Microsoft Edge now lets you send open tabs to another computer running Windows 10 and macOS, or mobile devices, including Android and iOS. The new feature appears in the latest stable version of the browser, and it has been designed to end the need to manually having to email or text a link to yourself. In this guide , you will learn the steps to send a tab to another device on Microsoft Edge ....

Alongside the many themes available on the Microsoft Store, you can now download the Bing Wallpaper app, which is a simple app that sets a different wallpaper each day using the daily Bing images to keep your desktop fresh every day. In addition, you can use the app to switch to a different background using the Bing icon from the notification area. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to install the Bing Wallpaper app to set the daily Bing images as your desktop wallpaper on Windows 10 ....

In Microsoft Azure, the “Azure Cloud Shell” experience allows you to manage tasks for cloud services using command lines (using Bash or PowerShell) securely through the web browser. However, if you want a more local desktop experience, it’s also possible to access the Cloud Shell from the Windows Terminal app on Windows 10. Once configured, you can save the credentials for future seamlessly logins. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to connect the Windows Terminal app to your Azure account to use PowerShell command to complete tasks from Windows 10 ....

Slack is a messaging platform for quick communication between members that aims to replace email and text messages. The service uses an IRC-style environment with chat rooms (channels), which are organized by topic, private groups, and direct messaging. Although the communication service was designed specifically for businesses, anyone can use Slack. You start with a free account that includes the features you need to connect and collaborate with a small group people, but to unlock all the benefits, you’ll need a subscription plan....

To upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, open Settings > Windows Update, turn on “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available,” click on “Check for Updates,” and click the “Download & install” button. You can also upgrade using the Installation Assistant, ISO file, and through the Windows Insider Program. UPDATED 10/10/2024: Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) is available starting October 1, 2024, and in this guide, I’ll show you the steps for an early upgrade....

To enable File History on Windows 11 (or 10), connect the external USB hard drive to your computer, open Control Panel > System and Security > File History , and click the “Turn on” button to create a file backup. To use a network location, open “Select drive” and click the “Add network location” option. It’s still possible to add custom folder locations using the “Libraries” feature on File Explorer....

Microsoft recently confirmed that Windows 10 will actually match its internal version number , meaning that it will ship with the kernel version 10.0. And this is a very important change as for the longest time the internal version number never matched the actual version of Windows. In Windows Vista, Microsoft shipped the kernel version 6.0, but Windows 7 shipped version 6.1 instead of 7.0, Windows 8 had version 6.2, and Windows 8....

Windows 11 builds 26100.7171 and 26200.7171 (KB5068861) are now available for versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing a range of new features and changes. Some of these changes include a new Start menu design, battery percentage, and improvements for Click to Do, File Explorer Home, and more. These changes are rolling out gradually , and Microsoft can always delay or cancel any of these improvements at any time. Windows 11 23H2 build 22631....

As you might have noticed Windows Live Photo Gallery that was included in Windows Vista is now removed from Windows 7, but do not panic just yet because Microsoft did not retired the program, now it is part of Windows Live Essentials software suite that you can download and install for free. This is going to be a two parts article. In Part 1 I am going to explain step-by-step how to perform the installation in Windows 7, and in Part 2 I am going to show you the options that you can configure, and I am also going to highlight and detail the top features of Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011....

It’s become a tradition of Microsoft to push new updates for Xbox One every month, and November is no different. In the next update, users can expect a lot of focus on personalization and customization of both the profile and dashboard, with new features including custom backgrounds, Twitter integration, new TV and Xbox Live profile features, and changes on Internet Explorer. Xbox’s Phil Spencer recently announced that theme and background pictures were among the features coming to Xbox One....

E3 2014 is over now and Microsoft to move forward and talk about the next wave of improvements coming to Xbox One for the July update. Today Larry Hryb, a.k.a Major Nelson, revealed the improvements Xbox One will be getting in the coming weeks. As previously shown in E3, users will be able to use achievements on snap mode. With this new mode it is much easier to track achievements progress in real-time without having to leave the game....

Windows Package Manager version 1.0 available on Windows 10. The winget command can be used to search, download, install, and configure apps using Command Prompt or PowerShell. The tool is compatible with Windows 10 version 1809 and higher releases. Microsoft is finally releasing the Windows Package Manager version 1.0 . The company announced at the Build 2021 developer conference after first unveiling the solution back in Build 2020. The Windows Package Manager (or winget for short) is a command-line tool alternative to install apps....

Microsoft has announced that its physical retail store locations will permanently close in the United States , Canada, the United Kingdom, and everywhere else in the world . “As part of our business plan, we announced a strategic change in our retail operations, including closing Microsoft Store physical locations, ” said David Porter, Microsoft Corporate Vice President in a LinkedIn announcement . Although the company is gi ving up on its retail stores, four locations, including the one in New York City (Fifth Ave), Sydney (Westfield Sydney), London (Oxford Circus), and the Redmond (Washington) locations will continue as “ reimaged ” Microsoft Experience Centers....

Shortly after the launch of the Surface Laptop 3 , in October 2019, a small number of users quickly started reporting cracks on the screen of the device. Although users alleged it wasn’t their fault, they had to paid out of pocket for the repair. Since the number of cases increased, in February 2020, Microsoft began investigating , and now, the company confirms the problem, and it’s offering free repairs for affected devices....

You can now download the Paper Art theme from the Microsoft Store to refresh your Windows 10 desktop with some new colors. The theme includes a collection of 16 high-resolution (4K) wallpapers of colorful flowers, birds, animals, and more made of folded, rolled, shaped, and glued paper together using the quilling technique to create decorative designs. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

To shut down Windows 11, open “Start,” click on “ Power ,” and choose “Shut down.” Another way is to right-click the “Start” button, open the “Shutdown or sign out” menu and choose “Shut down.” Or use the “Alt + F4” keyboard shortcut, choose “Shut down,” and click “OK.” You can also power off Windows 11 from Command Prompt and PowerShell with the “Shutdown” or “Stop-Computer” commands. Although Windows 11 inherits most of the familiar design from previous versions, a lot of things are changing, including the power options to shut down or restart the computer....

If you own a Surface Studio desktop computer, you know that it’s possible to reset your device within Windows 10 to fix any issues or just because you want a fresh start. However, there will be times when you may have trouble accessing the recovery options, and for this reason Microsoft also makes available for download a recovery image for your Surface . A recovery image is a package containing the operating system (in this case Windows 10), in addition to devices drivers and applications specific to the Surface Studio desktop to go back to the default factory settings....

In this article you’ll learn the three ways Microsoft included to access Windows 8 boot options menu, plus what the new menu has to offer and how Windows will handle unsuccessful boots. In the Building Windows 8 blog the company explains that Windows 8 boots very quickly and using the keyboard to access the OS troubleshooting tools is no longer a reliable option. There is only 200 ms between the PC POST and to the time that “Windows boot manager” takes over — this window is too short for a keystroke to be detected, but there are different solutions to the various scenarios when troubleshooting Windows 8 is necessary....

There’s nothing like keeping warm inside a cozy cabin on a cold winter night. This collection puts together some fabulous images of different styles of cabins in the woods. Snow covered pine trees and mountains under clear night skies full of the brightest stars become the perfect scenery for each of the photographs. These homes provide all the warmth to survive the cold season and through this theme bring to your office their beauty....

On February 24th, Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 build 14271 for PC to the Fast ring of updates. This is the preview number seven the software maker releases as part of the Redstone update that we’re expecting to arrive later this year. According to the company, build 14271 doesn’t include new features, but it brings a lot of bug fixes, including improvements on Action Center, authentication with multiple accounts, and more....