As originally released, the option to disable automatic app updates in Windows 10 Home was, for whatever reason, grayed out. But as of the newly released Windows 10 Cumulative Update 5, WInSuperSite notes, you can now toggle this setting and install updates manually. Check this article from PCWorld.com
According to the EPA, the average electric bill for residences in the United States was $110.21 in 2013, which means households were spending over $1,300 a year on electricity. That really adds up. It also means there’s a huge demand for fossil-fuel-based power providers, who in turn add a significant amount of pollutants to the environment. More information from this article in MakeUseOf.com
Reaction to Windows 10 has been largely positive, but it introduces a few new problems into the lives of computer users. Gamers with a penchant for retro titles have been particularly hard hit with the news that titles that employed SafeDisc and some versions of the SecuROM Digital Rights Management system are not supported. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
If you move your mouse, and can’t find the pointer, it’s time to change the way that the pointer looks and behaves. You can make that adjustment through Control Panel’s Mouse tool. The easiest way to get to that tool varies depending on your version of Windows. Get the tips from this article on PCWorld.com
Microsoft continues to revamp Windows 10, even as more and more users shift over to the operating system in its official form. The latest build 10532, released Thursday to Insiders, makes one visual change and widens the potential audience for new suggestions. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Want to trick out WhatsApp so it’s the best-looking, most amazing chatting tool on your phone? Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
There are plenty of reasons you may consider switching your OS of choice. If you’re like me, you might have considered trying out a Linux distro or two that looked most like the latest Windows OS, but never had the courage or the time to try. Maybe you even considered switching to a Mac. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com