How to disconnect Skype from Messaging in Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile
Starting with the November update for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile users can have a unified messaging experience with SMS and Skype. Well, almost. Texting is still only available through Cortana on...
View ArticleTweak your tunes with the graphical sound equalizer in the Lumia 950 & 950 XL
The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL offer a built-in sound equalizer with 14 presets. If that's not enough, you can use the custom setting to satisfy your needs. The equalizer page isn't very obvious to...
View ArticleHow to remotely access your PC through your Windows 10 Mobile phone and...
Here's an alternative way you can access your computer remotely while in Continuum for phones, as we wait for Microsoft to deliver its Remote Desktop universal app.Continuum for Windows 10 Mobile is an...
View ArticleHow to take a screenshot of your monitor when using Continuum on the Lumia...
Taking a screenshot of an external monitor while using Continuum doesn't work how you might think. We all know how to take a screenshot with the Lumia 950 or 950 XL, right? You press the volume up and...
View ArticleHow to enable the activity reminder in Microsoft Band 2 and get your butt moving
The Microsoft Band 2 received an update last week that enabled music controls, improvements in the Exercise tile, and the addition of Activity Reminder. With the update, the Microsoft Band 2 can now...
View ArticleHow to disable Action Center in Windows 10
If you don't feel that Action Center is a must-have feature in Windows 10, in this new guide, we show you how easy is to disable it.Starting with the release of Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a new...
View ArticleMicrosoft uses your usage data to personalize ads; here's how to opt out
Though Windows 10 can't block ads on its own, in this guide we show you how easy is to opt-out from receiving personalized advertisements in your browser, Microsoft account, and Windows apps.Similar to...
View ArticleHow to install Intel beta graphics drivers for Microsoft Surface and Surface...
If you like living on the edge, you can be a Windows Insider to get early builds of Windows 10. If you want to push it even further, you can install beta (or non-Microsoft approved) drivers from Intel...
View ArticleJust got a new Xbox One? Here are the top tips you need to know to unlock its...
Get to know your Xbox One in 10 easy stepsNew Xbox One owners will find the console's basic functions easy to access, but unlocking the full power of the Xbox One can be a little more complex.Beyond...
View ArticleHow to save Windows Spotlight lockscreen images so you can use them as...
Windows 10 brings a unique feature to the table with Windows Spotlight. The option lets you set your lockscreen on your PC or tablet to auto-rotate through a preselected group of photos picked by...
View ArticleHow to get Cortana to search with Google instead of Bing on Windows 10
Cortana's an impressive virtual assistant, but when it doesn't know an answer it turns to Bing. We know you might not be a Bing fan, so here's how to get Cortana in Windows 10 to consult Google...
View ArticleHow to rename your Windows 10 Mobile handset
Making your Windows 10 Mobile handset more personal should start with a proper device name, and in today's guide, we'll show you how easy is to rename your smartphone. Although this feature has been...
View ArticleHow to stop your Windows 10 Mobile phone's location from being tracked...
Shopping malls, stadiums, and other venues can track your movements when your phone connects to their Wi-Fi networks. As such in this guide, we'll show you a Windows 10 Mobile feature to prevent this...
View ArticleHow to find your phone number in Windows 10 Mobile
It's just a matter of time until you forget you own phone number, and in today's guide, we will refresh your memory by walking you through the steps to find your number in Windows 10 Mobile.More than...
View ArticleWindows 10 Mobile users can now grab new phone firmware after updated Insider...
Yesterday, Microsoft sent out a mandatory update for the Insider app and at the time we speculated that it was in preparation for some Windows 10 Mobile Redstone releases.As it turns out, it is more...
View ArticleHow to enable device encryption on a phone with Windows 10 Mobile
Preventing unauthorized access to your personal data on your mobile device should always be a top priority.Windows 10 Mobile includes some security features, such as "Find My Phone" to quickly locate...
View ArticleStop your Windows 7 or 8.1 PC from forcing Windows 10 on you with GWX Control...
If you're comfortable running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, then you probably want to stop the "Get Windows 10" nags. Here's how to make them go away.There is no doubt that Microsoft eagerly wants you to...
View ArticleHow to create or join a guild in Neverwinter, the free to play Dungeons and...
Neverwinter is a free to play Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) for Xbox One and Steam from Perfect World Entertainment. Since launching in June 2015, the Xbox One version has...
View ArticleHow to manually stop the Windows 10 upgrade prompts on your Windows 7 or 8 PC
Windows 7 or 8.1 still nagging you to upgrade to Windows 10? Here's how to kill the "Get Windows 10" app and make it leave you alone.If you've been running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 on your computer,...
View ArticleHow to connect Microsoft Health and Microsoft Band to Cortana for your daily...
Microsoft has made using the Microsoft Band or Band 2 a little easier by integrating it with Cortana's daily summary. Now, instead of launching the Microsoft Health app you can see your step and...
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