The disclaimer.. The newest build, 10074, is now available. This build is named Windows 10 Insider Preview (instead of Technical Preview). We’ve made some UI improvements in this build, and fixed some issues: You can now launch Win32 (desktop) apps from the Start menu again. Music can be downloaded in the Xbox Music and Music […]
It’s ok. I guess that I should write a little more, eh. Bearing in mind that the test machine, my NB250, is not used for much at all, the general interface is ok, and I don’t mind the ‘Metro’ tiles. BUT.. The notification area: It needs something to remind the user that it is updating […]
I am back in business re the Windows 10 preview, It took some effort though. Windows 10 would NOT install as long as the original Wi-fi adapter was installed because the Windows Update supplied Qualcomm driver DOESN’T WORK. So, I had to swap it out for something that Windows 10 did like, and then replace […]
All done without a hitch? Not exactly.. KB3038314, a cumulative update for IE11, is a source of negative amusement, installing on machines which have been running for a while but not being accepted on freshly installed machines. Why? I have no idea. Any solutions? None that I can find. Apart from that, I have not […]
It arrived around lunchtime and it didn’t take me too long to insert batteries and get it going. Zut Alors: The mouse pointer was everywhere, and adjusting in SetPoint was not working well at all. Looking into the problem, it fast became obvious why. Unlike the MS Wireless 5000 mouse, this Logitech mouse does NOT […]
It first appeared as XP Media Center Edition on high end computers in 2005. At that time, the computer was seen as becoming the central focus of home entertainment, but that was then. I haven’t seen a computer with a ‘tuner’ adapter fitted for some while, and it was that piece of hardware which differentiated […]
.. will displace the M600 which will soon be paired back with the Toshiba Netbook. I say soon but really mean anything up to 21 days because I have bought a replacement for the aging and broken MS Wireless 5000.online. The new mouse: It will be the Logitech Marathon M705 Laser mouse, c/w unifying receiver. […]