How To Disable The Firefox Add-On Version Checker Step 1 – Start Firefox First of all, you will need to call your trusty companion – Firefox. For XP, simply go to Start > All Programs > Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Beta 4 > Mozilla Firefox. Of course, if you are running Vista or Windows 7 you can always start it up more quickly by opening the start menu and typing in Mozilla then Pressing Return....

One thing you’ll want to do is verify System Restore is enabled as it’s disabled by default. For more on that, read our article on enabling and creating a Windows 10 system restore point. Reduce Disk Space Used by System Restore in Windows 10 Use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R to launch the Run dialog and type: sysdm.cpl and hit Enter. With the System Properties window opens, select the System Protection tab....

The first thing you need to do is move your desktop tile to the very top-left. This is the first tile position, and placement here is important. Now the next time you sign in, hold the Enter key after typing in your password. Don’t click the arrow or use the tab to select the arrow. Just type in the password and then hold the Enter button. Holding enter during boot is a trick that will tell Windows 8 to launch the first tile/app from the Metro UI and skip the Metro UI altogether....

The type of telescope used in this case is known as a Newtownian, and it’s surprisingly easy to build according to sources. Although as far as parts go, this particular setup costs in the range of $15,000 for the entire setup, not counting the shed. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

The Eye Control feature will allow Windows 10 users the ability to navigate the operating system just by glancing around on the screen. It provides the ability to control an on-screen mouse and keyboard as well as text-to-speech with a glance. The eye-gazing technology uses a camera on a laptop or PC monitor to track where a user is looking. You can launch apps, type text, and perform other common tasks within the OS....

Being a long time, loyal fan of the popular file sharing service FolderShare.com, I wasn’t exactly surprised by the announcement that Microsoft will be dumping the legacy FolderShare name (FolderShare was a Microsoft acquisition 12-18 months ago) and rebranding the services – Windows Live Sync. Granted, I “thought” the strategy would be to work the functionality into their Mesh.com service. However, I guess they’ve decided to keep things separate for now (and somewhat confusing) for Windows Live Sync, SkyDrive, and Mesh....

New Windows 10 Pro for Workstation Edition Coming this Fall Microsoft is describing Windows 10 Pro for Workstation as the best edition for demanding customers including Rihanna. Windows 10 Pro for Workstation puts emphasis on four critical areas: the Resilient File System (first introduced in Windows 8); persistent memory; faster file sharing through SMB Direct; and support for the latest high-end workstation processors from Intel and AMD. Here is what Microsoft had to say about each in detail: It really does trigger the question, why these features; couldn’t they just add these unique features to existing premium business editions....

Currently all multimedia was sort of combined in to one tile on WP8. You would tap the Music+Videos tile and there have access to music, podcasts, and videos. Note: Microsoft also has a preview of an Xbox Music app for WP8 available for Music Pass subscribers. Weirdly though, you needed to manually connect your phone to your computer and drag your videos over. Of course you can watch them from SkyDrive, via IE, or through other apps....

Import Gmail into Outlook.com Create a new account or log in to your existing one and go to Inbox > Options > Import Email Accounts. Or to get there easily, just click this link to start up the import wizard. If you’re new to Outlook.com and not familiar with the interface, here’s the step-by-step: Click Settings (Gear Icon) and then More Mail Settings. Then under the Managing Your Account section, click Import Email Accounts....

Channel 9 on MSDN offers some instructor-led video training courses directed toward SharePoint and Office development. Microsoft has picked up pace. With all of the competition from Google Docs and other open source and free competitors, they are giving out more incentives than ever to stick with Office. The Office 2010 Developer Training Kit includes a huge set of technical content and many of the training videos from the Channel9 site....

Windows 10 19H1 Build 18237 One of the main new features you’ll see in this build is the acrylic Fluent Design is being added to the sign-in screen. “The translucent texture of this transient surface helps you focus on the sign-in task by moving the actionable controls,” note Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar and Brandon LeBlanc. This build is also getting features that have already been introduced to Redstone 5 including the ability to send and receive SMS messages between your Android and PC with the Your Phone app....

It’s also notable that this build removes the preview build watermark from the lower-right corner of the screen. While there is still some finishing and more tweaks, this indicates it is getting closer to the finalized version. Here’s a look at what’s new. Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 19030 Here is the list of changes, fixes, and overall system improvements included in today’s build: The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build....

Windows 10 Redstone 5 Preview Build 17735 and 19H1 Build 18214 For today’s Redstone 5 build there are no new features to report but does include a list of improvements and fixes which include the following: We fixed an issue resulting in Reveal not working in Build 17733, for example in Start or Settings.We fixed an issue resulting in links that launched one app from another app not working in the last few flights for some Insiders....

Windows 10 Preview Build 18262 Build 18262 includes troubleshooting improvements where you can go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot to fix issues. It also includes Narrator improvements and DPI Awareness in Task Manager. Fixes and Improvements In addition to the features listed above, here is a list of the general improvements and fixes: We fixed an issue resulting in App History being blank in Task Manager in the last flight....

Windows 10 Insider Build 17017 This new build will give you a look at what’s coming to Windows 10 next year. In her post, Dona Sarkar mentions that Insiders shouldn’t expect a ton of new features during these early builds. “Because we are just beginning development for RS4, Insiders shouldn’t expect to see a lot of big changes or new features just yet. But teams are just now beginning to check in new code,” writes Sarkar....

Microsoft’s Movies & TV Needs Movies Anywhere The problem is not adding any of your purchased Microsoft movies to the Movies Anywhere service. Recently I was able to get a great deal on X-men Apocalypse on Google Play. It was cheaper to buy than any of the other services. So, after I bought it, with Movies Anywhere, it shows up in my movie collection on all devices — Apple TV, Fire TV, etc....

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Security Essential Updates for XP If you don’t already have MSE installed, the company has stop providing it as a download. If you do have it installed already, then you’re in luck – at least for a little while. According to an article on the MSDN blog: Microsoft was vague on exactly how long antimalware updates will be provided to MSE. But you shouldn’t expect them to keep coming for very long....

Dish Network’s Blockbuster on October 1 delivered a tasty alternative for miserable Netflix customers. It’s called Blockbuster Movie Pass — hyped up as, execs say, “the most comprehensive TV entertainment programming package ever delivered by a multichannel pay TV provider.” Quite a promise. Here’s the offering: Over 100,000 titles available on DVDStream thousands of movies to your TV or PCUnlimited movies, TV shows and games by mailUnlimited in-store exchangesPlus over 20 great entertainment channels....

All iPods will be available in five different colors – Space Grey, Gold, Silver, Pink and Blue. Interestingly enough, although the PRODUCT (RED) option is available, it isn’t listed as a main color of the devices. Looking at the press images it doesn’t look like too much has changed on the outside — all iPods seem to be equipped with the same buttons and displays. The hardware, however, is where it gets interesting....