Articles for January 2015
Discover Hidden Login screen, Calendar and Clock in Windows 10 Build 9926
by Pete Daniel
on 26 January 2015
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6307 views
Microsoft are busy putting the finishing touches to the new Windows 10. New builds as being released as technical previews for users to install. Among the interesting new look and updated features are a few that are initially hidden away from users.. ... Read more
How to Run a Program as Administrator in Windows 8 or 10 and Why
by Pete Daniel
on 25 January 2015
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4795 views
Windows 8 and 10, like other Windows operating systems since Vista onward, include the User Access Control (UAC) which sets limits individual user rights. Here we explain how to run a program with administrator rights using various methods. ... Read more
How to disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 8 and 8.1
by Pete Daniel
on 25 January 2015
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3982 views
With running system maintenance, finding a good time to complete it is difficult. The Automatic Maintenance feature in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 can be useful but sometimes you may want to turn it off. Here is how to turn off automatic maintenance. ... Read more
How to hide or unhide user accounts from the Windows 8.1 login screen
by Pete Daniel
on 25 January 2015
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13932 views
When accessing the login screen in Windows 8.1 you are shown a list of visible user accounts. It is possible to hide any user account from displaying on the login screen of Windows 8.1. Here we explain how to hide a user or unhide it later on. ... Read more
How to Enable or Disable the Hidden Administrator Account in Windows 8 or 10
by Pete Daniel
on 25 January 2015
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3521 views
It is useful in Windows 8 to be able to turn on the Administrator account to access system controls that are hidden from lower access users in the operating system. It is possible to unhide and enable the hidden Administrator account by default. ... Read more
5 Incredible Scenarios that Could Become Possible with the Upcoming Reality-Altering Devices
by Chris Thomas
on 25 January 2015
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2882 views
An intriguing overview of five amazing new things that could be made possible by the upcoming reality-altering devices - mainly the Oculus Rift and Microsoft Hololens. Discusses virtual time travel, virtual transportation, and virtual construction. ... Read more
Oculus Rift Rumors & News Roundup: Release Date, Specs, and Features
by Chris Thomas
on 25 January 2015
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3219 views
A complete news roundup covering everything you need to know about the upcoming Oculus Rift headset. ... Read more
Sony Giving Away Old Games in Class Action Settlement Regarding the 2011 Breach of the PlayStation Network
by Chris Thomas
on 25 January 2015
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1687 views
Sony has announced that it will be accepting claims from consumers in regard to its class action lawsuit pertaining to the 2011 PSN breach. To honor eligible claims, Sony will be giving away old games, free themes, and up to 3 months of free service. ... Read more
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Selling like Hot Cakes in the US, Apple Staying Ahead of Samsung in South Korea
by Chris Thomas
on 25 January 2015
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Recent reports indicate that Apple smartphones now account for about 50% of the cell phone activations in the US. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are even outselling Samsung's smartphones in their native country of South Korea. ... Read more
How to Upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 via Windows Update and How to Rollback
by Mihai Neacsu
on 25 January 2015
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With the launch of build 9926 of the Windows 10 Technical Preview, a new option is available for Windows 8 and 8/8.1 users: upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update ... Read more
Google Becoming a Wireless Carrier, Set to Partner With Sprint and T-Mobile, Could Compete With Verizon and AT&T
by Chris Thomas
on 25 January 2015
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1583 views
Google recently announced that it will start offering wireless carrier services by 2018, and is expected to partner with the tower networks of Sprint and T-mobile, thereby placing Google in competition with larger carriers like ATT&T and Verizon. ... Read more
Top New Android Games This Month
by Dan Vlasic
on 24 January 2015
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2456 views
Flockers, Gunclugs 2, the Witcher Battle Arena and many more, including a few great indie titles. ... Read more
How to start Chrome with different User Profiles, as Guest, or Incognito
by Mihai Neacsu
on 24 January 2015
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36266 views
In this tutorial we'll show you how to start Chrome at the user selection window or with a specific user profile and pin a shortcut on taskbar (in Win 8/8.1 or 10), for that user only. ... Read more
Hands-on with Windows 10 January Technical Preview. Here's what's new in Build 9926.
by Mihai Neacsu
on 24 January 2015
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5137 views
Microsoft released the January update of Windows 10 Technical Preview, namely Build 9926, which you can download as ISOs or through Windows Update. After a few hours with this new Build, here's what we found new. ... Read more
Facebook Messenger App Being Tested With New Voice-to-text Feature
by Pete Daniel
on 24 January 2015
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2156 views
Whilst the likes of Google with Google now and Apple with Siri have been quick to add voice recognition, the social media networks have lagged behind. This is not likely to remain the case as Facebook moves ahead with natural language recognition. ... Read more
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