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As you know we’re now moving toward to “Windows as a Service” update model, where Windows 10 won’t ever (technically) be considered a complete product. As such, on the early days, we may find some missing features and other issues. For example, in Windows 10 , the logon screen features the new default background , which we cannot change. Although, it’s a good design, we’re not expecting everyone to like it, even more after a while we always tend to get bored seeing the same image every day, and so it seems Microsoft has forgotten to add an option to let us change the logon screen background in Windows 10....

Having a strong password is a good thing, but it would be better if there were something stronger. Well, for Google users, the giant of search has developed a new advanced security feature called 2-step verification , which makes a Google account a lot more secure by using a more sophisticated technique that helps to prove that you are the real owner of the account. Has anyone of you ever had your email account’s password compromised or spammed?...

Spatial sound is a new format included on Windows 10, and it enables a more immersive audio experience. When you enable spatial sound using “Windows Sonic” or “Dolby Atmos,” the audio will feel that is playing around you, instead of through speakers (or cheap headphones). In other words, spatial sound is what Microsoft refers to 3D sound, and Windows 10 leverages this new format by using a combination of optimized audio to deliver this listening experience, apps that support the feature, and headphones configured for spatial sound....

To share a Microsoft 365 Family with others, open your Microsoft account > Services & subscriptions > Manage > Share your subscription with up to five others , click “Share,” choose “Email invite,” and confirm the email of the person to invite. To stop sharing a Microsoft 365 subscription, open your Microsoft account > Services & subscriptions > Manage > Share your subscription with up to five others , click “Share subscription,” and click the “Stop sharing” for the person you want to remove....

You’ve probably noticed the battery icon in the Taskbar on your Windows 10 laptop or tablet. This visual element lets you know when your device is running on AC power and how much battery life is left at a glance. However, to see the exact percentage of remaining battery life, you have to click the icon. While this works fine, you can get a much-improved visualization using third-party tools, such as BatteryBar and Battery Tracker....

To upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, you can edit the Registry, download the correct ISO file, and launch the setup to complete the in-place upgrade. Windows 10 support under the regular servicing channels will end on October 14, 2025. However, you can upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 (supported until January 12, 2027) or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (supported until January 13, 2032) to continue receiving security updates....

“DiskUsage” is a command-line tool for Windows 11 to quickly analyze the contents of a given folder (or the entire drive) to understand how space is being used and determine the files taking the most space, which can come in handy to free up space . The command-line tool also includes a bunch of options to customize the report details. For example, you can use the /minFileSize option to find files equal to or larger than the size you specified....

To use Cocreator to create artwork with AI on Windows 11, open Paint on your Copilot+ PCs, click “Cocreator,” compose prompt of the image to create, draw on the canvas, and adjust “Creativity” for the best result. The Windows 11 2024 Update will be available on June 18 for Copilot+ PCs and in October for existing PCs. As part of the Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) , Microsoft introduces an updated version of the Paint app with a new “Cocreator” feature, and in this guide, I will explain how to get started using this feature....

The Registry editor on Windows 10 gets a new address bar to make navigation easier. Although it’s not wise to modify the Registry, as it’s the place where low-level and many app settings are stored, there will be times when you’ll need to modify the database to tweak the operating system or an app. However, manually having to browse through the keys has always been a tedious process, even for advanced users, but now the Registry editor is getting a address bar that allows you to quickly copy and paste a path to jump right into the location....

Microsoft Office arrives to Android phones enabling basic document editing on devices running Android 4.0 or higher. The new set Office apps are mirror on productivity and requirements of the version released for iPhone not too long ago . Users wanting to install Office for Android are required to have an Office 365 subscription, and the software makers will not offer these set of apps individually or free of charge without subscription....

Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is now a reality and ready for preorder . After several years on the making, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the software giant unveiled the second generation of the (arguably) most advanced augmented reality (AR) headset in the world. HoloLens 2 still shares some of the design characteristics from the original version, but the new version is smaller, lighter, and include some significant design changes. For instance, the headset is made of carbon fiber and the computing parts are on the back to make it more comfortable to wear, as the center of gravity is now in the middle of the head....

Microsoft is unveiling a new set of icons for Windows 10. The new iconographic is part of multi-year push with the Fluent Design System to modernize the operating system and services. The new redesign move away from the flat and monochrome style in favor of icons with colors, depth, and rounded corners using the Fluent Design System language for a modern and more consistent look across Windows 10 . The colorful iconographic is currently available for built-in apps, such as Mail, Calendar, Groove Music, Alarms & Clock, Voice Recorder, Calculator, Movies & TV, and the company says that more icons will be available as soon as new updates for apps are available through the Microsoft Store....

Microsoft seems to have finally decided when to release the next big update for Windows 10 . According to a new report from Windows Central , sources familiar to the development say that Microsoft could be targeting November 12th, as the release date for the Windows 10 “Threshold 2” update for PC and Windows 10 Mobile. No surprising, the new release date also coincides with the roll out of the New Xbox One Experience running Windows 10 , which the company has already confirmed will launch on November 12th....

Microsoft rolls out a preview of a new Home interface for Xbox. The new design makes elements smaller and pushes them down to show more background. Also, the redesigned dashboard includes a new access menu and makes the experience easier to navigate. Microsoft is now rolling out a preview of the revamped “Home” dashboard experience for Xbox Series X, S, and One in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha channels. According to the official announcement , the new design balances experience, accessibility, function, and the community’s needs....

Microsoft is testing a new AI rewrite feature for Edge. The new feature appears when selecting some text in the browser. Rewrite is the same as the Compose feature with a different form and name. Microsoft appears to be testing a new feature part of the Bing Chat integration on its Microsoft Edge browser that will allow you to rewrite text using AI. Although the company hasn’t mentioned it officially, some users have noticed a new option when selecting some text while using the browser, bringing up a new inline context menu with the “Rewrite” option....

After recent rumors of Microsoft planning to discontinue its Xbox Live Gold subscription and rename Xbox Live, once new changes appeared in the services agreement referring “Xbox Live” as “Xbox online service,” the company is now clarifying that the subscription is not going away, and the name will remain the same. According to a new report from The Verge , a Microsoft spokesperson said that “the update to ‘Xbox online service’ in the Microsoft Services Agreement refers to the underlying Xbox service that includes features like cross-saves and friend requests,” and the language update was only made to distinguish the service and the paid Gold subscription....

The National Geographic Hummingbirds theme is now available for download from the Microsoft Store. This collection includes 12 high-definition (4K) close up images of the smallest birds in the world (most species measuring up to five inches in length) flapping their wings at rapid rate hovering over their favorite food and playing with each other. The theme is available for free to set as background wallpaper only on Windows 10 computers....

Copilot is coming to OneNote in November. The AI chatbot will be initially available for business customers. Regular consumers can expect the feature to arrive sometime in 2024. Microsoft plans to launch its Copilot to OneNote starting November 1, 2023, but only for businesses, not regular consumers. According to a new report from The Verge , the company will be releasing the AI chatbot in November, giving users the ability to rewrite notes, brainstorm content, and create lists, among many other tasks....

Development for the next generation of USB has begun, although it will break compatibility with current connectors, there are some good reasons for it. The new connector, called “Type-C”, is being developed to be reversible, easier to use, and it will allow to connect thinner devices. The new USB Type-C connector is built on the existing USB 3.1 specification and is scheduled to be ready before the end of 2014....

From sunrise to moonrise over Yosemite Valley, photographer Ingo Scholtes exalts the beauty of California’s National Park with his talent. The perspective of the images is something to admire from his incredible job. Refresh your desktop background with these 15 images. The theme is available for download through the Microsoft Store, and it is free to set as wallpapers on computers running Windows 10 . If the background images rotate too quickly, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....