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Here’s a look at the WEI Score feature that was in Windows 7: Because no one used it or even knew it existed, Microsoft removed the feature. But maybe you’re curious about the type of index score you would get for your new high end hardware. We’ve already covered one utility that will give you the WEI score via the command prompt. But these following two utilities are simple to run and offer more features and a better graphical interface....

Xumo is another free online streaming service that aggregates media in a single player. It offers live and on-demand content from several channels. Currently, it includes over 150 channels and the company says more are added regularly. It has a wide variety of content from different genres including Sports, Comedy, News, Music, and more. It gathers content from different web-based providers like Funny or Die, CBSN, MSNBC, Fuse, History Channel, and many others....

Yahoo Search Direct works very differently than Google Instant in terms of displaying results. Rather than using the normal results list, there is a smaller box directly below the search bar. You’ll see a list of suggested searches, and your “direct” results will show up in the new box. If you search for something such as the weather, instead of a link to a website you’ll see instant weather results....

The interface has been redesigned, with less buttons with the idea to give users more speed. Yahoo says that getting to messages is now a faster process and that the inbox is easier to use and more intuitive. The new version will be rolling out to users in the next few days, so it won’t be long before you get to use it. Now, here comes the interesting part. Yahoo wants to make the email experience consistent across the devices you’re using....

As everyone knows by now, Microsoft scrapped the traditional Start menu in Windows 8 for the new Start screen. If you’re a system admin, you want an easy way to get to the system tools like Command Prompt, Control Panel, and Disk Management – not Pictures and Weather apps. Here’s how to easily pull up a menu of power user options from the Start screen or Desktop in Windows 8....

Go into Settings » Sounds. Flip the Change With Buttons switch On. Now whenever you adjust the volume using your device’s volume rocker arm, it will effect all sounds including the ringer and alerts. Thnx groovy Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Here’s the Adobe security bulletin summary for this latest patch which fixes 24 other issues, too: To make sure you have the latest secure version of Flash, head to the Adobe help page and follow the step-by-step instructions. Or, you can also check the version of Flash that’s running on your computer at the About Flash Player page. Protect Your Computer from Flash Exploits The best way to protect your computer from Flash is not to install it to begin with or to uninstall it....

Features and Tech Specs The Kindle Paperwhite controls and interface consists of a capacitive touchscreen, a sleep/power button and a microUSB port and that’s it. Navigation is done through touch and gestures, including two point multi touch gestures, swipe for scrolling, and long presses for contextual menus. When you’re reading a book, there are a several tap zones. The biggest is in the “next” page zone, which takes up much of the bottom-right quadrant....

Lookout Mobile Security for Android handles 3 basic things in the free version: Security, Backup, and Remotely locating a missing device. The first thing I noticed straightaway was how simple the interface was. This is an app I wouldn’t be afraid of recommending to my technology inept parents, because setup only really takes a few taps here and there – although the most important part of setup requires creating an account....

What’s New in iOS 11.0.2 and Why You Should Upgrade The iOS 11.0.2 update applies to the iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod Touch 6th generation. For a minor update it’s surprisingly large, weighing around 278 MBs. As always, connect to a speedy network and grab it. Here is a list of changes and improvements: Fixes an issue where crackling sounds may occur during calls for a small number of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus devices....

iCloud is a new service that comes with every new iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The service lets you to access your apps, music, videos, photos and other data from anywhere you have an Internet connection. It’ll keep your email, calendars and contacts up to date across all of your iOS devices and Mac. iCloud gives you 5GB of free storage. If you need more, upgraded storage plans start at $20/year for an additional 10GB....

Who Can Update to iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2? Beginning with iOS 13, there are different operating systems for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. iOS 13.2 The iOS 13.2 update is compatible with the recently released iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Additionally, you can install the update on the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, and iPod touch (7th generation)....

The Apple Watch is still big, bigger than what most people would want to wear, and doesn’t do anything that your iPhone can’t do already. This accessory starts at $349 and is said to be available early next year. Does the Smartwatch Even Matter? This is my brief and cynical look at the purpose of a smartwatch: You pair it with your smartphone just to get the exact same notifications you get on the phone itself....

I have precisely zero regrets about the purchase. In a nutshell, here’s why: This is Not a Chrome OS Review First, I want to establish that I am not reviewing Chrome OS. For that, I suggest you read Dave Greenbaum’s post: Why I Love My Chromebook (and You Should Too). As Dave puts it, a Chromebook is like having a bike in addition to your car. For short trips, having a lightweight vehicle that puts a minimal amount of machine between you and the world is much more enjoyable....

What’s in the Aviary suite? The Aviary suite is made up of 8 different web applications. Each web application has both a practical name and a funky bird name to go with it. Honestly, it totally confuses me, but I think it’s groovy they got this whole bird theme going on; it’s unique for sure. Another great thing about Aviary is there’s nothing to install similar to Google Apps. Everything is done in the “the cloud” so I don’t need to worry about security patches or other exploits familiar with Adobe software....

10. HomeKit Like other products on this list, HomeKit began as a work in progress that continues today. When the framework was introduced in 2014, it promised to change how we thought about smart home products. As the decade ends, that promise has largely been unfulfilled, but it’s still on track. HomeKit makes it easier for you to configure, communicate with, and control smart home appliances, including smart lights, speakers, doors, sensors, and much more....

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Change Windows 10 Mail app Background By default, Microsoft shows a cloud-themed background when you launch the Mail app and empty your mailbox. To change it, go to Settings > Background Picture and browse to any image on your PC, network, or cloud storage that you want to use. There you go. I guess I just changed the background from fluffy happy clouds to stormy ones…but you get the idea....

Download Clean Master (Cleaner) from Google Play. Once installed, you’ll notice a simple straight-forward interface. It’s divided into four sections – History, Privacy, Tasks, and App Manager. The top area is reserved for showing you how much space you have available and used on your device’s internal memory and memory card. Since I’m using it on the Google Nexus 7, I’m getting the same figures for both. The History section is, in my humble opinion, the most useful, as it allows you to de-clutter your device....

So for those of you stuck at home and looking for something on TV, here are the details for your specific country, including pricing and special launch titles. Disney+ Launch Pricing for European Countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, and Switzerland Similar to the US, subscriptions to Disney Plus are available either at a monthly rate or annual. As you can see below, we highly recommend the Annual sub as it gives you a full two months free vs....