PhotoRec is a free and open-source, cross-platform utility that lets you recover data from a hard drive, flash drive, SD card, and other removable media. It’s a companion program to TestDisk, another open-source program that’s long been used by data recovery gurus for repairing partitions and making non-bootable disks bootable again. Together, PhotoRec and TestDisk are a powerful set of free data recovery tools. Undeleting photos and videos are just the tip of the iceberg....

Here’s a look at how to set up the new sleep tools in iOS 14 and watchOS 7, and why you should do so. The Sleep App on iPhone Before the latest software update, iPhone owners could use the Clock app to set sleep time reminders and sleep alarms. The new features bring more to the process by introducing sleep-specific scheduling, notifications, automation, and tracking. Scheduling The first thing you need to do is set-up your sleep schedule using the Health app on your iPhone....

Known as the local security authentication server, this file generates the process responsible for authenticating users in the WinLogon service. The process is performed by using authentication packages such as the default msgina.dll. When authentication is successful, lsass.exe generates a user access token, which is used to launch the initial shell. Other processes that the user initiates inherit this token. A look at lsass.exe in process explorer reveals it handles 3 primary authentication services in Windows:...

Roku players connect to your TV via an HDMI cable, and are powered via a USB cable and a power adapter. The Roku Express+ even includes a composite cable connection so you can connect the device to older televisions. Roku TV Devices Roku streaming devices include: Express: This is the most affordable option and includes an HDMI cable and a simple remote.Premier: Includes 4K and HDR streaming. Includes premium HDMI cable and a simple remote....

What is RuntimeBroker.exe Microsoft created the Runtime Broker process and is a core process of Windows 8 and Windows 10. It’s not a virus or another kind of malware. If you’ve just logged into Windows 8 or Windows 10 and haven’t run any apps yet, you probably won’t see RuntimeBroker.exe running yet. RuntimeBroker.exe gets triggered by Universal apps, and if the process ends, all currently open apps will immediately close. So what does it do?...

Created and maintained on the so-called “darknet,” the dark web requires specific software, configurations, or authorization to access. Though it would be wrong to call the dark web entirely evil, it does contain some dangerous and illegal locations. Here’s a look at the dark web and what it means to you as a computer and overall internet user. Not the Deep Web, but Part of It As previously noted, the deep web and dark web aren’t the same....

The new version of iOS does not lack features either, and a lot of them are welcome improvements that help you balance the usage of the device, protect your privacy and be a little more productive. In this article, we look at determining your device support, upgrading to iOS 12, and checking out some of the new features. Prepare Your iPhone and iPad for iOS 12 Since iPhone OS 2....

Here is a look at the improvements and fixes available with this latest patch according to the Microsoft release notes: Addresses issue where Internet Explorer stops working when using F12-based developer tools.Addresses issue with printing XML documents with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.Updates legacy Document Mode cell visibility in Internet Explorer.Addresses issue with pinch and zoom gestures on some hardware in Internet Explorer.Addresses issue where Internet Explorer is unresponsive in certain scenarios when a Browser Helper Object is installed....

Groove Music Now, in Windows 10, Microsoft has once again rebranded its music service to Groove Music. While rebranded, it still works a lot like Xbox Music did on Windows 8.1, but does have some design changes, and provides a cleaner interface. If you’ve upgraded to Windows 10, Microsoft wants you to give Groove Music Pass a try for 30 days. The company is promoting this month-long trial of Music Pass on around the web....

This makes Windows Defender an antivirus and malware solution that’s completely free, and built-in to the OS. The virus definitions are regularly updated in the background and it gives you real-time protections against intruders. Scan Individual folders with Windows Defender So while Windows Defender in Windows 8.1 is great real-time protection against viruses and other malware, you might want to double check on some of your drives (removable drives mainly come to mind here) or folders....

Here’s a list of key updates from the release notes: New Xbox Music App Features When you launch Xbox Music, you’ll see a search button on the main interface — it doesn’t display in My Music or other areas. Tap it and it opens the built-in Search that you could pull up from the Charms bar. The Radio feature replaces what was previously called Smart DJ which I previously covered....

These types of phones would include the lower end and affordable Lumia 521/520 or Lumia 635 as examples. I have owned both phones which started with the 520 on AT&T’s no contract GoPhone program, then upgraded last year to the Lumia 635 on the same carrier. Now, there hasn’t been any reports about which specific models will support Windows 10 preview, but Gabe Aul, Microsoft Engineering General Manager, gave us more hope today in a Twitter post you can read below....

First, DNT is simply a means to activate the no tracking option in your browser. Yahoo!’s servers will get a signal when you visit a website where it tracks data. The moment that happens, Yahoo! stops keeping tabs on your “advertising or content interests”. Namely, ads stop looking like they just came out of your thoughts. Now, although Yahoo! already provides support for the policy on some of its platforms, the full completion of the process is set for early this summer....

One thing you might want to do is add links to more folder locations than what is offered by default, say Videos, for example. The locations we’re talking about here are the ones that appear on the left column under the Most used and Recently added groups. In the shot below, you can see it displays links to Documents, Music, File Explorer, and Settings. Here’s how to change that up according to your needs....

In addition to the limited-time deals on Echo devices, the company is offering savings on some of its Fire tablets as well. Here is a breakdown of the discounts: Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa: 8 GB for $39.99 or 16 GB for $59.99.Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa: 16 GB for $59.99 or 32 GB for $89.99.Echo Show with Alexa: Buy two and save $100 by using the discount code SHOW2PACK during checkout....

This week, the third largest book store chain, Books-a-Million, followed Barnes & Noble’s example. KERSPLAT! For DC Comics, that long-time creator of action comics, losing big retailers is hardly a big win. The New York Times quoted NinjaZilla, who posted an ironic lament on a web site devoted to comics: Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....

Kindle Power Button Functions The Kindle power button/switch has a few different functions. Though the location of the button is different across the various models, the functions are largely the same: The biggest concern is with the WiFi/3G connectivity. Some Kindle owners have claimed that their router still shows an active WiFi connection when the device is in sleep mode. However, in my tests, the Kindle promptly disappears from the wireless clients from my Airport Utility after putting it in sleep mode....

Flynx for Android Flynx, a free Android app, allows you to click on a link (from any app) and it will load in the background, letting you stay within the app. Like in the example below I am using Twitter…one where Flynx is incredibly handy. Upon downloading, you’ll be asked which program you want to use to open links. Select Flynx from the list. Once Flynx becomes your default link opener, a floating icon appears only when you click a link....

New iMac (2021) The first iMac to feature a 24-inch display since the polycarbonate iMac in 2006, the new iMac (2021) becomes the fourth Apple computer to include an Apple M1 system on chip (SoC) architecture. Unlike the Mac mini (2020), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), and 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020), this new model offers an all-new design. Available in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver, the iMac (2021) is thinner and more compact than previous versions....

The update follows version 10.3.2, released a couple months ago. Looking through the contents page for iOS 10.3.3, this is definitely a bug fix and security focused release; one you will definitely want to grab immediately. Numerous exploits have been closed, which include: arbitrary code execution, buffer overflows, remote attacks and several other low-level issues. Editor’s note: It took me about 20 minutes to download and install iOS 10.3.3. Not only that, I seemed to have gained back about half a gigabyte of storage space afterward....