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The new open source web browser software is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Just to recap, because we already looked what’s new in Firefox 8 and you also got the early release FTP download link. The new version of Firefox incorporates Twitter search natively, which allows users to search and discover new topics via #hashtags and @usernames. Firefox 8 includes a new feature that let you keep your tabs when you close the browser and when you start again, tabs will load on demand....

With this simple command you can force Windows to empty all users Recycle Bins, but of course this is only possible if your user account has administrator rights and you open the Run command as administrator. One thing to notice is that the command syntax will vary depending of your operating system. If you are running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, you can use the following command: And it also seems to work in Windows 8 Developer Preview as well....

There are also some color actions, like the one brought to us from Ausangate Mountain of the Peruvian Andes, and more. All are free to download for Windows 10. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background, and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section....

This is another beta program for the company and it will be limited until the technology evolves and tackles the shortcomings. With Project Fi, Google hopes to connect people with a new ideas of connectivity that improves quickly and it’s fast everywhere, it’s easy to use, and accessible to everyone. Google’s Project Fi will compete directly with other wireless carriers, even with the carriers it’s partnering (Sprint and T-Mobile), but these company are far from feeling threatened by Google, as Project Fi is an invite-only program, which you can sign-up for it here....

Although Microsoft hasn’t talked about this feature, we can see from the screenshots that tabs work very similarly to tabs in your web browser. You can open multiple tabs for each section of File Explorer or folder. Also, you have an option to create new or close open tabs, and the feature works in the dark mode. Since there’s not enough information, it’s unclear whether this will be the new default experience for Windows 11 users....

Update for Office iPad breakdown Printing: According to Microsoft this was the number one feature request. Now customers can print Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents to AirPrint printers. Furthermore, in Word for iPad, users can print a document with or without markup. In Excel for iPad, users can print selection, single worksheet or the whole document. SmartGuides: In PowerPoint users can now align pictures, shapes, and textboxes as user move them around on a slide....

You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section. Hearts in Nature theme | Download All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.

As it may have sounded like Microsoft will stop developing the world most popular operating system, he was actually referring that the future is “Windows as a service”. While Microsoft has talked in the past about the idea of having Windows offered as a service, the company has never really described what the future of Windows looks like. However, the reason could be because probably we won’t be seeing any major release of the operating system moving forward....

On Windows 11, network users can access the shared files in at least three ways browsing the network location, specifying the network path, or mounting the shared folder as a drive in File Explorer. In this guide, you will learn the steps to access a network shared folder on Windows 11. Access shared folder on Windows 11 Windows 11 has at least three ways to access a shared folder through File Explorer, and here’s how....

Although sharing your location with a website may have its advantages, it can also be a privacy concern, and even though, you will receive a consent prompt, it’s easy to mistakenly select the allow, instead of deny option. However, if you previously allowed a site to know your location, Mozilla Firefox makes it easy to change the settings to block the website. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to manage the Firefox settings to block a previously allowed website from tracking your location....

On Windows 10, the Windows Terminal app is the new modern command-line experience to run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux commands. By default, you will always start in your profile location (%USERPROFILE%) when using the app. However, if you always change the directory to start running commands, Windows Terminal allows you to set a different working directory using the Settings UI or settings.json file. In this guide, you will learn the steps to change the starting directory for any command-line tool available in the Windows 10 terminal experience....

Storage sense has been available for a while on Windows 10, but it had limited functionalities. Starting with the April 2018 Update, Windows 10 is bringing some changes making it possible to decide when you want the feature to run to delete temporary files on your computer to free up space. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to specify when Storage sense should run automatically to free up space on your device....

Although the system can maintain the System Tray clock automatically, for various reasons, sometimes you may need to adjust the date and time manually. For example, if the computer’s clock cannot contact the time servers online, the firmware’s battery no longer holds a charge, or you change the geographical location. Regardless of the reason, it’s crucial to have an accurate time on a computer to avoid problems connecting with online services and apps since the system relies on this information for security and to function correctly....

If you have to change the user profile folder name for some reason, Windows 11 includes at least two ways to complete the task. You can create a new local account using the name you want for the folder and transfer your data to the new profile. Or you can use the Registry to modify the settings and change the profile folder name (not recommended). This guide will teach you the steps to change the user profile folder name on Windows 11....

However, the transition from your phone to a PC hasn’t been easy, but starting with the Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 is introducing a new option within the Settings app to link your phone to your PC. Once your phone is connected, you’ll be able to start browsing the web, write emails, and using apps on your phone, and then magically continue on your PC. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to connect your phone to Windows 10....

Whether you use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on Windows 11 or 10, virtually any modern browser includes an option that saves your current session, allowing you to pick up all your windows and tabs where you left off. This guide will teach you the steps to configure your default web browser to resume your tabs and windows upon restart on Windows 11 or 10. Continue where you left off on Chrome Continue where you left off on Edge Continue where you left off on Firefox...

Chrome 59, according to the search giant, also includes various improvements and fixes, but the most noticeable change is happening in the new Settings experience. If you have been using Chrome for a while, you’re probably already familiar with the old Settings with a menu on the left to jump between sections and settings shown also on the left. On version 59 and later, the Settings has been redesigned to remove clutter and brings settings front and center using Material Design, which makes things look prettier, and it aligns the design with other Google products....

Starting with Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update), the Settings app has been updated to offer an easier way to disable input and output devices connected to your computer. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to quickly disable (or enable) speakers and microphone on Windows 10 version 1809. How to disable speakers and microphone using Settings To disable the speakers and microphone using the Settings app on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you’ve completed the steps, depending on your configuration the speakers and microphone will be disabled on your device....

If you want to keep the entry point in the Taskbar but don’t want to open it on hover, the Widgets settings now include an option to disable the board from opening as you hover over the button on Windows 11. This guide will teach you the steps to prevent the Widgets board from automatically opening when hovering over the weather icon in the Taskbar of Windows 11. Disable Widgets on hover on Windows 11 To prevent the weather widget icon from opening on hover in the Taskbar, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you will have to click the Widgets icon to open the board, and depending on your settings, the icon will no longer show dynamic content to prevent unnecessary distractions....

Instructions Create a .txt file in the same folder where you have the Windows 8.1 Update files and open it. In the text file copy and paste the following script: Use the Save as option to save the file as a .bat file. Simply double-click the .bat file and the update process will begin. You’ll be prompt to approve each update, click Yes, and the updates will be installed in the correct order....