Created by WarnerMedia Entertainment, which is part of AT&T’s WarnerMedia, HBO Max combines award-winning content from the long-running premium TV service (HBO) and adds titles from other parts of the WarnerMedia empire as well as third-parties. The result at launch is 10,000 hours of first-run and library content accessible across many platforms for families with young children, to adults of all ages. Cost At launch, HBO Max will cost $14....
Security Settings in Windows 10 October 2018 Update The first change is to the look and feel of the Windows Security Dashboard. It introduces new Fluent Design elements like the “Reveal” effect you’ll notice throughout the OS. Each section also includes a column on the right with links to additional help, and the pane on the left includes a small notch that displays next to each page you’re viewing. The Ransomware Protection feature has been updated....
iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display both come in Apple’s new colors: Space Gray (aka black) and Silver (aka white). When choosing the color for an iPad, it’s important to think about what you’ll mostly be using it for. If you plan to use it for watching TV shows and movies, it’ll probably make more sense to get Space Gray. After all, you don’t see many TV sets with bright white borders around them....
Which Wi-Fi Radio Should I Use? That answer depends on the environment where your router is set up. The ultimate goal is to choose a WLAN channel with the least amount of traffic, and therefore the least potential for radio interference. In this article, I’ll run through some quick tips for choosing the best Wi-Fi radio channel. Doing so will make your WLAN connection more reliable and perhaps faster, too....
That being said, if you don’t have a Logitech keyboard or mouse, then you can most definitely uninstall Logitech Options. You can kill the LogiOptionsMgr.exe (UNICODE) and LogiOptions.exe (UNICODE) processes if you are no longer using your Logitech peripherals, and really, you should. There’s no reason to have more processes running than are necessary. Admittedly, in the grand scheme of things, LogiOptionsMgr.exe (UNICODE) has a relatively small footprint of just 3....
However, over the weekend, many reports of an automatic update (KB3074681) causing Windows 10 Explorer to crash. Microsoft has released a troubleshooter package (KB3073930) that allows you to block automatic updates in the heels of that debacle. Hide Windows 10 Updates Download the show or hide updates tool. Keep it in a convenient location or a flash drive as it doesn’t install; you will need to run it manually if an issue pops up....
Setting up a peer-to-peer network between Windows computers is easy; check out our article for instructions. If you are using a mix of Mac and Windows, review our guide here. Once you have your devices connected, there are multiple ways you can share files. How to Use the Windows 10 Public Folder Windows 10 includes a Public folder where users can put files for other users on the network to access....
Windows 10 Insider Build 16257 In a blog post by Windows Insider program leader Dona Sarkar, she looks at several of the features you can expect from the Eye Control beta feature. As we mentioned yesterday, this feature will allow users to control text-to-speech, an on-screen mouse and keyboard, and several other standard Windows tasks by tracking eye user movements via a connected camera device. Currently, the only device that supports this eye-tracking experience is the Tobii Eye Tracker 4C....
Windows 10 Tech Preview for Phones Microsoft rolled out its technical preview of Windows 10 for phones last week and while, at the time of this writing, the only Lumia phones capable of running it are low to mid-range Lumia phones which include: Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 636, Lumia 638, Lumia 730, and Lumia 830. Do keep in mind that this first version does have several bugs and stability issues, depending on the model of phone....
However, what about the Notification area (the section at the right side next to the clock)? You can control what shows up there, too. Here’s a look at how to do it. Choose System Icons in Windows 10 First, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. Then scroll down, and under the Notification area section and select Turn system icons on or off. Then on the next screen is where you can turn system icons on or off, including Action Center (which some people have no use for)....
Editor’s note: In October 2016, Windows announced the Windows 10 Creators Update slated for public released in March/April 2017. We’ve been testing out the new features that are now available for Windows Insiders. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you can get a sneak preview of all the upcoming features in the Creators Update. How to Hide the App List in the Start Menu in Windows 10 Creators Update A new option added to the Start menu settings is the ability to hide tiles when browsing through the All Apps list....
However, it appears that the Xbox One will be taking over the DVR duties of WMC and DVD playback support will be coming to Windows 10 later this year. Windows Media Center Killed off in Windows 10 According to Gabe, the reason WMC is now gone is because of decreased usage. While there are die hard WMC enthusiasts out there, this news really comes as no surprise since Microsoft didn’t include it by default in Windows 8, and hasn’t done anything with it since Windows 7....
It allows you to watch live games, studio shows, and access ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS – you can also watch on-demand clips to see the latest sports highlights. You will need to log in with your cable provider username and password to use it. Access to the streaming video is available in the US only and might not include your cable provider. Most of the big guys like AT&T Universe, Comcast, and COX are said to work with it....
In order to get a 4 GB Xbox 360 with Kinect for $99, you have to go to one of the stores I’ve mentioned above with the offer code 885370366266 (or print out the offer coupon that you can find here) provided you also acquire a two-year subscription for Xbox Live Gold. That will set you back another $14.99 a month. So although it sounds great on the surface, like a mobile phone contract, in the end you pay $459 once you bake in the Xbox Live Gold services....
To install the new channels, from the main menu scroll over to Apps. Then select Apps Marketplace. Then select See All. Then select the Video app you want to download. As you can see, YouTube and Syfy are now available. YouTube on the Xbox 360 is intuitive and has interesting features. It lets you connect your Xbox gamer tag with your YouTube account. Microsoft is slipping out into every platform....
Goals in Google Analytics let you monitor specific things that you’re trying to achieve with your site. This may be tracking how many times visitors purchase a device by tracking how many times they land on the purchase confirmation page. Or it could be tracking how long people remain on one of your pages. Whatever your goals, using the Goals feature in Google Analytics is the way to track those things....
The rumors of the new iPad 3 started hitting the internet this morning with the first post by the CNBC Twitter feed announcing its sources confirmed the iPad 3 would be unveiled in New York (The big Apple….) next week sporting a Quad-Cord processor and the much sought-after 4G LTE radio. Unfortunately for CNBC however, shortly after its scoop, other publishers began announcing they had received an invitation from Apple with an image of the new iPad 3 (as shown above) and the time and place for the unveiling – March 7th, 10AM PST @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco....
Some tasks like video and communication and certain services like Spotify and Pandora are not yet supported. Currently, it appears Alexa will be more productivity-focused to start, but more services and features are expected to be added. Alexa App for Windows 10 Also, keep in mind you do need to install it on your system drive. Since it’s a Microsoft Store app it will be able to work with PCs running Windows 10 in S Mode....
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