Windows 10 19H1 Build 18358 Here is the list of changes and improvements included with today’s new build: FOR GAMERS: We have addressed an issue with Game Mode that may degrade game streaming and recording quality.Here’s the latest on trying out our new Windows gaming technology:Still haven’t had a chance to get the game State of Decay for free (for a limited time)? We’ve added even more slots! Whether you’ve tried it in earlier builds or haven’t had the chance yet, these instructions have everything you need....

Windows 10 Build 20251 Here is the list of fixes contained in today’s new release: We fixed an issue resulting in the background of some dialogs to unexpectedly appear grey instead of white in the last couple flights.We fixed an issue resulting in the taskbar occluding the Power button in the Start menu for some Insiders recently.We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders seeing a SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED bug check....

Windows 10 Build 21322 These are the changes and improvements to expect with today’s release: The 3D Objects folder will no longer be shown as a special folder in File Explorer after updating to this build. If you need to access this folder, you can do so via typing %userprofile% in File Explorer or through the navigation pane option “Show all folders”.[News and interests] We removed the “Reduce taskbar updates” option from the context menu....

Windows 10 Build 21370 One of the new features in this build includes an improvement to Bluetooth audio. “Over the past several months, we have been adding new features to make Bluetooth audio streaming easier, better, and more performant,” write Microsoft execs Amanda Langowksi and Brandon LeBlanc. There is now a unified audio endpoint as well as support for AAC audio files. Here is the list of changes and improvements in this release:...

Today, Microsoft announced the availability of a Rollup Package for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows 8.1, which covers all updates released since February 2011 up to April 2016. Simplified Rollup Package for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows 8.1 From now on, end users and IT administrators can conveniently update systems running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1, instead of waiting hours to do so on a fresh install....

The interface is simple. Your usage is listed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. You can also see your total usage since the day you installed the tool or view detailed hourly analytics. It also works on computers with multiple users to track how much data your kids are using, for example. Aside from the main Usage window, the context menu from the system tray icon offers an impressive set of features....

What Is It? Ever look up at the sky and wonder what it all meant? No, I’m not talking about your spiritual existence. Rather, I’m talking about the name of the stars and constellations. To me, it’s just a jumbled mess of various colored lights. They all have names, though, and of course, much much move. Night Sky 4 uses your phone’s location services and accelerometer to figure out what you see when you look up....

Today was the official launch for the Verizon iPhone making it available in partner stores across the U.S. Certainly the move to a second carrier has seen a lot of hype among iPhone fans and websites alike, but just how much did that convert into actual sales? According to the Twitter stream, lines were pretty short. In other words, launch day wasn’t what Verizon or Apple was expecting. Reportedly at the Mall of America there was absolutely nobody in line....

For example, I recently added a Gmail account to my outlook using IMAP. It’s the default when pulling emails using POP3 with Outlook. Yet, it doesn’t default with IMAP. Display the Item Count in IMAP Folders Here’s how to fix it. In Outlook, click on the inbox of your IMAP account. Notice at low left the below clip says Filter applied — this is what we’re going to fix....

Uninstall Adobe Flash If Flash is still installed on your computer for some reason, make sure to get rid of it asap. Check out one of the following articles for instructions on removing it on Windows or macOS: How to Uninstall Flash from Your MacHow to Uninstall Flash from Windows 10 Original Article… It is the beginning of another beautiful weekend, so why not go with the “flOw” to start it out with a little fun....

The launch event was a Broadway-style affair, led by actor Will Chase and full of funny moments. But the important thing is the device, and it’s most certainly well worthy of a flagship model. The new smartphone is very slim, at a thickness of 7.9 mm, and weighs 130 grams. The S3 was 3 grams heavier, but had a thickness of 8.6 mm. The smartphone runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and comes in two colors, black mist and white frost and has a 5 inch Full HD display (441 ppi), a normal thing for a flagship smartphone these days, as models the competition has released at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona also prove....

This was tested using both a Galaxy Nexus and a Droid X. On both devices, I successfully got a USB Tether and WiFi Hot Spot to work without having to root, and without paying extra money on my phone bill. There are great developers over at June Fabrics that created PDaNet. When I first got my Transformer Prime, PdaNet had a tablet version that was in beta. This enabled you to use Bluetooth to tether a smartphone, the Galaxy Nexus, to a tablet, the Transformer Prime in my case....

Limitations of Third-Party Voice Assistants Before reading about the Siri alternatives, it’s important to note some of the key limitations to these services. Perhaps the top reason is that third-party tools can’t access system-level functions such as opening apps or making setting changes. Why Use a Third-Party Voice Assistant? Another big reason to use a third-party assistant over Apple Siri? The other solutions on this list are offered across multiple platforms, while Siri remains firmly stuck in all things Apple....

But what about the Nook Color? You know, that little Barnes and Noble e-reader that all the cool kids have already been using as a half-priced tablet for months now. Looks like B&N is making an official entry into the tablet market by announcing the Nook Tablet, which looks an awful lot like the Nook Color. It will also be priced the same as the Nook Color at $249. The tablet will be 50 bucks more than the Kindle fire, but comes with beefier specs in a smaller package....

Slack Windows Desktop App Update According to the Slack release notes, this update brings your version up to 2.0.1 and addresses the following: Many folks using a Windows Basic theme found their Alt-Tab menu overrun by notification windows, which have since been dispatched. To those folks: we are terribly sorry.If your administrator had set up a session timeout, when it expired you’d be placed on a blank white screen rather than the sign in page....

The Slingbox comes with a quick start guide and the cables you’ll need for just about any configuration. Not pictured here, but also included are a power brick and sensor for an IR blaster. The Slingbox itself includes all the standard ports you could wish for the well equipped home entertainment center — including HDMI. The wiring installation can be as easy as looping the coaxial cable from your antennae or cable modem through the “in” and “out” on the Slingbox....

This is what Disney says according to its announcement: Disney will also be launching a separate standalone streaming service called Star Plus (or Star+) in Latin America. The new streaming service there will carry Disney-owned content from its top brands. It will also include ESPN and ESPN+ content. This is a push into making a streaming service carry linear sports content. The Star Plus brand will launch in June 2021....

This week join host Josh Windisch, and groovyPost editor-in-chief Brian Burgess as we talk about Google Reader being killed off, and what are some good alternatives. Did you watch the Samsung Galaxy 4 presentation? What the hell was that? Samsung also announces a smartwatch they have in development. Sony has had a smartwatch out for the past year? Wow, who knew? Microsoft rolls out Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to all home users via automatic updates....

It was first released on iOS last week, and now Android users can enjoy the addicting fun of the new version. If you already have the first Temple Run installed on your device, just launch it and you’ll get a message to upgrade. Otherwise, you can download it via Google Play. The new version has improved graphics, powerups, obstacles and a bigger monkey. While the game is free, you’ll be presented with plenty of opportunities to buy more coins and powerups via in-app purchases....

About the BLUETTI EP500 and EP500 Pro Providing power you can depend on, the BLUETTI EP500 Pro features 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....