Here’s how to find the password for the network that you’re currently using or wireless networks your PC has been connected to previously. Tip: If you’re still running Windows 7 on your laptop and need to find a Wi-Fi password, read our article: How to Recover Forgotten Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 7Unlike Windows 7, in Windows 10 when you click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray you’ll see a list of available networks, but you can’t select their properties....

If you’re a Windows Insider and testing Windows 10, one thing you might want to play with is making Project Spartan the default browser. Here’s how to do it. Project Spartan Default Browser To make Project Spartan your default browser, head to Settings > System. Then scroll down the list in the left pane and select Defaults. Now click or tap whatever your current default browser is, and then select Project Spartan in the Choose an app menu to change it....

In this example, a Canon MP495 series printer is connected to a PC running Windows 7 in a home office upstairs. The other machine is downstairs in another room. Share a Printer First, start with the computer the printer is connected to. Make sure it’s installed correctly with the latest drivers. Then click Start > Devices and Printers. Next, right-click on the printer you want to share and select Printer Properties....

Some would argue that Windows 8 is nothing more than a service pack with a metro touch interface bolted on. So, is Windows 8 worth upgrading? I’ll let you be the judge. Here is a list of updates in the new version, some good, some bad, and some we aren’t sure about yet. Keep in mind this only covers the consumer preview. We still have many months before Microsoft releases a final version so there are plenty of more changes still coming....

If you’re sick of Adobe Reader, and tired of digging through the plethora of alternatives, Windows 8 will put an end to that. Shipping with Windows 8 will be a built-in PDF reader, code-named “Modern Reader,” that runs on the AppX engine. It’s sleek, has a simple interface, and while there isn’t much else to say about it at this point –just about anything is better than Adobe Reader. via Rafael Rivera @withinwindows Anyone know?...

In Windows, open Notepad. Type .LOG Save your new log file. To do that, click File > Save As — or the key combo Ctrl+S. Here I’m creating a log to keep track of my workday. Close out of your Notepad log. Now open the file again. You’ll see the current date and time. The cursor also goes to the next line for your next entry. You can keep your log open during the day, then each time you want to make a new entry – hit the F5 key to put in the current time and date....

Pair Windows Phone via Bluetooth The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices, then pair your phone with the other laptop or device that has Bluetooth. In these examples I‘m sharing from my Windows Phone 8.1 to a HTC One M8, but this will work with any device that supports it. Share Photos and Other Files To share a photo open the Photos app and find the picture you want and then tap the Share button....

Create Office Document in SkyDrive Log in to Windows SkyDrive with your Microsoft account. Click Create and select the type of document you want to create from the dropdown menu. Here I’m creating a new Word document. Next, give your new document a name and click Create. Now begin creating your new document using Office Web Apps. Like with Google Docs, your document will periodically be saved, but for assurance, make sure to save it when you’re finished....

Get Your Free Copy of Assassin’s Creed II with Xbox Live Gold To start off this month, Defense Grid was offered for free. And today you can get Assassin’s Creed II. Fire up your console and select the Free with Gold tile and check out the game’s description and download your free copy. The download is size is 5.19 GB so make sure you have enough space on your drive. If you have the 4 GB Slim model, or just need some more storage for these free games, check out my article: How to Add a 16 GB Flash Drive to Xbox 360....

While this new feature is still early in development, we thought you’d like to get an idea of what’s coming to Windows 10 in future updates. Note: Changing color options is a feature currently in Windows 10, but the new color option changes more of the UI — namely the Title bars on apps and other system windows. Color Options in Windows 10 Build 10525 If you upgraded to Windows 10, you’ve probably noticed that the default color scheme of title bars is white, and it looks rather bland....

Capcom and Valve Working on Left 4 Dead Resident Evil Crossover Capcom, the makers of Resident Evil, and Valve, makers of Left 4 Dead, are working on a crossover game. Well, actually it’s more of a game mode within a game. It’s Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2. It will be part of the PC version of Resident Evil 6. Meanwhile, enemies from Resident Evil 6 will appear in the PC version of L4D2....

Should work. I assume the form factor is due to the speakers. That being said, probably better than a typical bluetooth speaker in the kitchen. -S We won’t know the details on this until they start being reviewed and used in the wild. We have requests in and hopefully we’ll be able to get one for review. Sonos better have an answer real fast or they will be out of business soon....

Then open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and select the Echo from the list. In my case, I am using an iPad mini. It should take less than a minute to pair, and when the connection is made, Alexa will say, “Connected to Bluetooth.” If using the app or web interface, go to Settings > your echo’s name > Bluetooth > Pairing Mode. In this example, I am using an HTC One (M8), so you get an idea of what it’s like on different devices....

The Prime Music feature has been available on the web for Mac and PC – although that experience isn’t exactly intuitive. But it lets you add Prime Stations as well as Station Playlists to your music library. The updated app includes “Prime Stations,” that gives users a selection of ad-free music stations. One of the benefits is you can skip through as many songs as you want without interruption – unlike with the free version of Pandora....

Here’s a brief look at what’s new in the tablet space this year: Apple iPad Air and Mini Tablet During Apple’s recent keynote to introduce its new iPads. The new iPad Air is already available for purchase and claims a lighter form factor, improved hardware, and of course iOS 7. The iPad Mini should be ready later this month, and boasts a 2048×1536 high-resolution display that the company refers to as Retina as well as faster processors the hood....

A friend introduced me to Bean, because we both write on a daily basis. Sometimes I need a word processor, because it’s just much easier to work with than a website’s content management system (CMS). I don’t have to worry about anything but the words I’m typing. Save every-so-often, and I’m good. Bean gives me everything I want in a word processor: fast, free, simple text formatting and everything else you need for a simple write-up....

What is iCloud Keychain? As previously noted, Apple’s iCloud Keychain is a secure online location where you can save personal information. Perhaps most importantly, it remembers this information so you can auto-fill content across the web and apps such as usernames/passwords, credit cards, and social log-ins. You can use iCloud Keychain to store Wi-Fi passwords and credit card information. iCloud Keychain information is protected with end-to-end encryption, Apple’s highest level of security....

Have you ever had one of those moments – you’re editing a file in Photoshop or some other Windows program, you finish editing the file, save it and close Photoshop. Then, say, you want to rename it and send it to a friend, but Windows keeps saying that the “File is in Use” by Photoshop. You’re sure you’ve closed Photoshop, yet Window still refuses to let you touch the file....

Android users with Google Talk stuck on their initial Google Account have been plagued with this problem since late 2009. Fast forward 2 and a half years later and the problem still persists, virtually untouched by any of the official Google app developers. While there isn’t a solid solution, this work-around will allow you to reset which Google Account your phone is synced to by default. On your Android Smartphone, go to Homescreen » Settings » Applications » Manage Applications...

Newton is running a Black Friday special on their memberships. The folks at Newton dropped me a line and told me this: I’ve some exciting news to share! We’re giving away Newton at a 50% discount during Thanksgiving week. From Nov 23 to Nov 29, one can subscribe to Newton at $24.99/yr; that’s $2/mo. They actually really included that money tongue emoji in the message, too. So, now I know that exists… Update: When I first heard about the promotion, it was going to be available for life....