SmartScreen Filter Improvements in Microsoft Edge and IE 11 One of the common attack methods in recent times has been so-called “drive-by downloads” which does not require any user interaction. For instance, when you visit a popular website, a download can be initiated in the background without you even knowing. Many of these drive-by attacks are now beginning to leverage zero-day attacks keeping one step ahead of traditional security technologies such as Anti-virus and Anti-spyware....

According to Microsoft: The app, game, music and movie titles will change every day, so you’ll want to check the Store each day to load up on some great content on the cheap. The offer is available in the US only and runs from Friday, November 20th through Sunday, November 29th on Windows 10 devices. Also, the movies are only rentals, not actual purchases…but they are HD versions, so this is still one heck of a deal....

The Windows Compatibility Center provided a library of hardware and software for you to verify if it works with Windows 10. Today while trying to access the website, I was not able to log in, I only got an error message. And now the site just redirects to Microsoft’s website. What Happened to Windows Compatibility Website? After contacting @MicrosoftHelps on Twitter, I was directed to a forum thread on the Microsoft Community website from two months ago with a reply to a forum participant detailing the changes going forward: People have been wary of installing the Get Windows 10 app, fearing it might upgrade their existing version of Windows without permission....

Easier Sharing Experience with OneDrive.com Microsoft explains why the change was made on its OneDrive blog: The new experience provides the two most popular options right up front. To try it out, right-click the OneDrive icon in the Taskbar and select View Online. Then navigate to the item you want to share and then click the Share button on the top toolbar. Then you’ll be presented with a dialog box that provides the two most popular options for sharing....

Schedules and Planners Keep track of homework and appointments with schedules that help you plan. These planners let you know what you have to do and when you have free time. With this college year calendar, you add all of your appointments and events on one tab and then view your free and busy times on the yearly planner. As a bonus, you’ll see your day at a glance. Download or Use in Excel for the web: College Year Calendar Keep up with your homework, classes, and activities with a single tool....

KB4572941 for Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update After installing the update your build number will jump to 18362.329. Here is the list of what’s included: Addresses an issue that displays a black screen when you use Remote Desktop to connect to a machine running Windows 10, version 1903.Addresses an issue that may prevent the Windows Sandbox from starting with the error, “ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND (0x80070002).” This occurs on devices in which the operating system language is changed during the update process when installing Windows 10, version 1903....

Windows 10 Cumulative Updates If you are running Windows 10 version 1809 aka “October 2018 Update” your update will come in the form of KB4520062 and will bump your build to 17763.832. It includes the following list of updates: Prevents the appearance of blank tiles in the Start menu when you upgrade to Windows 10, version 1809 from any previous version of Windows 10. These blank tiles have names such as “ms-resource:AppName” or “ms-resource:appDisplayName”....

“Just like in Build 17128, you will also notice that the watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop has disappeared in Build 17133,” notes Microsoft in today’s announcement. “We are in the phase of checking in final code to prepare for the final release.” Windows 10 Preview Build 17133 Here is a look at the other changes, improvements, and fixes to expect in this latest build: We fixed an issue resulting in certain devices with BitLocker enabled unexpectedly booting into BitLocker recovery in recent flights....

Note that this tool is not meant to replace your current antivirus program – it’s just a supplement. It doesn’t provide real-time protection and cant update its virus definitions. The program expires after ten days, which means you’ll need to download it again if you want it to be up-to-date. This isn’t a new security tool by any means, it was actually part of Microsoft’s first attempt at a security solution — Windows Live OneCare which was discontinued in 2011....

There are several possible reasons for Microsoft Teams not loading on Windows. There could be a problem with the app itself, your GPU drivers could be causing problems, or Windows itself could be corrupted. Typically, repairing or reinstalling the app will get it working, but you might need to try some additional troubleshooting steps. To help you, we’ll show you how to try and get Microsoft Teams running again below....

Mozilla today released Firefox 7.0 for Windows, Apple OS X and Linux . In a surprise unveiling today — the upgrade arrives just a month after Mozilla’s Firefox 6.0 major release — Firefox 7 via Mozilla is out. Mozilla promises a range of security, performance, readability and stability enhancements. We’ll bring you continuing coverage — expect our groovyReview team’s Firefox 7.0 first look, an in-depth analysis, plus tips, how to galleries and more advice and commentary in days and hours to come....

The design is sleeker and easier on the eyes, and the overall experience is now fully integrated with the Windows Live service including the ability to manage your contacts and message them from the same page. Honestly, it’s a complete re-write, so I figured it deserved a closer review. Message Your Contacts From Your Browser Login to people.live.com and sign in to messenger using the Messenger button above your contacts list....

Microsoft Rewrites Paint for Windows 10 Earlier this year, leaks previewing universal versions of apps such as Notepad and Paint started appearing on the Windows Store. Many users were anticipating the updates would become available with the release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. For Microsoft, it’s been a five-year transition modernizing many of the built-in components in Windows. At the company’s software developer conference, Build, Microsoft introduced a tool called Desktop Bridge to help developers package their legacy desktop applications into universal apps, providing a means to distribute desktop apps through the Windows Store....

Apple users will have to set their devices to sync e-mail periodically or manually, because, until Apple appeals to the injunction ruling, it can’t offer push e-mail delivery for iCloud and MobileMe users. Apple has already posted a guide on its website (it applies, of course, just to users in Germany), teaching users how to set their device to download new e-mails at regular intervals. The guide states that “Apple believes Motorola’s patent is invalid and is appealing the decision”, but until that happens, people situated between German borders will have to just go along with it....

The website is called 3D Vision Live and it features quite a bit of content that can be enjoyed if you own a 3D stereoscopic kit and, especially, some of the devices featuring Nvidia’s own 3D Vision technology. A full list of system requirements is available. The website will stream 3D movie trailers, music videos, sports content and photos in the future. It could be a good starting point for users buying a 3D kit....

For example, I recently added a Gmail account to my outlook using IMAP. It’s the default when pulling emails using POP3 with Outlook. Yet, it doesn’t default with IMAP. Display the Item Count in IMAP Folders Here’s how to fix it. In Outlook, click on the inbox of your IMAP account. Notice at low left the below clip says Filter applied — this is what we’re going to fix....

Quick Image Resizing in Outlook 2013 While this is a quick method of resizing images, you should know that it will only allow you to resize them to a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This won’t give you the ultimate full quality of say a RAW image, it can still be which useful in a lot of situations. Start by opening Outlook and composing a new message. Then click the Insert tab on the Ribbon, and then click the Attach File....

Do you have web services or other sites that you use so often that you would like to have them as an app pinned to your Windows Taskbar or Start menu? Here’s a look at how to do just that using Google Chrome in Windows 10. Pin Websites as Apps Using Chrome You can pin any website you want, and examples of web services you might want to pin as an app are YouTube, Pandora, Outlook....

I love to read, and these days, I primarily read just eBooks. It took me a little time to get comfortable with reading from a tablet vs. paper. However, the convenience just can’t be beaten not to mention the decade of improvements to reading apps for tablets and phones. I can carry thousands of eBooks around with me on my iPhone and iPad and never need to worry about losing a book a new and expensive book in a hotel room while traveling (can you tell I’m still upset about that…)....

Using Google Keep for iOS Google Keep is a free download from the Apple iTunes Store. It works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Initially, my intention was just to review Google Keep, thinking I had no use for it. But something strange happened along the way: I started using it all the time. Google Keep starts out with a blank slate; a simple interface anyone can get the hang of quickly....