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Help keep your memories safe by storing your photos, texts, apps, and settings in the cloud. That way, you’ll have the stuff you need on a new phone—even if your old one is sleeping with the fishes. To back up settings (including your Start screen layout and accounts) and app data (like high scores or conversation history), swipe over to the All apps list from Start , select Settings > Update & security > Backup , and then turn on both options. We’ll automatically back up this info once a day when you’re connected to Wi‑Fi and a power source. To kick off a manual backup, go to Settings > Update & security > Backup > More options > Back up now . To back up your text messages, sync them among your Windows 10 mobile devices. Go to Settings > System > Messaging , and turn on Sync messages between devices . For photos and videos, go to OneDrive > Menu > Settings > Camera Upload , and then turn on auto-upload. From now on, pictures yo...

On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, and then select Settings > Personalization . There you can choose a picture worthy of gracing your Start screen and change your background and accent color. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them. In Start , select a picture or use your accent color as the background. You can also tinker with the number of tiles, or change the transparency of all the tiles for a better view of a fullscreen picture in the background. Contents: [ hide ] Windows 10 Mobile Help. In Colors , select light or dark mode, and pick an accent color. Pin apps to the Start screen to see live updates on what's happening in your world, like new email, your next appointment, or the weekend weather. When you pin an app, it's added to the Start screen as a new title. Windows 10 Mobile Help: Personalize the Start screen, Pin apps to Start and apps in folders. Click to Tweet Pin apps to Start. On Start , swipe...

Windows 10 is one of the latest additions to the Microsoft Operating Systems. The company started in 1981 with the most remarkable OS’s being Windows 95,98,2003 and most recently Windows 7 and 8. Windows 10 joins Windows NT family of several successful OS’s with the succeeding OS performing better than its predecessor. This new OS has major differences from the other releases and has the same internal core for different devices. These include PC’s, laptops, phones and integration of this core into all new devices. Contents: [ hide ] The Ultimate User Guide In Using Your Windows 10: Introduction. While Windows 10 is yet to be released the information on the features it will have already has users buzzing with anticipation. Windows 10 has added the features present on Windows 8 while greatly improving the experience on PCs and laptops. This book is targeted on directing users on how to manipulate the different areas of the Windows 10 on all devices to achieve optimal functionality...

Windows 10 is one of the latest additions to the Microsoft Operating Systems. The company started in 1981 with the most remarkable OS’s being Windows 95,98,2003 and most recently Windows 7 and 8. Windows 10 joins Windows NT family of several successful OS’s with the succeeding OS performing better than its predecessor. This new OS has major differences from the other releases and has the same internal core for different devices. These include PC’s, laptops, phones and integration of this core into all new devices. Contens: [ hide ] How to Use Windows 10. While Windows 10 is yet to be released the information on the features it will have already has users buzzing with anticipation. Windows 10 has added the features present on Windows 8 while greatly improving the experience on PCs and laptops. Start Screen/Start Menu. Windows 10 has replaced the Start Screen on Windows 8, but you can switch back to the preferred Start Screen by going to the Desktop and right click on the task bar...

Continuum for phones requires additional hardware and is available only on select new phones running Windows 10 Mobile. Connecting to a TV or monitor. Use your Windows phone like a PC by connecting it to a TV or monitor, and take your content with you on your phone when you're done. What type of accessory can I use to connect my phone to a TV or monitor? There are two types of accessories: Contents: [ hide ] Windows 10 Mobile help. Wired dock. Your phone connects to a wired dock, such as the Microsoft Display Dock, using a USB cable. The dock plugs into the HDMI port on your TV or monitor, and may also include USB ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse. Windows 10 Mobile help: Continuum for phones, FAQ. Twitta Wireless adapter. Your phone connects wirelessly to a Miracast adapter. The adapter plugs into the HDMI port on your TV or monitor, and may also include USB ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse. If you want to connect wirelessly, we recommend one of t...

How to get Windows 10 Mobile. There are two different ways to get Windows 10 Mobile: Buy one of the select new devices running Windows 10 Mobile that are available now. If the upgrade is available for your existing Windows Phone 8.1 device, you can install it. To check for and install the upgrade, download the Upgrade Advisor app from the Store. Open the app, then select Enable Windows 10 upgrade . Notes: The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices will vary by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. For a list of eligible phones and important info about the upgrade and Windows 10 Mobile, go to the Windows 10 Mobile specifications page. Watch a short video about how to use the app to upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile. For more info about the app, see Upgrade Advisor app for Windows 10 Mobile . Because of the size of the update, a Wi...

The Internet is a source to navigate the vast information on World Wide Web. User’s use the Internet in the way they want like it can be used as a source to read or send informational contents, as a medium to communicate with the people who’re far away from you, as an online shopping store, as a banking institute to deal with your financial transactions, as a medium of entertainment, etc. But to make your browsing experience comfortable and flexible, Internet browser plays a vital role. So let’s explore further what are few good choices and why: Google Chrome. Chrome is the topper in the list because of its wide variety of features. To plug into the Google ecosystem is very easy and a fun to behold. It has a capacious library with excellent extensions to add variety of functionality with high browsing speed and tight security. It’s able to block infected URLs, attachments and files. But on the down side, it becomes slow if you open too much tabs. Mozilla Firefox. After Chro...

Modern Windows® PC’s are now quite powerful and more than capable of being used for sophisticated multitrack recording and audio editing.  However, most are not typically configured for optimal performance for the specific demands of digital audio. The following list of tips is offered as suggested optimizations you might try on your Windows® XP® or Vista® system to possibly improve the performance with your Line 6 TonePort®, POD®xt, POD® X3, GearBox® software, GearBox® Plug-In, as well as with other audio applications. It is important to note that many of the default Windows settings do offer some advantages, conveniences, and even security improvements for the general use of your computer. You should evaluate the trade- off of the security and conveniences some of these services offer to your non-audio  computing work before you go disabling all of them. It is a good idea to always back up your system and data before changing system settings. It is also wise to ke...

Before delving into any specific Windows or software configuration, it is very important to ensure that your hardware is correctly configured for optimal operation. Regardless of any changes you want to make in Vista, if your hardware is not configured properly its capabilities will not be correctly utilised, indeed serious problems may occur. While this chapter does not go into the complexities of how to build a PC, once you've built a PC or purchased a pre-built machine, you should firstly make sure that the hardware settings in the machine's BIOS are correct, and that the hardware is properly cooled. These topics are covered below. THE BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program held on a small ROM chip on your motherboard. It provides the instructions for what your PC should do as soon as it turns on. Your BIOS is independent of your Operating System, which means it is not directly affected by the operating system you use, or which driver version you...