Voice assistants are among the most practical ways to connect with IoT devices, particularly if you're cooking or away from your phone. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant interact with a wide range of devices, allowing you to control them all without having to worry about which bulb or socket is compatible with which platform.

 

However, speaking isn't always the greatest option. Your "smart" speaker could not comprehend what you're saying, or you might prefer not to utilize Google Assistant. If you have a collection of smart lights and other gadgets from several companies, maintaining them all via various applications may rapidly become a headache. To make your life simpler, we've compiled a list of the top applications for controlling your home's connected gadgets.

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Just like all other Fridays, Microsoft released a new update (Build 15505.20000) for the Office Insiders in the Windows Beta Channel. This update is special because this is the first preview build of Office version 2208. The key highlight of this build is the inclusion of a new notification pane in the Outlook client, and a list of bug fixes mentioned below.

Last week, Microsoft PowerToys version 0.59.0 came out with several improvements that include native support to ARM64, Power Rename running on WinUI 3, Windows App SDK runtime 1.1.0, and more. Later, the company released PowerToys v0.59.1 which includes bug fixes related to FancyZone, PowerToys Run, and OOBE windows rendering, along with the support of Windows App SDK runtime 1.1.1.

 

A new version of Microsoft PowerToys is now available that pushed the build number to 0.60.0. According to the company, Microsoft PowerToys v0.60 is focused on stability and improvements. Here's the full changelog of this build.

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Microsoft releases an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11. The latest update (version 2205.40000.14.0) is now rolling out to all Windows Insiders Channels but is currently limited to only U.S. users. This update includes several new updates as well as routine improvements to the platform and reliability, says Microsoft.

 

With this July 2022 update, you will find improvements to networking, an updated Settings app, AV1 codec support, and more! For a detailed list of changes, continue reading further.

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When looking to launch an experience management program, there are several things to keep in mind. A good survey tool is a top priority for any business looking to get into the feedback game. When you find the right tool to help you collect responses easily and analyze the data, then a small portion of your work is done. But then you would want the tool to help you ace your mission yet stay affordable and flexible.

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In this post, we will talk about a much-researched topic on the web. Namely, how to spy on WhatsApp and especially how to do it on two or more terminals at the same time.

 

This can be done thanks to the WhatsApp web feature. This functionality makes us use the same WhatsApp account on two different terminals. But it also allows us to access the WhatsApp of our girlfriend, friend, or whoever we want.

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Agility in business is defined as the characteristic which helps the company succeed in the long term. Agility in the business gives the organization a strategic approach imparting a first-mover advantage in the market.

 

This helps the company become more responsive towards achieving its objectives and thereby emerging as a successful business entity. Agility in business is defined not only by the leaders and the critical managerial personnel but also in the governance and environment that invigorate the stakeholders working in the organization.

 

All companies demand agility to increase customer demand and match the demand with their supply.

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You can soon have the ability to disable specific types of automatic data conversions in Microsoft Excel. With the latest insider update (Microsoft Office version 2207, Build 15427.20000), Microsoft previewed this feature with tons of fixes as listed below. If you are an Office Insider in the Windows Beta Channel, you would like to upgrade to this build to try it out before the general availability.

Microsoft releases a new update build for Windows 11 users. The latest Windows 11 Build 25151.1000 is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders who are in the Dev Channel. This build doesn't include any new features but adds plenty of improvements and bug fixes. Continue reading to know what has been changed in this build.

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Microsoft is continuously giving its effort to improving the Teams client experience in both desktop and web environments. In a recent blog post, the company introduced a few new features for Microsoft Teams on the web which are already part of the desktop client. Interested in learning the new features that have been added? Continue reading further.

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Microsoft has released a new cumulative update for Windows 11 users. The latest update comes as KB5016159 and is rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel as build 25145.101. This update is to test the servicing pipeline for builds in the Dev Channel, and hence includes all the features and fixes that were part of Windows 11 Build 25145.1000 released a few days ago.

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Microsoft released a major update build for its Chromium-powered Edge browser. The latest update comes with build number 103.0.1264.37 and is now rolling out to all users under the stable release channel.

 

Being the first build of Microsoft Edge version 103, the latest update adds four new features to the browser that includes a certificate switcher, automatic profile switching, and improved security.

Microsoft releases a new Windows 11 build to the Windows Insiders in the Dev (Preview) Channel. The latest update comes as "Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145.1000", and contains plenty of new features and improvements along with several bug fixes.

 

One of the highlights of this build is the inclusion of "Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)", whereas the other is "OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings". To know more about LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) in Windows 11, continue reading further.

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Microsoft releases a new Windows 11 build to the Windows Insiders in the Dev (Preview) Channel. The latest update comes as "Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145.1000", and contains plenty of new features and improvements along with several bug fixes.

 

One of the highlights of this build is the inclusion of "OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings", whereas the other is "Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)". To know more about this feature, continue reading further.

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We all use external storage devices like a USB mostly because of moving data from one device to another. USB flash drives are very common for their ease of use, portability, and additional storage they offer for a not-so-high price.

 

But at the same time, they are vulnerable to minor problems. One of the common USB errors is getting the message “please insert a disk into USB drive” when you plug it into the computer.

 

In this post, we will discuss how to fix this problem all by yourself, even if you’re not a tech geek. Let’s dive in!

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One of the most irritating experiences is learning that your hard drive containing important data is dead. A hard drive can die for a myriad of reasons including a damaged file system, corrupt firmware, IC malfunction, or faulty controller board.

 

Often, you hear a booming sound when you try to boot a computer with a dead drive. And soon after, the booting stops. It also makes your data stored on the drive virtually inaccessible.

 

Because of this, we will teach you how to recover data from a dead hard drive in its original condition. All you need to do is read the guide thoroughly to get the job done.

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Microsoft has asked all Windows users to update Windows immediately. In fact, Microsoft wants all Windows users around the world to install the latest security updates released this June. One of the reasons is that, according to the reports, the other versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems have already been hacked. As a result, Microsoft has warned those who are using Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11 to install the June update immediately.

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Microsoft releases a new update for Windows 11 users on the Release Preview Channel. The latest update is rolling out as KB5014668 and has the build number 22000.776. With this update, Microsoft added four new improvements and a list of fixes.

 

One of the highlights of this build is the inclusion of the search highlights feature, which adds notable and interesting moments of what’s special about each day on your search dialog. For more information, continue reading further.

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Last week, Microsoft PowerToys version 0.59.0 came out with several improvements that include native support to ARM64, Power Rename running on WinUI 3, Windows App SDK runtime 1.1.0, and more. Now, the company released a patch (v0.59.1) that fixes issues found in the previous version (v0.59.0).

 

The latest patch release of Microsoft PowerToys v0.59.1 includes bug fixes related to FancyZone, PowerToys Run, and OOBE windows rendering. This patch also includes Windows App SDK runtime 1.1.1 to have the latest fixes.

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