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Ardent Mac users claim they  never would use a Windows PC. This article is not for them. Its for the Mac users who either need to use PCs for their work or have some curiosity about what’s going on in the other camp—particularly with the arrival of new Windows 10 features and intriguing hardware like the Surface line, from the massive Studio down to the Surface Go. Switching from one OS to another always involves adjustments; our tips are intended to smooth your transition. aybe youve o...

SOPA Images/Getty Images Cortana is Microsofts virtual assistant available for use across various devices and Microsoft 365s suite of services and products. To use Cortana, you must have the AI-powered assistant enabled through your Microsoft account and on relevant devices and services before saying the wake phrase "Hey Cortana," followed by a prompt.  Cortanas current iteration is geared towards productivity, focusing predominantly on saving you time and increas...

Tech Tips: Follow THESE steps to split screen in Windows 10 Windows 10 comes with a ‘snap assist’ feature that lets you use two or more applications at once. Check out these steps mentioned below to use this convenient and time-saving feature. Written By Tech Tips: Follow THESE steps to split screen in Windows 10 Split-screen is a software that helps the user split the window either horizontally or vertically. By doing this, you can view multiple parts of a document or ...

Plugging in a peripheral gives you more control when you need it.

PC World New Zealand Microsoft is killing my favorite Windows 10 feature Windows 10s Timeline is losing its cross-device sync, a killer productivity feature, and Im crushed. Microsoft is killing one of my most beloved Windows 10 features, a versatile tool that I use every single day, and I am incredibly sad about it. I’ve recommended Windows 10’s Timeline tool over and over again, calling it a truly helpful feature you don’t know about and recommending it as a key Windows tool to superch...

on LastPass Yes, most of Windows Timeline’s syncing functionality can be replicated by individual apps, but in a kludgy and clunky way. If you’re signed into Chrome, its history settings show you recent tabs across sessions on all your devices, letting you pick and choose ones to reopen on your current computer. And if you’re storing Office files in Microsoft’s OneDrive—which you need to do to take advantage of Timeline anyway—you can open up Excel or Word or PowerPoint and simply u...

The best Windows 10 features worth using Pocket-lint (Pocket-lint) - Windows 10 is jam-packed with a whole range of features that youll be sure to love. This includes some nifty productivity tools, simple user interface options and some things specifically for gamers as well.  So if you have just got yourself a new Windows 10 laptop or are getting into Windows for the first time, then stick with us for some of the best highlights from the operating system.  The Start menu Microsoft got rid of...

Which CPU do I have and how fast is it? How to check Do you know which CPU is running inside your PC? The answer could inform what software you run, and when to upgrade. Credit: Brad Chacos/IDG Do you know which CPU you have, and how fast it runs?  And is it fast enough to run Windows 10 at a capable clip? The latter question we can answer right away: As long as you have a PC-compatible CPU manufactured in the last five years, there’s little reason to think it can’t run Windows 1...

How to disable start up programs in Windows 10 to make boot times faster Is your PC is a little sluggish when it boots up? These tips can put a spring back in its step. Credit: Microsoft You can find plenty of Windows programs to help cut down boot times, but they’re not necessary. Everything you need to make Windows faster is already waiting for you in an old, built-in utility: the Task Manager. This storied program isn’t just the place to stop annoying processes that refuse to s...

Picked by Techconnects Editors You can find plenty of Windows programs to help cut down boot times, but they’re not necessary. Everything you need to make Windows faster is already waiting for you in an old, built-in utility: the Task Manager. This storied program isn’t just the place to stop annoying processes that refuse to shut down. The Task Manager can also help manage startup times. Open the Task Manager by tapping Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Alternatively, hit the Windows Key, type “Task ...