Windows 10 August Patch Tuesday These updates will bump your build to 19041.1165, 19042.1165, or 19043.1165 based on the version you are currently running. The main thing these updates include is security and quality improvements. Including three zero-day vulnerabilities and fixes the nagging PrintNightmare vulnerability that allows bad actors to gain access to system-level privileges by connecting to a remote print server. In addition, the patch also includes the following fixes:...

Windows 10 Timeline Feature While the current Task View shows the thumbnails of your open apps and other items, Windows Timeline will show up to 30 days of past activity across devices. There is a new Task View icon located next to the Cortana search box in the lower-left corner of the taskbar. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + Tab to launch it. You will see the apps you have open at the top and below that, you see a list of activities you were doing in the past....

The update provides a lot of performance improvements and bug fixes. If you aren’t part of the developers program yet, read our article on how to set up Preview for Developers on Windows Phone. It allows you to get the most current phone updates before the carriers eventually roll them out. In fact, if you were part of the Microsoft program this year, you received the Windows Phone 8.1 update before the general public....

Install HWMonitor First download HWMonitor and start the installation. One thing to point out during the install is, you’ll be asked to install the Ask toolbar. Make sure to uncheck both boxes so you don’t end up with a useless toolbar and Ask.com as your homepage. Using HWMonitor Start the program and it will give you information from the sensors on your PC. Most of this information is very useful if you’ve overclocked some of your components and want to see if anything’s overheating and might need attention....

If you haven’t installed it yet, make sure to check out our article: Install and Test Windows 10 Technical Preview. New Windows 10 Features The most obvious and talked about new feature is the new Start menu. It’s a hybrid between the traditional Start menu you’ve known for years, and the Modern touch-centric interface that was introduced in Windows 8. You can move and resize the live tiles and arrange them the way you want — just like on Windows Phone 8....

This effort is part of Internet Archive’s campaign to preserve classic video games from all types of formats, i.e., arcade, computer, console, and others. Classic Arcade Games Internet Arcade gives you a plethora of coin-operated games that you would play at classic arcades and pizza joints. The coolest thing is you don’t need to worry about having a pocket full of quarters. Play Classic Arcade Games Here Classic Consoles From Atari’s 2600 and 7800 to Sega systems, and even some systems you’ve never heard of – all are available!...

Escape from XP If you’re sad to see XP go, or are happy that it’s dying this will bring you a few minutes of nostalgic fun at least. It’s also a reminder that XP will no longer receive updates and patches, so it’s time to move on. This is a time waster game, and provides a trip down memory lane. You start with an old CRT monitor and XP starts to boot....

If you have a new computer, or you don’t install much, then you probably don’t have a context menu full of junk. A quick way to check is to just right click a folder or application somewhere in Windows. As you can see from the screenshot below, I have a bloated and confusing context menu. It’s filled with a lot of extra entries, and I don’t use most of them....

If you’re an Android user, this great app for when you’re away from your computer. With just an Android device and a WiFi connection, you’ll be able to download legal content from a torrent tracker. First, install it from here in the Google Play Store. After installing it, just go to any torrent tracker site you use, and click the downloaded file. It will open the app directly (just like it would on a computer), and you can choose where you want the files downloaded....

XDA user Vashypooh created a script that fills all of the basic Kindle Fire hacking needs and doesn’t require much tech know-how to use. It’s called the Kindle Fire Utility. If you are ready to root your Kindle and turn it into a real Android tablet, this the easiest way to do it. Note: This entire tutorial is done on your computer, not on the Kindle Fire. Visit the XDA-Developers thread for the Kindle Fire Utility, this is the best source to download the latest version from since it is the creator who is posting the updates....

Smartphones are beginning to reach the point where consumers no longer have to buy stand-alone cameras. MG Siegler recently compared the camera in the iPhone 4S to the top-rated Canon S95 and found minimal differences in picture quality. Robino Films also released a video favorably comparing the iPhone 4S’s 1080p video capability with that of a Canon 5D MK II DSLR . There is a general consensus emerging that smartphone cameras have reached a point where they will satisfy all but the most serious photographers....

Save Microsoft Office Documents to Dropbox Here I’m saving an Excel document. In MS Office 2010 click the File tab then Save As. If you’re using Office 2007, click the Office button then Save As » Word Document. Windows Explorer opens. Select Dropbox under Favorites and the folder you want to save the document in. Now when you’ll have access to your documents from your web browser or any system that has Dropbox installed....

On the next screen tap Security. Now turn on the the Lock Screen Password. Next, type in a password for the Kindle Fire twice. Tap Finish. Next time you unlock your Kindle Fire, you’ll need to enter in the password. This is the first thing you should enable when you get your new Kindle Fire Tablet. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....

Send Google Now Web Commands To set a reminder on your device, type: Set a reminder into Google and hit Enter. You’ll see the following dialog box at the top of the search page. Here you can just enter in what you need to be reminded about and when. Then click the Remind me on Google now link, and the reminder will be sent to your device. To set an alarm on your device, type: set an alarm into Google, and then you’ll see the following dialog box where you can set your alarm, and select which device you want it set up on, if you have more than one....

Stop Notification Sounds on Android Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal fix for this on Android since many devices are running different OS versions. One thing you can do is set your notifications to sound lower or to vibrate. Another solution is to install the app called Don’t Pause. The free version puts the notification sounds to vibrate, and the pro version offers additional features. This allows you to know; still, there’s a notification but won’t interrupt the audio you’re listening to....

Update Skype To get the Skype update, launch Skype and go to Help > Check for Updates. Click to start the download and installation of the update. It’s around 38MB, so it shouldn’t take long to update. Skype with Outlook There isn’t any noticeable Skype logos in Outlook, but the functionality is integrated in. This makes it easier to access your Outlook contacts via Skype. When you hover the pointer over a contact, the following box pops up and displays the different ways you can contact them....

The device is larger than the latest model of Apple TV or Roku. It has both Ethernet and built in WiFi connectivity. It includes Composite (for older TVs), Component and HDMI connectivity to your TV. It can stream video content in full 1080p resolution. It’s also 3D capable with 3D content offered through the Sony 3D Video Unlimited service. There’s also streaming music channels like Pandora, Slacker Radio, NPR and others....

If you ask me it works as advertised. The interface isn’t much to look at, but neither is the default (built-in) Windows copying utility. In the basic view there are three functional buttons, which is two more than you would find on Microsoft’s file transfer software. Also in contrast to the stock tool, SuperCopier handles files over 2GB like a champ. The pause function works without a hitch, even on very large files....

There are a lot of reasons to buy a Wear OS smartwatch (some are listed here), one of them being a large number of devices available on the market. The Zepp E Series smartwatch, a smartwatch we’ve recently reviewed, is just one of these. However, one of the most important things to take into account when choosing Google’s smartwatch OS is the large number of apps available. While this list is by no means an extensive one, it will give you some ideas of useful things to install on your smartwatch....

This week join host Josh Windisch, Brian Burgess, and our senior gaming editor Jacob Lopez, aka 8bitJay as we talk about the Apple smartwatch rumors, and what does the company need to do in order to keep being an innovative juggernaut. The Roku 3 is now available to order for $99. It includes a new and improved user experience, and a remote you can plug headphones into. We have a couple of Microsoft news bits, and our how to tip of the week talks about the easiest Jailbreak for iOS devices yet with Evasi0n....