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This article explains why you should encrypt your emails and how to do it. Do You Need to Encrypt Your Emails? Many people suspect that security is mostly hype. You don’t really need to bother with all those complicated passwords, antivirus software, firewalls and such. It’s all just security software vendors and security consultants trying to scare everyone so they can sell their products and services. There are common sense steps everyone should take to secure their computers and networks, but there is certainly no shortage of hype in the news....

Windows 8 is getting closer to its release date (unofficially this could be in October 2012), and by now millions of people are testing the beta version, which by the way it is the easiest to install, compared to previous releases of the operating system — just download the ISO image, burn it to a DVD or create a USB bootable drive (something almost unthinkable if we go back to the Windows XP times), then install and you are good to go....

As in previous versions, Windows 10 allows users to configure many personalization options. One of these options is the ability to change the accent color to make the operating system more personal. However, the number of accent colors to choose from are limited, and Microsoft isn’t including a color picker to set specific colors. Luckily, because the Control Panel still part of Windows 10, you can create your own custom accent color very easily — just follow the instructions below:...

Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) is now available for download, but only for testers in the Release Preview Channel as Microsoft prepares to make the update fully available in October. According to the company, users with devices in the Release Preview Channel should be able to download and install build 19042.508 using Windows Update, which is the final version of the October 2020 Update. The company also says that devices enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program will receive the new version as a cumulative update automatically....

Microsoft announces at Build 2016 in San Francisco that the next major update of Windows 10 will be known as the “Anniversary Update” and it’ll be available to everyone later “this summer” with new features like Windows Ink, improvements on Cortana, Windows Hello, and gaming. This is of course, in addition to all the new features and changes, we have been seeing throughout every Redstone preview Microsoft has already made available in the Insider Program....

Windows 10 update KB5001330 releases in the Release Preview Channel for commercial PCs. The update is also available in the Beta Channel for all Insiders. Build 19043.928 only includes fixes and improvements. Microsoft is getting closer to releasing the Windows 10 21H1 with the release of build 19043.928 (KB5001330) in the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel for commercial devices. According to the company, the update KB5001330 is a patch that addresses several problems with version 21H1, including error 0x800f081f error when attempting to install an early version of KB5000842....

Windows 10 Mobile build 10136 will roll out to the Fast ring of updates on June 16th. The announcement was made by Gabriel Aul, Microsoft’s head of the Windows Insider program. The new preview for mobile devices will include a number of new features and enhancements, but there are not any official details of the new changes. It all sounds good, but there is one problem, because there is an upgrade bug in Windows 10 Mobile build 10080, Insiders wanting to upgrade will need to reset to Windows Phone 8....

Microsoft reveals that Windows 11 22H2 will get a “moment” update in October. The update will include features like tabs in File Explorer and Suggested Actions. Also, the company confirmed that Windows 11 will continue receiving feature updates yearly. Alongside the release of the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2), Microsoft has announced its plans to deliver its first “moment” update in October as a preview, then in November, they’ll be available more broadly....

Windows 11 could get an updated version of the Settings app. The update would bring requirements reminders for unsupported computers. And new hero controls for Settings sections. Microsoft appears to be testing new features and improvements for future updates of the Settings app. According to a couple of tweets from Albacore (@TheBookisClosed) on Twitter, the latest preview of Windows 11 (build 22543) ships with some hidden features, including setting reminders and new hero controls....

Windows 11 may get a new Snap layouts interface. The interface is a new drop-down menu available from the top of the screen as you drag the window. The drop-down in the maximize button will continue to be available. On Windows 11, Microsoft originally introduced a new feature to help users snap windows on the screen. The feature is known as “Snap layouts, and it’s a feature that, when hovering over the maximize button in File Explorer or other apps, gives you a visual aid to snap windows on the screen using different grids quickly....

Windows Update is essential to keeping your PC running smoothly. That’s why an error in updating can be a big problem. Windows Update Error 8024402c is one of the most common ways a problem with Windows update can manifest. What Causes Windows Update Error 8024402c This error will appear whenever Windows Update can’t connect to Microsoft’s update servers. If you run Windows Update or your scheduled update runs and there’s no Internet connection or that connection is blocked, there’s a good chance you’re going to see Error 8024402c....

Medical situations are nerve-wracking enough. We don’t need to enter other factors into it. However, with advances being made in technology, it’s now creeping into our medical care. Just in the last month I took something called a SmartPill to evaluate my gastrointestinal system, had a 3D scanner take pictures of my teeth to build a crown, and read about a robot that can take blood tests. This inspired me to ask our writers, “Would you trust technology to handle your health?...

Everyone in business is looking to cut costs whenever is possible. Many new businesses may not have the initial funds to get everything they want when they first start out. Accounting and other reporting software isn’t usually top of the list of things to pay for. Zoho Reports helps you save money and still have a super professional report to share. Like a lot of cloud applications, this service is free with limited features....

Microsoft plans to unveil the first preview of Windows Threshold at the end of September as a “Technical Preview”. There has been a lot of rumors and most of them turned out to be true, thanks to the Windows Technical Preview leak. However there has been another rumor, which is known as “Windows as a Service” (WaaS) that could eventually be part of Windows 9. Previously we heard about “Windows 365”, which speculated Windows as a paid subscription to get new updates, but the rumor was shortly discredited....

Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) is a business subscription plan that charges per user rather than per device. It provides subscribed users with more Microsoft Office apps and services than other options. Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise subscribers install all the associated Microsoft products and services on up to five Windows or Mac computers, five iOS or Android tablets, and up to five iPhone or Android smartphones....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch wasn’t the company’s first foray into smartwatches, but it represents a big step forward from its previous offerings. The Galaxy Watch Active2 was announced at the 2019 Unpacked event, which also unveiled the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy S10. Here’s a look at the Galaxy Watch series. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is the fitness-minded sibling of the Galaxy Watch, and it not only tracks your workouts and other data, but it also gives you advice and inspiration while you exercise....

Wi-Fi Direct is a certified wireless technology that allows connections between devices without the use of a router or modem. Standard Wi-Fi requires you connect to an access point, then enter a password or security key. Similar to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct devices can communicate with each other to send and receive files, sync, view information on computers, screencast, and print documents. Wi-Fi Direct will connect two devices, or several simultaneously as a group, using WPA2 encryption (AES-CCMP)....

WPA3 is the next generation Wi-Fi standard that will replace the current WPA2 standard. The protocol has been announced in response to the ever0changing landscape of Internet enabled devices, along with the advancement of intelligent threats to data security and integrity. The Wi-Fi Alliance has started to certify products that can use WPA3 along with major manufacturers like Qualcomm and Cisco, who are ready for the switch with new chips and support for existing products....

WhatsApp’s multi-device support is now in public beta so that you can use whatever device you want without your phone connected to it. WhatsApp detailed that you still can only have one phone connected to your WhatsApp account at a time and that you’ll need to manually link your new devices with your phone using the proper WhatsApp account. The company also mentioned that the multi-device feature doesn’t support tablets at this time, so you can’t use WhatsApp on your iPad....

This article explains how to turn off Wi-Fi and why you might want to turn it off. Instructions apply to Windows and Mac computers, Android and iOS smartphones, and routers. What to Know Windows computers: Turn off Wi-Fi in Control Panel or from the Windows taskbar.Mac computers: In the menu bar, select the Wi-Fi icon and move the slider next to Wi-Fi to Off.Phones: For iPhones, go to Settings > Wi-Fi....