Windows provides both a device-based speech recognition feature (available through the Windows Speech Recognition Desktop app), and a cloud-based speech recognition service in those markets and regions where Cortana is available. Here is how to enable the Speech Recognition feature in Windows 10.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Vivaldi 2.2: Open Navigation Button History Entry in New Tab
The team behind the most innovative Vivaldi browser released a new snapshot of the upcoming version of the app. Vivaldi 2.2.1350.4 allows opening a new tab by middle-clicking on an entry from the back/forward button drop-down menu.
See Current Threats in Windows Security in Windows 10
Recent versions of Windows 10 come with an app called Windows Security. Formerly known as "Windows Defender Security Center", this application is intended to help the user control his security and privacy settings in a clear and useful way. Here's how to see all current threats that need some action in Windows Security.
Enable Windows Defender Sandbox in Windows 10
Windows Defender is the built-in security solution in Windows 10. It provides basic protection against threats. Earlier versions of Windows like Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista also had it but it was less efficient previously as it only scanned spyware and adware. In Windows 8 and Windows 10, Defender is based on the Microsoft Security Essentials app which offers better protection by adding full blown protection against all kinds of malware. Recently, Microsoft made it possible to run Windows Defender Antivirus in a sandbox.
Disable Quick Find in Firefox 63
In addition to the classic Find feature, which provides a search toolbar after you press the Ctrl + F hotkey, version 63 of the Firefox browser includes an extra Quick Find feature. If you find it annoying, here is how to disable it.
Disable New Bookmark Dialog in Firefox
Starting in Firefox 63, which was released recently, the browser includes a new bookmark dialog that appears every time you add a bookmark. Here is how to disable or re-enable it.
Quinto Black CT 2.3 for Winamp Released with Major Changes
A new release of the popular Quinto Black CT skin for the good old Winamp player is available. This new version introduces a number of new features and improvements.
Enable Write Through In Windows 10 For Reliable Network Data Transfers
Windows 10 like all previous versions of the OS includes the SMB protocol (Server Message Block) for networking with other devices. SMB is used for file and printer sharing. In version 1809, Microsoft has added a Write Through option for the SMB protocol to Windows 10, which significantly improves the reliability of network transfers, and guarantees that data is written back to the actual storage medium.
Austin Botanical Garden theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
The Austin Botanical Garden theme comes with 18 desktop background images that feature terrific nature views of the Zilker Botanical Garden. This beautiful themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Add or Remove Excluded Folders For Search Indexer in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with the ability to index your files so the Start Menu, File Explorer, and Cortana can search them faster. Indexing runs in the background without trying to affect your PC's performance. Starting in Windows 10 build 18267, the operating system offers a new method to manage the folders included in the search index.
