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Microsoft will remove file fetching feature from OneDrive starting on July 31, 2020. In OneDrive, fetch files was a handy feature available in the client application on Windows 10 and Windows 7, which allowed you to access all your files on a computer using the web version of OneDrive. The feature was capable of letting you browse pretty much any storage connected to the device. You were able access the “C” drive and secondary drives, and even network locations mapped as network drives....

Microsoft Office’s new look is now available for everyone with the Windows 11 version of Office 365 and Office 2021. The new visual update for Office is available for all users this week, Microsoft announced on Thursday. Initially announced in June with select user testing over the summer, the new design mimics that of the overall user experience of Windows 11. “This Office visual refresh is based on feedback from customers who asked for a more natural and consistent experience within and between your applications, specifically on Windows,” Microsoft wrote in its blog announcing the visual refresh....

Today is Patch Tuesday, August 2013, and Microsoft is releasing eight new updates to deal with remote code execution, denial of service, elevation of privilege, and information disclosure in Windows 8, Windows RT, Server, and previous version of the operating system. This new batch contains three updates label as Critical and the other four as Important. Of the eight updates, Windows 8 will get four, three of them are labeled as Important to fix remote code execution and denial of service issues....

The art of creating software isn’t the same as creating hardware, however this didn’t stop Microsoft from trying. As a result today we have the Surface tablet, which is perhaps one of the most beautiful piece of hardware running Windows. During the Microsoft’s Ignite conference, Ralf Groene, senior director of design for Surface shared the process of building hardware for a software company and he even showed some of the early prototypes....

Microsoft puts Windows 8 to the challenge by setting up a gaming PC that features an amazing 12K resolution with a ASUS HD 7970 and a AMD 7970 graphic card in Crossfire mode to drive 3 32-inch 4K Sharp PN-K321 displays at 60 frames per second. Each Sharp display featured a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels, for a total of 11520×2160 screen resolution when combining three of these beasts. Microsoft had also to install a special driver package built by AMD, and only then Windows 8 was able to render a whopping 1,492,992,000 pixels per second....

Microsoft wants you to upgrade your Surface to Surface Pro 3. If you own any Surface tablet, you’ll be happy to hear that the software giant is now running a trade-in promotional offer, which rewards loyal customers with up to $650 on store credit to purchase a new Pro 3. Getting the trade-in deal is simple, you only need to own any version of Surface in working condition (though Microsoft has a list of requirements in order to consider your device as in “working condition”), then go to the Surface Trade-In website to claim your voucher....

This article explains how to turn off all Facebook Live notifications. What to Know Select the down arrow > Settings (or Settings & privacy > Settings). Choose Notifications > Video.Next, turn off all Live notifications by turning off Allow Notifications on Facebook.Optionally, choose to turn off only Push, Email, or SMS notifications. How to Turn Off All Facebook Live Notifications on Facebook.com The Facebook Live feature allows users to broadcast themselves on video in real time....

This article explains how to turn on incognito mode for private browsing in Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Opera. How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Google Chrome While surfing the web incognito in Google Chrome, the browser doesn’t save your history or other private data. Here’s how to open a private browsing session in Chrome: Select the Chrome Menu (three vertical dots) from the upper-right corner and then select New Incognito Window....

An email passes through several mail servers on its way to a recipient. Each server records the time and date in the email header. By reading the header, you can find out when the message was sent, as well as where and for how long it was delayed. An Example of Date and Time Info Date and time information in email headers typically looks like this: Sat, 8 Jun 2019 11:45:15 −0500...

Microsoft Edge represents an improvement over the venerable Internet Explorer, yet many consider Apple’s Safari easier to use and more compatible than these Windows offerings. There are many browser options available for Mac, including the current leader in web browsing, Google Chrome, but Mozilla’s Firefox for Mac should be a candidate for anyone looking for an alternative to Safari. Let’s take a look at its merits in the sections below, as well as show you how to install it....

This article describes how to use Focus assist in Windows 11 to prevent or minimize apps from stealing your focus. We’ll look at how to edit the options to customize it to your liking, and how to turn it on manually or automatically. What to Know Press WIN+A, and then press Focus assist to turn it on.Go to Settings > System > Focus assist to choose which apps can still get your attention....

Netflix needs no introduction as the premiere streaming service. With its award-winning catalog of original content and thousands of movies and TV shows, there really is something for everyone. Once you have selected content to watch, just sit back and relax. But wait, what if there is a scene you just have to rewatch or you need to pause and grab the popcorn? Netflix’s keyboard shortcuts make it super easy to pause, rewind and go fullscreen just in case there isn’t a mouse nearby....

Nvidia Share (still widely known as Shadowplay) is a great part of the GeForce Experience tool that comes with your graphics card drivers. Using this feature, you can record the action on your screen, save instant replays to capture your last minute of action (or more if you like), and instantly share all your gaming feats with the world by broadcasting them live. Here we show you how to broadcast and stream your gaming using Nvidia Share (or Shadowplay)....

PayPal is known as a universally safe way to pay for purchases made online. Whether you’re buying groceries or a new gadget, it offers pay now options or a pay later option through PayPal Credit. What Is PayPal Credit? PayPal Credit is “a line of credit issued by Synchrony Bank that gives you the flexibility to pay for your purchase now or pay over time,” according to PayPal. It’s very simple to use and even simpler to apply for....

This article explains how to use the Ctrl+Enter keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome to automatically fill part of a URL. What to Know Type the website name in the address bar and press Ctrl+Enter.This command only works for web addresses that end in .com. How to Use the Ctrl+Enter Shortcut In Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome, it is possible to get the browser to automatically fill in the www....

This article explains how to set up and use the Microsoft Family Safety app for your child’s Android phone. What to Know Visit Microsoft Family Safety page > select Create a family group > follow prompts > Add member.Next, select Member > enter email address > select Send invite > Manage Permissions.Next, have child select Join Now in email from their phone > install Microsoft Launcher app > adjust Location settings....

Did you accidentally close tab(s) on Safari browser on your iPhone/iPad? If yes, then there is no need to waste time searching for that web page/website again. Not many iOS users know about a handy Safari feature which allows seeing recently closed tabs. In this tutorial, we will share information about this unknown Safari feature which will help you to view and open recently closed tabs in Safari on iPhone/iPad....

Whisper is a social networking service developed by WhisperText LLC (American Software making company) in 2012. Whisper service runs only on mobile apps. When Whisper launched, it only had support for Android, but after a few years, it also launched the Whisper app for iOS. Whisper is an anonymous social media platform and community where you do not need to sign up to create an account. You only have to download the app on your smartphone to post and edit images and videos and chat with someone far away or nearby....

YouTube is well known as a video-sharing site with music videos and live broadcasting, but it also offers free online movies in their original full length, some even with closed captions. There are some TV shows, too. Many of the movies on YouTube are listed on various channels because users can upload their own content, which means new movies are added frequently. Some films have advertisements before or during the video, but this is a small price to pay for free movies....

Cult games have always been of interest to folks who love strategizing and managing a cult. One such game is Idle Apocalypse which, as the name suggests, is an idle game where a player is put in charge of a cult of maniacs. It is one of the best apocalypse simulator games of 2019. This cult-managing game is all about resource management, strategy, and evil. Apart from such amazing features in the game, it also offers Idle Apocalypse cheat codes....