Google’s answer to that usage share grab? On the same day that Windows 8 was released to the public, the search giant posted an invitation on the official Google Blog for all Windows 8 users to “Get Your Google Back.” The process for doing so is easy as pie, thanks to a simple guided tutorial found at GetYourGoogleBack.com, but Google’s accompanying video is still worth a watch, even if only for the groovy tunes....

This is a feature that was introduced in Vista and included in Windows 7 too. After you create a New User account in Windows 8, one of the setup options is to configure Parental Controls. It lets you block out games that aren’t age appropriate, block specific programs and set time limits on how long your children can use the computer. You can access Parental Controls by using the keyboard shortcut Win Key + W to bring up the Metro search screen....

The system this organization created is called the Copyright Alert System (CAS), and it operates using a system of graduated responses. The first few offenses result in a notification of the offense, and continue to gain severity with each recurring infraction. Enforcement is being done at the provider level by five of the largest telecommunication internet providers in the U.S. In lieu of this new policy going into effect, the RIAA has flooded Google with about 500,000 requests per week....

The update comes just in time for New Years eve, which is reportedly Skype’s busiest day of the year. AT&T is bracing itself for impact as the 30 million iPhone Skype users prepare to take video calls over 3G. That’s right, unlike Apple’s FaceTime app, Skype will do video calls on more than just Wi-Fi. Another important thing to note is that iOS Skype users will now be able to call Windows and Mac users....

Photo Credit: Austin Krause When you subscribe to a cellular service contract, you’ve probably paid to much. Granted upfront you might save a few bucks by getting a free phone however in the long-run –you won’t come out ahead. At&t is the worst offender when it comes to overcharging on contract customers vs. prepaid plans. When comparing the two, did you know you’re paying about double? Most cases this represents about a two thousand dollars bogey....

SumatraPDF gives you quite a few installation options. You can install it on your computer like a normal program, run a portable version, and equip the browser extensions. Like other PDF readers, Sumatra offers zoom features and page scrolling. It also has a text search function as well as bookmarks. For keyboard ninjas there is also a full set of shortcuts and hotkeys. Although Chrome doesn’t need it, Firefox and Opera integrate nicely with the SumatraPDF....

This week we’re joined by our gaming guru Jacob Lopez – aka 8bitjay to teach Josh and Brian a thing or two about the Microsoft versus Sony console war. Microsoft reverses its Xbox One requirement to always be connected to the internet, and used games policy. Instagram gets video support for iOS and Android apps, but how does it compare to Vine? Whether you like the new look of Apple’s new mobile OS, once you look past that, you’ll find a well designed and functional user experience....

This week join Host Josh Windisch and Brian Burgess as they talk about Josh’s problem streaming live radio on his Verizon iPhone 5. It turns out it’s not Verizon’s fault (this time). Brian talks about upgrading his production computer to Windows 8 Pro. New system and app updates are now available for Windows 8 built in apps. Is the new Tile touchscreen interface on desktop computer’s even necessary? And Josh chimes in with his favorite public transit app for the iPhone....

Roku is also adding live sporting events to the lineup. No, you’re not going to get premium sports from the NBA, NHL, or NFL football games, but you will start to see sporting events from Adventure Sports Network, COMBT GO, EDGEsport, Stadium, and others. All of the new streaming content will be free and will not require a subscription – you do need a Roku account, however. The new live content appears to be rolling out to everyone already, and if you don’t see it now, you should start to see it soon....

Traktor DJ for iOS Before we get started, I want to stress something very important. I am not a DJ. I have never DJ’d, nor am I interested in doing it. Since the app is free, I figured I’d give it a whirl. Many people think that an electronic musician is a DJ. I create my music from scratch. DJing means you take popular or known songs and put them together while hoping that people keep dancing and have a fun night....

Kindle eReaders That Need the Update This update only applies to the older Kindle eReaders like the Touch, Paperwhite, and even as far back as the first generation (2007) Kindle. If you have a newer generation Kindle like the Paperwhite 6th generation or above, no update is needed. Also, this update doesn’t apply to the Kindle Fire tablets. Here’s a look at the models that require the update: If your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi, it will automatically update while in sleep mode....

The problem however is you’re potentially posting an image design or photo that has a copyright and in many cases if you post it without the proper rights from from the copyright holder, you could be liable for thousands of dollars based on the photo, where you post it and how long it’s been online. Take Getty Images for example — it’s the worlds largest creator and distributor of quality creative and editorial photography that the big guys use…like CNN, ABC News, Yahoo etc… use for their online and offline publications....

Set Google Photos as Google TV Screensaver To get started the first thing you need to do is grab your remote and navigate over to your profile image. Select it and then press Settings. Next, once in Settings scroll down and select System. Now scroll down and choose Ambient Mode. Under Ambient Mode choose Google Photos “A slideshow of selected memories will be created.” Note that at this point you can also choose Art gallery or Experimental....

How To Make Planned Purchases On Craigslist Without The Craigslist Hassle On Craigslist when performing a search, enter into the category for whatever you’re looking and carry out the search as normal. Search Tips: Always enter a minimum price, this will keep junk from showing up, and help you avoid “too-good-to-be-true” scams.Check the only search titles box. Many sellers like to keyword bomb their ads, so this check keeps out unrelated spam....

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Note: In typical Microsoft-style of renaming its products, they are technically referred to as Universal Windows Platform apps or UWP, but we’ll just go with Universal apps in this article. Values and Benefits of the Universal App Model For the past 25 years, Windows built its success on the WIN32 app model. Users have experienced tremendous value, from the many hundreds of thousands of apps, developed for the platform. Today, that model is slowly eroding because of the power of mobility, pioneered by smartphones over the past 10 years....

When most people think of gaming, they think of the stereotype of teenagers sitting in front of a TV, looking zombie-faced, holding controllers, and dodging their heads from invisible bullets. The reality is that games span across various genres, from action and adventure to racing, role-playing, simulation, sports, and strategy. Which Game Should I Play? No Simple Answer The process of choosing which game to play is more about your personality than the game itself....

If you see this running, then most likely, you have an AMD ATI graphic card in your machine. Continue to read to verify if it is really a valid process. What is atiesrxx.exe? It is a Windows service installed with devices that have an AMD graphic card; the name comes from; AMD ATI External Events Service Module. Why does the name contain ATI? It was a Canadian company that AMD bought in 2006....

You might have come across iType.exe and wonder what it is and if it’s safe (and no, it’s not an Apple process). iType.exe iType.exe is the process that runs for those of you who own a Microsoft IntelliType Pro keyboard or mouse. It starts when you install the software that allows you to help manage the keyboard Microsoft explains the process as the following: It’s completely safe and allows the keyboard’s extra buttons to work....

Which Edition of Windows 10 Should You Choose? For many home PCs, Windows 10 Home can be a satisfactory edition that meets the needs of most users. Unlike previous Windows Home editions, Windows 10 Home includes most of the flagship features you’ll recognize from Microsoft advertisements such as Windows Hello, Cortana digital assistant, and Universal Apps like Edge, Groove, Photos, Mail, Action Center. But the big disadvantage with Windows 10 Home is the lack of control, particularly when it comes to the Windows Update service (more on this later)....