When you’re running Windows 10, whether with the Insider Preview program or with a retail copy, it can be difficult to find out exactly which build version you’re actually running. It is possible, though. You just have to know where to look. More information from MakeUseOf.com
Once the domain of a registry hack in Windows 8, the Windows 10 November update finally adds the native ability to save Windows Store apps to external storage as a built-in feature. Anyone who doesn’t want to take up precious internal storage space with Windows Store apps can now keep them on a thumb drive or a larger external hard drive left at home. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Microsoft launched the fourth technical preview for the next version of Windows Server on Thursday, giving the public access to its new Hyper-V Container feature. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Whether you’re preparing for the holiday season or just looking for an ace birthday gift, if you know that the subject of your attention is a regular Windows user, this might just be the gift list you need to find that ideal present. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
Forgetting or losing your password is never a pleasant experience — especially when its the password to the administrator account on your Windows PC. However, don’t jump into a complete factory reset too quickly, as there are several methods of retrieving your password with a minimum of effort and hassle. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
You’d probably expect the padlock to be the last thing to go high tech, but an Australian company has done just that. Mobile accessory maker Dog & Bone released the LockSmart Tuesday, a keyless, app-controlled, Bluetooth padlock. Check out this article from TechHive.com
Google wants you to talk to its search app like it’s just another human.
The company revealed several updates to its voice-search capabilities that allow you to ask questions like, “What was the Royals roster in 2013? or “What was the U.S. population when Bernie Sanders was born?” Check out this article from PCWorld.com