Windows Isn't a Service; It's an Operating System

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How To Make Perfect Perspective Shifts In Photoshop For Images And Logos

It's easy enough to superimpose a logo onto something in Photoshop. But what if your base photo isn't head-on, so a square logo (or any other image) will look skewed? Here’s how to get your top image aligned with the correct perspective.   Read More »


Windows Isn’t a Service; It’s an Operating System

Microsoft just put out a blog post about Windows 10’s quality, and it’s very defensive. Microsoft doesn’t explain what happened with the October 2018 Update at all, nor does it promise to change the development process in the future. The only real commitment is to more transparency and improved communication going forward.   Read More »


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Marshall Stanmore II Voice Review: Powerful Notes

When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, style and good sound quality don’t go together as frequently as you’d like them to. Enter the Marshall Stanmore II Voice, keen to buck that trend and offer some powerful sounds while still looking pretty great. Oh, and Alexa is built-in too for good measure.   Read More »






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Just in Time for the Holidays, Google Presents New Smarthome Features
Google's Home ecosystem has been a boon for getting your home controlled under one interface, but it's about to get a lot better: Home devices are getting a bunch of new features right as the holiday season starts.   Read More »


Microsoft Is Talking About Windows 10’s Quality, But Changing Nothing
Microsoft today re-released Windows 10’s October 2018 Update. Rather than explaining what went wrong, Microsoft publicly patted itself on the back for its great quality assurance process. Microsoft promises increased transparency and better communication, but talk is cheap.   Read More »


Windows 10's October Update Returns, Promises Not to Delete Your Files
Microsoft has finally re-released Windows 10’s October 2018 Update—in mid-November. All those file deletion bugs should be fixed, and Windows Update will soon automatically install it on your PC.   Read More »


Pandora Expands Its Recommendation Engine to Podcasts
For many web users, Pandora’s streaming radio was their first taste of algorithmic recommendation engines that adapted to the listener. Pandora has a lot of competition now, but it’s expanding into a new area: podcasts.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Print in Word to Leave Room for a Hole Punch
How to See Recent Changes to Your Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides File
How to Take Better Photos Out a Window
How to Insert Symbols into Google Docs and Slides
How to Use (or Hide) Outlook’s Read Aloud Tool
How to Sync Notes for iPhone and iPad
The Best Toolboxes For Any Garage
Marshall Stanmore II Voice Review: Powerful Notes
The Best Small Monitors For Small Projects And Small Spaces
PUBG Arrives on PlayStation 4 This December with Console-Exclusive Items
The Best Grammar Checkers For Every Type Of Writing




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Active Content

Active Content is interactive and/or dynamic website content such as animated GIFs, streaming audio, streaming video, polls, weather maps, JavaScript applications, etc. that enhance a webpage and/or provide additional functionality for visitors.



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