Firefox 42 is out for Desktop and for Android. This means that Firefox 43 reached the beta stage, and Firefox 44 will become Developer Edition. Every six weeks, Mozilla releases a new version of Firefox. Here are the main changes in Firefox 42.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 10 Fall Update (Threshold 2) RTM will be build 10586
Microsoft has signed off build 10586 as the 'Fall Update' for desktop users and also for mobile phones. This means that the mentioned build will be released not only for Windows Insiders but also for Windows 10 RTM users. Windows Phone 8.1 users will receive the update to Windows 10 Mobile as it is the next step up for all supported devices.
Vivaldi Beta 1 is out
Today is a significant day in the history of the development of the Vivaldi browser. It finally reached the Beta stage. Despite being based on Google's Blink/Chromium engine like many browsers these days, Vivaldi promises more customization and provides a unique set of features.
How to perform a clean boot of Windows 10 to diagnose issues
If you suddenly got some unexpected behavior on your Windows 10 PC, then the first thing you should do is take a diagnostic approach by way of elimination. There are plenty of factors which can be the cause of issues like slowdowns, BSODs, freezes and even sudden reboots. The best way to detect what exactly is the cause of the trouble is to perform a clean boot. Using a clean boot, you can find if the OS is damaged by some third party app or a bad driver. By preventing them from loading, you can exclude the influence of these two factors.
Fix critical error Start Menu and Cortana aren’t working in Windows 10
After upgrading to Windows 10, many users are seeing an error message: critical error - Start Menu and Cortana aren't working. For some reason, most users affected by this error are the ones who upgraded from Windows 8.1. Here is what you can do to get rid of this error message.
Windows 10 Threshold 2 might be released on November 10
Windows 10 Threshold 2, the major update to Windows 10, should be out in only 8 days. Users who already migrated to Windows 10 are awaiting this update because it should fix a lot of issues present in Windows 10 RTM (Build 10240). The November Update, as many people refer to it, is going through the finalizing stages and testing so it can be rolled out soon.
Fix the black screen after logon in Windows 10
Many Windows 10 users face a black screen issue after they sign in to their Windows account. The issue appeared for the first time in early pre-release builds but can be reproduced by some users in Windows 10 build 10240 RTM and even in some post-RTM builds. If you are affected by this issue, here is what you can do to fix the black screen after logon in Windows 10.
How to disable or enable Fast Startup in Windows 10
The Fast Startup feature, which was introduced in Windows 8 RTM, is enabled by default in Windows 10. When enabled, it saves a part of your memory (loaded system files and drivers) to a hibernation file after the user session has ended. This allows your computer to start much faster than normal. However, there are plenty of cases when Fast Startup creates issues and needs to be disabled. In this article, we will see how to disable or enable Fast Startup in Windows 10.
How to change the brightness dim intensity in Linux Mint when on battery running MATE
By default, when you switch your Linux Mint laptop from AC power to battery, MATE dims the brightness level to 50% from the current brightness level. Personally, I felt that 50% was too low of a value for me, where the display felt too dark. There is no option in the GUI to change this value, but it can be tweaked anyway. Let's see how.
How to set the default brightness level in Linux Mint MATE edition
If you are running Linux Mint with MATE on a laptop, you might be interested in learning how to set the default level of brightness for the screen. A lower screen brightness can save you more battery power. Even when you are using an AC power source, an optimum brightness level can make reading more comfortable. Here is how it can be done.
