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Windows 10 1809 October 2018 Update KB4493509 This latest round of cumulative updates will bump your build to 17763.437 and includes the following list of fixes and improvements: Addresses an issue that occurs when you enable per font end-user-defined characters (EUDC). The system will stop working and a blue screen will appear at startup. This is not a common setting in non-Asian regions.Addresses an issue that may cause applications that use MSXML6 to stop responding if an exception was thrown during node operations....

Cumulative Update KB4556799 for Windows 10 1909 and 1903 Today’s update will bump Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 to 18363.836 and 18362.836 respectively. Here are the highlights of the new build: Updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.Updates to improve security when using input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or stylus.Updates for verifying usernames and passwords.Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Xbox.Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations....

Windows 10 19H1 Preview Build 18309 This big story from today’s build is the company is pushing to eliminate passwords during the sign-in experience all while keeping your accounts safe. The company introduced the ability to sign in with a phone number account and not having to create yet another password. You can associate your iOS or Android phone number with your Microsoft account, you can use an SMS code to sign in....

Windows 10 20H1 Build 18936 Quick Event Create allows you to create Calendar events directly from the Taskbar. The new feature will make it easier to create new events and reminders from the cock and calendar flyout. The passwordless sign-in feature is being added to this build. This allows you to use your Microsoft account to sign using Windows Hello with a fingerprint or your face. Microsoft says: “Enabling passwordless sign in will switch all Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 device to modern authentication with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN....

Windows 10 20H1 Build 18963 Users have been asking for it and finally, Microsoft is delivering a GPU temperature section to Task Manager. This allows you to keep tabs on the temp of your dedicated GPU card under the Performance tab. Note that this is only available if you have a dedicated GPU installed and not integrated graphics. If you use the Virtual Desktops feature in Windows 10, you can now rename your sessions versus seeing just “Desktop 1, Desktop 2, etc....

Today’s build introduces a Graphing mode in Windows Calculator and other system improvements. Windows 10 Preview Build 195646 The main front-facing change in today’s build is a new Graphing Mode in Windows Calculator. Graphing capabilities are also essential for students who are beginning to explore linear algebra. With this feature, we hope to empower students to learn mathematics by improving their conceptual understanding and attitudes towards math. In addition, the company is introducing a beta version of the Indexer Diagnostics app....

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 Build 16299.402 While we still wait for Redstone 4 to be rolled out, Microsoft today released the second major update this month for Fall Creators Update. Here is a look at the extensive list of improvements and fixes: Addresses an issue that causes modern applications to reappear after upgrading the OS version even though those applications have been deprovisioned using remove-AppXProvisionedPackages-Online.Addresses an issue in which running an application as an administrator causes the application to stop working when pasting the user name or password into the user elevation prompt (LUA)....

Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.132 Here is the list of changes and improvements in today’s new build: Chat from Microsoft Teams is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. We’re also excited to begin rolling out one-to-one and group audio and video calling, with many of the features that you’ve come to expect. You can create and join meetings. You can toggle your microphone and camera on or off and choose your preferred speakers, mic, and camera with device settings....

Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17744 We fixed an issue that resulted in certain apps crashing when sending Timeline activities.We fixed an impactful race condition in recent flights resulting in Cortana crashing when launching tips and doing web searches.We fixed an issue resulting in the nearby sharing section of the Share UI not being visible for some users despite being enabled.We fixed an issue that could result in the contents of the Microsoft Edge window becoming offset from its window frame....

When you try to watch/play Bandersnatch on the Apple TV, you will be greeted with several Black Mirror characters saying, “I’m sorry.” That is followed by a message from Netflix letting you know what to look for on your device in order to enjoy the full interactive viewing experience. The screenshot below is what you need to look for — a red badge with a star-burst logo in the upper-right corner....

What Is It? This game is all about logic. Nothing to shoot or collect. You’re given a series of puzzle pieces that have to form one solid “noodle.” The goal is to create the noodle with the least number of moves in the quickest way possible. As you progress, the game gets harder. The developers don’t always add more puzzle pieces, but the game gets more complex. I think of it like Monument Valley without the scenery....

Below you can download them as images in PNG format, or if you’re looking for the ICO files we have those as well. Download as PNG image files (256 x 256 pixels) Download the pack as .ico files Or just snag them from below: thank you. Louise Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....

Pinterest takes that concept and spins it in another direction. As opposed to sharing what you see on a day-to-day basis, Pinterest invites others to get a taste for your sense of style. And that, I’ve discovered, is just as telling and revealing about your personality as a stream of your everyday photographic moments. John Cusack said it best in High Fidelity: “…what really matters is what you like, not what you are like… Books, records, films – these things matter....

This is why I’m excited to show you a new iPhone tip for those of you with 3D Touch Support. With 3D Touch, Apple has made it even easier to work with your text on the screen. Here’s how it works! Use the Virtual Touch Pad on your iPhone to Select and Edit Text Using an iPhone 6s or later along with iOS 10, force touch any key, and it transforms the keyboard into a virtual touchpad....

Do you use Windows Live Messenger but find the ads and other interface features annoying? Here’s a handy utility that lets you remove ads and customize a lot more in Live Messenger. Windows Live Messenger is a solid IM client but has its annoyances. For me, the ads it displays are the most annoying. If you just want to remove the ads, check out this great article from Austin Krause....

Ready to remove those pesky empty cells in Excel? Here’s how to do it. Open your spreadsheet and press [Ctrl] [A] to highlight the entire document. Or highlight just the section of the spreadsheet where you want to remove empty cells. Now, press F5 on your keyboard. The Go To menu will appear. Click the Special button. The Go To Special window comes up. Select Blanks and click OK....

I later realized that probably wasn’t the best decision since my emails were showing up on the device, and she started calling asking to find out what is ‘screenshots for groovyPost article.’ So, I decided it was time to set up her own Gmail account, even if she was never gonna use it. I didn’t realize how not obvious it is to switch or remove existing accounts on Android. In this article, we’ll show you how....

Remove Recently Added Apps When you launch the Start menu you will see a “Recently Added” section at the top of the apps list. It displays the names and icons of apps you installed recently. To hide the Recently added section you need to open Windows Settings. You can get there by clicking the Gear icon in the Start menu or use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I. Once you have Settings open click on Personalization....

The easiest way to send feedback while you’re using a Microsoft app is to use the hardware keys: Power Button + Volume Down. That will launch the feedback app directly to the section you want to send feedback for. For example, if you’re using the new Photos app, and hit the hardware combo, the feedback will open directly to the Apps section. Or you can access the Windows Feedback app from the all apps list to get to the All Categories section....

Start by connecting Yahoo Mail and your Dropbox account. Create a new account if you need one, or sign in if you already have an account. If you have 2-Step Verification enabled for your Dropbox account – which we highly recommend – you’ll need to enter in the extra security code sent to your phone. After you’ve connected your Yahoo Mail with Dropbox, sending files from Dropbox is easy. Compose a new message, and click the attachment dropdown in the message body, and select Share from Dropbox....