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In the teardown you’ll see that there aren’t many surprises, Google’s headset is powered by a dual-core TI OMAP4430 processor, has a small Synaptics touchpad, really small electronic parts, and the disassembly requires to do some cutting to get inside and a Torx driver. Gallery If you want to see more, check out Catwig.com to view all the images and more details. Via The Verge All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied....

In the past, Google Meet was only available for customers (such as enterprise and education) using the G Suite services, but now, since the sudden increase of popularity of other services like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, the company has decided to make it free to everyone. However, there’s a caveat. Although you can now use Google Meet to video chat with up 100 participants without any limits, the company warns that after September 30, there’s may be a limit of 60 minutes for calls....

The search giant will start upgrading Nexus devices followed by all the other tablets and phones that support the new update. At the official Android blog, the company notes that Android Nougat is a major update that reflects the input of thousands of fans who submitted feedback and developers around the world. What devices can download Android Nougat This is a great update, but downloading it won’t be easy, as Google will be slowly rolling out the new version starting today, but it’ll take days — even weeks — before everybody gets Nougat on their Android phone or tablet....

In the first preview of Windows Threshold, it’s said that the software maker will introduce a new user agreement to make Windows updates mandatory (updates that will be released every 2 or 4 weeks) for those who like to test the early version of what we expect to be called Windows 9. And here is where we’ll start to see the company moving the operating system on the same path of Office 365 and Windows Azure with rapid and incremental updates on Windows and Windows Phone in a more regular schedule....

On Windows 10, users were used to launch Command Prompt in regular or admin mode using the Power User menu (Windows key + X), but in the Creators Update, Microsoft is suddenly removing these options in favor of PowerShell. PowerShell is similar to Command Prompt from the point of view that they both use command lines and you can accomplish the same tasks, but PowerShell is a more advanced tool typically used for scripting and it may not be for everyone....

In the guide, you’ll learn the steps to change the mouse pointer size using the Settings app and Control Panel on Windows 10. How to change pointer size using Settings How to change pointer size using Control Panel How to change pointer size using Settings To change the mouse pointer size on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the pointer will automatically switch to the size you selected....

One of the complaints, though, was that there wasn’t an option to move the SkyDrive root folder to another location or to another hard drive. Microsoft said it was aware of the problem, but didn’t specify when this issue for many was going to get fixed. SEE ALSO: Windows 8.1 Guide: SkyDrive app, a seamless integration to the cloud Fast forwarding to the recently leaked version of Windows 8.1, SkyDrive is showing some changes in build 9471 users can go to This PC, right-click SkyDrive, Properties, and from the Location tab now it is possible to change the location of SkyDrive root folder....

If you use the Xbox app to play games on your computer, the app includes an option to change the default installation location to a secondary or external hard drive. In addition, the app also lets you choose a folder location instead of a restricted “WindowsApps” folder. This guide will teach you the steps to change the default install location for games using the Xbox app on Windows 11....

The feature is part of the modern “Disks & volumes” settings, and it’s available for Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Solid-State Drives (SSDs). If a possible hardware problem is detected on the hard drive, you will get a desktop notification letting you know that “a storage device may be at risk of failure and requires your attention,” which you can click to access more details about the problem. If you missed the notification, the storage drive performance is degrading or acting up, and you want to check its health, you will have to access the details manually through the Settings app....

If you have had the same installation for some time, starting from scratch may be the best option to improve performance, startup times, and memory usage, and it can help to resolve existing problems. However, reinstallation isn’t necessary on computer running versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2, or 2004 since Windows 10 22H2 is a minor update that applies just like those cumulative updates you receive every month. You can use the Media Creation Tool, but you should only use it to upgrade from an older version (for example, November 2019 Update) or fix current setup problems....

Dynamic DNS, Dynamic Domain Name System, or DDNS is a method to keep a domain name synced to a changing IP address, as most computers and home routers don’t use static IP addresses. In other words is a network technology that allows to always keep your public IP address updated at all times to a domain name (e.g., something.com, mydomain.net, etc). (Also, check the complete definition at Wikipedia.) The questions now is: Why would you want to configure Dynamic DNS into your router?...

Google Chrome allows users using the web browser on Windows and Linux to create application shortcuts of web pages that they visit more infrequently, as well as from apps that were installed from the Chrome Web Store. Once created, a shortcut can be placed on your Windows desktop, Start menu or it can be Pinned to the Taskbar. To create an application shortcut or app shortcut, do the following:...

However, if you do not want to wait for the automatic upgrade, the company lets you download the Windows 10 (version 22H2, 21H2, and older releases) installation files using the Media Creation Tool. The tool helps perform an in-place upgrade or create an installation media using a USB flash drive to perform a clean install. Furthermore, you can even use third-party tools like Rufus to download and create a bootable media to install Windows 10 from USB....

Usually, you would want to set up a device with a Microsoft account since it offers more benefits, like seamless integration with various services and syncing for files and settings across devices. However, if you feel that the cloud-powered account type is not for you, creating a local account that doesn’t connect to the Microsoft services using the Settings app, Command Prompt, and PowerShell is possible. This guide will teach you three different approaches to creating a local account on Windows 11....

However, while the new changes are welcome additions to Chrome, the new Material Design experience may not be for everyone. Fortunately, the web browser allows you to disable and go back to the old user-interface — if that’s what you prefer. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to disable Material Design on Chrome, while going back to the old design on Windows 10, Mac, and even on Linux and Chrome OS....

Remote Desktop allows anyone with the right user and password to access a computer from another location using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to access files and applications or offer assistance to other users. Although the feature is relatively secure, if your account credentials are compromised, someone may be able to access the device without your consent. If you don’t use the feature, disabling it is always recommended. This guide will teach you how to disable Remote Desktop on Windows 11....

The good news is that since Firefox 15, PDF viewer support is part of the browser, but it is disabled by default, and for the time being, it’s up to you to turn it on. Instructions Update to the latest version of Firefox. In the address bar, type about:config and press Enter. To continue click the I’ll be careful, I promise! button. Next, in the search box type browser.preferences.inContent and press Enter....

However, you can always install more (for example, XPS Viewer, Wireless Display, Microsoft Quick Assist, Windows Storage Management, etc.) or remove those you don’t need. If you don’t find the feature you want to install in the Settings app, you can also use the legacy “Windows Features” tool to add different components like Hyper-V, Windows Subsystem for Linux, .NET, and many others. This guide will show you the steps to install additional features to Windows 11....

So, Google today is introducing a new Chrome extension that in combination with the Drive application for Windows and Mac, allows you to open files in Google Drive with desktop applications you have already installed in your system without leaving Chrome. It doesn’t matter what type of file format, if you have a .psd files, you’ll simply right-click the file, navigate to Open with, and Photoshop will be one of the options (that is, of course, if you have Adobe Photoshop installed in your computer)....

The feature is straightforward, you can record any call, as soon as you start the recording, everyone in the call will get a notification, and then you have 30 days to share and save the recording locally. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to record Skype calls on your computer as well as on your phone. In addition, we’ll go through the steps to save the recording locally and share it with other contacts....