Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 Build 16299.402 While we still wait for Redstone 4 to be rolled out, Microsoft today released the second major update this month for Fall Creators Update. Here is a look at the extensive list of improvements and fixes: Addresses an issue that causes modern applications to reappear after upgrading the OS version even though those applications have been deprovisioned using remove-AppXProvisionedPackages-Online.Addresses an issue in which running an application as an administrator causes the application to stop working when pasting the user name or password into the user elevation prompt (LUA)....

What Is It? The game is deceptively simple: get marbles into a hole by adjusting a Rube Goldberg device. By changing one or two of the gadgets, the marbles go in the right place. At early levels, all you do is adjust a lever or a fan. Later in the game, figuring out where the marbles go isn’t that obvious. The game has excellent 3D details, which you can put into Low Power Mode to prevent battery draining....

While using the Desktop, use the keyboard shortcut Win Key + R or select Run from the Power User Menu. Then type: gpedit.msc and click OK or hit Enter. Local Group Policy Editor opens. In the left panel navigate to Computer Configuration » Administrative Templates » Windows Components » Windows Explorer. Double click on Start Windows Explorer with the Ribbon Minimized. Enable the option and click OK. Now anytime you maximize the Windows Explorer Ribbon and restart your system, it will be minimized when you log back on....

Plex Web Shows Once you have your Plex server set up, you’ll have access to your own movies, TV shows, music, and photos. Now, the company appears to be targeting cord cutters who want access to more streaming digital media from a central location. The company is achieving that goal with the addition of the Podcasts, News, and now Web Shows. Another way Plex is great for cord cutters is with its Plex DVR to record live OTA TV and play it back on multiple devices....

There are many paths that lead to the device settings, either by tapping the clock, then tapping the switches icon and then tap Settings. Or you can simply tap the settings icon. Once in Settings, swipe down to Developer Options. Once inside a warning will pop up informing you that you should disable these settings. Tap OK. Changing this isn’t going to hamper the system any more than some already are....

In Windows 7, open Start, right click Computer and select Properties. Control Panel opens, click the System Protection link in the left column. The System Properties window comes up with the System Protection tab selected. Highlight your local drive and click Configure. Now move the Max Usage slider down to a lower percentage. It will show how much space is enabled. For instance here 1 percent is just over 9GB of space....

Remove Apps from the “Most Used” List on the Start Menu Click the Start button or hit the Windows key on your keyboard to launch the Start menu. Then to remove an app or other item from the “Most used” list, right-click on it and select More > Don’t show in this list. Remove the Most Used List from Start If you find that this list takes up too much room or you don’t want it on the Start menu, you can delete it....

Roku OS 9.3 Features The latest version of Roku OS is set to bring visual search results, Spanish voice support, support for news related commands, playback from search, and improvements to the Roku mobile app. In addition its offering new customization possibilities and enhanced Roku audio with the Roku Smart Soundbar. Here’s a look at everything coming in the updated Roku OS 9.3: SEARCH & DISCOVERY Spanish Language Roku Voice Support – Speak commands in Spanish to launch channels, search for titles, actors, or genres, as well as control media playback on your Roku device....

When it comes to buying any expensive electronic device, the first thing I’m interested in what it offers in terms of raw computing power. Here’s what’s under the hood. 1.4 GHz Exynos Quad-Core Processor10.1” 1280×800 LCD display2GB RAM7,000 mAh Lithium battery. (approximately 8 hours of use)Weight: 1.3 pounds5 MP rear camera with LED Flash1.9 MP front camera (webcam)MicroSD slot up to 64GBIR BlasterWacom DigitizerStereo Speakers16GB or up to 64GB of internal storage...

The Windows 7 Start Menu didn’t bring a whole lot of new gizmos over Windows Vista. However, one nice trick mickysoft DID include is the ability to perform Internet searches right from the start menu. The feature isn’t available “out of the box” however it’s easy to configure. Once enabled, Windows will use your default browser and search provider to perform the Internet Search. Let’s get started! Note: This feature is only available with Windows 7 Pro, Enterprise, or Ultimate....

Quick Find comes from the creator of Tab Resize, which we’ve covered a while ago, in an article about viewing multiple tabs in Chrome. Before we talk about Quick Find in detail, let me mention that Tab Resize has been updated and it now has, apart from a better use experience, new features like multi-monitor support, left and right alignment and the ability to use an empty tab. You can find it here in the Chrome Web Store....

From the Start screen or Desktop in Windows 8 – use the keyboard shortcut Win Key + I then click Change PC Settings. Create a HomeGroup on Windows 8 From the Control Panel settings click HomeGroup. Then in the left panel under Libraries and Devices, switch on the types of files and devices you want to share. Under Membership, a password is automatically generated for you. You’ll need this to connect your other Windows 7 and 8 machines to it....

Current Xbox Live members will get the service free for 30 days. Also, the first five thousand people who purchase an Xbox One from microsoftstore.com or a Microsoft retail store, will get the service free for 3 months. After the trial period ends, if you decide to keep Sling TV, it will cost you $20/month for the basic package. What is Sling TV? In fact, the service is also coming soon to Google’s Nexus Player....

First open iPhoto, and in the menu bar go to iPhoto »Preferences. In the general settings window, you’ll see that the Connecting camera opens option is set to iPhoto by default. Since your iDevice has a camera, iPhoto will recognize it as such and open the application every time you plug it in. Click the drop down menu and select No Application. Once this is set, close iPhoto and launch iTunes....

Rdio will let users log in and download their music and playlist with the option to move to a different streaming service of their choice. I am sure Pandora is hoping it will be that next option. Interestingly, Rdio is directing users to two lesser known services Soundiiz and StAMP as options. As a parting gift, the service has created a timeline for users to view their most played tracks and playlist....

This week host Josh Windisch is joined by Editor in Chief Brian Burgess, Author of How Computers Work and groovyPost Executive Editor Ron White and founding editor Austin Krause. This week the Tech Groove cast covers the following: QR Codes on Bananas Facebook IPO Winners and Losers One Week Later Another Attempt by US Congress to Regulate Our Internet Yahoo Axis Browser for Desktop, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Enable Type to Search in Google Chrome Windows 8 Features PC Rest and PC Refresh RIM to Cut 2,000 Employees Next Month Thanks for joining us for the Tech Groove Podcast....

What Is It? This app reminds me of Mr. Potato Head, but for robots! You pick the torso, limbs, and other accessories. The app can record your voice for the robots if you allow microphone access. After creating the robot, you can take it out for a spin and see what it can do. Sharp limbs slice vegetation while lasers burn it. The robots sync with your iCloud account, and you can play with your robots on your Apple TV or send them through iMessage....

The social effect of seeing friends and family engage these services are part of what makes privacy even more paramount. I have personally noticed, apps such as Facebook and Instagram on iOS are deeply integrated with the platform, it is second nature to push that selfie to your feed. Ever since I got my iPhone, I have engaged with Facebook more. What you might not realize, you are sharing your thoughts and photos with more than just close family and friends....

Scan Individual Files for Malware Perhaps you have a file on a flash drive or CD – or one you downloaded. To scan just the file manually, right-click it and select Scan with [your antivirus program]. In this example, I’m using Microsoft Security Essentials. No matter which antivirus program you’re using, it should be listed as an option on the Context menu. Luckily in this instance, nothing malicious was detected....

Google is once again doing what they do best, copying someone else, and then directly competing by offering the same service with an improved twist. This time, YouTube is stepping on the toes of Netflix and Hulu. Google just re-launched YouTube movies, and to kick it off they’ve added 3,000 full-length films to their existing collection. Some of the films are free to watch, and others can be rented for a small fee....