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news BB-8 from Star Wars is coming to the Windows universe

BB-8 from Star Wars is coming to the Windows universe

Launched back in September, the BB-8 toy from Sphero could be controlled only with Android and iOS apps. The little Star Wars robot that promises to be more than a toy, just got a brand new app delivered to the Windows Store, as a universal Windows 10 app. Owners of Windows 10 tablets and smartphones get a chance to play with BB-8 through the
review Reviewing the ASUS Transformer Book T100HA

Reviewing the ASUS Transformer Book T100HA

ASUS Transformer Book T100 is one of the most popular 2-in-1 devices that were sold with Windows 8.1. It's a device that mixes a netbook with tablet and the result is a hybrid that is powerful enough to withstand common day to day activities, yet light enough to carry with you anywhere you go and with great battery life. This popular model has now
news Windows 10 At Work For Dummies - Why you should read it

Windows 10 At Work For Dummies - Why you should read it

This month, my 7th book was published. As you might assume, it is about Windows 10 and it represents an important launch for me: it's my first book published under the For Dummies brand. I am no longer working with Microsoft Press and I have switched to working with Wiley, the publisher that owns For Dummies. The book is named Windows 10 At Work
tutorial Simple Questions: What Are Remote Desktop Connections?

Simple Questions: What Are Remote Desktop Connections?

You might have heard about remote desktop connections, either at work, from your network admin or just from a friend who is rather geeky and knowledgeable about computers and networks. If you don't know what remote desktop connections are, then this article is for you. After receiving a number of questions regarding the purpose and usefulness of remote desktop connections, we've come to the
tutorial 13 Ways To Save Power By Tweaking Power Plans In Windows

13 Ways To Save Power By Tweaking Power Plans In Windows

When you use a mobile device, spending energy as efficiently as possible is a must, so that you can use it as long as possible. This is why in modern versions of Windows, you can configure lots of advanced settings to get the best balance between performance and power saving. Read this article and learn 13 advanced ways to configure power plans in Windows,
tutorial How To Create Or Delete Your Own Custom Power Plans In Windows

How To Create Or Delete Your Own Custom Power Plans In Windows

All modern Windows operating systems allow users to create their own custom power plans and use one of the default plans as the starting point. The procedure for creating them is not very complex and it allows you to configure in detail all the settings that are related to power plans. Here's how to create your own power plan in Windows 7, Windows 8.1
tutorial What's Different About File Explorer In Windows 10 Vs. Windows 8.1

What's Different About File Explorer In Windows 10 Vs. Windows 8.1

In many ways, Windows 10 is similar to both Windows 8.1 and with Windows 7. However, it's also very different from both these operating systems. And amongst all the similarities and differences, here's one very interesting question some of our readers asked: "What are the differences between Windows 10's File Explorer and Windows 8.1's File Explorer? What's changed?". We believe this question deserves an
tutorial Top 6 Improvements In Windows 10's File Explorer

Top 6 Improvements In Windows 10's File Explorer

Windows 10 brought many changes and improvements when compared to Microsoft's previous operating systems. One of the best changes is the improved File Explorer that comes with a slightly different design and some new features and options. While it didn't undergo any radical transformations, at least not when compared with Windows 8.1, its small changes and improvements are noticeable and working with it just
tutorial Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems Over A Wireless Network

Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems Over A Wireless Network

Have you ever connected to a wireless network at a friend's house and could not access the Internet, even though you were connected? Did Windows tell you that there is no Internet access? If the answer is yes, then read this article to find out how to troubleshoot and fix this issue. How To Tell If You Don't Have Internet Access The first
tutorial How To Link A Skype ID To A Microsoft Account With Skype For Desktop

How To Link A Skype ID To A Microsoft Account With Skype For Desktop

If you used Skype before, you might have noticed that you can link your Skype and Microsoft accounts. Microsoft recommends linking the two account primarily because you will only need to remember one user account and password that can be used across multiple devices and Microsoft services. Secondly, linking your accounts allows the integration of Skype with Outlook and the merging of all your
tutorial The Best Tools To Check For Software Updates

The Best Tools To Check For Software Updates

During the early days of Windows, the operating system was usually the direct target of most malware creators. Along the way, Microsoft has worked a lot on hardening the operating system by creating and delivering security patches to its users in as timely a manner they possibly could. Today, Windows is becoming more and more secure and therefore it forces malware creators to shift
tutorial Project To Another Display From Windows 8.1 Using The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

Project To Another Display From Windows 8.1 Using The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

Miracast is a wireless technology that your Windows 8.1 devices can use to project their screens to TVs, projectors, and streaming media players that support this technology. However, if your TV or monitor doesn't offer Miracast, you can purchase the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and use it to project wirelessly to any display with both an HDMI port and a powered USB port. Here's
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