Windows Live SkyDrive has 25 GB of free online storage space. To make great use of that space, you need an easy way to access it. Using a free application called Gladinet, you can easily map SkyDrive to a drive letter on your computer to allow you to browse it as if it was physically attached. The free utility is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, XP, and Vista....

Why? Because Netflix is putting both its feet into the streaming game, which means any of us who still watch DVDs are going to have to pay a $1 per DVD monthly premium. That is, if you were on the $8.99 plan (one disc out and unlimited streaming), you’re going to $9.99 next month. If you were on the $16.99 plan (three discs) then your bill jumps to $19.99. Meanwhile, if you want to go full on digital “Instant Play” only, then you can pay as little as $7....

Note to Self I’ve gone back and forth on this topic for the last five years or so, so I was glad when one of my favorite podcasts tackled the subject. It was covered in a recent episode of WNYC’s Note to Self (formerly known as “New Tech City”). Note to Self has a listener mailbag installment, and in this one, a listener asked the question: To answer the listener’s question, the host Manoush Zomorodi assembled a pretty excellent panel of herself, her executive producer Jen Poyant, and Hillary Frank of the Longest Shortest Time fame....

OCR Online supports JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF and PDF formats. The best thing about this service is that it can detect over 150 different languages and extract text accordingly with maximum accuracy. This service also allows users to get five pages for free on registration, after that there’s a fee per page.To get started, you must first register for a free account on OCR Online. To register, open OCR Online homepage (Link Below) and click the Sign Up now button....

First go to Should I Change My Password. Enter your email address and click Check It. After processing your request, it’ll show you if your password is safe or not. It compares it against a number of databases that have been released by hackers. In this instance, my email password came back as safe. If it has been compromised, it will let you know when and how many times. It also advises you to change the password along with other quality password advice....

Open Outlook and Click File » Options Click the Mail tab and scroll down to the Save messages section. Adjust the minutes between auto saves as well as other settings like where to save the email drafts using the drop down under Save to this folder. Just in case you still follow this old trend, which I ran into today while searching for a solution to the same problem you have/had: I think that Outlook (2010, but 2013 seems to be the same, even worse, because of the way it creates an email in the main Outlook window, not a separate one as older versions) only creates the draft when you actually close the email you’re writing, and then reopen it....

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To check out the new feature, hit the Search icon on the top right corner of the app screen. You should see a category for Audio. This brings you to the Audio menu, where you can choose from Flipboard’s curated content or from a single source. Audio sources include NPR Fresh Air, PRI’s The World and Lifehacker. To add a source, simply tap on the plus sign beside its name....

There are a few reasons why you might need to uninstall or update your product key. For example, you may be transferring a retail license from one computer to another and you want to ensure it is removed from the currently installed machine; or you may want to change from one market channel such as OEM to retail. In this article, we show you how to do it. How to Change the Product Key Values on a Windows 10 Device The first step is to uninstall the product key from your Windows 10 machine: Open Start, type: cmd Right-click cmd and click Run as administrator At the command prompt, type: slmgr....

Editor Note: The cool part of this is it’s 50% off for gP readers for 30 days. Just use coupon promo code: edu50cupon LiteManager, like similar remote access applications, provides remote administration; but you get unique value with its ease of deployment, management, and simplicity connecting to clients. The LiteManager user interface is quite refreshing, and it’s easy to navigate. In comparison to the competition, it’s also affordable. Provide Remote Administration using LiteManager for Windows LiteManager includes a host of features and functions....

Get Started with MakeMKV First, download and install MakeMKV – currently in the Beta development stage. Installation is straightforward, following the wizard defaults. Launch MakeMKV after installing. Then pop a DVD into your system’s drive. MakeMKV analyzes and reads the DVD information. Next, click the button to open the DVD. The system reads the DVD and processes titles and chapters. Select which chapters, subtitles, and audio configurations you want to be included....

Photo Credit: Brian Burgess First download the Remote for Roku through the iTunes App Store on your device. It’s only 0.99 cents and worth every penny. Then make sure your Roku and iPhone or iPod touch are on the same network. Launch Remote for Roku and click on Settings. There you’ll find the your Roku’s serial number. Tap it, and everything is set up to use. Go back to the Remote UI and tap the Home button....

Security Tips when Using a Wi-Fi Router First, when setting up your router, you need to consider where you plan to set it up for best performance. If you’re installing a wireless router in a public setting, securing the physical router should be a top priority. Having a secure cabinet setup where the router can be stored is recommended. If it’s a home environment, you can be a bit more flexible....

This feature is set up using rules, and while that may sound intimidating at first, it’s actually incredibly simple. The end result is efficient and useful. There are a few screenshots of what it looks like near the bottom of this tutorial if you’d like to see it before you try it. How to Set it Up The easiest way to do this is if you’ve already received an email from the contact you would like to set up the customization for....

So today, I’m going to show you a speedy and useful tip for all Office 2010 programs that will allow you to view the location of a file at the top of the Quick Launch Bar. Step 1 Pick any Office 2010 product installed on your machine and open it up. To access the program’s settings, you need to go to File > Options. Step 2 After opening Word Options find your way to the Quick Access Toolbar tab....

Skype is setting up for their public IPO offering, and that means becoming as profitable as possible. As a result, this week they will start displaying ads in the Home tab of their desktop client. If you don’t use Skype for Windows, you won’t be seeing said ads, yet. Skype mentioned that they may be moving ads to their other platforms as well. In terms of usage, Skype has been growing at a steady pace since the start of 2010....

For years, you could go to Starbucks and get a free iOS app from the App Store with your latte or your artisan pop tart or whatever. It began with the little cards with redemption codes on the back for the Featured Pick of the Week app. Then, Starbucks revamped their app and did away with the little cards, instead of sending you free apps to your inbox (meaning you didn’t even have to go to the store to get them....

Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: %userprofile% and hit Enter. Your User folder will open. Ensure that hidden items are visible by clicking the View tab and then checking the box Hidden items within the Show/hide group. Next, open the AppData folder and then open the Local folder. Select the IconCache file, then click Delete. That’s it! If you want to confirm it works, move an icon to any location on your desktop, then right-click the desktop and click Refresh or press F5 on your keyboard....

All you need to do is download the free Roku App for Android or iOS. All devices need to be on the same network, and the video or music stored locally on the device. Stream Media from Android or iOS to Roku After downloading the app, sign into your Roku account and select the Roku box on your network. Then tap Play on Roku and select the photos or music you want to stream to your TV....

This new follow-up now makes it possible for heavy typers to never lift their fingers again. According to the press release, SwiftKey Flow is available to VIP members, but non-members can also download the app (with separate APK’s for phone and tablet) here. Check out the video below for a preview: For more information about SwiftKey and SwiftKey Flow, visit their website at http://swiftkey.net. I uninstalled SwiftKey. I’m back to using Slide-It Keyboard till I find it doing something malevolent also....