The next big Windows 10 OS update, dubbed “The Creators Update” is rolling out. What does it offer and how do you get it if you haven’t been notified yet.
Microsoft’s new operating system update to Windows 10 started rolling out to the public on April 11th 2017 as announced. The update is designed to bring out the creator in you. In relation to Microsoft’s mission statement, it’s more like Microsoft is empowering each Windows user to achieve more by creating.
Microsoft is currently trickling out the update to users and advises you wait for it to hit your PC. It might take a while for this to happen, just as in the case of the anniversary update. This is to avoid and help solve some of the issues that come up during the update process. Alternatively if you have been an active Windows Insider then you’ve been using this update for sometime now. You can opt out now and be okay or better stay in and see what more will come in the next update as it continues. If you believe you are an IT pro, have an extra device to trial or can handle technical issues that come up during the upgrade, then you can trigger the Windows 10 creators update now using the Microsoft Update Assistant.
This is also a free upgrade if you purchased a new Windows 10 PC or upgraded from a Windows 7 or 8 PC when Microsoft allowed it. If not you’ll have to purchase it like as usual. I’m not sure if you can still validate it with your Windows 7 or 8 activation code if you are now stepping up to Windows 10. You can try and let us know how that works out for you, maybe Microsoft still has that door opened?
The Windows 10 Creators Update comes with a lot of tweaks to the feel and look of the OS. It also comes with some very notable features as well. Don’t forget that with the Windows Insider program, Microsoft is listening to how users want the OS to feel in helping them stay more productive. It also brings some under the hood improvements to performance, battery life, security, etc.
Paint goes 3D, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) with Windows Mixed Reality, Game ? stream mode and Xbox ? play anywhere, Cortana gets better and makes you more productive, plus others are some of the new features in the update. I’ll try and detail out a summary.
Let your imagination take shape and find your inspiration. – In Paint 3D it’s a snap to create 3D objects from scratch or modify someone else’s creation. Easily change color, texture or turn a 2D picture into a 3D object with a click. When you’re ready, share to your favorite social sites or the Remix 3D community.
Immerse yourself in a new reality. – Windows Mixed Reality combines the thrill of virtual reality with the power to engage with and personalize your virtual surroundings. Stay tuned as we work with our partners to bring amazing and affordable experiences to market.
Cortana remembers so you don’t have to. – Cortana integrates with other apps within Windows to help you stay on track. Create, add to and access your Wunderlist lists from Cortana with voice or text.
Built-in broadcast gaming. – Watch and play alongside game broadcasters with Beam, the interactive livestreaming platform where you can interact with streamers in real-time.
Books now in Windows Store. – With Books in Windows Store and Microsoft Edge discover and read e-books from your favorite authors across the genres you love. Books is available across all Windows 10 devices.
Sleep better with blue light reduction. – Now reduce the blue light emitted from your screen at night – get your brain ready to power down for a good night’s sleep.
Say goodbye to tab chaos. – Microsoft Edge now allows review, grouping and saving web page tabs. Quickly find, manage and open tabs you set aside without leaving the page you’re on.
The quickest way to set ideas in motion. – Quickly access the Windows Ink Workspace to use Sticky Notes, Sketchpad, and Screen Sketch. Naturally create, capture and edit ideas at the speed of thought within Office.
Windows Hello, you are the password. – Windows Hello is the password-free sign-in that gives you the fastest, most secure way to unlock your Windows devices.
The best Windows ever for gaming. – Play great new Xbox games on Windows 10 in native 4K resolution. Stay connected to your gaming community with the Xbox app. And play where you want with in-home streaming and Xbox Play Anywhere.
Most comprehensive security. – As the most secure Windows ever built, Windows 10 delivers comprehensive protection – including anti-virus, firewall, Windows Defender and anti-phishing technologies – all delivered built-in at no extra cost to you.
So what do you think? Is your PC seeing the upgrade notification yet? Tell us what you think about the Windows 10 creators update in the comments. Share your experience thus far with us.
Get the Microsoft Update Assistant for PC here. Catch up on all the new features in the Windows 10 Creators Update here.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update is rolling out to devices with loads of new features and fixes.
The Windows 10 anniversary update is officially now available for download. It comes with a lot of new features and some fixes to make your Device run better. But it is maybe in a trickling manner. It’s being rolled out in phases. To newer devices then the older ones. So it could take a while to show up automatically in your Windows Update Settings. If you are the type who likes to stay up to date and still don’t have it. Here’s how to get it right now.
First we show you how to use the Microsoft Upgrade Advisor and then how to download an ISO file of the OS.
UPGRADE USING MICROSOFT UPGRADE ADVISOR
Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update
In Windows Update simply click Check for Updates.
Technically it’ll show you have the latest update. But the idea is to trigger it manually. So click on the learn more link ( Learn more ) below the looking for info on the latest updates?
It’ll redirect you to the Windows 10 update history page. Under the About the Windows 10 Anniversary Update click on the get it now button.
It’ll download an executable file. Run it after it’s done and follow the steps. This should work like the Microsoft Upgrade Advisor (if you remember from the Windows 10 release).
2. UPGRADE BY DOWNLOADING THE DISC IMAGE (ISO FILES)
Visit the Microsoft ISO download page for windows 10 (click here). Choose your Windows 10 edition from the drop down menu and confirm selection.
Select the product language of the OS and confirm selection.
Choose the OS type. Check if it’s a 32 or 64 bit machine before choosing.
The file should begin downloading. Allow it to finish and run the installation or write it to a disc.
Voila this should get you up to date in no time if your internet speed is good. Go give it a try and let us know how it worked out.
HELP! Comes in very handy at one point as everyone needs it.
With every device comes the challenge of having some difficulty with using it at one point or the other. Either due to a physical damage, software failure or something else. There is real comfort in knowing someone’s got this and it doesn’t have to drive you literally crazy. You can also learn to troubleshoot issues before they become main problems.
Below you’ll find different go to solutions to try by yourself or if you are the very careful type; a number to contact for repairs.
When You Need to Repair your Microsoft Mobile Phone:
Microsoft (Nokia) Care Office – Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Kokomlemle Faanofa Street. – (020) 020 6500, 0302265210
Microsoft (Nokia) Care Office – Osu – (024) 026 2606 / 030 279 9028
Opposite Regal Chinese Restaurant, 1st floor, House No. 530/1, 5th Lane Osu, Accra
How to get Windows 10 Mobile OS running on your mobile device;
There are only two ways to get Windows 10 Mobile OS running on your device:
Or Check from the List of Upgradable Windows 8.1 devices.
If the upgrade is available for your existing Windows Phone 8.1 device, you can install the upgrade.
To check if the upgrade is available for your phone and install the upgrade, go to the Store, install the Upgrade Advisor app, run the app to see if the update is available, and then select Enable Windows 10 upgrade.
How to get an activation code for your mobile device:
Kindly Click —-> here or type out —> [ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contact/menu/hardware/wp/ ] in your web browser. You can either call, text chat a Microsoft Answer Desk person who’ll require your phones IMEI and model. (chat is usually a better option).
How to Add a Microsoft account to your phone:
On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, then select Settings > Accounts > Your email and accounts and your created Microsoft account. (You can now use any email account you have, Yahoo, Gmail, etc. Once you sign that up as your Microsoft Account).
How to Setup Windows Hello Login if you own a Lumia 950 or 950 XL (or supported device);
Windows Hello is another way to sign in to your Windows 10 mobile device. It uses your eyes to verify your identity. It needs special hardware and so this isn’t available with every windows mobile device.
To set it up; On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, and then select Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options to set up Windows Hello. (If you don’t see a sign-in option for Windows Hello, then your phone doesn’t support it.) Once you’re set up, you’ll be able to unlock your phone at a glance.
How to Setup and Use Continuum
Create and edit Office documents, send email, type text messages, watch videos, browse your photos, or surf the web on your connected screen. When you’re done, your work goes with you—it’s saved on your phone.
Continuum turns your phone into a big-screen projector and a big-time productivity tool. Use a dock or wireless adapter to connect to a TV or monitor, then use your apps and see your content on a larger screen. Want to do even more? Connect a keyboard and mouse and get productive.
*Use your Phone as a Phone during Continuum. Even when you’re connected to a display or monitor, you can still use your phone in all the usual ways. Make and receive calls, send texts, check your social media apps—it’s all still a tap away.
How you set up Continuum depends on what type of hardware you’ve got. Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
A TV or monitor with HDMI input.
A Windows 10 Mobile phone that’s compatible with Continuum.
A compatible accessory for connecting your phone to your TV or monitor.
A power outlet to plug in your dock or adapter.
*Use your Phone as a mouse during Continuum. To use your phone to control your connected screen, select Tap to control in the Continuum banner at the top of your screen. Then swipe your finger around the phone’s screen to move the cursor.
To connect using a wired dock:
Plug the dock into a power outlet.
If you’re connecting to a TV, make sure the TV’s input is set to HDMI.
Plug the dock into the HDMI port on your TV or monitor.
Plug your phone into the dock.
To connect using a wireless adapter:
Plug the adapter into a power outlet.
If you’re connecting to a TV, make sure the TV’s input is set to HDMI.
Plug the adapter into the HDMI port on your TV or monitor.
On your phone, swipe over to the All apps list, then select Continuum.
Select Set up. (You’ll only see this screen the first time you connect.)
Select Wireless, then select Connect.
On the Connect screen, select the name of the wireless adapter.
**** To get to more settings and options while you’re connected, tap the Continuum banner at the top of your phone screen, then tap More.
I hope these are helpful in a way. Send us a message in the contact page for any other help you need how to on. Or reply with a help or question in the comments page. Also return to this page as it’ll get updated with more help information.
WhatsApp Web is finally available to Microsoft Edge browser users.
Microsoft Edge is the official browser that comes pre-installed in Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile operating system. It’s also the browser that officially replaced Internet Explorer (still available in windows 10).
WhatsApp Web was introduced sometime in January 2015 as a web client that mirrors a persons chat account from your phone to your personal computer. This was introduced to provide a richer communication experience to users of WhatsApp. WhatsApp Web isn’t a different chat account or platform. It’s the same WhatsApp account setup on your phone that gets synchronized and mirrored to the PC, so you have the same information.
But up until now it wasn’t usable on Microsoft Edge browsers and still doesn’t support any Internet Explorer version.
How do you go about this?
Minimum requirements to enjoy WhatsApp Web
You need to have an active WhatsApp account on your phone.
You need to have a stable internet connection on both your phone and your computer.
You need to use the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari as your web browser on your computer.
On Windows Phone: under Chats go to Menu > WhatsApp Web.
On Android: in the Chats screen > Menu > WhatsApp Web.
On iPhone: go to Settings > WhatsApp Web.
On BlackBerry: go to Chats > Menu > WhatsApp Web. (On BlackBerry 10: Swipe down from top of the screen )
Scan the QR Code on your computer screen from your phone with your camera.
From your phone, navigate to WhatsApp Web to view your logged in computers or to logout from an active chat session.
Is this an added bonus to you?, because honestly I’ve been looking forward to this as I’ve decided to try out only Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on a PC as only browsers. There have been some limitations as expected but with more extensions expected to be available in the next major Update aka “RedStone”, I guess I wouldn’t have much to worry about.
