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However, this doesn’t always go to plan. A Windows update can sometimes cause your system to become unstable or break down entirely. For example, a recent Windows 10 update caused printers to stop working. While you can’t permanently disable Windows 11 updates (and we wouldn’t recommend you try), you can remove updates and pause them temporarily. This allows you to remove the troublesome update until Microsoft releases a fix or until you figure out the problem....

Set Apple Watch Apps to Update Automatically The easiest way to keep your Apple Watch apps up to date is to set them to download updates automatically. This works best if you don’t want to think about it and have your apps update in the background automatically. To set your apps to update automatically, press the Digital Crown and tap Settings > App Store and make sure that the “Automatic Updates” switch is turned on....

Use Cortana with Xbox One On your Xbox One console, head to Settings > Kinect & devices > Digital assistants and check the “Enable digital assistants” box. If you’re using the Harman Kardon speaker, make sure you have the Invoke set up before getting started. Once you have it set up, it’s really just a matter of starting to use commands. For example, you can say: “Hey Cortana, turn on/off Xbox” to power the console on or off....

With the same types of tools as the other applications, you can hear questions read aloud, adjust the text size and spacing, and change the line focus. You don’t have to struggle to make your way through each question; enable Immersive Reader in Microsoft Forms for extra help completing the form. Enable Immersive Reader in Microsoft Forms Once you turn on Immersive Reader for the form you’re viewing, you can use it for any or all of the questions....

Creating Search Folders and Custom Search Folders in Outlook The beauty of search folders in Outlook is that you will be able to see the exact emails that you need without having to dig through your ballooning inbox. In Outlook 2016 and above, it is easy to create new search folders: Go to the Folder tab in the ribbon and select New Search Folder. The New Search Folder dialog box will open up....

iOS 5 was packed full of features. Some were highly publicized, others not so much. This morning I stumbled across a useful one that up until now, I never noticed. It’s a quick tip however I like it so much I’ve decided to share! Launch the Weather App on your iOS Device With the Weater App Open, Tap anywhere on the screen to open the Hourly weather forecast. Ahh… Another sunny day in Seattle!...

Today in San Francisco Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, unveiled the official iPad 2; that is officially the name of the device. The iPad 2 will go on sale in the U.S. March 11, in stores at 5:00pm local time, and online at midnight. The pricing structure is similar to the old iPad, but this time around there is the option for a 3G service with at&t or Verizon. Apple has made a number of improvements to the device since the original iPad, so we’ve drawn up a iPad 2 vs....

While nearly every computer on the market today is running 64-bit, there are still some that might be stuck on the good ole’ 32-bit Windows. It could be that your computer can’t support 64-bit Windows, or it could be it wasn’t available at the time. And, since 32-bit applications (almost) always work on 64-bit hardware, it could be that a 32-bit operating system was wrongly installed. Whatever the case may be, here is how to find out what you are running....

So for those of you counting down the days to the release on June 14th, here’s the latest Trailer: So with this new flick on the way, tell us what your favorite Superman movie is? Do you prefer the classics or the latest 2006 version? Personally…I still prefer the original 1978 original, but that’s just me. But the original has always been my favorite Great film. Superman Returns was lame....

Once you install macOS Big Sur on your compatible Mac, you should first check out these incredible features. They’re what makes the update, so advanced and fun to use. Messages During the past few years, Apple has added lots of new features to Messages on its mobile devices, such as Memoji, trending images and GIFs, and more. Unfortunately, those same features weren’t found on macOS until now. Luckily, the wait has been worth it....

Make the Google App Read Articles Aloud on iPhone or iPad To get started, open the Google app on your iPhone or iPad. Then scroll down the feed under the Search bar to find an article. Or search for an article you want to be read to you. If the site supports the Read Aloud feature, you’ll see an icon of a person speaking at the top-right corner. Tap on it....

Install the iTunes Movie Trailers app on your iPad if it isn’t already. Then tap Settings and under Apps scroll down and tap Trailers. Under Resolution Settings tap Trailer Playback Quality. Now select High Definition and close out of Settings. Enjoy watching your favorite movie trailers in the highest quality possible! This is the perfect setting for viewing new trailers if you have the new iPad. Comment Name * Email *...

So how does this collectors set stack up against buying the physical Blu-ray copies. Let’s look at what’s in the box and what the individual price is of each item. When you look at the cumulate price of all 6 movies included in the pack, it comes down to a 2 dollar difference between buying them separate and buying the collectors pack. So, if you’re keen on picking up all of these movies – the collector box might be worth the extra couple of bucks for all of the exclusive memorabilia and bonus disc that is included....

Loki to Premiere on Disney Plus June 9th Marvel dropped the following video today which you can view below. It feature’s Loki’s lead actor, Tom Hiddleston, letting all MCU fans know about the date change.  Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” Tom Hiddleston returns as the title character, joined by Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E....

That means the film will premiere both in theaters and also stream exclusively on Disney Plus the same day. The film will be under the Disney Plus Premier Access windows and available for a $30 rental fee. — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 23, 2021 Disney says: “Today’s announcement reflects our focus on providing consumer choice and serving the evolving preferences of audiences. By leveraging a flexible distribution strategy in a dynamic marketplace that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic, we will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled storytelling to fans and families around the world,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution....

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 8.0 According to Microsoft, the company maintains several tiers for a product’s support lifecycle starting from general availability. When Microsoft releases a Service Pack, in this case, Windows 8.1, you need to upgrade to it within 24 months to maintain mainstream support. Windows 8.1 was launched a year after Windows 8.0, toning down many of the earlier design choices in the operating system. Although Windows 8....

Click the down arrow on the right side of the Quick Access Toolbar. Select Commands Not in the Ribbon from the Choose commands from drop-down list. You’ll see a long list of applications and commands you can add to the Quick Access Toolbar. Find Calculator in the list, select it, and click Add. The Calculator is added to the end of the list on the right, which places it on the right end of the Quick Access Toolbar....

Microsoft Introduces Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5 Editions To make the new service enticing, Microsoft is bundling its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection security analytics service into the platform. WDATP uses a web-based portal with advanced mechanisms built in to fight a new breed of attacks. Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5 will be part of a family of other services too, such as Office 365 E3/E5, Dynamics Azure, and CRM....

Microsoft Office on Android When Microsoft first invited users to test Office on their Android devices back in November, it was relegated to ARM-based tablets running KitKat. Now the company has added Lollipop to testing and has also opened it to the public since the program received an overwhelming response. Yes, your device has to be a tablet – smartphones will have to wait for now. The apps are the same Office core apps available on iPad – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint....

Microsoft Pulls Windows 10 1809 Update On its support site, Microsoft notes the following: “We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating.” If you have experienced issues and got the update via Windows Update, Microsoft wants you to contact the company directly by phone or its support website. If you manually downloaded the update but haven’t installed it yet, Microsoft says don’t install it and wait until new media is available....