software features

  1. Microsoft's macOS Widget Feature: A Missed Opportunity for Windows 11 Users

    In a turn of events that has many Windows users raising an eyebrow, Microsoft has rolled out a new feature on macOS that, quite frankly, adds insult to injury for those sticking with Windows 11. Launched with little fanfare, this new Office widget allows macOS users to seamlessly open recent...
  2. Photo viewer for Windows 10

    The Photos app in Windows 10 does the same things as Windows Photo Viewer did, and more. Continue reading...
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    Windows 7 How to play forward/backward, stop + jump chapters in ISO-Files/VirtualCloneDrive

    I have installed a BD-ROM Harddrive (virtual) by using VirtualCloneDrive 5.4.7.0. It works just well due to the fact, that I can watch ISO Files. BUT: Is there no way to play forward/backward, jump chapters, stop and play again as if I play a regular DVD on a physical harddrive...
  4. Engaging customers with Live Tiles and toast notifications (10 by 10)

    Last week, we talked about how you can do Link Removed by Windows 10 customers. This week, we’d like to continue with how to increase customer engagement through some of the most loved features of Windows apps: Live Tiles and toast notifications. If you’re already a Windows app developer, you...
  5. Windows 10 Sum Great Than the Parts, AKA Combine Features

    A) Some people have said Multiple Desktops & Task View is silly or unnecessary or 'geeky' when I suggested it could be put to good use. B) Windows 10 allows some funky snapping. 1/2 screen or 1/4 screen. And everything 'floats' & is sizable. Well, it is becomes bloody neat when you combine A...
  6. Windows 8 No meta text in Photo Viewer?

    In Windows Vista's Photo Viewer(?) I could add meta text (subtitles) to photos. But not in Windows 8.1. In Finnish the program is called 'Windowsin valokuvien katselu' ('Windows Photo Viewer'). I find such development truly sad. And I only hope that I haven't yet managed to find the correct...
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    Windows 8 Can you still do Auto Fill/complete in Windows 8?

    In Windows 7 there was a function that would allow me to "fill in" order forms with name, address, phone, Credit number and such. Is there a way to do this with Windows 8?
  8. Windows 7 Magic Iso vs Vertual CD

    Hey guys, I would like to ask, which is better virtual cd or magic iso. I have tried both of them but I have not noticed any difference, currently im using magic iso, but I kind of miss the VCD interface as well as some of the features. Could someone please include the differences between...
  9. VIDEO Windows 8 Build 7989.0.amd64fre.winmain.110421-1825 First Look Preview!

    Filename: 6.2.7989.0.amd64fre.winmain.110421-1825.iso Filesize: 3.54 GB (3,811,213,312 bytes) MD5 Checksum: 5cb7a32fb7a83972081792ec27ba8ccc SHA-1: 5C7828407F6C8CD8EE655E821AEA85F3544BCB84 CRC32: 17B61527 Build: 6.2.7989.0.amd64fre.winmain.110421-1825 Verified: Authentic In this video...
  10. Not just a new interface: Delving deeper into Windows 8

    There is more to Microsoft Windows 8 than just a new touch interface. Debra Littlejohn Shinder digs deeper into the inner workings of the new operating system. Link Removed
  11. Windows 8 to feature immersive browsing

    'Immersive browsing' and a Microsoft PDF reader called 'Modern Reader' are two key features of Windows 8, according to two Windows experts. Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott are posting about the secrets of Windows 8 on the Within Windows blog. Link Removed
  12. Windows 7 Free TuneUp Utilities 2009!

    This has been a very busy week for dotTech's free talking about free Movie Editor Pro 15 Silver, and many other software. So, lets continue the trend and talk about another awesome freebie: TuneUp Utilities 2009! Seeing as we have already discussed how to get TuneUp Utilities 2007and TuneUp...
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    Windows 7 windows 7 evaluation/upgrade to new windows 7 home premium

    I'm running the evaluation copy of Windows 7 Ultimate version 7000. I've received, as have some of you folks, an invitation to prepurchase the new Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate OS as an upgrade that will be available in October. My question is this; Will the new systems...
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    Windows 7 Windows Live Mail .EML file date stamp

    I have just installed W7 RC and have encountered the following problem with (or feature of) Windows Live Mail. Sorry for the long post that I need to explain this. My production setup is XP using Outlook Express as an IMAP client. With OE, I can drag email .EML files to Explorer folders...
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    Windows 7 Found -- FREE Good Virtual Desktop for W7 X-64 (and 32 bit)

    Hi guys One of the things I really MISS from XP is the lack of a Virtual Desktop manager -- if you have a load of applications running concurrently (on a 4/8/16GB system no reason not to have a load of concurrent applications) it's very difficult to keep track of them and the normal desktop...
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    Windows 7 Photo Gallery

    I have build 6801 installed now and if I am missing it, Windows Photo gallery is not the same. I liked that in Vista you could edit the photos in Photo Gallery. I do not see that option in Windows 7. am I missing anything and/or is it in build 7000? Thanks.