You’ve probably heard the news: Microsoft will end its free Windows 10 promotion in just a few short months. And while Windows 10 isn’t for everyone, it’s pretty darn popular according to Microsoft, which reports that the new operating system is now active on more than 300 million devices around the world. Is your device …
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The complete list of Cortana commands
If you don’t use Cortana, Microsoft’s voice-activated personal assistant, you’re missing out on some handy, hands-free functionality — especially now that she’s fully integrated into Windows 10, and Windows 10 is everywhere. Like Apple’s Siri and Google’s Google Now, Cortana is an intelligent personal assistant who can help you with everything from launching applications to scheduling appointments. She can even …
Read More »Put Cortana on your lock screen
Now playing: Watch this: Cortana gets some new tricks in Windows 10 2:30 You can now have deep, meaningful conversations with Cortana without even unlocking your device — if you’re a Windows 10 Insider, that is. Microsoft dropped a big update to its flagship OS in one of the most recent Windows 10 Insider Preview builds (Build 14328), but regular …
Read More »The best iPhone apps for tracking steps
Activity trackers certainly have their place, but if you’re just looking to track your steps throughout the day, there’s really no reason to spend $100+ on a fancy Fitbit when you carry your iPhone around 24/7. Plenty of iOS apps can give you the same data (steps, stairs, miles, calories burned, etc.) as an activity tracker, thanks to your iPhone’s …
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I’m a total speed-demon. I love speedy computers, speedy sports cars, and speedy Windows 10 tips — that is, Windows 10 tips that take less than a minute to implement. Since Windows 10 launched last July, we’ve covered lots of tips and tweaks you can use to improve your experience in just a couple of minutes. Check ’em out (you …
Read More »How to get emojis on your Android phone
While Android was initially a little slower to make emojis as commonplace as Apple, that doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the cool crowd if you’re not an iPhone user. An important note that could save your social life: Emojis can look really, really different on different phones. Strange, even. This Mental Floss article shows you how emojis appear …
Read More »Change the Windows 10 log
You’ve probably noticed by now that Windows 10 actually has two log-in screens: The lock screen and the log-in screen. The lock screen is customizable, but the login screen — where you type your password — is not. You’re stuck with a dark blue background and a shiny, light-throwing Windows logo. Or are you? Well, actually, you won’t be when …
Read More »Exploring the Windows 10 Maps app
Microsoft’s new Maps app was designed for your Windows phone, but because Windows 10 is a universal operating system, the app also comes preinstalled on your PC. It’s actually a pretty neat app to explore — turn-by-turn directions are just one of its many features. Here’s a look at what the Maps app has to offer. Search Enlarge Image Sarah …
Read More »Keep your favorite websites pinned in Edge
Microsoft has made some handy changes to the Edge browser in its latest Windows 10 build (Build 14291), including the convenient ability to pin tabs to the tab bar inside the browser. This means you can now keep your favorite websites stored in Edge’s tab bar without taking up valuable tab real estate. Pinning tabs inside a browser is a …
Read More »Meter your Ethernet connection in Windows 10
Because Windows 10 is a “universal” operating system — that is, an operating system for both mobile devices and PCs — Microsoft has made limiting your data connection easy. Well…easy if you happen to be using a nonwired connection, such as Wi-Fi or cellular data, that is. (Learn how to meter your wireless connection here.) If you’re hooked up to …
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