Not a big fan of Windows 10's Quick Access? Wish it opened up to 'This PC' from the default taskbar-pinned icon instead? You're in luck! With a simple setting change, we can have File Explorer open to this PC. Step 1. Open File Explorer. Step 2. Click the View tab. Step 3. Click the Options button again. Step 4. On the General tab of the Folder Options window, change the … [Read more...]
Microsoft announcement videos for Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, and Lumia 950, 950 XL
Microsoft held a Windows 10 devices event in NYC this morning. They demonstrated some exciting new devices in an exciting way. (Seriously, Google needs to learn from Microsoft and Apple.) The new devices include Windows Phones, a Surface tablet, and a Surface laptop/two-in-one. Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL Introducing the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL. The phones that … [Read more...]
Roku announces the Roku 4 with new features like 4K streaming, find remote, and Roku OS 7
Roku has announced their anticipated new streaming box with the latest and greatest features including 4K streaming. Between the Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, Roku has been absent from the updated line-up until today. The announcement details the new features of the streaming device and updates to the Roku OS that it utilizes. It also continues to provide the same wide variety … [Read more...]
Google will discontinue the RSS feed from Google Calendars
This might seem like a trend from the death of Google Reader to now Google warning that it is discontinuing XML feeds from Google Calendar. An email was sent out to Google accounts and Google App administrators if they use the RSS feed for any calendars. Additionally, if you view a calendar's details, you will see a bold announcement above the pop-up layer that provides the … [Read more...]
Google’s Nexus brand is more important than ever
The Next Web [1] and The Verge [2] have both published click-bait articles recently that seem to be a targeted campaign against Google's Nexus phones. They essentially get to their point and claim the Nexus is unnecessary. I (and many others according to the comments) found these articles laughable and unfounded. The argument goes that Android is no longer the underdog that … [Read more...]