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Microsoft improves the experience in which users are able to sign-in to Windows 8 with gesture based picture password. In a new post from the Building Windows 8 blog, the software make demo a new method that shorten the sign in time from 17 seconds in average typing a password in a keyboard to just a few seconds with pictures password, and allows users to sign in to Windows 8 in a fast and fluid way in tablets, other touch enabled devices and in PC’s as well by sketching three different patterns over an image....

Early this week, Microsoft rolled out new firmware updates for its Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2, Surface 3, and for its latest Surface 3 4G LTE tablet. Soon after the release on Thursday, many users made their voice heard because they could not install any of the updates. On Friday, July 24th, the company reissue the updates, but without any updated documentation, however users seem to be able to install them, and now the company is also sharing details on what’s included in these releases....

This article explains how to turn off memory notifications on an iPhone. There is no way to completely stop your iPhone from creating Memories slideshows, but you can edit or delete them after they’ve been generated. What to Know Settings > Notifications > Photos > Customize Notifications, tap Memories toggle to turn it off.Customize: Albums > People, find person to block > ellipses (…) > select never feature this person. Disable all Photos app notifications: Settings > Notifications > Photos > tap Allow Notifications toggle....

Earlier, we explained how to hide WhatsApp message preview which hides the message content from notifications and only shows the sender’s name. However, if you are not satisfied with that then you can completely turn off WhatsApp notifications completely or for individual or group chat. So, to get rid of the WhatsApp messages popup on top of the screen, follow this article. Turn Off WhatsApp Notifications Disable WhatsApp Notifications On Android Samsung Android The below method is for Samsung Android....

Microsoft releases Windows updates from time to time to resolve issues like security bugs, performance issues and also to add new features to the existing operating system. Usually these updates are meant to help Windows in the matter of stability, security and performance. But sometimes installing these updates can cause problems like random system crashes, blue screen of death, etc. For instance, recent Windows 7 security updates (2982791, 2975719, 2975331 and 2970228) caused random system crashes which in turn resulted in data loss and system files corruption....

Drivers are the main components needed for hardware to interact with the operating system in order to fulfill all tasks as intended. Many problems can arise due to a malfunctioning driver, which could leave you scratching your head. Thankfully, both Microsoft developers and computer manufacturers make sure to release regular driver updates to keep things working properly. Although, issues like corrupt, missing, or incompatible drivers crop up. Today, we will discuss the methods to reinstall drivers on Windows 10 including NVIDIA, AMD & Intel....

The Menlo Park, California-based financial services firm Robinhood Markets, offers commission-free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds, and digital currencies using a mobile app that was first released in March 2015. In addition to being registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Robinhood is a broker-dealer that is subject to FINRA regulation and a Securities Investor Protection Corporation member. The firm generates its money primarily from three sources: margin lending, supplying order information to rising traders, a practice for which the SEC launched an inquiry into the company in September 2020, and interest received on cash balances of clients....

This article explains how to update a Samsung Smart TV. Instructions apply broadly to most Samsung Smart TVs made after 2013. What to Know Go to Settings > Support > Software Update > Auto Update to enable automatic updates.Go to Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now to check for updates manually.If your TV can’t connect to the internet, download the latest update to a USB flash drive and plug it into your TV for a manual install....

All the good things in the world come in pairs: salt and pepper, knife and fork, Tom and Jerry, and for tech enthusiasts, audio and video. Even with the most advanced technology in hand, the eternal union between audio and video has been a problematic affair for decades now. It is at times like these that the speaker in your Android phone comes into play. Be it a laptop with low volume, a television with a faulty sound system, or Bluetooth speakers that have run out of juice, the solution to all of it can be found in the palm of your hand....

This article explains how to use Instagram’s Close Friends feature. Instructions apply to the mobile version of Instagram on iOS or Android. What to Know For first-time users, tap your profile picture, select Menu > Close Friends, and select Create List.To add friends, tap your profile picture and then select Menu > Close Friends > Add. To remove friends, tap your profile picture, select Menu > Close Friends, and choose Remove next to the person to delete from the list....

In today’s digital world, those of us who conduct business online need to be diligent about monitoring the data that we send out on the Web. Every time we go online, that traffic goes through Internet Service Providers, and they have access to everything we do online. They track your Internet history and location and hand that data over to third parties, including advertisers and government agencies. For a limited time only, get an extra 3 months when you sign up with ExpressVPN for only $6....

If you purchased a Samsung Galaxy phone for your child, take advantage of the Samsung Galaxy parental controls. Here are a few of the best parental controls available for Samsung devices, including kid-friendly Samsung features, as well as other apps that will help you keep your child safe while they’re using their new mobile device. What to Know Full device access: Factory reset old or used phone, add child’s Google account, and use Samsung Kids or Google Family Link apps....

This article explains how to use the audio-social networking Clubhouse app for iOS and Android. The information covers how to create a profile, how to follow people, and how to get started joining rooms. What to Know Download Clubhouse and follow the prompts to create a profile, pick a username, and do other setup tasks.Start a room: Tap Start a room and choose Open, Social, or Closed. Select your topic > Let’s Go....

Halo Infinite has a large and creative set of tools and weapons that are available at the player’s disposal. Let’s take a look at one of those tools, the Repulsor, and learn how to use it. If you have been playing a lot of Halo Infinite and wish how to use the Repulsor? This is the guide for you. What is the Repulsor? The Repulsor, a name now synonymous with Iron-man is a cutting-edge piece of technology that’s available for pick-up in Halo Infinite....

ESPN has the broadcast rights for the Wimbledon Championships, so cable and satellite subscribers can watch the Wimbledon live stream through the official WatchESPN site. Everyone else can watch the Wimbledon live stream through online streaming services such as Sling TV. To watch this live stream, all you need is a high-speed internet connection, a device such as a smartphone or a laptop, and the right television streaming app. What Is WatchESPN?...

The Irodori Poetry: Part 2 quest of the Hues of the Violet Garden event requires players to take 4 photos of 4 different animals found in Inazuma. This brings us to the question – what are the Inazuman regional animals in Genshin Impact and where to find their locations? Here’s everything you need to know. Where to Find Inazuma Regional Animals in Genshin Impact (Map Locations) Here are some of the unique animals/creatures in Inazuma and where to find them on the map....

Using motion detectors as sensors allow a home automation system to make specific events happen automatically. They can trigger a light to come on automatically, a camera to begin recording, or an alarm to sound. Motion detectors can become the eyes of your home automation system. How Motion Detectors Work Most modern motion detectors are PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors. This means the detector doesn’t sense motion but instead measures infrared light (heat), or changes in heat level....

Remote work has gone from a niche activity involving a few people talking to their pets all day to a massive transformation of nearly every industry, in which millions of people talk to their pets all day. Electronics giant LG is helping this along by adding support for the popular teleconferencing app RemoteMeeting to its line of smart TVs. This allows modern workers to participate in a remote work meeting without having to boot up a PC or laptop....

In 1999, Line 6 launched a guitar effects unit, aka a pedal, which foreshadowed the computerized takeover of music gear. And now, almost a quarter-century later, it has a sequel. Line 6’s DL4 MkII is the sequel to its much-loved classic delay and looper pedal from 1999.The MkII version is smaller, sturdier, and fuller-featured. It’s green. Really, really green. The Line 6 DL4 was an early digital modeling unit in the form of a guitar pedal, a box designed to sit on the floor and be operated with footswitches....

The Microsoft Store (Windows Store) isn’t the most popular store, riddled as it is with bugs, crashes, and a tendency to not work. It does have some good stuff in it, though, and the UI and overall experience has improved much since Windows 11 came out. Even so, if Microsoft Store is currently not working for you, here’s how to fix it. Note: the process is sometimes different between Windows 10 and 11, and – where relevant – we include the instructions for both platforms....