And that was only if you had iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra. Any version of iOS or macOS before that is completely incompatible. Like my antique 2013 iPad stuck on iOS 10. For those used to JPG, GIF, and PNG files, dealing with HEIC became a big adjustment. So what are HEIC and HEIF exactly, and do they really have any advantages? Plus, what do you do if you use different operating systems?...
If you’re not a designer or creator, you might want to get rid of the folder, so the more important ones that you need are closer to the top of the hierarchical structure of the folder system. Remove the Windows 10 3D Objects Folder You can’t get rid of the folder by deleting it. Instead, you’ll need to do some work in the Registry. Hit the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R to open the run box and type: regedit and click OK or hit Enter....
What is Coinbase? Considered the leading mainstream cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, Coinbase features a range of products, including cryptocurrency investing, an advanced trading platform, custodial accounts for institutions, a wallet for retail investors, and its own U.S. dollar stable-coin. Fully regulated, the company first got its start trading Bitcoin. However, it quickly added additional digital currencies as the overall market continued to grow. To date, the online broker offers over 30 cryptocurrencies for investment, trading, and staking....
Using the TV Provider on iOS Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap the TV Provider option and search through the list to find your TV provider. It includes a list of the most popular cable providers at the top, and you can always search for yours. The good news for cord-cutters includes several popular OTT live streaming television services like Sling TV, DirecTV Now, and Hulu Live. After selecting your provider, you will be prompted to sign in with your TV provider credentials....
Typically, Apple reveals its newest iOS and iPadOS updates during the keynote address that opens WWDC. That’s still likely to happen this year, even though Apple has scrapped plans for an on-site conference. Instead, WWDC 2020 is online only and begins on Monday, June 22. What to Expect Despite COVID-19, the Apple rumor mill is up and running and spiling out lots of details about the new software updates. Keep in mind; these features aren’t official until announced by Apple....
Windows 10 Redstone 5 Preview Build 17728 The big news here is the Your Phone app. It was actually unveiled earlier this year at the Build developers conference in May and is now live in today’s Insider build. It’s meant to allow you to mirror content from your phone to a PC. Currently, it works with Android, so those users will be the first to test the new feature. You will be able to drag and drop photos directly from the phone into Office apps and other supported Windows apps....
Here’s how to find the password for the network that you’re currently using or wireless networks your PC has been connected to previously. Tip: If you’re still running Windows 7 on your laptop and need to find a Wi-Fi password, read our article: How to Recover Forgotten Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 7Unlike Windows 7, in Windows 10 when you click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray you’ll see a list of available networks, but you can’t select their properties....
If you’re a Windows Insider and testing Windows 10, one thing you might want to play with is making Project Spartan the default browser. Here’s how to do it. Project Spartan Default Browser To make Project Spartan your default browser, head to Settings > System. Then scroll down the list in the left pane and select Defaults. Now click or tap whatever your current default browser is, and then select Project Spartan in the Choose an app menu to change it....
In this example, a Canon MP495 series printer is connected to a PC running Windows 7 in a home office upstairs. The other machine is downstairs in another room. Share a Printer First, start with the computer the printer is connected to. Make sure it’s installed correctly with the latest drivers. Then click Start > Devices and Printers. Next, right-click on the printer you want to share and select Printer Properties....
Some would argue that Windows 8 is nothing more than a service pack with a metro touch interface bolted on. So, is Windows 8 worth upgrading? I’ll let you be the judge. Here is a list of updates in the new version, some good, some bad, and some we aren’t sure about yet. Keep in mind this only covers the consumer preview. We still have many months before Microsoft releases a final version so there are plenty of more changes still coming....
If you’re sick of Adobe Reader, and tired of digging through the plethora of alternatives, Windows 8 will put an end to that. Shipping with Windows 8 will be a built-in PDF reader, code-named “Modern Reader,” that runs on the AppX engine. It’s sleek, has a simple interface, and while there isn’t much else to say about it at this point –just about anything is better than Adobe Reader. via Rafael Rivera @withinwindows Anyone know?...
In Windows, open Notepad. Type .LOG Save your new log file. To do that, click File > Save As — or the key combo Ctrl+S. Here I’m creating a log to keep track of my workday. Close out of your Notepad log. Now open the file again. You’ll see the current date and time. The cursor also goes to the next line for your next entry. You can keep your log open during the day, then each time you want to make a new entry – hit the F5 key to put in the current time and date....
Pair Windows Phone via Bluetooth The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices, then pair your phone with the other laptop or device that has Bluetooth. In these examples I‘m sharing from my Windows Phone 8.1 to a HTC One M8, but this will work with any device that supports it. Share Photos and Other Files To share a photo open the Photos app and find the picture you want and then tap the Share button....
Create Office Document in SkyDrive Log in to Windows SkyDrive with your Microsoft account. Click Create and select the type of document you want to create from the dropdown menu. Here I’m creating a new Word document. Next, give your new document a name and click Create. Now begin creating your new document using Office Web Apps. Like with Google Docs, your document will periodically be saved, but for assurance, make sure to save it when you’re finished....
Get Your Free Copy of Assassin’s Creed II with Xbox Live Gold To start off this month, Defense Grid was offered for free. And today you can get Assassin’s Creed II. Fire up your console and select the Free with Gold tile and check out the game’s description and download your free copy. The download is size is 5.19 GB so make sure you have enough space on your drive. If you have the 4 GB Slim model, or just need some more storage for these free games, check out my article: How to Add a 16 GB Flash Drive to Xbox 360....
Many people confuse portable apps with pirated illegal software. This is definitely not the case. Portable apps are either made by the company that owns the full installable software or by a developer who has the owner’s blessing to make a portable version. What Are Portable Apps? First, it’s obviously necessary to clarify what a portable app is. If you install a program on your computer (let’s use Skype as an example), it installs many necessary files....
I personally run two Instagram accounts of my own, and I am about to run a professional one for a client. So over the past couple of years, I have come across some interesting tips and tricks you should bear in mind. I have never posted a video to Instagram, so I am not an expert there. But photos? Read on Jimmy Olsen! 15 Instagram Tips For The Obsessive Shutterbug I am still a learner when it comes to Instagram, so I am not doing ALL of these things right now....
For example, one of the main complaints is the Start button placement, but luckily you can move it back to the left. Still, many users aren’t happy with the new look of Windows 11 and want to customize it. To help you, here’s a look at the best apps for customizing Windows 11. 1. Stardock Start11 While it requires a minimal investment, Stardock’s Start11 is arguably the best app to customize Windows 11....
While this new feature is still early in development, we thought you’d like to get an idea of what’s coming to Windows 10 in future updates. Note: Changing color options is a feature currently in Windows 10, but the new color option changes more of the UI — namely the Title bars on apps and other system windows. Color Options in Windows 10 Build 10525 If you upgraded to Windows 10, you’ve probably noticed that the default color scheme of title bars is white, and it looks rather bland....
Capcom and Valve Working on Left 4 Dead Resident Evil Crossover Capcom, the makers of Resident Evil, and Valve, makers of Left 4 Dead, are working on a crossover game. Well, actually it’s more of a game mode within a game. It’s Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2. It will be part of the PC version of Resident Evil 6. Meanwhile, enemies from Resident Evil 6 will appear in the PC version of L4D2....
