Original article… One of the most important ways to protect your computer from malicious software is by regularly installing official Windows Updates each month. Unlike Windows XP, which uses an external web page for updates, Windows Vista and Windows 7 both use a Windows Update Application built right into the OS. The new interface adds a few features and also changes things around a little. Let’s take a look at how to make sure you’re getting all of the updates from Microsoft needed to keep your computer secure....

The tool, available in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPadOS 15 on iPad, also includes a features called Visual Look Up. This tool makes it easier to identify objects found within photos. Here’s a look at both features and how they work. What is Live Text on iPhone? Live Text is an incredible new tool with various new features packed inside. Acting like a built-in OCR feature for your iPhone, it allows you to scan and copy text within your photos....

People Without an Instagram Account 1 billion out of 7 billion people are on Instagram. What it means is that there are still many people who haven’t joined Instagram yet. Some believe that they are too old for it, while others consider it as complete-time waste. Whatever the reasons, there is a big population that isn’t interested in Instagram. However, people who don’t have an Instagram account still might need to access Instagram for viewing pictures....

This can be an issue for users trying to contact someone who is currently showing as “Active Now” that is actually offline. This guide will break down the cause of this error, along with ways to fix and prevent the issue. Why Does Instagram Say Active When Not? If you are following someone and that person follows you back, you will be able to see whether or not that person is online at that time....

If I Like Someone’s Story on Instagram Will They Know? When you like their story, the user will know. They will get a notification from you that shows that you liked their story. This will appear just as any other Instagram notification, such as a liked post or a comment. There is no way not to let them know you liked their story. If you liked their story on accident, they would still be alerted that you liked their story....

Manage Fire HD Bookmarks in Silk Browser To get started, tap the Silk Browser icon on the home screen. Next, tap on the three buttons on the taskbar in the righthand corner, then tap on the Bookmarks button. Now, tap on “View Bookmarks” from the menu that pops up. That will bring up a list of the bookmarks you have saved on your tablet. To get rid of one, tap and hold it until you see the menu shown below....

KB4487044 for Windows 10 1809 This latest update will bump your build to 17763.316, and here is the list of fixes and improvements included: Addresses an issue that fails to set the LmCompatibilityLevel value correctly. LmCompatibilityLevel specifies the authentication mode and session security.Addresses an issue that may prevent applications that use a Microsoft Jet database with the Microsoft Access 97 file format from opening. This issue occurs if the database has column names greater than 32 characters....

Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 19025 Here is a look at the changes and improvements you can expect in today’s latest build: We fixed an issue from the previous flight preventing Sandbox and WDAG from working.We fixed an issue resulting in certain fingerprint readers no longer working as of Build 19013.We fixed an issue that could result in VPN Settings hanging after upgrade.We’ve done some work to help address an issue that could result in certain modern UI components (including notifications and the network flyout), scaling either too large or too small after attaching an external monitor or remoting into the machine from a monitor with a different DPI....

Revamped Oultook.com Powered by Office 365 The new built-in features are powered by Office 365, so you’ll see many of the same benefits from the Office subscription service. One of the neat things about this is that you can edit documents side-by-side in your email. Some of the new improvements include support for cloud storage services like OneDrive and Dropbox and third-party add-in support for partners such as Yelp, Wunderlist, and Giphy....

Monsters at Work on Disney Plus Here is the video you of that provides a sneak-peek into what you can expect from the new animated series: Here is what Disney Plus says about the new series: Get Disney Plus Produced by Disney Television Animation and inspired by the world of Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award-winning “Monsters, Inc.,” the series introduces new monster characters alongside returning favorites. Ben Feldman stars as the voice of Tylor Tuskmon, alongside other new cast members including Mindy Kaling as Val Little, Henry Winkler as Fritz, Lucas Neff as Duncan and Alanna Ubach as Cutter....

If you got into that same time machine and moved forward at least a decade, you would see signs of Microsoft’s monopoly slackening. A lot of that has to do with open source projects. But what is open source? What are some of the best examples? Today we look at all of that and more. What is Open Source? Many open source advocates will tell you that open source projects are a philosophy and a way of life....

For me, that attitude towards Ubuntu has recently changed. Due to some technical difficulties with my main work computer, I’ve been using my Ubuntu netbook full-time for the past few days. So far, the experience has been very positive. What is Ubuntu and How to Get Started For those who aren’t familiar with Ubuntu, Ubuntu is just about the most user-friendly distribution of Linux that you’ll find. It’s maintained by a group called Canonical, and they release a new version of Ubuntu every six months....

So, as a Groovy Reader, you are in for a treat because today I’m going to talk about: So, let’s jump right into it! How to convert Marketing Internet Speed/Bandwidth Lingo into Real English Be an informed consumer. It’s even more important to be a GROOVY informed consumer! So let’s take a look at a Verizon FIOS Internet Advertisement and dissect it. Note: Mbps above is supposed to be written as mbps....

Occasional creaking, popping, or cracking may be heard. With this in mind, here are a few quick tips on reducing the expansion that can cause this noise. The tips and tricks provided will have your Samsung sound quality back and better than ever. Why is My Samsung TV Making Crackling Sound 1. It’s Coming From the Show You’re Watching Sometimes, consumers fail to realize that the issue could be from the program they are watching on their tv....

1. Issue with Touchscreen It’s scary to think the touchscreen could go black while you’re on the highway, but it’s not a common occurrence, so you don’t have to worry. It would be best if you first tried to reset or reboot, which is a foolproof method of reviving the screen when it’s black. Once you try these two fixes, you should have your screen back on and functioning as if nothing happened....

This, in my opinion, is no way to live. Unlike your home’s electrical wiring, your wired/wireless network is fun, easy, and safe to tinker with. If there’s a modem and a router in your house, then you have a network. And with that network, you can do much, much more than simply connect to the Internet. Or, at the very least, you can do so more quickly and safely....

One problem, right now anyway, is you have to hunt and peck your way through signing in to music and video subscription services. For whatever reason, the Apple Remote app for iOS doesn’t work with the new TV. That’s something I covered in my article: My First Impressions of the New Apple TV. I wrote that article on October 31st, and it still doesn’t work at the time of this writing....

Math Solver allows you to take a picture of a math problem (handwritten or printed) and provides an instant solution with step-by-step instruction on figuring it out. The free services let you get help with a wide range of math concepts like algebra, trigonometry, arithmetic, calculus, and more. Enable Math Solver on Microsoft Edge The tool is available on the current and stable version of Edge, but you need to enable a hidden flag first....

What Is It? In this game, you’re trying to move a character into a portal in as few moves as possible. You have to start over if you move the pieces too many times. If you need a hint, the game gives you some suggested moves. If you keep getting stuck, you can watch a video ad to start over without penalty. In-app purchases let you buy solutions, aka cheats....

The thing is, your GPU is one of the most important parts of your PC or Mac, but what is a GPU, exactly? What is it for, and what kinds of GPUs are there? How can you tell what kind of GPU you have? If you’re unsure, we’ll explain what a GPU is and what it does below. What Is a GPU? GPU stands for Graphic Processing Unit. The term is often used interchangeably with terms like a graphics card or video card....