Microsoft shows off its 'diverse and connected' icons for Windows 10
Microsoft continues to show its passion for designing icons and UI elements.What you need to knowA new video from Microsoft shows off its new icons.The video briefly goes through the design process of...
View ArticleHow to watch Blu-ray discs on Windows 10
DVDs are relatively simple to deal with, but how to watch Blu-ray discs on Windows 10? These discs are now the standard for HD video on the physical format, and as more and more of us use our PCs for...
View ArticleFinding a new tasks app on your to-do list? These are the best available.
Staying on top of a to-do list helps you be more efficient and to track your progress. You can use to-do list apps to set reminders, store notes, work with your calendar, and more. All of the best...
View ArticleThe best photo editing apps for Windows 10
While phones and other devices have gotten better at taking and editing photos, sometimes you still need a PC to get some proper photo editing done. Whether you're looking for a lightweight app to...
View ArticleMicrosoft News bulks up with even more Live Tiles, new 'Video Hub'
Now the topics you care about are just a click (or tap) away.What you need to knowThe Microsoft News app for Windows 10 received a major update this week.There's a new Video Hub, along with the option...
View Article'Your Phone' settings are about to get a lot less cluttered
Your settings menu is about to look a lot less cluttered.What you need to knowMicrosoft is working on revamped settings layout for the Your Phone app.There also appears to be a dedicated tab for...
View ArticleStudents and teachers can save hundreds on the Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro is an excellent video editor but can get pricey due to its monthly subscription. However, you can save big on Adobe Premiere Pro if you're a student or teacher. Here's how to make...
View ArticleLive transcription comes to Microsoft Teams next month
Following along with meetings within Microsoft Teams will become easier next month.What you need to knowMicrosoft Teams will gain a live transcription feature next month.The feature automatically saves...
View ArticleYou can now mute your mic or webcam with PowerToys on Windows 10
You can make sure that you're muted and off camera with the latest feature for PowerToys.What you need to knowPowerToys has an experimental feature that lets you mute your microphone or camera with...
View ArticleNeed to view and edit PDFs? Check out these valuable Windows apps.
PDF is a versatile file format for sharing documents online. For example, many contracts and documents are signed virtually and saved as PDFs because the format tends to be more secure. However, that...
View ArticleMicrosoft's latest app lets you express yourself through LED displays
Microsoft's latest app facilitates visual communication.What you need to knowMicrosoft released an app called Expressive Pixels.The app allows people to visually communicate through PCs or LED...
View ArticleSave options are back on Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary
Microsoft Edge just brought back a popular feature.What you need to knowMicrosoft Edge (Chromium) has new options for downloading files.The feature is in testing in the Dev and Canary channels of...
View ArticleMake the most of your Surface Pen and Slim Pen with these awesome apps
The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are mighty tools that only get better when you add some of the best Surface Pen apps to the mix. From note-taking to form-filling to coloring, here are the best...
View Article'What the Hell Happened to Skype?!' asks Rainn Wilson
Skype's name doesn't hold the power that it used to.What you need to knowA video from The Late Late Show with James Corden playfully mocks Skype.The video has a fake team of Skype staff to discuss why...
View ArticleBlur the Windows 10 File Explorer with Curtains from Stardock
A beautiful blurry File Explorer awaits within the latest update to Curtains from Stardock.What you need to knowCurtains from Stardock has an update, which brings it to v1.1.The update brings...
View ArticleYour Phone app now lets Insiders access their contacts
Your Phone app now lets some people access their phone's contacts from Windows 10.What you need to knowMicrosoft is testing new features for its Your Phone app with Insiders.A Contacts feature is in...
View ArticleMicrosoft Teams just made it simple to use custom backgrounds in calls
Updated September 24, 2020: An update to Microsoft Teams made it significantly easier to use custom background images. The update should have rolled out to everyone by this point, but we've included...
View ArticleWindows x64 app emulation heads to Snapdragon PCs this November
Windows 10 on ARM is getting x64 app emulation in November, with Microsoft Teams for ARM not far behind.What you need to knowx64 emulation is coming to Windows on ARM PCs in November (Insider...
View ArticleYou can quickly install packs of apps with Winstall
Bulk installing apps onto Windows is now easier than ever.What you need to knowWinstall now allows you to install packs of apps.Winstall allows you to easily install Windows Package Manager apps.You...
View ArticleIs Office 2019 or Office 365 right for you?
Office from Microsoft 365Subscription$70 at MicrosoftProsAll apps accessSix people subscriptionFree upgradesCustomer supportWindows 10, 8, 7, and macOS supportConsOngoing paymentsLimited functionality...
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