Microsoft rolls out new cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1607 as part of August 2016 Patch Tuesday. The update is described as KB3176495, and it includes “quality” improvements and various security fixes. KB3176495 also bumps the operating system to build 14393.51, but because the development of the Anniversary Update is now completed, there is not new features introduced in this update. And unfortunately, there is not indications that the update addresses the problem of Cortana disappearing from the taskbar or system freeze issues after upgrading to the Anniversary Update ....

After many back and forth, today Facebook Timeline is available worldwide to every user in the social network. And here is all you need to know to get started! Facebook Timeline is an overhaul to the Facebook profile that we all are used to and love to. If you remember the company first introduced Timeline back in September in the F8 conference . The big difference with the now old profile designed is that Timeline displays all your life on Facebook in a chronological way, where you can also update missing and important events that happened in the past, and with the ability to scroll back as farther as your birth....

This weekend at the Sundance Film Festival is the world premiere of “jOBS”, an independent biographical movie of Steve Jobs, starring Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad as Apple’s co-founder. A first clip from the film has already been released to the public. From director Joshua Michael Stern, the production tells the story of how Apple Inc. was born to change the world, and how it has impacted every aspect of our culture and our future....

The photography by Rangan Das is right in the line of high quality images in collections like this one. Another part of Garden Glimpses comes to life right now and you can enjoy it just by downloading these 17 wallpapers free for Windows. The rosebuds are very delicate in this presentation, just like the butterflies pollinating different flowers and the rich colors on the rose petals captured very closely with the camera lens; all making up the perfect view within the limits of your office....

On Windows 11 , the Widgets board now supports widgets to monitor CPU, GPU, and RAM usage on your computer, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to add them. However, you don’t need to download these widgets individually to monitor system resources on your computer. They are part of the new “Dev Home” experience , an app designed for developers to improve the way they set up, test, and build applications, and anyone can install it....

To add Recycle Bin access to the left pane of File Explorer, open the Registry in the “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}” path, create a new “System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree” DWORD, and set its value to “1.” To add a Recycle Bin icon to the “This PC” page, open the Registry in the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace” path, create a new “{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}” key. Alternatively, you can right-click the “Recycle Bin” icon on the desktop and choose the “Pin to Quick access” option to add an entry to the File Explorer home page....

The action to add a website shortcut to the new Start screen, Microsoft calls it: Pinning. Now, to Pin your favorites web pages is actually something pretty simple to do, just follow the steps below. Instructions While in Internet Explorer 10 app in Windows 8, navigate to your favorite website. If you don’t see the address bar, simply right-click anywhere in the screen and the app commands will be revealed. With touch, just swipe from top....

Windows 11 quality updates frequently cause failures, boot loops, and broken features despite being designed to improve stability. Preparing before installing updates is critical to avoid data loss or downtime. The safest update strategy combines System Restore, automated system image backups, and manual installation of updates. On Windows 11 , you can install system updates without worrying about errors or problems caused by bugs or compatibility issues. In this guide, I’ll outline the process to help you prevent or recover quickly after a buggy update....

To change the color themes of the Office 365, 2021, 2019, and 2016 apps, open File > Accounts and use the “Office Theme” and “Office Background” settings to customize the experience. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription or Office 2021, 2019, or 2016, you can always customize the experience by changing the color theme, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this configuration. The settings available will depend on the version of the apps and the version of Windows installed on your computer....

To change the wireless connection priority order on Windows 11 (or 10), open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi , click on “Show available networks,” select the network, check “Connect automatically,” and complete the connection. You can also use the “netsh” command to change the Wi-Fi profile priority order with Command Prompt (or PowerShell). On Windows 11 (and 10), you can change the priority order of Wi-Fi network connections to ensure the laptop always connects to your designed wireless network, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this configuration....

To check the Bluetooth battery level on Windows 11, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices and confirm the battery level on the devices. Alternatively, you can open the “Devices” page to a list of all your Bluetooth peripherals with the battery level information. On Windows 11 , if you connect Bluetooth devices like mice, keyboards, headphones, headsets, and speakers, you usually check their software or indicator on the peripheral to check their battery level....

On Windows 7, System Image Backup is a feature that allows you to create a copy of the entire system (also referred as “full backup”), including everything from the Windows installation files, device drivers, applications, settings, and personal files. It’s always extremely important to have a full backup of your computer as it could help you to recover from any system failure, errors, malware, or after installing a bad update or driver on Windows 7....

To enable Auto Super Resolution on Windows 11, open Settings > Display > Graphics and turn on “Automatic super resolution.” To enable Auto SR for a specific game, open Settings > Display > Graphics , select the game’s .exe file, and choose the option and the display resolution. Auto SR uses on-device AI to upscale supported games for higher frame rates and better image quality. UPDATE 1/5/2026: Windows 11 includes an AI feature called “Auto Super Resolution” (Auto SR), designed to enhance the gaming experience by making supported games run more smoothly and deliver improved detail....

Microsoft is adding a dark mode for its Outlook app on Android starting version 3.0.137. The new color theme not only makes it easy on the eyes, but the new color palette has also been designed to save battery on OLED screens. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to enable the dark mode theme for the Outlook app on Android. How to enable dark theme on Outlook Use these steps to switch from light to dark theme on Outlook:...

On Windows 11, “Aero Shake” is a feature that allows you to declutter the desktop by grabbing and shaking a window to minimize all other windows in the background. Then shaking the window back, you can restore all the minimized windows. In previous versions of the operating system, the title bar window shake (Aero Shake) feature was enabled by default, but on Windows 11 and later, the feature is disabled by default....

Starting with version 1.6 , the Windows Terminal app for Windows 10 introduces a new graphical interface to customize virtually every aspect of the app and profiles. However, the settings UI is not yet fully integrated, which means that selecting the “Settings” option from the context menu won’t open the experience. Instead, you need to bind the settings UI to a keyboard shortcut in the “settings.json” file. In this guide , you will learn the steps to enable the new settings graphical interface for the Windows Terminal app....

Windows To Go workspaces is a new feature in the Windows 8 Enterprise version that enables users to install a full-version of the operating system in a USB drive and have fully featured Windows environment (OS, apps and documents) anywhere the user goes. This is a feature intended only for businesses who often work with custom-build images and with specific settings and security configurations. And in any way Microsoft is pushing Win To Go as a replacement for the everyday desktop or mobile device — It’s just an alternate work environment....

To stop the open file security warning on Windows, open the Internet Options > Security > Local intranet > Sites , only check the check “Include all local (intranet) sites not listed in other zones” and “Include all network paths (UNCs),” click on “Advanced,” and add the network address. UPDATED 5/7/2024: On Windows 11 (and Windows 10), if you have a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to share files across the network with solutions like unRAID or TrueNAS, you may encounter different Windows Security warnings when opening files....

Safe Mode is an environment that allows you to start Windows 10 with a minimal set of features and drivers to diagnose and fix problems when your device won’t boot normally. On Windows 10, you can access Safe Mode in a number of ways , including using the Power menu, Command Prompt, System Configuration (msconfig), and Settings app, but once you’re in this mode, depending on the method, getting out of the mode will include different steps....

To install the CAB file on Windows 10, open “Command Prompt” (admin) and run the DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:“PATH\TO\CAB” command. Alternatively, open “PowerShell” (admin) and run the Add-WindowsPackage -Online -PackagePath “PATH\TO\CAB” command. UPDATED 7/23/2025: On Windows 10 , you can install “.cab” files using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command-line tool available with Command Prompt, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this process. A “....