Unfortunately, Spotify is another app that doesn’t always work correctly. If Spotify can’t play the current song you’re trying to listen to, it usually points to an issue between you and Spotify’s servers. To help fix the problem, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Fix If Spotify Can’t Play the Current Song If Spotify can’t play the current song, you can fix the problem by trying these troubleshooting steps:...
To change it, click File > Options. Now under the Save Options, uncheck “Show additional places for saving, even if sign-in may be required” and click OK. Now when you save a new document by hitting the Save icon on the Quick Access bar, or hitting Ctrl + S, you’ll get the traditional Save As Explorer screen instead of the Backstage view. If you do want to get the Backstage view, click File > Save As....
This week host Josh Windisch and Brian Burgess talk about Google Glass. Josh got some hand on time with them, and he tells us what he thinks. Are they the next big thing? Is wearable computing awesome or just a fad? The new version of Windows 8.1 — code named Blue Developer Preview is confirmed to be released in late June. Is boot to desktop and the Start button coming back?...
Join us each week at our new time, broadcasting the show on Google Hangouts live every Tuesday night at 8:30pm PST. You’ll be able to catch our video podcast here and on our YouTube Channel. TechGroove Show Notes Groovy How To Tip of the Week How To Change the Outlook 2013 Calendar Color Thanks for joining us this week and don’t forget to subscribe to the audio version of the TechGroove on iTunes!...
This week join host Josh Windisch and Brian Burgess as they talk recent groovy tech happenings. iTunes 11 was launched last week, but Apple kills Josh’s favorite feature. Apple is now selling its iPhone 5 unlocked – and the Verizon version already is? Google releases its updated YouTube app for iPad and iPhone 5. Finally it’s optimized for both displays! Rhapsody launches an app for Xbox 360 and it’s easier to use than Microsoft’s own Xbox Music service – sans extra features you get with Xbox Music....
First, you will need a Word doc with a few images in it. CHECK! Step 1 Add .zip to the file name of your .docx file, like I showed you in our earlier tutorial. Step 2 Double-click the .zip file you just created and navigate to the Word subfolder and then the Media subfolder. Look! There are all of the embedded images. Step 3 Press CTRL + A to select all of the images....
Although the name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, the ATIV S will be one of many new Windows Phone OS products from Samsumg including Smart PCs, tablets and of course smartphones. Samsung formally announced several of these devices at the IFA fair in Berlin including the ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro, ATIV Tab and the ATIV S. The ATIV S is the first smartphone ever to run the latest iteration of the Windows Phone OS, Windows Phone 8....
Roku touts the following benefits in its blog post this week: Free for all users: The Roku Channel will continue to include thousands of free, ad-supported titles available without a subscription and is available on a range of devices; users do not need any subscriptions or memberships in order to access quality free, ad-supported contentWide variety of subscription partners: Premium Subscription partners at launch include SHOWTIME, Starz, EPIX, Baeble Music, CollegeHumor’s DROPOUT, CuriosityStream, FitFusion, The Great Courses Signature Collection, Hopster, Magnolia Selects presented by Magnolia Pictures, MHz Choice, NOGGIN, Smithsonian Channel Plus, Tastemade, Viewster Anime and moreOne-click subscriptions: Customers will be able to start a free trial or subscribe to new Premium Subscriptions with one click using their existing Roku account information once they visit the subscription pageFree trials: All premium content can be trialed for at least seven daysTrial reminders: A reminder will be sent before each free trial expires and billing startsSingle bill: Subscriptions will be managed directly from my....
Hi, Venmo Venmo launched in 2009 and was founded by Andrew Kortina and Iqram Magdon-Ismail, who met after being randomly selected as freshman roommates at the University of Pennsylvania. Venmo was initially designed so people could send a text to their favorite band to get music in their email. The company soon expanded to let users send and receive payments via text message. Soon, it became a tool for individuals with smartphones to split bills for events like movies, dinner, rent, tickets, and more....
In this article, you’ll learn more about Control Center and how to use it, plus access some useful tips. Control Center: The Basics From Control Center, you can access various controls. Each is controlled through a quick tap or by pressing and holding. Most, but not all, of these fall into one of two categories, network settings, and audio. Network Settings There are six network settings available from Control Center....
Microsoft Edge Application Guard To turn it on hit the Windows Key and type: features and choose the Turn Windows features on or off option from the search results. The Windows Features windows will open and you need to scroll down and check the Windows Defender Application Guard option and click OK. Then you will need to restart your system for it to complete. After you get back from the restart, open Edge and from the options menu, select New Application Guard from the top of the list....
Simply go to Chrome Web Store and install InstaTwit for Google Chrome. Once installed, all you have to do is refresh your Twitter timeline and it will display the image in your Twitter time, either shared by you or any person you are following. There you have it. If you are a Instagram and regular Twitter user, it is a must have Google Chrome extension for you. Comment Name * Email *...
You can follow a lot of different aspects of the draft, from live videos of the player’s highlights, their stats, draft videos, NFL Commentator analysis, and lot more. Xbox One owners can use the new app to follow specific teams via the Draft Tracker and watch collegiate player highlights. And, if you have an Xbox Live subscription you can also watch the NFL Network’s live coverage from April 30th through May 2nd....
The Weather app is one app that I use regularly on my Surface RT, and even on my traditional tower desktop with mouse and keyboard. I’ve found it to be the best app I’ve used for weather on any of my devices. It has a beautiful interface and has accurate weather info – at least in my area. Now it’s been improved even more. Here’s a list of improvements from the app release notes:...
Recognizing the wild success of its brand, Rovio Mobile just announced Angry Birds has now moved onto another platform – The Google Chrome Web Store! – Wow… Angry Birds on the browser. Now that is groovy! Earlier we talked about the importance around having your own App Store with great content so this is a huge win for the Google App Store. Oh, and since you can only play Angry Birds on the Chrome browser, I’m sure this won’t hurt further defections over to Chrome either especially with the recent release of the new ChromeBook....
Adobe creates a lot of programs, many of which I found myself unfamiliar with until recently. Most people know about Flash, Photoshop, and Adobe Reader. But those aren’t the only programs Adobe develops. In the past, it was a fairly large investment to buy the suite however in recent years, Adobe has lumped all its products together into its Creative Cloud platform with subscription plans ranging from $9.99/mo to $49....
From time to time, you might come across a file extension that your computer doesn’t recognize. No matter what you try, the thing just won’t open. This is a common complaint with PSD files, which you might be familiar with if you’re an Adobe Photoshop user. The good news is that there are a number of ways you can open or convert PSD files—here’s how. What is a PSD File?...
What is FOMO? This term stands for “fear of missing out.” According to Very Well Mind, it refers to a feeling or perception that others have more fun, live better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It’s often exacerbated by social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dr. Dan Herman, a marketing strategist, is noted for being the first to coin the phrase, “fear of missing out....
Recent Feature Improvements in Instagram for iOS, Android and Windows 10 This article focuses mostly on the iOS version of Instagram since it seems to be the launch platform for anything the company is working on. New features typically filter down to other platforms after debuting successfully on iOS. New Look and Feel The first major change to Instagram is a revised interface, putting more emphasis on your photos. Along with the new look is a new icon, which replaced the iconic design the app has always been known for....
iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 For iPhone and iPad, respectively, iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 includes new features for existing devices and the recently announced second-generation 11-inch iPad Pro and fourth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Mouse and TrackPad Support for iPadOS Announced alongside the new iPad Pro models, the trackPad support means you can now use a compatible mouse, trackpad, or Magic Keyboard with your tablet. By doing so, you can perform tasks like text selection, working with spreadsheets, and manipulating small objects much as you can do with a Mac....
