MICROSOFT WORKING TO BRING WHATSAPP WEB SUPPORT TO ITS EDGE BROWSER

WhatsApp's web extension — through which you can send and receive messages directly from your browser — currently works on Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Safari (on the Mac), with official support not yet available for Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer. That's set to change shortly, as a Microsoft program manager revealed that discussions were underway in bringing WhatsApp Web to the Edge

There isn't a timeline available as to when we'll see the feature supported on the Edge browser, but those among us that extensively use WhatsApp will be glad to know that Microsoft is working on the issue. We'll let you know once we hear more.

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HOW TO ACCESS GODMODE HIDDEN IN WINDOWS 10

How to guide for accessing GodMode hidden Windows system tweaks in Windows 10

Now you can easily access the far flung features and customization options of Windows with its secret GodMode feature, which works in its latest version as well.

Users who love to give a more customized touch to your PCs might already be aware of the GodMode feature of Windows.

Well, GodMode is not a new thing to the IT professionals and they often prefer to create the GodMode folder whenever they want an easy access to the far flung tweaks and customization options of Windows on their desktop.

However, very few non IT professionals and everyday users of PC are actually aware of this legendary hidden feature of Windows and the good news is that the feature works in Windows 10 as well.

What is GodMode:

Basically, GodMode draws all the Windows system tweaks and customization options of Windows’ together into a single interface and sorts them into different categories such as Administrative Tools, Display and many more. For instance, if a user wants to adjust the resolution of monitor or make changes to any folder options or say customize the notification area in task bar then all this can be easily accomplished through God Mode folder.

In short user can easily access all windows settings from one place.

You can take control of all secret settings of your OS with just a few clicks.

The amazing beauty of this secret tool is that GodMode works on the current Microsoft offering, the new launched Windows just as beautifully 

Follow the below steps to enter GodMode:

• Create a ‘New folder’ in your local drive (C drive). In the desktop, right click and select New>Folder.

• Once you create the New folder, right click on the folder, you will get “Rename” option.
• Copy and paste the following text as the new name of the folder:  GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
• Now hit Enter.
• The folder will convert into a icon which would mimic the look of a Control Panel.This icon has all Windows settings.

• Click this icon and you will see different tweaks types such as Administrative tools, Auto Play etc.
• You can easily move the GodMode folder into any other folder for your convenience, in case you feel the GodMode folder creates a mess on your local drive.
• One can even pin the GodMode folder to their File Explorer in the taskbar or just put it in the Documents Folder or can even pin it to Windows 8’s modern Start Screen if you are too tech savvy.

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USEFUL SHORTCUTS FOR WINDOWS 10

The OS itself is worth using, as it includes a ton of improvements over the previous versions and even includes new features like the Microsoft Edge, Cortana, etc.

Keyboard Shortcuts are one of the things which enables the user to have a better interaction with OS. And below is the list of shortcuts that has been included in Windows 10.

Generalised shortcuts

Windows Key+K – Opens the Connect quick action
Windows Key+I – Opens Settings
Windows Key+E – Opens File Explorer
Windows Key+H – Opens the Share charm
Windows Key+T – Lets users navigate through apps on the task bar
Ctrl+Shift+Esc – Launch Task Manager
To check out Activity Center

Windows Key+A – Opens Action center
Windows Key+V – Lets users navigate through notifications
Windows Key+Shift+V – Lets users navigate through notifications in reverse order
Windows Key+B – Lets users set focus in the notification area
To explore Cortana

Windows Key?+S – Opens search
Windows Key?+C – Opens Cortana in listening mode
To use Microsoft Edge

Ctrl+D – Adds current site to favourites or reading list
Ctrl+J – Launches downloads pane
Ctrl+I – Opens favourites pane
Ctrl+H – Opens history pane
Alt+C – Launches Cortana
Ctrl+Shift+R – Enables users to enter reading view
F12 – Launches F12 Developer Tools
F7 – Switches caret browsing on for current tab
Ctrl+K – Opens duplicate tab
Ctrl+Shift+P – Opens new InPrivate Browsing window
For Virtual Desktop usage

Windows Key+Ctrl+D – Adds a virtual desktop
Windows Key+Ctrl+Right arrow – Lets users switch between virtual desktops created on the right
Windows Key+Ctrl+Left arrow – Lets users switch between virtual desktops created on the left
Windows Key+Ctrl+F4 – Closes current virtual desktop
Windows Key+Tab – Opens Task view
Open Gaming bar

Windows Key+G – Opens Game bar upon launching a game
Windows Key+Alt+G – Records the last 30 seconds
Windows Key+Alt+R – Begins recording
Windows Key+Alt+Print Screen – Captures game screenshots
Windows Key+Alt+T – Displays/hides recording timer. Don’t forget to vote in the Poll Below.

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TWITTER FOR WINDOWS PHONE GETS A BIG UPDATE WITH MANY NEW FEATURES

The last time the Twitter app for Windows Phone got a big update was in January. Now the app has received a major update for the first time in over six months, adding in a number of features that are already available to Twitter users on iOS, Android and on the web.

Here's what users can expect from this update, which brings the version number to 3.2.1.0:

Tweets with Twitter photos, Vine videos, and other select content now show a preview in your home timeline.

• "Share photos privately in Messages
• You can reply, retweet, favorite, or follow someone straight from a Tweet in your home timeline.
• Capture the moment by uploading multiple photos to a single Tweet.
• Upload animated gifs and view in your home timeline.
• Conversations are easy to find and join. Reply, retweet or favorite straight from a Tweet!
• See what's happening right now without being logged in to your account."

At the moment, it's not clear if Twitter has also updated the Windows 8.1 version as well.

Download Twitter for Windows Phone from the Windows Phone Store (Free)

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BETA SIGN UP OF XENDER FOR WINDOWSPHONE

Here your chance to register for xender beta testing, So that you can test the app before it goes public.

Register For Xender BETA, register your Microsoft Account ID. Xender First BETA version will arrive shortly to BETA Tester.

"Register For Xender BETA, register your Microsoft Account ID. Xender First BETA version will arrive shortly to BETA Tester."

Download App here and signup on phone.

OR

Click here to download 

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WINDOWS 10 IS NOW ON MORE THAN 14 MILLION DEVICES JUST 24 HOURS AFTER LAUNCH

Microsoft took to a blog post this evening to talk a little bit about the first 24 hours of the Windows 10 rollout, noting that the OS is now on 14 million machines, and reiterating some support channels through which users can ask questions about their upgrade if you run into issues. From Microsoft:




As we've shared, our top priority has been ensuring that everyone has a great upgrade experience, so, we are carefully rolling out Windows 10 in phases, delivering Windows 10 first to our Windows Insiders. While we now have more than 14 million devices running Windows 10, we still have many more upgrades to go before we catch up to each of you that reserved your upgrade. Rest assured we are working 24×7 to continue the upgrade process and are prioritizing the quality of your upgrade experience over anything else. We are grateful for your excitement and enthusiasm and we appreciate your patience over the days and weeks ahead as we carefully roll out Windows 10 in phases to all of you that have reserved.



That's quite the impressive number for just the first 24 hours, and it will be interesting to see how widespread adoption becomes in the coming weeks.

Microsoft also took the opportunity to highlight the positive reaction that Windows 10 has enjoyed from reviewers so far, and showed off some of the company's favorite pictures from launch events that took place around the world. If you'd like to reminisce over the past 24 hours and look into the support channels that Microsoft has set up for the launch, you can read the full blog post at the source link below.

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