WhatsApp update brings rich link previews, starred messages, and other goodies
When it comes to a powerful, cross-platform messaging client you can’t go wrong with WhatsApp. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Microsoft is having a ridiculous 10-cent sale on movies, music, games, and apps
We’re just a few days from Thanksgiving in the United States as I write this, and as usual, the holiday shopping season is getting underway, complete with the requisite sales. Not to be outdone, on Friday, Microsoft kicked off a ten-day sale during which select hot movies, music, games, and apps are on sale for only ten cents each. More of this article from PCWorld.com
Microsoft removes standalone download of November Windows 10 update
If you wanted to upgrade a PC to the latest release of Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool (MCT), prepare to jump through some more hoops. On Saturday, ZDNet’s Ed Bott reported that Microsoft recently removed the downloadable version of the November update for Windows 10, replacing it instead with the build of Windows 10 it released back in July. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Windows Server 2016’s latest beta brings first look at Microsoft’s new containers
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
Google search bolsters its ability to understand more complex questions
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
How to Change the Way Siri Pronounces Names
When it comes to pronunciation, Siri is generally pretty good. While Apple’s assistant doesn’t always sound like a real person when it responds to your every command, it does sound close — that is, until it completely butchers your friend’s name. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
How to manage your Google Now card history
Google Now dishes out a lot of helpful cards, giving you a quick way to find a map for the way home, read news updates, get reminders, and browse sports scores. More of this article from PCWorld.com