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64-Bit OS Microsoft first released a 64-bit version of Windows in 2005. The 64-bit processor, which AMD first brought to market in 2003, unleashed many potentials, such as improved security and performance for games and industrial applications and the ability to address more memory. For a long time, many OEMs preinstalled 32-bit Windows on 64-bit capable systems for sound reasons. Many applications and hardware drivers remained compatible with the previous architecture for years....

It’s also worth noting that this week Microsoft announced that Windows 10 is now running on 300 million active devices. Windows 10 Free Upgrade Ends July 29th, 2016 If you already upgraded to Windows 10, you don’t have to worry. Microsoft is planning a major free upgrade to Windows 10 this summer called the Anniversary Update. The Anniversary Update includes significant improvements to inking, support for extensions in the Microsoft Edge web browser, Bash Command Line Tools for IT Professionals and further refinements to the Windows 10 user interface....

Windows 10 Mobile Update 10586.36 According to a blog post by Microsoft exec Gabe Aul, the most recent build addresses feedback the company has received from Windows Insiders and customers using the Windows 10 flagship phones Lumia 950 and 950 XL. It’s also worth noting that Microsoft won’t be publishing blog posts to announce new Cumulative Updates for Windows Insiders. Instead, the announcements will be issued in the Insider hub....

— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) February 1, 2016 Windows 10 Mobile Build 186.71 To get on top of things and grab the update now on your Windows Phone head to Settings > Update & Security > Phone Update to start downloading it. You’ll need to restart your phone for the update to complete. According to Microsoft exec Gabe Aul’s blog post, this build includes the following fixes: Windows Update performance and reliability improvementsImprovements in migration of data profiles and messaging settings when upgraded from Windows Phone 8....

If your Windows 10 desktop is performing slowly since upgrading to a new version of Windows 10, there might be some simple reasons why that’s happening. Below are some things you should try after performing the upgrade. Improve Your Systems Desktop Performance After Upgrading to Windows 10 Reset or Update BIOS An upgrade can introduce significant changes for better or worse. Your system might not yet be optimized or you might need to tweak your system defaults to get the device to jive with the upgrade....

Windows 7 automatically reserves a set amount of space for the Recycle Bin on your hard drive based on the size of the disk. If you don’t empty it manually or via Disk Cleanup regularly, there’s a lot of wasted space. Right click on the Recycle Bin and select Properties. Select your local drive if you have more than one. Check Custom Size and type in the amount of space you want the Recycle Bin to use....

Burn ISO Image on Windows 7 or 8.1 A default feature available in Windows 7 and the Windows 8 Developer Preview now in pre-beta is its Windows Disc Image Burner. It lets you easily create boot discs. You burn ISO images to disc without having to rely on any third-party software. Here’s how to do it. First, pop a blank CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc into your drive. Then right-click on the ISO image you want to burn....

I’ll be grabbing a copy and letting you know my first thoughts either way. If any of your groovyReaders download a copy and play around, be sure to post your feedback here so we can get a thread going on the discussion in the forum. Here are few things Microsoft is saying they included in the new SP1 Keep your PCs supported and up-to-dateGet ongoing updates to the Windows 7 platformEasily deploy cumulative updates at a single timeMeet your users’ demands for greater business mobilityProvide a comprehensive set of virtualization innovations...

From the Metro Start screen, click Windows Explorer. Here I’m copying a file from a thumb drive to the desktop. Click More Details. A visual interface comes up showing information on what the copying process is doing. It shows the speed, the name of the file being copied and the percentage complete. If you’re copying more than one file, click the pause button if you want the other file to copy over first....

In Windows, open Notepad. Type .LOG Save your new log file. To do that, click File > Save As — or the key combo Ctrl+S. Here I’m creating a log to keep track of my workday. Close out of your Notepad log. Now open the file again. You’ll see the current date and time. The cursor also goes to the next line for your next entry. You can keep your log open during the day, then each time you want to make a new entry – hit the F5 key to put in the current time and date....

What Is It? This app is your basic puzzle match game. Rotate the triangles until the two corners match. As the game progresses, there are more triangles and trickier combinations. The levels play quickly, and no instructions are needed. Who Is It Good For? This game’s great for everyone. Eventually, you solve the puzzle through trial and error; no penalty for guessing. Compared to other iOS games, this one’s kinda boring There aren’t many visual or audio effects....

Google has already updated the app for users of Android 3.2, so users of different versions got completely different experiences. Now, things have been put back in order, as the new update makes the YouTube app very similar. The new app now has the same user interface as the the newer versions of Google’s mobile OS and it also features preloading. This lets you watch videos in your queue while charging your device or while on a faster network without annoying buffer times....

These include conditional formatting and color categories to add different fonts and colors to your emails. Here’s how to use these features in Outlook. Using Conditional Formatting in Outlook Conditional formatting allows you to set formatting rules for Outlook emails. You can set different colors, fonts, and styles to your email messages as they appear in your inbox. To get started, you’ll need to create a new conditional formatting rule....

For example, below I’ll be converting a Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 VM from my Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 box to my new Server 2008 Hyper-V box. Although the screen shots are all taken from a Vista Migration, if you pay close attention I will also be documenting what you can expect from a Windows Server 2003 Migration. Read carefully; it’s a bit messy…. sorry about that…. Steps to take BEFORE you begin the import/migration process:...

Using a Roku for AirPlay is helpful if you want to mirror your phone’s display for more than sending a single video or song. In addition, you can review a series of content, including games from the iPad. To mirror an iPhone to Roku, follow the steps below. System Requirements to Mirror iPhone to Roku To use AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad, you need to make sure your Roku and iPhone both meet the following requirements:...

Original Old Article… Virtual CloneDrive makes it easy to mount an ISO image with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64-bit (x64), or 32-bit (x86). Unfortunately, the same goes for IMG and ZBIN files. You’d think Windows 7 would have the built-in ability to mount ISO images, but unfortunately, it does not. Virtual CloneDrive from Slysoft makes the process very easy, so follow the steps below. Note: All shots below were taken on a Windows XP system....

You may decide to move document around to improve the layout. For example, if you’ve got a table with important data, you might decide to move it for greater prominence. Thankfully, it’s easy enough to move a table in Word, and there are a few methods you can try. We’ll explain how to move a table in Word below. How to Set Table Alignment in Word If the table is in the right place in the document but isn’t in the right place on your page, you might want to change the table alignment....

Why is the New WhatsApp Privacy Policy Worrying? Encrypted communication and privacy are both essential in modern communication. WhatsApp does offer end-to-end encryption of your personal messages and calls. This means that the service can’t see your message or hear your calls. It also doesn’t keep logs of who you’re calling and can’t see your shared location, either. WhatsApp Groups are private, too, and you can even set your messages to disappear....

Set up a Network Between OS X El Capitan and Windows 10 Before you begin, check to make sure both operating systems are updated. On OS X, head to the Apple menu > App Store > Updates to ensure it’s up-to-date. Also, check to make sure your network adapters are functioning correctly. In Windows 10, press Windows key + X then click Device Manager. Expand Network Adapters; if there is no exclamation sign, then you are ready to go....

Pin an App from Start Menu to Taskbar on Windows 11 The process is fairly straightforward. To get started, open the Start menu by clicking the Start button or by hitting the Windows key on your keyboard. Next, find the app you want on the Start menu – here I am using the Mail app. Then right-click the app’s icon and click Pin to taskbar. Note: Not all apps will allow you to pin them if they are already pinned to Start....