ProduKey is a legacy tool designed to recover the product key for a number of products, including virtually any version of Windows, Office, and many others. The tool is easy to use, and it displays the information while the operating system is running. In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to find the product key of your installation of Windows 10. How to find product key on Windows 10 To determine the Windows 10 product key installed on your computer, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you’ll be able to recover the license key installed on your setup, which you can then store in your inventory, or use in another device, if the product key transferable and you’re planning to deactivate the current setup....

In other words, spatial sound is what Microsoft refers to 3D sound, and Windows 10 leverages this new format by using a combination of optimized audio to deliver this listening experience, apps that support the feature, and headphones configured for spatial sound. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to configure spatial sound on Windows 10 for headphones and home theaters. How to enable spatial sound for headphones How to enable spatial sound for home theater...

Typically, organizations use VPN to extend their private network to allow employees to work from home or another remote location to access files, apps, intranet websites, printers, and other resources through a public network as if they were directly connected into the company’s network. The way you set up a VPN server hasn’t really changed in many years, which means that the same instructions to configure a virtual private network on Windows Server 2019 applies to older versions, including Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, and older versions....

Today we are going learn how to shrink a basic volume or partition using Windows graphical user interface and, for those who are more technical, we are also going to be using the command line method. Before you begin, make sure that you backup all your important data, in the case that something goes wrong. If you don’t know how, we got you covered! Check out How to create and restore a system image (full backup) in Windows 7...

If you are a Windows 10 user, you know that the power options are located in the Start menu, but on Windows 10X, that is no longer the case. Instead, the option to shut down, restart, and lock the device has been relocated to Action Center. In this guide, you will learn the steps to shut down, restart, and lock your computer on Windows 10X. How to shutdown device on Windows 10X How to restart device on Windows 10x How to lock device on Windows 10X...

In addition, web browsers don’t offer a way to control them, which means that if you leave open a page running animated GIFs your laptop’s battery will last a lot less. Fortunately, if you’re a Chrome user, Google created an extension called Animation Policy to give you some control on GIFs when browsing the web. When Animation Policy by Google installs on your Chrome web browser, you can click the lightning bolt icon in the address bar to access the options that allows you to control GIFs....

Once again thanks to Microsoft and Google, everyone has a front row sit to watch Santa going around the world this December 24th. Like in previous years, Microsoft is working with NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) to deliver an advanced Santa Tracker experience. NORAD Track Santa While the NORAD website hasn’t changed a lot since last year, Microsoft has added a number of features, especially, for those running Windows 10....

Windows 11 is available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, but you may still be able to activate it with a Windows 8.1 product key. Also, you will need to create a full backup in case something happens and you need to roll back or recover files for any reason. Furthermore, before installing the operating system, it’s recommended to uninstall any applications that may conflict with the upgrade to Windows 11, such as antivirus, security tools, and old third-party programs....

On the other hand, Windows 11 Pro includes all the features available in the Home edition, plus other more advanced business features, such as Remote Desktop, BitLocker, Group Policy, Active Directory support, and many other features. Typically, the Home edition is enough for anyone using a computer at home for web browsing, working with applications, and gaming. However, if you must have the advanced features, it’s possible to upgrade from Home to Pro without performing a clean installation by changing the product key in the Settings app or through the Microsoft Store....

If you’ve watched Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) or Microsoft’s Build, you may have a pretty good idea of what this event is all about. Google I/O is also a developer conference and the time when the company is likely to unveil new projects and new products. The keynote is expected to start at 1:00 PM ET, and you can watch the live stream with the YouTube player embedded above....

On June 20th, the company edited the article removing the mention of “remain activated”, which added more confusion to the company’s plans on offering Windows 10 to Insiders. However, it appears that the company only modified the article only for legal purposes and to minimize the spread of websites writing “how to get Windows 10 for free”, as the company is offering a free upgrade to Windows 10 for those users running a valid Windows 8....

Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that offers Windows 10 Enterprise, Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility and Security for businesses. However, for consumers, the new service seems to be a rebranding of Office 365 Personal and Office 365 Home, but it’ll include additional services, such as a new password manager, and the price won’t be different to the amount subscribers already pay ($99.99 and $69.99 for the Home and Personal tiers respectively)....

“The next version of the Windows client operating system” the site details – Along with some of the reasons why enterprises need to upgrade: Defend against modern security threats Elevate employee productivity Embrace the mobile and cloud era Enable upgrade without upheaval While Microsoft is expected to uncover what they’ve been working for the next version of Windows, the software giant is highly likely not to release a preview for everyone to download, instead we’ll have to wait until sometime in October....

In the public event you’ll have the chance to meet Larry Hryb and other members of the Xbox One team, plus they will be showing off for the first time Xbox One in the public. Hryb’s invitation also noted that you will also have the opportunity to grab and demo the new Xbox One controller — and other surprises as well. — They are expecting a big crowd, so if you’re planning to attend, get there early!...

It’s been previously suggested that Microsoft is postponing any hardware release until the roll out of “Redstone 2”, which is scheduled to land in early 2017. This is the second major update for Windows 10 that follows the Anniversary Update arriving on August 2nd. However, the information points out that any kind of hardware launch for spring 2017 is no longer in the company’s plans. According to the report, Microsoft is planning to host a hardware event — similar to the previous Windows 10 Devices event — during fall 2016 timeframe....

Instead Microsoft will delay the new feature until the next major release of Windows, currently known as “Threshold”, which is scheduled to debut in April 2015. Threshold will be the Windows 8.1 successor and Microsoft may use Windows 9 as the new name for this release of the operating system. SEE ALSO: Windows 9 to fix a broken Windows 8, but will it be a free upgrade? (editorial) While the software giant won’t be making the Start Menu available Windows 8....

According to the company, the first Redstone preview doesn’t contain “big noticeable changes or new features”. Instead, the company is now focusing on improving the operating system “based on feedback” submitted ruining the roll out of the November update. Windows 10 build 11082 includes the changes that have been rolling out as cumulative updates on the desktop and mobile version of the operating system. In addition, Microsoft is making improvements to OneCore, which is the shared core of Windows that allows the operating system to work across devices, including PC, tablet, phone, IoT, HoloLens, and Xbox....

The first preview of Microsoft Edge for macOS users is now available in the Canary channel, and it offers the same browsing experience that you’ll find on Windows 10, but with the interface optimized for Apple devices. Some of the unique tweaks for macOS include, different fonts, menus, keyboard shortcuts, title casing, and more, which the company says is to match the language design on the OS. In addition, Microsoft is introducing some features that are tailored to macOS....

Alongside, the Windows 10 November update, the software giant is releasing the New Xbox One Experience on November 12th, but mobile phones will have to wait a little longer to get this new update. According to the company, Windows 10 now has “reached the point in the platform’s maturity” where Microsoft can “confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organizations.” The new update brings a lot of changes and improvements to the operating system, in fact, “everyday tasks, such as boot time now is nearly 30% faster than Windows 7 on the same device....

Reading List for Windows Phone 8.1 shares many of the features found in the Windows 8.1 version, such as the ability to organize and put articles into categories. However the new app for Windows phones includes an improved Home screen that brings an article forward from the list with a big thumbnail, and the Recently viewed section shows the five most recent items launched from the app. Like in Windows 8....