Twitter recently announced it will support the Do Not Track (DNT) initiative by honoring requests from Twitter users who do not want their online behavior recorded. The announcement appeared this morning in the Twitter Help Center. “We are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information we collect to improve your Twitter experience,” the announcement said. The Federal Trade Commission has endorsed DNT as a simple way for users to tell web services that offer content across the Internet–such as buttons, widgets, and other embedded features–that they do not want information about their web page visits collected across web sites....

Microsoft has recently improved how you can access and manage some of your data including the privacy and data collection on Windows 10. Microsoft announced an improved Privacy Dashboard. It allows you to view and delete your activity history including searches, voice activity with Cortana, browsing history, locations, purchased media, and apps and services. View and Delete Data Using Microsoft Privacy Dashboard To get started, head to the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard History page and log in with your Windows account credentials....

Reserved Storage on Windows 10 1903 The reserved storage feature for Windows 10 changes the way the OS manages disk space for smoother upgraded processes. It will reserve around 7GB of storage space on your drive for updates, temp files, apps, and system cache. However, the amount of reserved drive space will vary over time – based on how you use your system. Sometimes the amount will be more and sometimes less....

iCloud Folder Sharing The most significant new feature in iOS 13.4 is the long-delayed introduction of iCloud folder sharing. Once expected to launch with iOS 13 last fall, and first announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last June, the feature will likely become a must-have for many users. With iCloud folder sharing, you can give friends and family access to areas of your iCloud directly, while keeping them out of other sections....

The Accessories folder contains traditional apps like Paint, Notepad, Sticky Notes, Steps Recorder, Snipping Tool, etc. In this new version of the OS, Microsoft has renamed the folder to “Windows Accessories.” Find Accessories Folder in Windows 10 If you are running Windows 10 version 20H2 or below, the easiest way to find the Windows Accessories folder is on the Start Menu. Click the Start button or hit the Windows key on your keyboard to launch it....

What gives? In all my research on the topic, I think the most credible explanation is this: When a packer gets a box that’s too big, they can flag it in the system and recommend a smaller box size. This will be reviewed and corrected going forward, but oftentimes, at least one of the items will go out in the incorrect box size. The system relies on humans to correct the error in the system....

So, if Windows 10 File Explorer is not responding for you or other parts of the Windows interface are not working as expected, you can refresh the explorer.exe process by restarting it. This usually has no negative side effects on other running programs. Today, we’ll show you four ways to restart the explorer.exe process in Windows 10. Restart the explorer.exe Process using Task Manager If Windows is still responsive, the easiest way to restart the explorer....

I get the error message: A specified logon session does not exist. It may already have been terminated. That’s funny. I don’t recall ever being asked to log in. I suspect that this issue is due to the Microsoft account I used to log in. It must be trying to authenticate using those credentials, rather than the user I created for my Samba share. If it would just prompt me to enter my credentials, all would be right in the world....

This latest build is more exciting as it includes a notable and long-awaited feature – extension support for Microsoft Edge. Other Edge features contained in this build include Pinned tab support as well as “Paste and go” and “Paste and search” for the address bar. The Maps app has been updated to include a slew of new features. There is also an updated Alarms & Clock app, improvements for Japanese support for the keyboard and input canvas, and updates to the Microsoft Feedback app....

Windows 10 Build 14342 Update KB3158988 According to an update by Gabe Aul in his blog post: If you’re part of the Insider program and testing the new PC builds, you can grab this most recent update by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. It’s also worth noting that the latest mobile version is getting an update as well. We covered the new Windows 10 Mobile Build 14342 on Monday....

On the Metro Hom escreen, Type: lusrmgr.msc and press Enter. It’s a little strange at first, but that is how search works in the Metro UI. Just start typing and it automatically opens up. Alternatively, if you’re on the desktop, you can press they Keyboard Shortcut Windows Key+ R on your keyboard to open the Run menu and type it in. Lusrmgr (Local Users and Groups Manager Snap-in) comes up....

To access the list of open apps, just hold the Back touch key on your Windows phone and it will pop up. Here I using HTC’s new Windows Phone 8X. Now you’re able to swipe left and right between open apps. The grooviest part is that you see exactly what’s happening in each one of them. Now just touch the one you want to go to and it comes to the forefront....

Possible RPC:S-5:AEC-0 Fix #1 (what worked for me): Possible Fix #2: Have you have tried the above two fixes and are still receiving the dreaded RPC:S-5:AEC-0 error? Let us know in the comments section below. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Street Figher X Mega Man is Now Available A bunch of fans got together and created a Street Fighter and Mega Man crossover game. Capcom dug it, so they gave it their blessing and now it’s available. It takes the premise of classic NES Mega Man games, but rather than fight characters like Wood Man and Cut Man, you take on the characters of Street Fighter. Both games celebrated their 25th anniversary this year, so it’s a fitting tribute....

Perhaps I’ll do a full write-up on my Apple experiences, but for now, I want to begin documenting one of the most important things for any Groovy Geek — KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS! This list is going to be a “work-in-progress” so you might want to check it from time to time, as I find more Shortcuts and add to it. MAC OS X Keyboard Shortcuts Clipboard Cmd-C = CopyCmd-V = PasteCmd-X = CutCmd-A = Select AllCmd-Shift-Arrow = Select...

The service lets you upload up to 250 songs for free, and is $24.99 / year for the premium service which lets you store 250,000 songs. Then, have it scan your PC automatically for all of the music on your system or browse for it manually. Most users will be fine by clicking Start Scan. But, if you’re like me, and have a complex music management system, you’ll want to click Browse Manually....

This announcement comes on the heels of Google introducing its new tablet the Nexus 7 and rumors that Apple will soon be releasing a smaller version of its iPad. All I can say is HOORAY!! As to who will win, we really shouldn’t care. The good news is all the competition is sure to drive innovation and keep prices low! Perhaps we might even see a decently spec’d 10” inch iPad for under $800....

Only available for the iPad or iPhone, the offer is only good this week according to the post on the Angry Birds Facebook page, so you’d better fly over there now and grab it (sorry… couldn’t resist). Here’s the links: iPhone, and iPad. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

October 23 marks 10 years since the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the iPod in 2001. It wasn’t the first MP3 player, but it was the first to take the world by storm. Even if it did cost $399 and only work with Macs at first. Read the original Apple press release here. “What is iPod? The biggest thing about iPod is it holds a thousand songs! Your entire music library fits in your pocket — this was never before possible,” Jobs told media in a low key event on Oct....

The Apple TV update includes tweaks to the channel interface design and the addition of a Beats Music app. It also includes functionality updates that make it compatible with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite features like iCloud Photo and Family Sharing. This update—software version 7.0 – only works with the Apple TV (3rd Generation). Apple TV Updates If you don’t have your Apple TV set to receive automatic updates, to get the new one, head to Settings > General > Software Updates > Update Software, then download and install....