Monday, July 30, 2018

Netflix Profile Icons are Getting Renovated

Recently, Netflix stated that its profile icons are getting a huge conversion. While the ability to make profiles was first introduced five years ago and the profile icons are also for the long overdue for a modern look. Though not only the classic icons are being updated, but from now you will also be able to choose a character directly from a trendy Netflix original series.
When it was first introduced, then the profile icons that you could choose from weren’t anything more impressive. In fact, they were quite ordinary.
During the announcement, Netflix wrote: the company announcing a progression of profiles. All those profile icons which users have used from the last five years and are now also getting an amusing makeover. However, the companies will also introduce a collection of new icons which includes most adored characters directly from Netflix shows and movies.
 Here, just a look at all amazing features that reach up to you.

Netflix Profile Icon Maker

However, the profiles will allow each member of your household that all have their individual list of favorite shows in the Netflix. And by this user can also set up profiles for their kids that show the suitable content which is only related to your child’s age.
Moreover, it is very nice to see that all old cartoon icons are now getting a new modern design. But it’s even better to easily choose a character from the popular original Netflix shows like Stranger Things; Orange is the New Black, Luke Cage, Fuller House, and many more to continue. There will be more than 100 new icons which rolling out soon.
Still, the Netflix continuously tries to bring some more new features and also other options to its streaming service over the past few weeks. Last week, the company was also rolling out a new TV experience with a sidebar only for the easier navigation. Now the Netflix also updated Fast.com, it’s a web-based speed test tool, for including more detailed data. And before that, the company were also introduced automatic downloads of latest episodes of your beloved shows on Android. The latest change to the profile icons is now the other welcome improvement directly from the video streaming giant. Though, the new profile icons are automatically rolling out to the website, TV devices, and also in the mobile apps in the upcoming weeks.

How to Access Blocked Caller Voicemail on iPhones

As you probably know that, all the iPhone users can easily block phone numbers from calling an iPhone or contacting your iPhone with the use of Block Contact feature. But the blocked numbers or blocked contacts can leave you a voicemail, and that left voicemail you can easily check by using the blocked callers.
Although blocking a phone number or contact from being able to attain you, but still you can also check any voicemails which are left by those blocked phone numbers on the iPhone.
For checking the voicemails which are left by blocked contacts and blocked numbers, then you must have an iPhone with a latest adequate version of iOS only to support contact blocking, and your iPhone must also have the Visual Voicemail working and setup. However, the respite is pretty effortless and also relies on accessing a largely indefinite and hidden “Blocked Messages” inbox of the voicemails.
And yes it is true, if you block any phone number then that number can still leave you the voicemails on the iPhone, and you even don’t get a notification about that voicemail, but by going through and listen to the blocked caller’s voicemails which are left on the phone.

Steps to Access Blocked Caller Voicemail on iPhones

Here we provide you the complete steps of how you can easily access and listen to any voicemails which are left by a blocked caller on an iPhone. The steps are mentioned below:
Click to open “Phone” app on iPhone
Click on the “Voicemail” tab
Scroll down to the bottom of voicemail list
Click on the “Blocked Messages” voicemail inbox
In a blocked message voicemail inbox you can easily access, listen to, check, read the transcript, share, save, and also delete any voicemails which are left by a blocked number to the iPhone.
While you can also share voicemails and save voicemails on your iPhone, and you can also save and share the blocked voicemails which are left by a blocked number or blocked the caller. Or simply you can only read the voicemail transcript of a blocked call and also determine.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Google Search to Recommend Interest-Based Events

Recently, Google has updated its way to discover events in Search, and also adding some new features that both personalized results and also provide more key information about the events exactly in the search results.
So when you are searching for an event and click on it, an overview will appear on your screen which shows details like venue reviews, ticket cost, time, and also location. Moreover, you can also save the events only to revisit later, or also click through to buy tickets via various other vendors like StubHub and Ticketmaster.
However, all new update will cover all types of events, like local festivals, concerts, cooking classes, and also museum happenings. You have to Search with the terms like “free concert,” and a list will be returned which combined from a range of different sites.
Google is also providing tab called as “For You” which should deliver events that only based upon the interest of the user’s personal interests, including the categories like cooking, running, and photography. Google has also offered some tools for the organizers for marking up their event listings, so you should easily able to see giant happenings, but it should also include smaller meetups happening in the user’s neighborhood which is much like a local dancing class.
Google also stated in its post that all new events. The search would roll out over the upcoming few days for those who are in the US.


Thursday, July 26, 2018

How to Integrate Chrome and Firefox Activity to Windows 10 Timeline?

One of the significant new features in Windows 10 1803 is the Timeline which lets
the user to easily view and go back to what you have actually been doing on your
computer system. It is a more vigorous version of the Task View (Alt+Tab), and it
will also allow the user to go back up to 30 days of history easily. Though it works
great with the Windows application and also with some third-party app, there is a
conspicuous lapse. There is no any other web browser support other than for
the Microsoft Edge. So you cannot even resume your browsing activity from the
Windows Timeline in almost two most popular browsers. But now you can easily
do it with the help of a browser extension for both Firefox and Chrome.

Steps to Integrate Chrome and Firefox Browsing to Windows Timeline

As the process of installation is always effortless; you just need to install it like
you would have any browser add-on or the extension. And after successfully
installing the extension, now you will need to sign in with your Microsoft account
via the application on every device which you want to sync.

Subsequently, your browsing history will sync with Windows Timeline
automatically, just like Microsoft Edge does.

The next amazing feature of Timeline is that it can easily push open tabs on your
web browser from one Windows 10 device to another. And for this follow the
below given steps:

1. Click on the Extension icon
2. Select “Open this page on another device” from the menu tab
3. Click to select the device to push the page
4. Now, the page will automatically open up on another machine

However, the extension is created by the Grid Entertainment’s Dominic Maas who
is also the developer for the Sound Byte; it’s a Windows 10 UWP app only for
SoundCloud. But still, the extensions are in Beta and also free to use for the users.
So, always keep in your mind that everything might not work correctly
sometimes. And Maas will note many more other features which will be easily
added in the future such as the blacklisting sites. It will thwart you from the
random searches and from cluttering up your Windows Timeline. This type of
extension adds a great ability for the Windows Timeline that the official
developers should have to add to their browsers precedent.


Karen Minton is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Kraen has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup

Monday, July 23, 2018

How to Recover Files Removed By McAfee Antivirus?

These days a lot of security threats are looming around, so the users have to be careful with their data and devices they use. This is the reason for which people tend to use antivirus programs to protect their data and computer system from any kind of security threat.
The files deleted by McAfee Antivirus software can quickly be recovered with some data recovery programs available in the present market. Antivirus is a sort of computer application that is essential for all PCs and cell phones. Since the antivirus has the capability of preventing most viruses from attacking computers and mobile so as to protect system security and data, but unfortunately many instances are reporting that security software removed valuable data accidentally.
Follow these steps mentioned below to recover the files deleted by McAfee security suite using data recovery programs:
  1. First of all, download and install a data recovery application on your computer.
  2. You will have to restart your computer after installing the data recovery software package.
  3. Click twice on the data recovery program. You will find it on your computer’s desktop.
  4. Select the Deleted Recover option, do it when asked what kind of Recovery Operation you want to perform.
  5. Go to the Hard Drive of your computer from the driver’s list displayed.
  6. Then tap on the OK button.
  7. Now you need to find the folders in the Folder window until you get the folder that contains the deleted files.
  8. And you will see this folder will be labeled almost similar to Scanned Deleted Files option.
  9. As soon as you find the folder, select this.
  10. Then you will need to choose the files which McAfee has deleted within the FileListView window.
  11. Select these files, and then tap on the OK button to recover the data you want.
  12. Now you have retrieved the files which were deleted by McAfee.

Google fined $5 Billion by the EU for Infringement of Android Antitrust Violations

Recently, Google has been strike with a record-breaking €4.3 billion which is approximately $5 billion, fined by the EU regulators for infringement of antitrust violations. The European Commission said that Google had mistreated its Android market supremacy in three key areas. Now the Google has been bundling its Chrome apps and Search Engine into the operating system. And Google has also blocked phone manufactures from creating more devices that already run forked versions of the Android, and it also made payments to certain large phone makers and mobile network operators to entirely bundle the Google search application on handsets.
Now the European Commission wants Google to get its prohibited conduct to an end in an effectual manner within the 90 days of the decision. It simply means that Google will need to stop forcing the manufacturers to preinstall Google and Chrome search to provide the Google Play Store on the handsets. It will also need to stop the preventing phone manufacturers by using the forked versions of Android; the commission said to the Google that they did not provide any credible evidence by which the Android forks would be exaggerated by the technical failures or fail to support applications. However, the Google’s unlawful payments for application bundling finished in the year 2014 after EU started to look into the problems
Now Google said that it would appeal the decision. A Google spokesperson in a statement said that they created more choice for the users not less. An exciting ecosystem, rapid innovation, at very lower prices are the standard hallmarks of the robust competition. And they will now appeal on the decision of the Commission. The Google is also warning that the EU’s decision might influence the free business model of Android in the future.
Moreover, the EU has been inspecting Android further strongly over the past few years, when the competitors complained that Google has been abusing its market supremacy in software which runs on the smartphones. Originally, the FairSearch filed a complaint against the Google in the year 2013, and the group has included competitors like Microsoft, Nokia, and Oracle. The former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was also called Google a monopoly. Microsoft and Google ended the Android patent disagreements that have not even stopped the EU from investigating the original allegations.
However, the $5 billion fine dwarfs Google’s earlier $2.7 billion record-breaking fine from the EU last year over influenced search results. Still, Google is pleasing that scrupulous judgment in a back-and-forth which is expected to last years.  Intel, Facebook, and Microsoft all are facing significant anti-competition fines from the European Commission. And the Microsoft was prominently fined twice by the EU when the software developer failed to include a browser ballot in the Windows 7 update. And Apple was also ordered to pay back $15.4 billion in taxes to the European Union.
Though the Android has been considered as the open-source software, but Google has been slowly adding the key components into its Google Play Services software also in its associated agreements. The anti-fragmentation agreements are available for keeping the manufacturers on the Google’s version of Android which most Android handsets now ship with the Google’s software and also services bundled on them.
But now the EU has ordered Google to stay to its judgment within the 90 days and also unbundle Chrome and search from its Android providing. With Google appealing the decision, then the lawful process is probably to run for many years ahead. While many had expected from the Google to face its own Microsoft moment and the EU doesn’t appear to be forcing any strong future which is an oversight on the Android or asking Google to transform its software for including a ballot for substitute browsers or search engines.
And the decision appears to be more about preventing Google from bundling its services to the Android, which forced the company to change Android considerably. Still, the phone makers will be free to bundle Chrome and Google search application only if they wish, but they even won’t be forced to do so, and they will also free to provide the devices with forked versions of the Android.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

How to Check Hard Drive Space on Windows & Mac?

Whenever you download images, songs, and videos or install any program on your computer, they all take up space in your system’s hard drive. Here we are going to show you how you can check the amount of free space on your computer to ensure that your computer system will never run out of room. We will show you exactly how you can do it on Windows and Mac computer.

On Windows

Follow the guidelines mentioned below to know how to check free hard drive space on Windows:
  1. Go to the Start window in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  2. Open the Settings in the lower left side of your PC’s menu.
  3. Tap on the System option.
  4. Tap on the Storage option located in the upper left corner of the Display page.
  5. And you can review your hard drive’s space usage.
  6. Now you need to tap on your hard disk icon below Local Storage.
  7. Now you will see a comprehensive list that shows you how much storage s specific file and program are taking up, that will help you clean-up the files and programs which are covering a lot of space of your computer.

On Mac

Follow the guidelines given below to find out how to check hard drive free space on Mac:
  1. Tap on the Apple logo located in the top left corner of your Mac’s screen.
  2. After you open the Apple menu, you will get to see a drop-down menu.
  3. Tap on About This Mac option, present at the top of the drop-down menu. A new window will open.
  4. Now you need to tap on the Storage tab. You will see this option at the top the About This Mac window.
  5. Now you can review your Mac’s hard drive space. And you will find it in the upper-right corner of the window.
  6. On the open screen, you will be able to see the amount of storage space remaining out of the overall available storage on your Mac computer.

Friday, July 20, 2018

How to Shut Down Computer Automatically at a Specific Time?

At the end of the day, you always log off your computer when you are done using
it, but you often forget to shut it down and go beyond your time limits while using
it sometimes.Now you can set your PC to shut down automatically. To do so,
follow these steps given below on Windows and Mac:

On Windows
1. Tap on the Start button.
2. Tap on the Control Panel option.
3. Go to the System and Security.
4. Tap on the Administrative tools option.
5. And open the Task Scheduler.
6. Then tap on the Create Basic Task option.
7. Give the task name and description.
8. Tap on the Next button to continue.
9. Then select the Daily option shown on the Task Trigger page.
10. Tap on the Next option to select the time you want your computer to shut
    down each day.
11. Write 1 in the Rescue ever X days option.
12. Tap on the Next button.
13. Choose the Start Program option.
14. Then tap on the Next button to proceed.
15. Now you will need to enter the location for the shutdown program.
16. Then review your setting to ensure that you have selected the right day.
17. Finally, tap on the Finish button to save the task.
18. Your PC will now start to shut down at that specific time you have selected.

On Mac

1. Open your System Preferences.
2. Tap on the Energy Sever option.
3. Tap on the Schedule button, located in the bottom right corner of your PC’s
   screen.
4. Now you will need to check the box which is present next to the Startup or
   Wake option. This will schedule when your computer turns on.
5. Check the box to schedule when your computer goes to sleep or shuts
    down. The schedule can be set for specific days, weekends or weekdays.
6. After settting ask your choices, tap on the OK button.
7. Your computer will now start to shut down at that specific time you selected for it.



Karen Minton is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Kraen has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

How to Use Inbuilt Chrome Browser Malware Scanner and Cleanup-Tool?

At present, Malware is one of the gravest concerns among the Computer users. It makes one of the most significant damages in the cybersecurity world. It comes in many forms such as- trojans, horse, worms etc. No doubt, the removing of malware from the PC is not such an easy task. But you can do it with the help of Chrome Browser malware scanner and clean-up- tool.
We know that Google Chrome is one of the useful and popular web browsers and the number of people is using it. But some of the users are not aware from that it is providing some active and useful malware scanner. It will help you to remove any malware from your PC.
Google declared that this malware scanner would protect the user from any ransomware, hijackers and other cyber attacks. It will scan not only your browsing data but also your entire computer system for malware and other infected programs.

Steps to use Chrome Malware Scanner and cleanup Tool:-

Now we will discuss how to use these tools on the chrome browser.
  1. First of all, launch Google Chrome and enter the given address into the URL bar: chrome://settings/cleanup
  2. Now the scanning process will start.
  3. Alternatively, you can also use this path: Settings > Advanced Settings > Scroll down until you see Clean up computer under Reset and cleanup.
  4. After completing the scanning process, chrome will confirm you about the threats that are stored on your PC.
  5. If you find something, then you need to remove them first.
  6. If you see any malware after removing all of the malware, then you need to follow Reset settings option.
This reset option will reset your startup page, a new tab page, search engine and pinned tabs. It is also able to disable all of the extensions. It will also remove all of the temporary files or folders. But no need to worry your bookmarks, history and password will be saved on your PC.
Suggestion. If you did not find the Malware scanner on your PC, then you need to update your browser in a latest built. To do this, you can navigate to Menu > Help > About Google Chrome.
To use Chrome malware scanner, you need to cross-check the following:-
  • You receive alerts about a virus or an infected device.
  • The Chrome homepage keep changing without your permission.
  • Your search engine has been changed without your knowledge
  • The browsing is hijacked and redirects to unfamiliar pages or ads
  • Any type of Pop-up ads and new tabs won’t go away
  • Uninvited Chrome extensions or toolbars keep coming back

How to Protect Facebook Password?

For many people, Facebook has now become a part of their everyday lives. It is the place where they interact with their colleagues, friends and sometimes families too. However, having your Facebook account hacked can be more than just humiliating, as your whole social information may go into wrong hands.
This blog contains tips and instructions for the better security of your account to ensure you a happy and safe experience of social networking.
1- Never include your name, pets, birthdates and or any common word in your password.
Create a strong password and make it difficult to guess. A strong password should at least consist of 8 characters in length. But the longer it is, the stronger it will be.
2- Never use your Facebook password anywhere else.
Make sure you create different passwords for each social networking account you use. If you fail to think creatively and have a difficulty thinking up a new password, an online password generator can be used to help you generate a strong password.
3- A password manager can be very useful.
As you generate a unique and stronger password, it becomes more difficult always to remember them all. Thus, there are many good password managers available that are going to encrypt and securely keep your password.
4- You should change your password twice in a year.
This suggestion given above is for all of your account’s passwords not only for a Facebook account. If you find it difficult to remember, a reminder on your calendar can be beneficial here.
5- You are not supposed to share your password with anyone.
Sharing your password is never a smart practice, but it is especially unwise. Hence, it can be misused.
6- Don’t ever use the remember password feature on any web browsers.
This is very important to remember that when you are not using your own PC or mobile, and a Remember Password option prompts, always click on the Not Now button. Thus, we even recommend you not to use this feature in your own PC or mobile, too because that can be harmful to you and piece of cake for another person who’s planning to access your account.
7- Never type your password into shady or unfaithful PC.
If you are using a system, you don’t know much about, or it belongs to somebody you don’t know personally, then stay away from doing anything that requires you to enter your password in it. Hackers usually use keystroke loggers on PC that keeps recording everything you type, including a password.
Note: If you already have typed your account’s password into a computer system you don’t trust personally, once you are back at your own trusted device or computer, then go and change your password as soon as possible.

Monday, July 16, 2018

How To Set Up Email On Your Windows 8 PC?

Windows 8 has a Modern User Interface, which combines several basic PC operations into integrated applications. One such application introduced in Windows 8 is the Mail app. It is designed for touch input and it is very easy to use. One can access multiple accounts in the same app, thus this app is very convenient to use. Here is how you can set up your email on Windows 8.
  1. Go to the Start screen and click on Mail. If the Mail app is not there on display then look got “Mail.”
  2. Now you need to launch the Charms bar. Shift the pointer to the top right-hand side of the screen and open Charms.
  3. Click on the gear icon named Settings from the right corner.
  4. From the list of options listed under Settings, click on Accounts.
  5. Now, you will be able to see all the accounts which are linked to the Mail application at present.
  6. Click on Add an account.
  7. Now, in the Add your account window, you will have to type in your email address and password. You can check the box below to include the Google contacts and calendars.
  8. Enter the security code for authentication if prompted.
  9. You can determine whether or not you wish the Sign In credentials to be saved or not. This comes in handy because logging in to your email account across synchronized devices becomes convenient. Check the box next to remember my credentials and click on the OK button in the Sign In window.
  10. You can determine whether or not you wish to connect the email account to your Microsoft Account. Click on OK if you want to do so, otherwise select the Cancel option.
  11. Now, you can add the contacts. Some email clients do this automatically. However, for some, you may have to do it manually.

Set up an email account in the Mail app

The Mail application is extremely handy. It allows you to access all your email accounts in one place. Now, you do not have to download several apps and go to different sites just to access your emails.
If you have a Microsoft email account (Outlook, Live, Hotmail, or MSN), then you merely have to log in to the computer. Head to the Start screen and launch the Mail application.
However, if your email address is of Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc., then you need to apply the steps given below:
  1. Go to Start.
  2. Click on the Mail app.
  3. You need to swipe to the right side of the display,
  4. Click on Settings.
  5. Go to Accounts and choose to Add an account.
  6. Select the kind of account you have to add.
  7. Type the email and password for the account you wish to add.
  8. Finally, click on Connect.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Your Twitter Followers May Drop Know Why

Recently, the company said that Twitter would stop those accounts which have been locked for bad behavior in the publicly posted follower counts. Some accounts which are already locked for violating the company’s standards have remained frozen unless the owner logs back in and reset their password. And from now, these blocked accounts will not count as followers of any account which are followed by them.
Twitter said that most of the followers would lose more or fewer followers only because of the change. But some large accounts could lose hundreds of accounts.  The President Donald Trump’s has lost 100,000 of followers instantly after the changes made by the Twitter and the President Barack Obama lost almost 400,000 followers.
Vijay Gadde, who supervises the Twitter safety team, in a tweet explaining that the users should be curtained about the follower numbers presented athwart Twitter are always accurate and meaningful. And the Twitter introducing a change to follower counts which are part of their work and also made Twitter one of the most trusted service for the public conversation.
However, there are many reasons behind this, but one of the significant reason is that Twitter would lock an account which includes tweeting a large volume of replies or mentions or tweeting the ambiguous links and also blocked by a large number of accounts after mentioning the accounts to them. Some of the Twitter’s accounts can also be locked for some harmless reasons, such as if the account’s email and password are posted online as the part of the leak.
Twitter would not answer about whether it would stop showing the engagements numbers directly from the locked accounts, like eradicating their likes and also retweets from publicly posted counts.
Twitter announced that the changes would surely implement over the next few days. But the follower counts will continue to change as Twitter works to remove some more bad and unauthorized accounts from the service.

Netflix will Now Automatically Downloads New Episodes of Your Favorite Shows on Android

Now for a couple of years, we all could easily download the Netflix movies and also the favorite TV shows on Windows 10, and iOS Android devices, and Amazon Fire tablets. Though it is a very precious option for downloading content to your device through Wi-Fi, if you are going somewhere and you won’t have the internet, or if you are on a limited data connection, then you can easily saw your favorite show which you can download before going anywhere. But now, the Netflix is bringing an extra supportive feature to its application on Android.

Netflix Smart Downloads on Android

Recently, Netflix announced the rollout of the latest feature which is called Smart Downloads for Android phones and tablets. This Smart Download feature will automatically delete the downloaded episodes that you have already watched and then replace them with next some new episode in the series. And the feature will only work or download episodes when you are connected to the Wi-Fi, and it will also save your data and help in maximizing the storage space.
 Netflix exec Cameron Johnson writes on a blog post that this week, the newest feature was announced. And today, we are very energized to launch the Smart Downloads feature. Now, when users finish watching a downloaded episode, then the Smart Downloads feature will automatically delete it, and then download the next episode routinely. Netflix executive also said that you watch and we do the work. And if the users want to download the episodes 1 through the episode 4 of the Netflix Original series Luke Cage, then whenever the users finish watching episode 1, then it will automatically delete and automatically download episode 5.
However, the feature should be available on every Android device by default, but if anyone wants to keep some old episodes on your device so that they can watch them again, then you can clasp the Smart Downloads feature Turn off. Though, to turn on or off on your Android phone or tablets follow the below-given steps:
  1. Open and start the Netflix
  2. Click on the Downloads
  3. At the top of the screen, you see a message that Smart Downloads in Turn On, then click on it.
  4. It will automatically Turn Off
And on the next page, now you will get a message which told you what Smart Downloads is and how it can work, and you can easily just tie it off.
Formerly, if anyone wants to download too many episodes, then the Netflix would display an error message and also not allow the user to download more until the user deleted some shows. So, if anyone likes to indulge shows on the Netflix, then you have to find this a very helpful new feature. However, it is really pleasant to know that you can turn it off whenever you want.
Netflix did not say about the feature when will come to iOS or any other platforms.

Thursday, July 12, 2018

How To Disable Automatic Windows 10 Updates?

Windows 10 automatically checks for any available updates and installs them automatically. Microsoft has made software updates mandatory for Windows 10. While this compulsory automatic update system is definitely more secure, it can be inconvenient for some people. If you have Windows 10 Professional, then you can postpone the updates.
Microsoft’s controversial automatic update feature for Windows 10 has garnered a lot of move to automatically update all Windows 10 computers has received a lot of criticism from users. Not only does it consume a huge chunk of data, but in some cases a forced update has resulted in problems in the Windows 10 PC. Irrespective of why you wish to postpone or prevent Windows 10 from updating the PC automatically, there are a few ways which can help you achieve that.

Here is how Wi-Fi users can disable Windows 10 auto updates

What is interesting is that by just altering the Wi-Fi settings, one can disable the automatic updates in their Windows 10 PC. For this, go to the Start menu and find Change Wi-Fi settings. Go to Advanced and in the Wireless Connection Network window turn the Metered Connection On. When you do this, you will stop getting automatic updates.

How to disable select updates?

Microsoft has also rolled out a tool with which you can hide or turn off select Windows 10 updates. Go to the Microsoft website and get the tool. Install and run it on your Windows 10 computer. Apply the steps mentioned in the website to turn off the automatic update.

Disable Automatic Updates With  Group Policy Editor

On Windows 10, the option for disabling automatic updates is hidden by default. Users can go to the Group Policy Editor and change the settings to make the disable option visible and disable the automatic updates feature on Windows 10 device.
  1. Open Start.
  2. Enter the following text in the search box: msc
  3. Now, go to Computer Configuration.
  4. Click on Administrative Templates.
  5. After that, go to All Settings.
  6. In the menu, locate the entry for Configure Automatic Updates.
  7. Double-click on the entry and click on the Enabled option located in the upper left-hand side.
  8. Now, you can edit the Options given at the base.
  9. Click on the drop bar.
  10. Go to the option for Allowing local administrator to choose the setting.
  11. Choose the option for disabling automatic downloads.
  12. Open the Control Panel, and click on System and Security.
  13. In that window, go to  Windows Update.
  14. Choose Change settings in the next Window.
  15. An option stating the following: Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them will display.
  16. Click on the option.
Your Windows 10 PC will check for available updates but not download them unless you provide permission for the same.
If you do not want your Windows 10 PC to even check for available updates, then you can do the following:
  1. Open the Group Policy Editor.
  2. Go to All Settings.
  3. In the drop-down list locate the following: Configure Automatic Updates
  4. Click twice on the entry.
  5. Select Disable.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

How to Turn Off Video Autoplay in App Store and YouTube on iOS 11

There are lots of apps on your iPhone or iPad that automatically play videos without even taking your permission. Sometimes it might be helpful for you to see about the workings an app or how it looks like in the App Store, or if you are more interested in watching videos interconnected to the one you just watched earlier in any app.
But what happens, videos that play automatically often pisses you off, because this autoplay can be disturbing and irritating. It can also break your focus from something you were watching, and cause your battery to exhaust sooner. It does not just drain your device’s battery very soon but also consumes an excessive amount of the data usage.
Note: This feature of turning the Autoplay off is only available on iOS 11

Steps to turn off Video Autoplay in App Store:-

  1. Go to the Settings
  2. Click on “iTunes & App Store.”
  3. Then click on Video Autoplay
  4. You will find that its setting is On by default
  5. Click to Turn Off
  6. If you want to see videos play automatically without consuming your mobile data, you can click on Wi-Fi Only

Turn it Off or On anytime according to your need.

Turn off Autoplay in YouTube; this feature on YouTube also makes it annoying sometimes. The video autoplay feature on YouTube brings the videos in the queue, which are often related and unrelated to one another. You can stop the next video, but you have just a few seconds to act before it starts playing the video.
If you find this feature frustrating or irritating, then you have an option to turn it off. When you use YouTube in your device, you will see an Autoplay slider button.
Click on the Slider Button, and it will automatically turn Grey after clicking on it. And then the Autoplay will be disabled with it.

How to Start Using Firefox Sync

When you use Firefox at your home or the office and on your smartphone, then you would want to sync all your data and information, so that you wouldn’t even lose them ever.
Sometimes, you must know that Firefox Sync allows you to share and save all your browser data from first to second. For instance history, bookmarks, preferences, and tabs, etc. can be synced from one to another device.
Here we have some instructions to show how you can bring Firefox Sync in use.

Steps to set up the first device for Firefox Sync:-

  1. Open your device and Launch the Mozilla Firefox browser.
  2. Tap on Tools at the upper side of the window and choose Options.
  3. Go to the Options window.
  4. Tap on Sync option.
  5. Sign in with your Firefox account.
Note: If you don’t have a Firefox account, you can tap on Create Account.
  1. After you sign in, tap on Manage – then you will directly reach to the welcome page, where you can start managing your information and data.
  2. Rearrange the Device.
Choose all the browser information you want to share between the devices, on the Options window. After doing that, enter the device name of your wish.
  1. Tap on OK and save your settings. The data of your browser is now prepared to be synched to another device.

Steps to set up the second device for Firefox Sync:-

  1. Go to the Firefox App on your Smartphone.
  2. Open the Menu of Browser.
  3. And select Settings.
  4. Click on the option Sync.
  5. You will get a 9-12 character code.
  6. Hop back to your first devices.
  7. Go to the Options window.
  8. Open the Sync tab (steps 2,3and 4 mentioned above in the first device).
  9. Then tap on “Add a device.”
  10. Type the code – The alphanumerical code which you got from the second device, Enter it there.
  11. Tap on “Finish” and the second device will be added.
Now, your both devices will be able to share to share the internet information and data with each other.

Microsoft Announces the New Surface Go Starting at $399

Today, the Microsoft announced the latest device to its Surface line of devices with new Surface Go. Now, the new affordable 10-inch tablet will start at only $399 which sets it in the competition with some other devices which aimed at the education market like Apple’s iPad and also the Google’s Chromebook. It is a very lightest Surface device which weighing in at 1.5 pounds including the keyboard covers.
 Here a glance at what users can expect from the new Microsoft devices.

About Microsoft Surface Go

The Microsoft Surface Go is the 2-in-1 convertible tablet or computer that the company has been selling for many years, but it is on very low-end of the series of devices. However, it is the entry-level model which is meant to replace the 10.8-inch Surface 3 that was introduced in the year 2015.
Though, the main market in which the Microsoft is focusing on with the device in schools, kids, first-line business workers, and also everyone who really wants a portable small and very light tablet. The Microsoft Surface Go is the smallest, lightest, and also most affordable Surface writes in a blog post by the Microsoft exec Panos Panay. When they designed the device, they had to ask themselves that what people want and also many needs from a 10 Surface. And now the answers seems to be obvious that lightweight, accessible, and productive to some more people.

Microsoft Surface Go With a 7TH Generation Intel Gold Processor 4415Y

The Microsoft Surface Go will launch with a 7th Generation Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y which also includes the fanless design which offers almost to nine hours of battery life. Moreover, you can also get models with the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage or 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Certainly, storage might be enlarged by adding a MicroSD card in the expansion slot. Touch display has the ratio of 3:2 aspect with the 1800 x 1200 pixel resolution and also includes the front-facing camera which might be used with the Windows Hello facial recognition. And now it also comes with a USB-C 3.1 port for data, charging, and video. It will also come with the Windows 10 S, but the customers who purchase it can automatically upgrade to the Windows 10 Home and commercial customers will also have the option for Windows 10 Pro. However, the primary models will have the Wi-Fi connectivity, but the company also said that there would be a 4G LTE model which is coming out in the future.
Finally, the price for the entry model will start at only $399, but that is only for the tablet. And the Type Cover will cost $99 for only the basic black one, and for the Alcantara, the cover will $129. It also includes a portable Surface Mobile Bluetooth mouse which will cost $34.99, and if you need a Surface Pen, then it goes for $99. However, the Microsoft Surface Go will now be available for the preorder that starts on July 10th of this year and will also go on sale on August 2nd in the U.S. and also in a two dozen other markets.

Source url :- https://how-to-setup.org/microsoft-new-surface-go-starting-at-399/

Saturday, July 7, 2018

How to Use Live Photo Effects to Capture Firework Amazing Action Photos with iPhone or iPad

Sometimes, action shots can be more difficult to capture the moments for the photographers or might be for the users, though the Apple’s Live Photos feature on iPhone and iPad makes the work easier for the users. One of the benefits of the live photos is that with the help of this feature the new Live Photos Effects capabilities; you can easily add a bouncing or looping effect to the images which make the task of capturing some memorable and tremendous action imagery simpler than ever.
It is one of the best iPhone or iPad feature; the Live Photos Effects can be very amazing for taking interesting pictures of fireworks too, as the fireworks can pose a unique challenge to the photographers or the users. We also provided some other tips for taking the photos of fireworks with iPhone or iPad as well as you can also record video of the fireworks with the help of the iPhone camera, so check out the tips given below as well.
Read the article to learn about how to use Live Photos Effects feature with the use of iPhone or iPad camera.
You will also need to have some Live Photos options enabled while taking pictures on the iPhone or iPad only to be able by using the Live Photos Effects. So before getting it started never forget to tie the feature back on, mostly if you had disabled it for some other reasons.

Steps to Use Live Photos Effects on iPhone or iPad for Amazing Action Shots

Here, we are focusing on the amazing action shot oriented Live Photos Effects, though the third option is a very long exposure, which is also amazing. Perhaps it is less relevant for the style of photography.
  1. Click to open the iPhone or iPad camera
  2. Confirm that once Live Photos feature is enabled or not.
  3. Click a Live Photos image with the iOS camera
  4. Now, click to open the Photo gallery on the iPhone or iPad
  5. Navigate to the Live Photo that you just captured from your iPhone
  6. Swipe up directly on the photo to disclose the Effects section, then choose the desired live photo effect:
  • Bounce – turn on the Live Photo into a replicating loop that automatically goes back and forth, with the playback in reverse and forward.
  • Loop – turns on the Live Photo into a frequently repeating loop which only in the sequential order
  1. Clicking either on the thumbnail which will automatically set that the Live Photos Effect directly to that picture.
Thus, play around with both the effects to see exactly which you like the best for photos.
That’s all you need to do it! Thus the effect will take a moment to render, and then you can watch it repeatedly. However, you can again change it at any time by swiping back on that Live Photo and also switching the effect to another, like Loop, Bounce, or even the Long Exposure option.

How to Download All Your Instagram Data

Now, the Facebook has very tight scrutiny as the New York Times published details on how Facebook user’s data was used for the political gain. It is a very trending topic over the internet that if you delete your Facebook account in protest of the companies handling its user data.
Though everyone is aware of this Facebook news, and what you might not know about Instagram, it is a very popular video and photo sharing site which is also a Facebook property since from the year 2012.
To keep this in mind, we try to provide you how to take a complete download of the Instagram’s data, and Facebook has also collected about you through its Instagram service.
However it is very similar to downloading your Facebook data, and you can also download a full collection of all data which is ever collected on your Instagram profile. And you will be capable of seeing all your posted photos, videos, comments, such as searches, messages, and many more. The process to download your profile data is not hard, but, this feature is hidden deep in your profile settings.

Steps to Download All Instagram Data

For deleting all your Instagram Data, you need to follow the given steps and to avoid trouble always follow the steps in a given sequence; the steps are very easy and simple to follow. The steps are mentioning below:
  1. First, you need to log into your Instagram account by clicking on a web browser.
  2. You cannot download your Instagram data via any mobile app.
  3. Click on your profile option
  4. Click on the Gear icon, appears next to the Edit Profile button
  5. Now select and click on the Privacy and Security option.
  6. Scroll down, and select Request Download link appears under Data Download section.
  7. Enter your email account and password for verifying your account.
  8. Click on the Request Download button; a message will appear on the screen that your request will take up to 48 hours to complete or accept your request.
  9. Now, keep your eye in an email from Instagram which is associated with a link for downloading your data.
  10. Now, again you need to log into your Instagram account page.
  11. Now, download a collection of all your data.
  12. It might be one or multiple links to the zip files which contain your data.
  13. The numbers of files you have will vary and depends on the total of content you posted on the service over the past few years.
Finally, each Zip file comprises of various folders which contain photos, videos, comments, stories and other information that user posted to their services. You might also find that how much of the data has been gathered over many years.


Friday, July 6, 2018

How to Remotely Install Windows 10 Apps on Multiple PCs?

For installing the Windows 10 apps on your system, you need to open the Microsoft Store, and then you have to search what you want, and then install it. Before, you do with an app on each of the devices you wanted the app on the pc. Now, with the help of the Install on my devices feature, you can remotely install the Store apps directly from the website of the Store. You can even install a Store app on multiples of Windows 10 PCs only in one fell swoop. It really works a lot when you are installing an application from the Google Play Store on the web to any of the Android phone or tablet.
Here we provide some simple steps which help you in installing the windows 10 apps remotely on your system. The steps are given below.

Steps to Remotely Install Windows 10 Apps

To remotely install a Windows 10 app from the online Microsoft Store, you need to follow some steps, here we explain every step, but you have to follow these steps in ascending order to avoid trouble and save your time and efforts. The steps are mentioned below:
  1. Click to open your browser
  2. Head towards the Microsoft App Store
  3. Click to Sign in with your Microsoft account
  4. Now, search for the app you want, and the Install/open button appear on the screen.
  5. Click on the options icon next to it
  6. Choose Install on my devices option, when it pops up.
  7. Windows 10 app will appear on the screen, and devices are directly linked with your account. And you can choose one or as many
  8. Click on the Install now button, to continue
The Windows 10 app is not installed immediately. Though in my testing, it takes almost five to ten minutes, and it depends on the app’s device and the size that you have selected.


Wednesday, July 4, 2018

New PS4 Games Confirmed For July

In this July, a Sony company has been decided to reveal the list of games for the PlayStation Plus members; it will be capable for free download during the upcoming month. Almost the six games which spread across PS4, PS3, and Vita, with the highlights coming on the Sony’s newest platform, as usual.
This month the PS4’s lineup which consists of two games, on the heels of Detroit: Become the Human’s release, we get one more game from the developer Quantic Dream: Heavy Rain. The QTE-heavy game features will be a branching story where you can investigate a serial killer. It was initially released on the PS3 before making its way to the PS4 in the year 2016.
While the other PS4 freebie is the Absolver, perhaps not as renowned, it is possibly the month’s most exciting offering. It’s a third-person fighting/action game with some different control scheme where you can easily customize your moves. It’s comparatively new and having only been released in the last August.
However, on PS3, PS Plus members easily get the platformer Rayman 3 HD and approach game Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess. But if you have to save a file from Deception IV: Blood Ties, then you will be capable of bringing over definite unlocks to the Nightmare Princess. For those with a Vita, some of the action game Space Overlords is free for you, and it also offers the Cross-Buy with PS4 and PS3, it means getting you a total of three games in this July only on those platforms. The final Vita freebie is highly praised adventure game the Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma.
Thus, it’s not too late to claim June’s PS Plus freebies. These games include XCOM 2 and Trials Fusion on PS4. Moreover, the coming weekend will surely offer you a chance for the PS Plus members to play the Destiny 2 for free, while yet there is another game called as Call of Duty: Black Ops III, it’s free to download the game through July 11. Grab that opportunity, and then you will easily be able to continue playing it for until you remain a Plus member, as with all the standard PS Plus Instant Game Collection titles. In July’s new lineup of freebies will be available and will start from the today.

Now iOS 12 Beta 3 Available to Download for Testing

Now, the Apple has released iOS 12 beta 3 for those users who are participating in the iOS beta testing program.
The preliminary iOS 12 beta 3 release is now easily available for any iPhone or iPad which is enrolled in the developer beta testing program. Usually, the public beta will release follows soon.
Some of the users who are enthusiastically participating in the iOS 12 beta program can easily locate the latest update which is now available to download through the Software Update mechanism from the application Settings.
Thus, the developer release of iOS 12 beta 3 which is available for every iPhone or iPad users to download directly from the setting right now, while usually the public beta build of the same release which might arrive a bit later and regularly a version number behind.
However, anyone can enroll in and for installing the iOS 12 public beta or might run the iOS 12 developer beta for that matter onto any of the iPhone or iPad devices that support iOS 12, but because of the beta software, it is very less stable than a final version. Generally, it is not suggested for the novice users, or for the primary devices.
Individually, Apple has also been released the macOS Mojave beta 3, along with the new developer betas for watchOS and tvOS.
Therefore, it is also very remarkable to remember that the iOS 12 and macOS Mojave 10.14 beta are completely separate from the additional ongoing beta development of the iOS 11.4.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
Though the iOS 12 is set to bring a range of some new features for the iPhone and iPad which includes group FaceTime chat, new Animoji, an skill to create your customized Animoji avatar for the users of iPhone X, one of the feature which lets you to track that how often you use an iPhone or iPad. And it also includes some other changes to the various built-in apps, and a variety of other small improvements and features, along with the performance enhancements.
Moreover, the final version of iOS 12 has a release date timeline set for the last of this year.