For those of you who missed our first review, however, Screencast.com is a photo and video sharing service that integrates very nicely into TechSmith products, but it also allows you to upload and share content from other programs as well. What we really liked about Screencast.com, when compared to sites like YouTube and Vimeo, is that the service is very good about keeping their paws off your stuff. Before you sign up, they promise:...

To begin, download the latest version from Ubuntu’s website. For most people, the default 32-bit version is acceptable. Follow the instructions on the site to either create an installation CD or USB key. Once completed, insert the CD or USB key into your computer and restart the system. When it restarts, the Welcome screen appears. Click Install Ubuntu. On the next screen you’ll be given the option to Download updates while installing and Install this third-party software....

500 Million Yahoo Accounts Compromised In a public statement on the company’s official Tumblr page; the Sunnyvale, California company confirmed user account information was stolen from the network in 2014. Yahoo is advising users to update their accounts now. The process is quick and easy; the network has simplified the process to update your information. Just head on over to the sign in page, log in with your existing email address and password....

Well, if you have the Lumia Software Recovery Tool installed (which is an optional installation), that’s what the process is known. It is not essential for Windows and causes relatively few problems (unless your phone is having issues recovering). The ADUService.exe file is located in a subfolder of C:\Program Files\Common Files. In the End To conclude, this process is an optional installation, and the process is safe and poses no threat to your computer....

Founded in 2008, Betterment is an online investment company based in New York. It provides automated, goal-based investing, which is also known as a Robo-advisor. Unlike similar products offered by companies like Personal Capital, Betterment doesn’t require a minimum investment for entry. It also charges fees much lower than most of the competition. Getting Started With Betterment To guide you, Betterment asks you a series of questions to get an idea of what type of investment is good for your situation....

Want to know more? Let’s dive in. If you look in Process Explorer, it doesn’t reveal much about SearchFilterHost, but it does let us know that it is a child of SearchIndexer.exe, which we covered in a previous article. If you want to disable the service for some reason, it can be done following those instructions. SearchFilterHost.exe normally doesn’t use much memory or CPU power and is generally light on system resources; however, there have been a few rarer complaints we’ll talk about below....

Just a few days ago I received an email from a groovyReader who was asking me about USB Selective Suspend. This Windows user was interested in knowing whether or not it was good to leave the option enabled or to disable it in the advanced power settings from the Windows control panel. The answer to this question proved interesting enough, so here’s a thorough explanation for everyone to enjoy since this feature can be found in Windows 7 and Windows 8 alike....

Windows 10 Redstone 4 Preview Build This new build introduces the long-awaited Windows Timeline which was rumored to be included in the Fall Creators Update but was inevitably kept out. It is a more robust version of the current Task View (Alt + Tab) and is a visual timeline that is directly integrated into Task View, so you can move back into the activities of files and apps you were using – up to thirty days’ worth....

Jump Lists are a nice feature to improve your workflow and productivity, but you might sometimes want to remove all of the items. Clear Jump Lists Windows 10 Removing the items in Jump Lists is straightforward. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the context menu. Next, select Start, and on the right side, scroll down and turn off Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar....

Windows 10 Update History Microsoft is currently working on the next revision of Windows 10, currently codenamed Redstone 2. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update launched in early August and was codenamed Redstone 1. Prior versions include 1511, Threshold 2, and 1507, Threshold 1. Another major revision, codenamed Redstone 3, is also in the works. Yep, I’m sure that was confusing and fatigue-inducing. Back to Windows 10 version 1703, the official versioning was discovered by Windows enthusiast, Walking Cat on Twitter....

After I reported that Fujitsu has a Windows 8 tablet in the works for this year’s fourth quarter, company sources have said other important tablet manufacturers are planning Windows 8 devices even sooner. I’m talking about Asus, Acer and Toshiba. According to Bloomberg, “people with knowledge of the matter” are saying all three companies will show off their brand new Windows 8 devices at Computex, in Taiwan. The Taiwanese tech show takes place next week in Taipei....

The Windows Xp Language Bar is for speech and handwriting recognition — and for Input Method Editor applications. If you don’t use any of those features, make it disappear for good. Here’s how. Click the down arrow next to the question mark icon to pull up Options. Then select Settings. The Text Services and Input Languages window opens. Under Preferences, click Language Bar. Next, in the Language Bar Settings window, uncheck Show the Language Bar on the Desktop....

The best app I’ve used that works the PS3 controller is called Sixaxis Controller. Unfortunately, it isn’t free. It costs roughly $1.99 depending on which region your are viewing the Play market from. Note: Google’s Play Market compatibility checker cannot be trusted to ensure this app will function properly on your device. The developer, Dancing Pixel Studios, also published a free app to test if the app will work with your phone....

The announcement was made by Microsoft on Twitter this evening: — Xbox (@Xbox) October 27, 2015 Windows 10 Coming to Xbox One If you’re currently using Xbox One, you’re probably not too happy with the lag time when switching between apps or settings using the dashboard. This new upgrade promises to provide faster performance, an improved gaming experience, vertical scrolling instead of horizontal (which takes longer to get to items), and expanded social features....

My Secret? What is this Security Guide? I follow a few simple rules when using my computer and whenever possible I try to exercise good judgment (or call it common sense) when presented with something that doesn’t quite look right. So far so good and if you’re interested in sharing in my good fortune, take a look below at my short computer security guide. Who knows, perhaps it will help you make it through the next decade with little to no Virus issues....

Using A.L.A.R.M. First download A.L.A.R.M. It’s a small utility — less than 1MB — and installation is easy. I recommend keeping all components checked during the install. After running it, you’ll have to find it in the system tray and left click it to open properties. Don’t right click, as that will close it. The interface is as simple as it can be. You can choose your own sound or leave the default one (which is pretty annoying on its own)....

Apple SmartWatch Rumors Emerge We’ve heard rumors of some wearable Apple devices. This may have been triggered by consumer love for the last-gen iPod nano as a watch. Now it’s said that Apple is working on a smartwatch. If the rumors are accurate, it will be curved glass and run on iOS. Let’s see if Apple doesn’t scrap this one. Link Teases at new PlayStation games A few PlayStation developers have already teasing at new games, according to reports....

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We’ll be covering tomorrow’s announcement with a team of eight dedicated groovyReview editors reporting via liveblog, podcast, video, commentary and pictures here all day and into the night. Check in before 7 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, September 28, and keep checking back. 3. All the analysts and press, like the ones our reporters have been talking to at Forrester Research, will fawn. Bloggers will link bait. Google lovers will defend it against the Apple fans....

Today’s release is also an incremental update with a limited number of fixes and overall system improvements. Namely, it addresses issues with iCloud backups, Bluetooth connectivity, the camera, and shortcuts between iPhone and HomePod. Full iOS 13.1.2 Release Notes Here are the full release notes of what is fixed and addressed in this update for iPhone according to Apple: iOS 13.1.2 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone. This update:...