At the end of last week, Microsoft announced a new Windows 10 Insider Preview version that was being released to the Windows Insiders of the "Fast" ring. Build 14942 include a new setting under Personalization to allow hiding the App List from the Start Menu, an update to the Photos app, improved touchpad usage, improved PC upgrade process, a new Windows Update icon, expanded … [Read more...]
How to enter your emergency information in Android 7.0 Nougat
One new feature that came with the update to Android 7.0 Nougat was the ability to provide emergency information on your phone. Just as someone could dial 9-1-1 (or your country's corresponding emergency number) without unlocking your phone, they will also be able to view emergency information that could speed up their ability to assist you. The emergency information includes … [Read more...]
Microsoft announcements at Ignite 2016
The first day of Microsoft's Ignite conference in Atlanta included a number of announcements in regards to Windows Server 2016, System Center 2016, Office 365, Windows 10, and other Microsoft products. The conference continues throughout the week, so there may be more to come but this compiles most of the announcements in one place. You can watch the recorded events or review … [Read more...]
How to create a USB installer for macOS 10.12 Sierra
Creating a bootable USB drive macOS installer can save you time and bandwidth when you have a few Macs you want to update or you want a backup copy of your operating system installer. Fortunately, it's pretty straight forward to create a USB installer for the latest Mac operating system, 10.12 Sierra, and the process is the same as OS X 10.10 Yosemite and OS X 10.11 El … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update redesigns the UAC prompt
Windows 10 v1607 bring a new look to the User Account Control window. The prompt originated with Windows Vista and triggers whenever elevated access is needed such as writing to certain system directories or launching programs that modify system files or registry entries. The new UAC prompt adopts the flat look and feel of the Universal Windows Platform. Here's what the new … [Read more...]