Facebook walks back real name policy after protests, Ello exodus

After more than 10 years of requiring you to use your real name, Facebook may soon relax its policy. It took weeks of protests from San Francisco’s LGBTQ and drag queen communities and a mass exodus to newsocial network Ello for Facebook to reevaluate its policy, but now Facebook says it never meant real to mean legal name. More information on this article on PCWorld.com

Will Windows 10 Make Productive People Even More Productive?

In its much anticipated San Francisco Threshold event this Tuesday, Microsoft introduced the new version of Windows. To the surprise of the tech community, Microsoft was able to keep a secret: the name of their new flagship is Windows 10. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Stop Bending Apple iPhones, Unveiling New HP Stream Devices, And More… [Tech News Digest]

Also, the iPhone 6 lands in China, Microsoft plans New York store, Photoshop comes to Chromebooks, Samsung releases pun-filled Galaxy Note 4 ad, and the world’s first underwater unboxing. Check out these latest news from MakeUseOf.com.

Gather similar files from multiple folders and copy them in one simple step

I’ve got two ways to do this. One uses familiar, Windows-based drag and drop methods. The other harkens back to the dark days of DOS, but it still works in all versions of Windows. Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com

Hands-on with Microsoft’s new Windows 10: UI changes that look great at first blush

My first experience with Windows 8 inspired bafflement and frustration. But I walked away from my first few minutes with Windows 10 with a sense of jealousy. It looks like a significant improvement, and I want it on my PC right now. More information on the latest trend on this article from PCWorld.com

 

How to get Windows 10’s best new features today

Windows 9? Fuhgeddaboutit. Microsoft skipped that digit and jumped straight to Windows 10 for the next-gen version of its operating system. Revealed at a preview event on September 30, Windows 10 aims to atone for the sins of Windows 8 by wooing PC power users with a mix of compromise and outright bribery.  Get the latest on this article from PCWorld.com

 

Manage Start Screen Tiles & Modern Apps Like A Pro

The Windows 8.1 update brought a host of great changes to the modern interface, allowing you to more easily customize your Start Screen and organize your modern apps. We’ve already covered 10 Windows 8 Start Screen hacks that can improve your experience, but with these Windows 8.1 tips and tricks, you’ll master your Start Screen tiles and modern apps. Check out from MakeUseOf.com