they’ll probably offer it subsidized. There is no official market release date for the smartphone yet, but a launch event is scheduled for May 3rd, in London....

Security Tips when Using a Wi-Fi Router First, when setting up your router, you need to consider where you plan to set it up for best performance. If you’re installing a wireless router in a public setting, securing the physical router should be a top priority. Having a secure cabinet setup where the router can be stored is recommended. If it’s a home environment, you can be a bit more flexible....

TrueCrypt is a freeware open source application that is sized at nearly 3 MB and is compatible Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux. The application helps you create encrypted virtual drives that you can store sensitive files in. Basically, the application creates a data files on your computer which can be mounted through the app to generate the virtual drive; data can be saved into your virtual drive which is then saved onto the initially created file....