Windows 10 PC Preview Build 10586 is available now for members of the Windows Insider program in the fast ring. This build mainly contains bug fixes and general improvements to tighten things up across the board. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) November 5, 2015 Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10586 This new build comes just a week after Insider build 10576 which featured a few new features as well as stability and performance enhancements....

New Features The Windows 10 Start menu has been improved to allow the ability to show more tiles. This allows you to have a fourth column of medium sized tiles. You can make the change by going to Settings > Personalization > Start and turn on Show more tiles. You now have the ability to add more tiles. Previously the maximum amount was 512, and now it supports 2,048. The shot below is of my Start menu in Windows 10 displaying four medium sized tiles....

If you’re a fan of WMP, you’ll be happy to learn that it’s still in Windows 10. Here’s a look at how to find it and set it as the default app for your digital media. Windows Media Player in Windows 10 To find WMP, click Start and type: media player and select it from the results at the top. Alternately, you can right-click the Start button to bring up the hidden quick access menu and choose Run or use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R....

One of the features that can stop working is Outlook’s search functionality. When the search function isn’t working in Outlook, it hinders your workflow. It makes it more challenging to find senders and messages. If you’re having a problem with Windows 11 Outlook search not working, here are six fixes to fix the problem. Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter in Outlook One of the more straightforward fixes you can start with is running the Search and Indexing troubleshooter....

Whether running it on a tablet or desktop, the Bing app gives you a clean and intuitive tiled interface for searching the web. It displays high quality images of the day that you see when you visit bing.com. You can switch pictures by swiping with your finger on a tablet, or use the scroll wheel on your mouse. Like the Bing site, you can click the live squares on the image to find out more about the image....

First, just start the Maps app. Then, click the “… ” icon on the bottom right side. You’ll get a menu just like the one below — tap Settings. Now, click Download maps on the next screen that comes up. The system will search for available maps (you’ll see there’s a whole lot of them). It also shows a list of each map you’ve downloaded. Click the “+” icon to download more....

As a technical writer, I review a lot of PDFs. Technical manuals, engineering drawings, white papers, exhibits, schematics, print proofs—I produce, review, and edit thousands of pieces of digital paper on a weekly basis. When I’m in a corporate setting working for a company with a big budget, I get to use Adobe Acrobat Pro and BlueBeam Revu. These are both excellent tools, but they have two major drawbacks: they are really expensive, and they are kind of slow....

Wish Wish is an online store with selected products that you can either buy, share or put in a wish list. Share wish lists with family and friends and never get a boring present again! Wish is also accessible online on www.wish.com. Discount Calculator For easier calculations of discounts, Discount Calculator has got you covered. Simply enter the discount percentage and original product price and it should show you how much you’ll save....

Are you getting the most out of the program when you are using Outlook? The Outlook desktop client is a power-user paradise with more features than a Swiss Army Knife, and the unfortunate truth is that a lot of people just end up overwhelmed by it. That doesn’t have to be you! While there are hundreds of suggestions and tricks to using this heavy-weight of an email application, we kept it short and compiled a list of the top 10 that are most useful and frequently overlooked....

One of the methods of doing this is turning off all unnecessary Windows 10 services. This can free up system memory and cache space so that there are more resources for other applications you’re using. However, not all services are created equal. Some are critical for normal operation. In this article, you’ll learn about 12 Windows services that are completely safe to disable if you’d like to. 1. Disable Windows Defender The odds are that you already have antivirus software installed on your Windows 10 PC....

The following list highlights the features and all of the pros and cons of each Google Maps alternative so that you can choose the perfect mapping tool for your situation. 1. MapQuest MapQuest has been around for about as long as Google Maps has. It offers both a web-based tool as well as a mobile app. With a MapQuest account, you can sink all of your navigation plans between the web and your phone....

The update to the native app on iOS and Android is a complete redesign of the Twitter app. It now shows just four options in the navigation bar — Home, Connect, Discover, and Me. Home is just another word for your timeline. Connect is where you’ll find your @ Mentions along with something new called Interactions. Tapping Interactions shows not only your mentions, but also informs you of new followers and retweets....

Apps are available for Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint in Office 2013. Just like with any app store, some are free and others will cost you some money. Add and Manage Office 2013 Apps To add an Office app, click the Insert tab on the Ribbon and then click Apps for Office. That opens another window where you can browse apps by category or search for specific ones....

New Echo Show 8 with 13MP Wide-Angle Camera The new Echo Show 8 model has an 8-inch HD adaptive color display. It also features a 13-megapixel camera with a built-in camera shutter. Inside the device is powered by a new octa-core processor. It also has dual stereo speakers for clear and balanced sound. The updated camera automatically pans and zooms while on a video call. This makes sure everyone is centered in the frame....

A final design has not been settled on, but you can see a preview of just one of many prototypes the company is working on soon. The company was awarded a patent in early 2015 for Drone Delivery Systems. It’s also worth noting that, Jeff Bezos is interested in sending us (and perhaps deliveries) to space. His rocket venture, Blue Origin, recently had a successful rocket launch and landing. Comment Name * Email *...

The Dot has all of the same features of the original. It has the seven microphone array, volume ring, and mute and action buttons. It also works with third-party services like Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Prime Music. It also can control your smart home devices like the Nest thermostat, Phillips Hue lighting, and more. It’s also worth noting that there is a built-in speaker in the Dot that provides voice feedback and alarm functions....

So, what features does TrustGo Mobile Security offer to users? Here’s the list: Antivirus ScannerSystem ManagerWeb browsing protectionApp Permissions Manager (Read Only)Data BackupMissing Device Recovery and Remote WipeSearch History ClearingCertified Secure Apps Below we’ll go through and analyze each feature. Antivirus App Security Scanner System Management and Data Backup The system manager includes an App Manager and a Monitor module. The App Manager is pretty much the same thing you see in the stock Android interface, but it’s nice to have it all-in-one here....

The update is dubbed Episode V: Hoth. It follows the quest of the rebel birds, who now find themselves being pursued by AT-ATs and Pigtroopers sent by the evil Lord Vader in the icy planet of Hoth. Our fierce bird fighters, however, have a secret weapon: Princess Leia and her “attractive” powers. If you haven’t downloaded the update yet and would like a preview, check out the trailer as posted in Rovio’s website:...

This works in any app that requires the keyboard. In this example I’m using the word processing app Pages. To move the full keyboard on the screen, press and hold the hide keyboard button until you see the options menu. Then select Undock. Now you can drag the full keyboard anywhere on the screen. The easiest way to split the keyboard is to use a finger gesture. On the keyboard, just move two fingers apart....

This fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings....