Alongside the announcement, Google also made available the factory image preview for developers. Although, you’ll have to wait until May to get Android O through the beta program, you can install the early preview on your Pixel or Nexus device. It’s just going to take a little more of work. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to manually flash your phone or tablet to install Android O and test all the new features....

Alright, bad news first, I have been doing some testing and it appears to be that you need to have a CPU that supports hardware virtualization technology such as, VT-x/AMD-V to install this preview version of Windows. If you don’t have these settings enable, you’ll get some nasty errors and you are more than likely not to be able to run Windows 8 — but you can still try with VMware Workstation with the link I mentioned before....

If you plan to test the Android apps support on a preview of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel, consider that the computer still need 8GB of RAM (16GB recommended), a solid-state drive (SSD), and a supported processor (Intel Core i3 8th Generation, AMD Ryzen 3000, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c, or above), and the Microsoft Store app must be version 22110.1402.6.0 or higher. Also, the computer must support virtualization, and you have to enable the “Virtual Machine Platform” feature on Settings > Apps > Optional features > More Windows features....

Typically, you would adjust the volume manually for each content, but this can quickly become annoying. However, if you are dealing with different sound levels in videos or any other type of content with audio, you can quickly normalize the audio on Windows 11 to have a consistent sound volume level across applications and web browsers. In this guide, you will learn the steps to normalize the output sound on Windows 11....

Storage sense offers two ways to reclaim disk space. You can select and remove the same junk files manually, and it’s possible to configure the feature to free up space when you’re running out of space automatically. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to quickly free up space on a hard drive by deleting junk files using the Settings app on Windows 10. How to free up space removing temporary files using Storage sense How to free up space automatically using Storage sense...

While it may sound a little technical for many users, it’s actually an easy task to do. The only caveat is that many users get stuck when trying to download the recovery files from the support site and they get the message: “The recovery image for your device isn’t available for download through this page. Please contact us for help.” However, this shouldn’t be a big deal, because technically, you don’t need a recovery image at all to reset your Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 3, Surface 3, or (soon) Surface Studio....

Although the tool is no longer maintained, it’s still available on Windows 10, and many users continue to use it to backup files or create full backups in case a rollback is necessary after an upgrade or hardware failure. The only caveat is that if a problem occurs with the Windows Backup tool or you don’t want to use it anymore, there’s no option to disable or reset its settings to defaults....

When the new version of the operating system became available, it introduced a redesigned Taskbar that brought new visuals but removed many of the legacy capabilities, including the ability to move the bar to the top or either side of the screen, hide the clock, and more. Up until version 21H2, you could edit the Registry to move the Taskbar around the screen (top, left, right, or bottom), but after the release of the Windows 11 2022 Update, that’s no longer possible....

While there is a number of benefits being able to turn Wi-Fi on or off, there has been one missing feature — at least on Windows 10 –, which is the ability to disable a Wi-Fi connection and schedule the OS to automatically turn it back on after a period of time. Starting with the Creators Update, Windows 10 now allows you to manually turn a Wi-Fi connection off with the option to automatically turn it back on after a predefined number of hours....

On Windows 10, most people know “Storage sense” as a feature to free up hard drive space. While this is true, it is also a tool to analyze the content of any drive to figure out the space utilization to know where to start cleaning up files you cannot remove using this feature. In this guide, you will learn how to use Storage sense to understand how storage is utilized on Windows 10....

Using 1.1.1.1 as your default DNS server can be up to 28 percent faster than other services, and because the service is focused on privacy, your information is never logged, and it helps to fight against censorship. Although setting up free service on computers was a straightforward process, it was difficult and almost impossible to configure 1.1.1.1 on Android and iOS. However, Cloudflare has made available an app for both platforms to make easier to configure your phone or tablet to use the 1....

You will need at least a compatible Logitech mouse or keyboard connected using the Unifying USB receiver or Bluetooth to use this feature. Currently, supported mice include MX Master 3, MX Master 2S, MX Ergo, MX Anywhere 2S, M585 Multi-Device Silent, Multi-Device M590, and M720 Triathlon. Supported keyboards include MX Keys, Craft, K780, K380, K375s, and MK850. Since this is a Logitech feature, you will need to resource other solutions, such as Synergy, if you do not have the required peripherals....

The Windows 10 Creators Update is a big update with a lot of new features and changes, such as new support for 3D and mixed reality, 4K gaming and Beam integration. Tweaks in the Start menu and Cortana, new Microsoft Edge features, new security improvements, including the new Windows Defender Security Center, and a lot more. Although it’s a significant update, in the early days, it’s expected that some users will come across some problems and bugs during and after the installation....

If in the early days, you’re experiencing problems, see an error or a bug, or you’re just not ready for version 1709, it’s possible to uninstall the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and go back to the previous version. In this new release you’re getting a slew of new features and enhancements, such as a new look with the introduction of the Microsoft Fluent Design System, OneDrive File On-Demand, the ability to use voice commands to shutdown your device, new settings options, native support for emojis, anti-ransomware protection, and a lot more....

Although this can be a great tool to manage many features without the need to unlock your phone, if you didn’t find it useful and the device is stuck connected to your computer and your phone keeps popping up the “Connected to your PC” notification, you can unlink your phone from your computer with a few simple steps. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to quickly unlink your phone from your Windows 10 device....

HP Envy 13 and 17 On 2018, HP is introducing a new Envy 13 and Envy 17 laptops. These devices are simple, but with a sleek design, particular the Envy 13 that features an all-metal design. This time around, the company shrunk the top screen bezel by 31 percent without sacrificing the camera placement. Inside these devices, you can expect Intel 8th Generation processors, Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics (but optional in the 13-inch model), and the choice of 1080p or 4K displays....

The Hyper for YouTube come with some nifty features, for example, you can easily download any video or sound track with a single tap or click, something you cannot do from the web version of the video service. Also you can set your default video stream resolution from standard definition, to 720p, or 1080p. I’ve been using the app for a few days now and it works very well, but if I have to call out some areas where improvements are needed, I would have to say that the back button should have to appear in all sections and not just when playing full screen videos, and it can be a bit confusing if you’re trying to search for a specific YouTube channel....

I previously wrote a few other pieces covering Microsoft taking on questions about the cloud-powered game console, backward compatibility, about the three operating systems, a large collection of Xbox One photos, and much more. Make sure to read them up and continue here to have a better overview of what’s going on. Xbox One specs We finally know what hardware specifications the new Xbox will have. Rumors and leaks has been around for months and as it turns out pretty much all you’ve read is true....

Included here there’s an impressive shot of a bee flying and contemplating its next target to pollinate. The beauty of natural colors and light make of these wallpapers a wonderful option for your desktop this week. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section. Community Showcase Insects 2 theme | Download All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk....

Inside the Compute Stick, Intel is including a quad-core Atom CPU with 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage, along with a microSD slot to increase the internal storage, a USB port, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and mini-USB connector to power the device. However, Intel is planning to support HDMI power in the near future. Although, I would not mind to have one for my main TV, Intel is aiming this device as a cheap computer that can also function as a thin-client for businesses....