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If you don’t use your Windows Live Hotmail account regularly, be aware that Microsoft will delete it after some time of inactivity. Know When Your Windows Live Hotmail Account Expires After 270 days (about 8 and a half months) without access, a Windows Live Hotmail account becomes inactive. This means all messages stored in the account are deleted, and no new mail is accepted. Windows Live Hotmail was Microsoft’s free web-based email service, accessed on the web from any computer on the internet....

It is relatively simple to turn your computer into a PC TV, and many homeowners once turned to this process as a Digital Video Recorder option. The Windows Media Center application, which was included in some Windows editions, enabled a PC to record TV shows. When Microsoft discontinued Windows Media Center, PC users turned to other inexpensive commercial software paired with a channel tuner to record their favorite TV shows. Popular options included SageTV and Beyond TV....

IFA 2016 — Lenovo introduces two new Windows 10 devices to its hardware portfolio: the new Yoga 910 convertible laptop and the Miix 510 2-in-1 PC. The Yoga 910 is a follow-up of the previous 900 model, and Lenovo claims the thinnest Intel Core “i” convertible laptop with enough power for both work and entertainment. Then there is the Miix 510, which is Lenovo’s take on the Surface line from Microsoft, and it’s ready to take on any task with comfort design and included full-size keyboard....

Facebook has started rolling out its Bitmoji-like custom avatars to use in comments, Stories, and Facebook Messenger. These have been out for a while internationally, and have just been introduced to the U.S., though you may not see them just yet. Making our own avatar on Facebook could possibly help us all feel more personally involved with what we post. Could it also make us a bit kinder? Why now? Facebook’s Fidji Simo announced the launch on Facebook itself, saying that since so many interactions are online these days, “it’s more important than ever to be able to express yourself personally on Facebook....

Fun is everything. Without fun, life is pretty underwhelming. It’s also the best word to describe Mario Party Superstars. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel and is often a little shallow at heart, it’s also fantastic fun, especially when you play it alongside friends and family. Key Takeaways Mario Party Superstars includes plenty of minigames from earlier Mario Party games.It’s a combination that’s ideal for new and old fans of the series thanks to being hugely accessible....

Enter the arena of decks and make your ideal faction of the heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. Gather your special superhero cards in your unique deck and take them on a war in different locations. The game has hundreds of cards for you to offer as you progress further in the game. This allows all CCG lovers to showcase their creativity by unlocking new cards to make the best deck in this game....

Microsoft releases the final version Office apps for Android phones. On June 24th, the software maker removed the preview label of its Office apps and now users can get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps for their Android phones. The release happens only weeks after the company made available to the public the preview of Office for Android phones. The Office apps are now available for download from Google Play and they offer the same touch-first capability as the Office apps are already available for Android tablets....

Although Surface has become a billion dollar market for Microsoft, it’s not actually because of Surface running Windows RT. It’s all thanks to the newer model, Surface Pro 3, which has outsold any other previous model of the tablet. As such it should not come as too much of a surprise that Microsoft is announcing that is no longer manufacturing Surface 2 tablets. The company also says that anyone who wants to buy a Surface should try to grab one now while supply last at the Microsoft Retail Store, MicrosoftStore....

Want to get rich and have an empire of your own? Well, this game will help you do just that (in Roblox). Now, if you are searching for codes that you can redeem for in-game rewards like money or items, this article will list any available promo codes. These codes are working as of December 21, 2022, when we checked. But Roblox codes tend to expire in 2 to 3 days....

This article explains how to turn off Optimized Battery Charging on iPhones running iOS 13 or later. What to Know Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health > Turn off Optimized Battery Charging.The feature, which tracks your daily charging habits to improve the lifespan of your battery, is on by default. Is There a Way to Turn off Optimized Battery Charging? Apple designed Optimized Battery Charging to reduce wear and tear and increase the lifespan of an iPhone’s battery....

In my post two weeks ago, I introduced you to KDE’s KIO slaves and gave you a brief overview of the services they offer. One of the KIO protocols is “remote:/”, which relies on KNetAttach to create virtual network folders. With it, you can create folders for the following services: WebFolder (webdav) FTP Microsoft Windows network drive (using Samba) Secure shell (ssh) Each one has its slightly unique features and requirements, and in this post, you will learn about each one....

What Is Alexa Voice Recognition? How to Set Up Alexa Voice Profiles To create an Alexa voice profile using the Alexa app for iOS and Android: You can also use your voice profile with some third-party smart speakers such as the Sonos One. Launch the Alexa app and tap the Menu icon in the top-left corner. Tap Settings. Tap Account Settings. Tap Recognized Voices. Tap Create a Voice Profile. Tap Continue....

Lockdown Mode provides a very high level of security and protection against hacking for the iPad. This article explain how to enable Lockdown Mode on iPad, how to disable it, what Lockdown Mode is, and who needs to use it. What To Know First, go to Settings > Privacy & Settings > Lockdown Mode > Turn on Lockdown Mode.Then, select Turn on Lockdown Mode > Turn On & Restart.To disable: Settings > Privacy & Settings > Lockdown Mode > Turn Off Lockdown Mode....

This article explains how to use the MID function in Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel Online, and Excel 2016 and 2019 for both Windows and macOS. What to Know MID function: =MID(A1,17,4). Examples A1 = target, 17 = offset, and 4 = length of extraction.Select target cell > input MID function > set values for function target, character offset, and extraction length. What is the MID Function? The MID function allows you to extract text from the middle of a string....

This article explains how to enable and use voice dictation on iPhones and iPads. Also included are keywords that you can say to add punctuation and line breaks. Instructions apply to iPads and iPhones running iPadOS 15, iPadOS 14, iPadOS 13, or iOS 15 through iOS 9. What to Know Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Turn on Enable Dictation (first time only).Open an on-screen keyboard in any app. Tap the microphone....

This article explains how to verify file integrity in Windows using File Checksum Integrity Verifier (FCIV). The freely available program from Microsoft works on all commonly used versions of Windows. What to Know Install FCIV. Find the folder with the file for which you want to create a checksum value.Hold the Shift key while right-clicking empty space. Select Open command window here.Type the exact file name and run a cryptographic hash function supported by FCIV....

Snapchat introduced its disastrous new update at the starting of 2018. It made a lot of people angry and there was even a petition complaining about the redesign. After receiving huge criticism for the update, Snapchat started rolling back to the old design. Like after the rollback update, we could see the dedicated section for Friends chat and stories. And after a while, Snapchat also gave back the straight-forward option to see the friends list on both Android and iOS....

Twitter is on the way out, and everyone is heading to Mastodon. But won’t somebody please think of the memes? Tumblr will support ActivityPub, becoming compatible with Mastodon etc.Under Elon Musk, Twitter may stop birthing memes.Internet memes reflect the mood of society. Tumblr used to be the home of internet memes, but over the years, Twitter took over as the premier place to create and swap in-jokes/cultural reflections. But now that Twitter is in turmoil, where will the memes be born?...

HP Envy 4520 Clean, compact design Simple setup Built-in quiet mode Poor print and scan quality Expensive in the long run Lack of Ethernet port Lackluster feature set for price No built-in memory card slots The HP Envy 4520’s quick setup time and sleek design are enticing, but its print and scanning performance make it a poor investment. Design Setup Print Quality Copy/Scanner Quality Software/Connectivity Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased HP Envy 4520 so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

Idle Heroes is a mobile video game that can be played on both Android and iOS devices. The prime motive of this game is to gather a group of Heroes and to consistently improve and equip them with new items. There are various kinds of heroes who are parts of different factions and each of them offers specific skills. These Idle Heroes can be divided into multiple tiers depending on how effective and strong they are....