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    Windows 10 WiFi fast download but slow streaming/buffering

    My WiFi has fast download (750 bps) but slow streaming/buffering. YouTube videos and other sites' content can only (sometimes) be played at 720p. 720p60 is impossible. NetFlix works okay, after stuttering several times when beginning a show. I have AT&T Elite. My main computer is directly...
  2. A closer look at the new Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube and more great Windows 10 PCs

    There’s a Windows 10 PC built for anything you want to do, whether it’s watching a movie, working in a spreadsheet or playing your favorite games – like Lenovo’s newest gaming PC, the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube, now available at Microsoft Stores and at Link Removed. These devices take advantage of...
  3. MUSIC Talking Now

    Talking Now :peace:
  4. This Week on Windows: Forza Horizon 3, fall TV and “Destination: Mars”

    We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Check out our Windows 10 Tip blog post to learn more about how you can enable Windows Spotlight images on your lock screen. Head over here to read about the HoloLens experience “Destination: Mars,” here to find out how you can get...
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    Windows 10 Administrative shares go missing on restart

    Just after upgrading to the new Windows 10 anniversary update, I'm having problems with my network shares going offline after computer restarts and hibernation. The shared folders that I have set up are hidden/administrative type shares with the $ symbol at the end of the share name. After a...
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    Windows 7 Streaming audio

    Reading other posts I have been given the impression that Windows 7 is not too good at streaming. I'm not too au fait with all the information on the subject but I think I'm not dumb. So tell me, why when I stream audio - like a radio station on line - does my computer keep losing the 'stream'...
  7. Twitter Launches Streaming Apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Xbox

    Sarah Frier | Bloomberg Twitter Inc. is making it easier to watch video from its live streaming partners with new applications for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One. read more Continue reading...
  8. Get ready for the football season with Microsoft

    Football season is here! Today, we’re sharing ways you can celebrate with Microsoft, from weekly game predictions to Special Edition Surface NFL Type Covers. Let Bing predict which teams will win Link Removed Bing has you covered this professional football season from basic player info to...
  9. Watch Live and On-Demand Entertainment from Sling TV on Windows 10

    The wait is over! Today, we are excited to announce that Sling TV, the live and on-demand Internet streaming service is now available on Windows 10 PCs and tablets, allowing you to watch popular entertainment at home and on the go, all within a single free app and service starting at $20 per...
  10. Windows 7 Back to investigating network discrepancy

    I'm trying to figure out why my htpc is suffering at streaming videos from the net. htpc is running Windows 7 SP1 with all the patches etc., except the annoying Windows 10 stuff. (I've not upgraded this to 10 nor do I plan to as it is an htpc using MediaCenter.) htpc Configuration OS: Windows...
  11. Windows 7 Watch Downloaded Videos

    Hello there, I have a newer laptop that is running Windows 10. My desktop is a bit older and I have freshly installed Win 7 after trying on 10. I have several Movies that I have purchased (not rented) from the Win10 store. I would like to think that I can watch these on my big display, surround...
  12. Countdown to Windows 10 Anniversary Update with offers in the Windows Store

    We’re excited to share some great offers hitting the Windows Store beginning tomorrow through July 29 as we countdown to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on August 2*. Enjoy new features on your favorite games, rent a movie for free and get up to four months of free music. Vote for your...
  13. VIDEO Sharing Netflix Is Now a Federal Crime

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    Windows 10 Slow internet after upgrade

    So I recently upgraded to win 10 from win 7 and my internet speed is really slow. I went from 8mbs to 0.7mbs. Cant watch streams and it takes a while to open any sites. Meanwhile on my laptop which is using win 8 the internet is fine on that, even when im connected to the internet on my win 10...
  15. FXNOW app available for all Windows 10 devices

    Beginning today the Link Removed is available to download for free from the Windows Store onto all Windows 10 devices. Built for Windows 10, the FXNOW app features Cortana integration, allowing you to launch the app with your voice, as well as Live Tiles, which if pinned to your Start menu...
  16. Fetch (or the undeniable limitations of XHR)

    Starting in EdgeHTML 14, coming with this summer’s Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge will support the highly anticipated Fetch APIs. This represents the first step in our planned journey to supporting Service Worker in a future release. You can preview the Fetch APIs in Link Removed...
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    Windows 10 Windows desktop Not there/Browsers Not opening

    I have been having a problem with my main PC not loading google chrome periodically. I have tried to fix this by re installing chrome, however, it then got stuck not opening the uninstaller for chrome. I have then restarted it a couple of times, each time trying to uninstall chrome. It then...
  18. Alternative FM Radio Apps for Windows 10 Mobile

    Microsoft has pulled the FM Radio app from its current Windows 10 Mobile Development Branch builds with no plans to bring it back in the future. read more Continue reading...
  19. Does MS recommend a movie/Blu-ray/DVD player in lieu of Media Center?

    I have tried the Free program, Leawo Blu-ray Player, and while it does work ( I haven't tried a Blu-ray yet) it is so exceptionally slow that it is practically unworkable. I would gladly pay for a good program, but I don't know which ones are good? Does MS address this anywhere? And why is it...
  20. Windows 10 Netflix app with MCE remote

    Hello all, I've had the idea to use an old laptop as a Netflix machine for my mother, and I'd like to be able to hook up a Microsoft MCE remote and let her navigate the software with that. She used to use this laptop, but switched over to a Windows 10 tablet when the thing began failing in...