Operating Systems
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Windows 11 Now Lets You Subtitle Any Video You Watch on Your Laptop
posted on October 19, 2022 in Tips & How-Tos, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Productivity
Microsoft’s new Live Captions feature for Windows 11 computers will analyze the audio of videos and video chats and provide subtitles in real time.
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How to Use Windows Speech-to-Text for Hands-Free Typing
posted on May 26, 2022 in Tips & How-Tos, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Productivity
Speech-to-text may be built into Windows, but it’s not set up. Here’s how to get started with speech-to-text and tips for getting the best results.
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How to Factory Reset Windows
posted on February 14, 2022 in Tips & How-Tos, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Tech 101
Performing a factory reset is an end-of-the-line solution, when you're out of other options for fixing your PC or ready to give it away or recycle it.
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How to Stop Windows 11 from Automatically Updating
posted on January 04, 2022 in Tips & How-Tos, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Tech 101
There isn't a single switch to stop automatic updates for Windows 11, but I have found three easy ways to disable automatic updates in your settings.
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How to Update Windows 11 to Keep Your Operating System Secure
posted on January 03, 2022 in Tips & How-Tos, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Tech 101
Find out how to set Windows 11 to install updates automatically or manually to keep your operating system secure and up to date on patches and bug fixes
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Jamf Now Brings Enterprise-Level Mobile Device Management to Small Business
posted on September 24, 2020 in Productivity, Sponsored, Computers and Software, Internet & Networking, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Operating Systems, Blog, Money Savers, Time Savers
Jamf Now is the easy, low-cost way to keep all of your company's Apple devices up to date with the latest software and apps—no IT department required.
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Huge Changes Coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps
posted on June 22, 2020 in News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Blog
A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple devices this fall, including huge updates to primary apps as well as how you access your apps and information your home screen.
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MacOS Mojave Increases Privacy, Takes Design Cues from iOS
posted on June 05, 2018 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
The latest update to MacOS comes with a new work mode and improvements to Safari security and Finder functionality.
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Apple New, Faster iMacs & MacBooks Plus macOS High Sierra
posted on June 07, 2017 in Computers & Accessories, News, Computers and Software, Operating Systems, iPhone/iPad Apps, Blog, Apple iPad
If you were on the fence about buying a new Mac, check out Apple's latest lineup of cheaper and faster iMacs and MacBooks.
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What You Need to Know About Windows 10 S
posted on May 03, 2017 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
Microsoft launched a new version of Windows called Windows 10 S. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Upgrade to Windows 10 (the Right Way)
posted on June 07, 2016 in Operating Systems, Computers and Software, Computer Safety & Support, Tips & How-Tos
Windows 7 and 8 computers and tablets get a free upgrade to Windows 10 until July 29. Here's how to get your copy of Windows 10 and set it up.
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Chromebook Users Gain More Than a Million Android Apps
posted on May 20, 2016 in Android Apps, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Blog
More than a million Android apps descend upon the Google Chromebook as Google announces Play Store integration into Chrome OS.
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Windows Hello Biometric Login Coming Soon to Apps, Websites
posted on April 01, 2016 in Computers and Software, News, Computer Safety & Support, Operating Systems, Blog
New technology from Microsoft may soon make passwords obsolete. With Windows Hello, a glance at the camera or touch of your finger can sign you in.
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Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 10 Mobile for Lumia Phones
posted on March 18, 2016 in Phones and Mobile, News, Computers and Software, Mobile Apps, Operating Systems, Blog
Windows 10 Mobile is finally here. Find out what to expect and how to get your upgrade.
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Google Hands Out OS Sweets Early: Android N Preview
posted on March 10, 2016 in Operating Systems, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Android Apps, Blog
Google has untied its bag of sweets early this year to offer developers a preview of the successor to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Android N.
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How to Remove Ads from the Windows 10 Lock Screen
posted on February 29, 2016 in Tips & How-Tos, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Privacy
Haven't you already paid for Windows 10? Ads have begun creeping onto the Windows 10 lock screen, but there's a way to make them stop.
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The Most Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
posted on February 09, 2016 in Operating Systems, Computers and Software, Productivity, Tips & How-Tos, Tech 101, Time Savers
Save time with these useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10.
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Night Readers Get Blue Light Filter for Amazon Fire Tablets
posted on December 03, 2015 in Tablets & eReaders, News, Operating Systems, Mobile Apps, Blog
A software update for Amazon Fire tablets brings a blue light filter to help you sleep after nighttime reading, parental controls and a kid-friendly browser.
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Google Can Remotely Access Unencrypted Android Devices
posted on November 27, 2015 in Privacy, News, Phones and Mobile, Tablets & eReaders, Operating Systems, Blog
Is your Android phone vulnerable to a remote reset by Google? It might be, if full-disk encryption isn't enabled and it runs an older version of Android.
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Windows 10 Use Rises as Windows 7 Declines, Say Reports
posted on November 26, 2015 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Blog
Recent data shows Windows 10 use has grown 12.4 percent from early 2015, as Windows 7 use shrank 7 percent.
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Microsoft Offers 10-Cent Movies, Music and Apps for 10 Days
posted on November 23, 2015 in Music and Video, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Games, Video Games, Music & Video Services, Blog
If you've upgraded to Windows 10, you can snag many Microsoft apps, movies and music for 10 cents each for the 10 days leading up to Cyber Monday.
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The $85 Asus Chromebit Turns TVs or Monitors to Full Computers
posted on November 18, 2015 in Computers and Software, News, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
Have an old monitor or TV gathering dust? With the $85 Google Chromebit, turn it into a full-fledged computer running Chrome OS.
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Windows 10 to Get Skype Ingtegration, Smarter Cortana & More
posted on October 13, 2015 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
Windows 10 is getting a bunch of new features including Skype integration, a smarter Cortana and improvements to the Edge browser.
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Wi-Fi Assist Feature in iOS 9 Can Kill Your Data Plan
posted on September 29, 2015 in Phones and Mobile, News, Cell Phones, Internet & Networking, Operating Systems, Blog
Noticed that your Apple device running iOS 9 is blazing through your data allotment? Find out if iOS 9’s Wi-Fi Assist feature is the culprit and how to turn it off.
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Windows 7, Windows 8 Get Data-Mining Updates from Microsoft
posted on August 31, 2015 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Computer Safety & Support, Blog, Privacy, Windows 10
Data privacy alert: Microsoft is pushing updates to Windows 7 and 8 that bring some anti-privacy features of Windows 10 to the operating systems.
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5 Key Windows 10 Privacy and Sharing Settings You Need to Change
posted on August 05, 2015 in Privacy, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog, Windows 10
Windows 10 will share much of your personal data and usage habits to Microsoft by default unless you change these key privacy and sharing settings.
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Windows 10's 'Wi-Fi Sense' Lets All of Your Contacts Access Your Home Network
posted on July 29, 2015 in Windows 10, News, Computers and Software, Internet & Networking, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
The new Windows 10 feature Wi-Fi Sense gives all of your contacts, Facebook friends and more access to your password-protected home Wi-Fi network.
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What You Need to Know About Upgrading to Windows 10
posted on July 28, 2015 in Windows 10, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
System requirements for installing Microsoft Windows 10 are modest and it's free, but you may have to wait to get it. Here's what you need to know. .
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Windows Users: Install Microsoft's Latest Update Immediately
posted on July 21, 2015 in Computer Safety & Support, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
Hackers could gain complete control of your Windows PC via this recently discovered vulnerability in Windows Font Driver if left unpatched.
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Apple Unveils OS X El Capitan for Macs
posted on June 08, 2015 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
OS X El Capitan offers enhanced Spotlight Search, improvements to Safari and a number of performance tweaks that boost the speed of everyday tasks.
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Windows 10 to Get Companion Smartphone Apps
posted on May 26, 2015 in Windows 10, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Blog
The Microsoft Windows 10 companion apps will help sync music, photos, docs and the Cortana personal digital assistant across all your devices.
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Microsoft Discusses Windows 10, IE's Replacement and Virtual Reality
posted on April 30, 2015 in Windows 10, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
The new Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality platform and new details about Windows 10 are being discussed at the Build developer conference this week.
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Windows 10 to Be a Free Download for Windows 7, 8 PC Owners
posted on January 22, 2015 in Windows 10, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
The Windows 10 operating system, featuring voice-activated digital assistant Cortana and a Start menu, will be free for the first year after release.
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Microsoft Recalls Another Windows 7 Update Over Critical Errors
posted on December 12, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
Microsoft has recalled patch KB3004394, issued December 10, after some users reported crashes and an inability to install other updates.
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7 Tips for Getting the Most out of OS X Yosemite
posted on November 04, 2014 in Operating Systems, Computers and Software, Tips & How-Tos, Tech 101
Apple has included many great new features into its latest operating system. Here are our 7 favorites.
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Windows Ending Windows 7, Windows 8 Sales
posted on November 03, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
Microsoft has officially discontinued OEM sales of Windows 7 and the retail sale of its Windows 8 operating system as of October 31.
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Microsoft Skips Windows 9; Introduces Windows 10
posted on September 30, 2014 in Windows 10, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 10, appears to have learned much from the mistakes of the company's ill-fated Windows 8.
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Apple Apologizes for iOS 8.0.1 Bugs, Offers Workaround
posted on September 25, 2014 in iPhone 6, News, Phones and Mobile, Cell Phones, Operating Systems, Blog, Apple iPad
If you installed the ill-fated iOS 8.0.1 update on your iPhone 6, good news — Apple has released a workaround to restore your device back to iOS 8.
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Microsoft Windows 9 Preview Due Later this Year
posted on August 22, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
Microsoft has tentative plans to debut its Windows 9 operating system at a developer preview event this September, with a full release next year.
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Microsoft Recommends You Uninstall its Latest Security Update
posted on August 18, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Computer Safety & Support, Blog
Microsoft recommends Windows PC owners uninstall its latest MS14-045 patch, which is reported to cause crashes and prevent computers from starting.
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Apple's Public 'OS X Yosemite' Beta Starts July 24
posted on July 23, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
The public beta for Apple's Yosemite (OS X 10.10) operating system is limited to the first million to sign up for it.
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Apple Announces iOS 8 and Mac OS X 10.10
posted on June 02, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Phones and Mobile, Blog, Apple iPad, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6
Apple announced new features to upcoming releases of both Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite and iOS 8.
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Microsoft Fixes Critical IE Vulnerability, XP Users Included
posted on May 02, 2014 in Computer Safety & Support, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
Microsoft has released a must-install Internet Explorer security update for owners of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows XP computers.
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Important 'Windows 8.1 Update' Now Available
posted on April 09, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Computer Safety & Support, Blog
Microsoft just made the required new Windows 8.1 Update available to the public, which will provide new features and continued security updates.
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Apple's iOS 7.1 Now Available for Free Download
posted on March 10, 2014 in Phones and Mobile, News, Operating Systems, iPhone/iPad Apps, Blog, Apple iPad, iPhone 5S
Apple has released iOS 7.1, an update to its mobile operating system that brings bug fixes, security updates and user interface improvements.
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Microsoft Releasing Critical Internet Explorer Security Updates
posted on March 07, 2014 in Computer Safety & Support, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
Microsoft's security bulletin patches critical security vulnerabilities in Windows XP and Internet Explorer being actively exploited by hackers.
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HP Focusing on Windows 7 Computers
posted on January 20, 2014 in , News, Computers and Software, Computers & Accessories, Desktops, Laptops, Operating Systems, Blog, Money Savers
Windows 7 may be a 5-year-old operating system, but that hasn't stopped HP from using its familiarity as a selling point over the newer Windows 8.
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Microsoft Will Extend Windows XP Anti-Malware Support into 2015
posted on January 16, 2014 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Computer Safety & Support, Blog
Microsoft has agreed to continue supporting XP users with anti-malware signatures until after the release of next year's Windows 9.
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Windows XP to Become a Hacker's Dream in 2014, Experts Warn
posted on December 23, 2013 in Computer Safety & Support, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Blog
Microsoft's coming April 2014 deadline to discontinue support for Windows XP will be a "starting pistol for hackers," computing experts say.
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Microsoft Announces Official End to Windows 7 Sales
posted on December 06, 2013 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
Microsoft recently ended sales of its Windows 7 operating system, though you can still find an OEM copy if you're willing to put in work.
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Apple Announces OS X Mavericks is Free; Available Today
posted on October 22, 2013 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog, Money Savers
Apple's latest operating system, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, is a free download for anyone who currently owns a Mac.
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Microsoft Remote Desktop App Lets You Access Your PC Remotely
posted on October 18, 2013 in Productivity, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Android Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Operating Systems, Blog
The new Microsoft Remote Desktop app allows you to connect to Windows 8.1 Pro PCs directly from your iOS or Android smartphone.
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Windows 8.1 Now Available, Here's How to Get It Free
posted on October 17, 2013 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
The wait is over: Windows 8.1 is now available for free download for all current Windows 8 users.
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Windows 8.1 Now Available for Pre-order
posted on October 03, 2013 in Operating Systems, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Blog
With the release of Windows 8.1 approaching, Microsoft has made the latest update to its flagship operating system available for pre-order for $119.
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PS4: The Future of PlayStation Gaming
posted on March 01, 2013 in Video Games, News, Family and Parenting, Kids, Operating Systems, Games, Blog
Sony PlayStation recently gave a glimpse of what’s to come with the new PlayStation 4 console available later this year, and it’s a gamer’s paradise.
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Apple Mountain Lion Review
posted on November 26, 2012 in Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Guides & Reviews
OS X Mountain Lion lives up to the raves and is well worth the $20 cost of upgrading.
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Microsoft Ends Support for Windows XP Service Pack 2
posted on July 13, 2010 in Computers and Software, News, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Computer Safety & Support
Today was the last update from Microsoft for Windows SP2. No future security issues will be patched, no matter how severe they may be. Here's how to stay safe. -
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate "Signature Edition" Giveaway
posted on October 30, 2009 in , Giveaways, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems
Register to win a copy of Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate "Signature Edition"! Enter now through November 10, 2009.
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Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?
posted on October 22, 2009 in Computers and Software, Software & Games, Operating Systems, Desktops, Laptops, Guides & Reviews, Tech 101
Microsoft is putting Vista behind it. The question is, should you too? We take you through the maze of prices and versions of Windows 7 to guide you to the right decision.
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