Windows 10 Redstone 5 Preview Build 17746 Here is a look the new changes, fixes, and improvements included in today’s latest build: We fixed an issue where Narrator would incorrectly report some standard combo boxes as “editable combo box” instead of “combo box”.We fixed an issue in Windows Mixed Reality causing motion controllers to need to be re-paired after initial setup before appearing in the headset. If you still experience this, please file feedback in Feedback Hub....

Have you ever felt that when a browser goes into full-screen mode it loses too much functionality to be effective? Or, another complaint might be that the interface doesn’t go away in all browsers. Mozilla has been working on an add-on for Firefox known as “Home Dash” that “attempts” to make a full-screen browser useful again. Home Dash is still in the experimental stages, so we don’t expect it to be perfect -yet....

Elop kicked off today’s event in London with his keynote — setting the audience up for the expected announcement of the Lumia smartphones, “the first true Windows Phone” devices. First, execs announced Asha — in Hindi, the word for hope — low-cost smartphones targeted at second world markets. The Asha line of phones runs an updated version of Nokia’s Symbian OS. The Asha 303, at the high endl, features a full QWERTY Keyboard and touch screen navigation....

While many of the complaints coming through are regarding personal privacy up against using real names and profiles on Google+, other complaints are regarding the way the new commenting system performs. A quick look at one of the most popular channels on YouTube reveals that the recent Top comments are filled with spam, ASCII art, and links to malware. Popular YouTuber “NerdCubed” chimed in on reddit saying “Yeah, I took them off....

However, you do think about it when you computer suddenly restarts when you’re right in the middle of getting things done. Or maybe while you’re in the middle of an important TPS report, walk away from the computer to grab a snack, and come back and see your data was lost because it restarted. This was especially a problem with Windows XP SP2, but in Windows 7 the issue was alleviated a bit by popping up a reminder letting you know there needs to be a restart, which you can set to remind you to do a restart up to four hours later....

Yes, it’s technically possible to use the command line to do this, but it’s modern times. I don’t think you should have to resort to coding for something like this. Starting with Windows 10 Anniversary Update and above, making your device a mobile hotspot is easier than ever. Enable Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10 First, ensure your device is connected to the Internet. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot....

History of EarPods Any discussion on what would eventually become Apple EarPods began in 2001 when Apple started producing and selling in-ear headphones for its then-popular iPod lineup. These first headphones were marketed as “iPod headphones” and “the iPod’s earbud-style headphones,” and were available as a stand-alone product and also bundled with iPods. Apple’s first in-ear headphones came with two pairs of foam covers, although this changed with subsequent models. The second-generation pair added a plastic slider to the middle of the two wires for a more comfortable feel....

Multi-view Mode for PlayStation Vue Sony says it expects sports fans will get the most out of the new multi-view feature but can be helpful to anyone. According to Sony’s blog post: This new ability is available for PS4 console owners starting today. To pull up multiple channels, press and hold the X button on the controller while on the Guide or Live TV section of the home screen. You’ll then get a menu that provides the option of using two or three screens....

Spell Check Keyboard Shortcut for Microsoft Word Hit Alt + F7 on your keyboard, and it will start with the first misspelled word. If the first highlighted word at the top of the list is correct, just hit Enter. Or you can arrow to the correct one, ignore it, or Add to Dictionary. Hit Alt + F7 again, and it will go to the next misspelled word. If you practice keyboard Kung fu, this makes correcting spelling mistakes in Word much easier....

Yesterday morning jobs announced that he is taking a medical leave of absence. This news was delivered via a memo to all employees during the national observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day. He will remain active CEO however is #2 and COO Tim Cook will hold the reigns while he’s away. The memo reads as follows: This leave of absence will be Steve Jobs third time he’s taken a medical leave....

Android Apps Keyflow (Free) Whether you manage big or small events for a client or for your own personal gathering, Keyflow lets you create and organize guest lists on the go. Your lists are stored in the cloud and can be accessed from the web through keyflow.com. The app also lets you monitor guest check-ins. Promodoro Timer Lite (Free) Need to get something done but dreading the thought of sitting in front of the computer for hours?...

Android Apps Cugga App Market A pretty unique and interesting alternative to finding Android apps and games, Cugga App Market presents apps with the user in mind. Instead of listing apps and games into categories, Cugga shows suggested apps based on the user’s mood. Although it’s a new take on app discovery, it may work for more novice users who are still finding their way into the wide world of Android apps....

Note: For Bump to work, both devices need to have the app installed and connected to the same WiFi network. Using Bump First install Bump from the App Store. You will be required to fill in your details including your name, email address, occupation, etc. Now, the tricky part. You need to connect both devices to same Wifi network and bump both devices together till you feel a vibration. You need bump the top sides of both devices, and if its done properly, you’ll feel the vibration and the other device will appear on your screen....

Trello Desktop for Windows and macOS Trello recently announced that the popular browser-based project management and collaboration tool is coming to the desktop for both Mac and Windows users. Trello had previously been available as web-based only. With users working with multitudes of open tabs, the boards could easily get lost or ignored with the temptation for users to look at their Twitter or Facebook page. With the desktop app, users will have access to the usual features they already know from the browser, but also as a distraction-free experience which should help create a smooth workflow with increased productivity....

When you use Outlook for several hours each day at work but prefer to use Google Reader over the Outlook RSS reader, I have the perfect tip for ya! I especially like this because I can keep all my feeds in 1 place for both home and work yet, I don’t need to have an extra browser open to keep up with news as it comes into my Google Reader!...

Using Google Voice from your iPhone is a very simple process thanks to Google’s vision of moving all applications to the Web. Good news, since Apple decided to block the Google Voice App from the Apple App Store. Whatever their reasons, thanks to Google and the Google Voice Mobile Site/Client, we won’t need to wait for Google and Apple to battle it out in court. We can start using Google Voice on the iPhone immediately....

Get Started with Movies Anywhere The first thing you need to do is create an account at moviesanywhere.com using Google, Facebook, or traditional email. One thing to note while signing up is to make sure to uncheck the two options to get spam about promotions. Uncheck both of those boxes before clicking the “I Agree” button. Once you’ve set up your account you need to add your video services to your Movies Anywhere profile....

Verizon is calling the new service as a standalone 4th tier service that will coexist next to the other 3 speed tiers already in place. In a Press release Verizon stated that the 150/35 package is priced at “$194.99 a month when purchased with a one-year service agreement and Verizon wireline voice service.” When you consider the next closest Fios tier is only 50/20 and costs $139.95 a month, the new service option isn’t all that bad....

Roku players connect to your TV via an HDMI cable, and are powered via a USB cable and a power adapter. The Roku Express+ even includes a composite cable connection so you can connect the device to older televisions. Roku TV Devices Roku streaming devices include: Express: This is the most affordable option and includes an HDMI cable and a simple remote.Premier: Includes 4K and HDR streaming. Includes premium HDMI cable and a simple remote....

According to it’s description in Process Explorer “This service spools print jobs and handles interaction with the printer. If you turn off this service, you won’t be able to print or see your printers.” Spoolsv.exe is the Windows Print Spooler, its description in Task Manager will vary depending on what version of Windows you are using. Under normal conditions, a print spooler acts as a queue for sending documents to the printer....