Some time back Microsoft introduced a new option in Windows 11 which allows users to quickly kill unresponsive apps, but it is tucked away in Settings and disabled by default. We’ve all been there at some time or another; an app refuses to respond and […]
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When Microsoft removed the HomeGroup feature from Windows 10 (version 1803 and on) a lot of users complained, and rightly so – yet another useful feature gone by the wayside. By way of supposed compensation, Microsoft introduced another method for sharing files across local PCs
Windows 11’s Start menu is arguably the worst Start menu ever produced by Microsoft. I don’t use the Start menu all that often myself and the last thing I want is for it to be cluttered with information I neither need nor want. The top
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AIarty Image Enhancer Winners Announced! This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! Our friends at Digiarty have generously donated five lifetime licenses for the outstanding AIarty Image Enhancer software. These
Many of you will already be aware of URL shorteners, such as TinyURL and Bitly, which extract a lot of the junk from URLs. However, Link Cleaner is a different sort of URL shortener in that it not only extracts all tracking, affiliate, and other
Microsoft recently introduced a new method of authentication (known as OAuth) for users who are accessing Outlook.com/Hotmail accounts via third-party applications. Microsoft is in the process of deprecating all standard methods of authentication, including passwords and app passwords, and OAuth will eventually (by 16th September
To celebrate its 18th anniversary, leading video/DVD software developer Digiarty is giving away copies of its new WinXvideo AI video converter software for free (normally priced at $69.95). These licenses are lifetime for this specific version (no free updates to future versions). Offer ends 31st
Microsoft is working on a technology to convert non-editable PDFs into editable documents while preserving all original features. As you might have guessed, the technology involves AI. There are literally dozens of existing methods that claim to convert PDFs to an editable format, both via
Microsoft is sending out millions of email messages to Outlook.com users informing them that as of 16th September 2024, they will no longer be able to access their accounts via non-Microsoft apps using standard (basic) authentication methods. This email message from Microsoft has caused a
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Snip & Sketch is a useful tool native to Windows 10 for taking screenshots and simple editing. First off, full disclosure: I’ve been using the professional Snagit screen capture and editing software for years so when I decided to write this guide I was working
This prophetic article was first published back in 2016. Was Jim’s prediction accurate? Several readers at the time disagreed. What do you think? My wife and I were driving in downtown Bundaberg the other day when we passed a large DVD rental store and she
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Security researchers have identified a new high-risk malware delivery system dubbed ClickFix. ClickFix is delivered via two methods: As a popup message within the Chrome browser when visiting a compromised website As an HTML email attachment prompting the user to install a missing Word extension
Windows Recall is a new feature that will be introduced into and is exclusive to the next generation of AI-driven PCs known as Copilot+ PCs. What Is Recall? Recall is an AI feature that creates and saves searchable snapshots of the screen every 5 seconds.
In a shock move, Microsoft recently announced it will be re-opening the Beta Channel for Windows 10 Insiders so they can test the latest new features. This flies in the face of an earlier Microsoft announcement stating that Windows 10 22H2 would be the final
