Senior editor for @MSpoweruser. Writes about all Windows 10, Skype, Surface, Edge. Also covers social media stuff. Contact: [email protected]
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There are two ways to update drivers on Windows. The boring and simple way, and the slightly harder way. The easiest way is from Windows Update. If everything is working as it should just head to Windows Update, check for updates ...
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The web is no longer the workplace of the future, it is now the workplace of the present, and it comes with its own set of unique challenges. For example, how long can one focus on a Google Doc or Office Online project when YouTub...
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Late last year, Microsoft decided to move Edge away from its own native Edge HTML engine to a more mainstream Chromium Engine. The benefits of this included more widespread support for the browser and more crucially, faster update...
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For a Windows fan, there are two frustrating things about the state of music streaming on Windows. The first; Microsoft killed off its native music service with Groove Music. The second, Microsoft’s handpicked replacement wa...
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Facebook redesigned its Messenger app for users on iOS and Android last year to incorporate a cleaner, bolder and more modern design language. Today the firm has begun rolling it out to users on desktop devices, and users of the F...
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Google’s Duo is its most popular communications app, and the firm is working at making it more accessible to users. As per an APK teardown by 9to5Google, the firm is working on letting users sign in to Duo without need for a...
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Google this week shared more details on Stadia, its upcoming cloud-based gaming platform. The firm took to Reddit for an AMA this week, fielding questions from users who were sold on Stadia or needed more clarification on the plat...
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Tinder has made a change to its Android app, encouraging users who want to make in-app purchases to enter their debit card data rather than use the Google Play’s Store own built-in mechanisms. To be clear, users can still op...
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The FTC has slapped Google with a fine as part of a settlement this Friday, The Commission had been investigating YouTube for its violation of kids privacy laws in its YouTube app and found that “Google inadequately protecte...
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Twitter brought its dark theme to its Windows app with the debut of its new PWA app last year. However, with that change, the firm removed the true black interface Windows users had grown accustomed to. Instead, users had a greyis...
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Google has been eschewing the noble 3.5 mm port in its Pixel branded devices since the debut of the Pixel 2. Neither the Pixel 2 nor the 3 series (with the exception of the 3a) come with a headphone jack. The firm’s own Pixe...
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You may have noticed a slew of Twitter threads which come with a “this tweet is unavailable” banner on many of the tweets. It’s an issue that can create some consternation among users, especially when following a...
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YouTube’s Music Premium and Premium service are spreading to more countries from this week. The firm has added support for 13 more countries, bringing its availability to a total of 63 countries. Here are the countries now s...
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The Eve V, a particularly nice crowdfunded “Surface Killer” was beset by issues last year. Not with the device itself, but with the way the firm handled its sales and shipping. Devices which had been paid for werenR...
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Huawei’s Android replacement OS may actually be less of a replacement than was initially assumed. When asked directly about it, Huawei’s Catherine Chen (a board member and senior VP) aid that the company would contin...
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The Pixel and Pixel 4 XL have leaked out several times over the past month, especially once Google leaked the design of the device itself. We don’t know much about what’s going to be on the inside yet. Google’s ...
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Twitter has been testing various new UI directions. Most notably, the firm has now rolled out a new desktop app experience that is similar to the Windows 10 PWA and its mobile apps to everyone. On a much smaller scale, Twitter is ...
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Google is making efforts to shut down YouTube piracy streams, according to a report from Cnet. The firm’s videos streaming service has powered many other apps and services which use YouTube’s library of music videos to...
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Instagram’s account disabling policies are now about to get far more transparent with a change to its account policies. Instagram will now automatically remove accounts who cross a threshold of community guidelines violation...
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Google is blocking a loophole in Chrome that allows websites to track a user — even if they’re in Incognito mode. This tactic is most prominently used by news sites who want to know if a user is attempting to bypass th...
