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Back in October we announced the release of Microsoft Office 2011 for the MAC and today I have a quick tip for the Excel 2011 ultra-geek groovyReaders out there. For whatever reason, Excel 2011 for the MAC didn’t include the Solver utility. Odd I know but not a huge deal since Frontline Systems as of today has released Solver for Excel 2011 on their website at www.solver.com/mac/. The new Solver for Excel 2011 has been enhanced over its predecessor (for Excel 2008 for MAC)....

According to the head of the Windows Insider program, Gabe Aul posted the news yesterday on Twitter. Apparently the developer team has been dealing with a bug and decided not to put it out to members of the Fast ring. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) May 4, 2016 The current Insider preview version is Build 14332 and was released last week. If you’re in the Slow ring, you’ll still get that version, this week....

Note: This should work with other versions of Windows and other operating systems you’re working with. Keep in mind your results will vary depending on the speed of your network and internet connection. Speed Up Remote Desktop Session on Windows After you have Remote Desktop enabled. Start a new RDP session and click Options. Next, click the Display tab. Slide the Display Configuration to a smaller size. Under Colors, select High Color (16 bit)....

Steam announced that it would start selling software. Although the collection isn’t too large yet, there’s potential to grow this model. If you use the service for your gaming needs, you can use it for your software programs too. For now, there are eight programs on offer: ArtRage Studio Pro, CameraBag 2, GameMaker: Studio, 3D-Coat, 3DMark Vantage, 3DMark 11 and Source Filmmaker. There’s also a 10% discount offer to kick things off....

Facebook is filled up with this post. I decided to hide the specifics of the person posting it, because they should know better. But apparently they don’t. Several users have been dupped into believing that posting the message will stop them from being affected by some new Facebook guidelines that would allow Facebook to use And it could do so without being affected by any copyright whatsoever. Let’s clear this up, shall we?...

On a Microsoft Surface, you’ll probably be using Internet Explorer 10 quite a bit – especially the Surface RT. While doing research online, it’s helpful to be able to search for a specific word or phrase on a webpage. Just like on an iPad using Safari, it’s easy to do on a Surface too. In the modern style of IE 10, simply tap the wrench icon on the toolbar, then tap Find on Page....

Take a Snapshot in VLC Start playing a video in VLC. When you see a scene you want to capture, click Video » Snapshot. You briefly see a small thumbnail of the capture in the upper left corner of the screen. It also shows the directory the shot is stored in. By default, it’s saved in My Pictures as a PNG file. To have easier access to taking a snapshot, you can make an icon show up in the controls....

Depending on your situation or needs, this should be more than enough to convince you to switch. There are other reasons, as you’ll see below. What is TIDAL? First launched in 2014 by Norway’s Aspiro, TIDAL is now owned by Project Panther Bidco, which is owned by the rapper and businessman Jay Z. Other celebrity artists own a small slick of TIDAL, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Daft Punk, Chris Martin, Calvin Harris, and many more....

However, if you did pick the dark or light side, you might want to turn this off. Here’s how you do it. I was having fun with the themes, icons, and sound for a couple of days, but noticed that while watching YouTube videos, a light saber sound would play when I was adjusting a video’s volume. It was cool at first, but after a while it started getting annoying....

Migrate Download Synced Photos to Moments App The first task you need to do is get your backed up photos off Facebook. Log into Facebook, navigate to your profile then click Photos > Synced Photos, click Download Photos. Proceed to download the Moments app from the iTunes Store or Google Play. The app is a free download and works on iOS 7 or later. Launch Moments then log in to your account and tap Get Notified....

During the Keynote, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview was made available for download. Microsoft said on its Building Windows 8 Twitter account the Consumer Preview had more than 1 million downloads in 24 hours. If you missed the keynote at MWC, it’s now available to watch online. You can watch and download it at the Microsoft News Center. Or just kick back and watch it here. If you’re a Windows fan, watching this keynote is very interesting....

What is AMA? The internet slang AMA means “ask me anything.” You’ll find the term on social media sites, especially Reddit, which has a subreddit dedicated to it called r/IAmA. Online forums (AMAs) that use the abbreviation serve as Q&A sessions typically between someone famous or knowledgeable about a subject and the public members. Besides Reddit, AMAs are sometimes found on Twitter, Twitch, and other sites. Reddit Within the r/IAmA subreddit, anyone can post an AMA at any time, although moderators typically schedule them....

The possible automated things you can do with IFTTT are really limited only by your imagination. The services and devices you automate keep growing every day. The fact that IFTTT is free means that it’s easily accessible to anyone who has access to a computer and the internet. Here’s a look at what it is, how it works, and how to create a simple weather task to get started. Oh, and they have pre-made applets from the community, too....

First, let’s answer the question “What is the jusched.exe process?”. Good news, it’s not a virus, but I still don’t like it. The jusched.exe process is a Java updater which by default it set to check for updates once a month. The issue here is the application just sits there doing nothing but sucking up my precious memory and CPU waiting for the 1x monthly to check the SUN site for a new update....

Windows 10 Creator Update – Blue Light Blue light is a health-focused feature that manages how the light reflected from your computer at night affects your eyes. Its primary goal is to reduce eye strain and promote better sleeping habits. Blue light initially appeared in early builds of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update but never made it to the final release. Screenshots show work Microsoft is working to make it easily accessible from the Display system settings....

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16232.1004 According to an updated blog post by the leader of the Windows Insider team, Dona Sarkar: If you are currently running Windows 10 Insider Build 16232.1004, you should have access to this most recent cumulative update now. If you don’t want to wait for it to automatically update, head to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and manually check for it....

Microsoft launched the latest Preview build 16188 (codenamed Redstone 3) for PC to Insiders in the Fast ring on Thursday, May 4th. It introduces several new features including new PDF features for Edge and adds Cortana to the Settings app. Windows 10 Preview Build 16188 Here’s a look at what’s new according to the Windows 10 Insider Preview program leader Dona Sarkar (all images courtesy Microsoft): New PDF features for Microsoft Edge include PDF Form fill that allows you to fill in PDF forms in Edge, save the changes and print the document out....

Microsoft added the Your Phone app to Redstone 5 build 17728. At the time it was limited but it has been gaining new features and abilities with each subsequent new version. And now it gives Android users (no iPhone support yet) the ability to sync text between their phone and PC. Microsoft explains: “Text your friends, group message, and type with a keyboard—Your Phone app allows you to view, send, and receive the SMS from your Android, on your computer....

Once you set up Cortana, it will show you the current weather conditions for your region. If you travel a lot, it’s helpful to know the weather conditions of other cities. Here’s how to add one or more. Add Cities to Cortana Weather Launch Cortana and select the ellipsis (three dots) for more options and then select Edit in Notebook. Now scroll down to Cities you’re tracking and then click Add a city....

Click Start » All Programs and right-click on Windows Update and drag it to the desktop. When you release the icon, click Create Shortcuts Here. Even though you have the Windows Update shortcut on your desktop, you still can’t pin it to the Taskbar. First, right-click the shortcut and select Properties. Click the Shortcut tab. In the Target field type: cmd /c wuapp.exe then change the Run menu to Minimized....