Neowin News Feed for: Tricks

This simple trick bypasses New Outlook for Windows install on your PC

Sayan Sen — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:12:01 +0000

A user has discovered a simple yet effective trick to stop the installation of the New Outlook for Windows app on your PC. Read more...

Windows 7 -- Free Reference Card Bundle

News Staff — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:46:01 +0000

This Windows 7 reference provides shortcuts, tips, and tricks for the popular operating system. Use it to brush up on the basics and to find alternate methods to your favorite commands. Read more...

The best hidden Gboard features that you must know about

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:34:03 +0000

Use Gboard as the default keyboard on your Android device? Here are hidden features, tips, and tricks that will help you use Gboard better and further improve the typing experience on your device. Read more...

The best SwiftKey for Android features you must know about

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:24:02 +0000

Use SwiftKey on your smartphone? You can use the keyboard for much more than just typing. Check out some cool new features, tips, and tricks for SwiftKey to use it to its full capacity. Read more...

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 tips and tricks

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000

Got a new Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, or the Galaxy S20 Ultra? Check out these tips and tricks to discover some useful and hidden features on your device and use it to its full potential. Read more...

Google Drive - Download the Free Tips & Tricks Guide

News Staff — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 18:46:01 +0000

For a limited time thanks to our partners you can download this G Suite Google Drive reference card for free that provides shortcuts, tips, and tricks for this popular online storage service. Grab it! Read more...

How to: Download subtitles automatically in Windows and Mac

Julio Franco — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:21:55 +0000

A few days ago I set out to create a script that would monitor a folder within Windows so whenever a movie file was dropped into it, AHK would automatically open said file with the Subtitles app. Read more...

TechSpot: Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know

Julio Franco — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:49:52 +0000

Many hardcore computer users might think themselves above learning new tricks, but there's always new things to learn that will help improve your skills. Our bet: you will find at least one useful... Read more...

TechSpot: Windows 7 Jump Lists Fix and Tricks

Julio Franco — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:23:35 +0000

When Windows 7 made it out the door reactions were mixed about the operating system's revamped taskbar. Now two years later I can personally attest to the improved usability of the new bar and above... Read more...

Windows 7 tips and tricks

Tom Warren — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:28:17 +0000

Two Microsoft employees have posted helpful Windows 7 tips, tricks and secrets this week. Tim Sneath has posted 30 secrets/tips on his blog. Some of the highlights include the following: Get Quick Launch toolbar... Read more...

50 Windows XP & Vista Tips & Tricks

Steven Parker — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:16:51 +0000

Computer Active has compiled a list of 50 tips to improve performance of both XP and Vista. For most people using a computer means using Windows and over the years Microsoft's operating system has become... Read more...

15 must-have Firefox tricks

Steven Parker — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:39:10 +0000

What good is a browser unless you can tweak it, hack it and bend it to your will? No good at all. The more you can hack it, the better it is. And that means... Read more...

MSN Search and Windows Desktop Search Tips & Tricks

Tom Warren — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:42:19 +0000

Brandon Paddock and Andy Edmonds (Windows Desktop Search team) have sent the word to let us know they're both hosting a 1-hour MSDN Webcast at 1pm (Pacific time, 9PM GMT) today. ... Read more...

Windows XP Tips and Tricks Chat

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 09 Apr 2004 11:42:06 +0000

Windows XP Tips and Tricks Share your favorite tips and tricks with others, and ask Microsoft if we have any tricks to offer. Neowin Members: if you can't attend the chat... Read more...

Stupid Microsoft Tricks

Sun, 31 Aug 2003 06:38:55 +0000

To recap the overall case for the third time, Burst claims that Microsoft negotiated in bad faith for over a year, then stole Burst's patented technology for increasing the efficiency of video and audio streaming.... Read more...

Chat: Windows XP Tips & Tricks

Tom Warren — Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:06:55 +0000

Join Windows XP Product Manager Beth Goza for a lively chat. Beth is working on services for the Windows PC user community. Tell her how Microsoft can help you online and offline with your Windows-based... Read more...

online chat: WindowsXP Tips and Tricks

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 04 Jun 2003 15:47:53 +0000

Join Microsoft experts in an online chat: WindowsXP Tips and Tricks Join us [Neowin & MS] for this fun chat where we will discuss how to improve usability, performance, and security in Windows... Read more...

Windows XP Media Center Edition - Tips & Tricks Collection

Tom Warren — Sun, 04 May 2003 00:18:32 +0000

Olcay has put together a collection of helpful tips and tricks for Media Center Edition along with some interesting information about the program itself. If you're interested in Media Center Edition or have a PC... Read more...

CERT warning: Oldest IM tricks work best

Wed, 20 Mar 2002 16:51:04 +0000

Security experts have warned that a wave of hack attacks is striking tens of thousands of PCs via instant messenger (IM) or Internet Relay Chat (IRC) clients, using nothing more high-tech than old-fashioned social engineering.... Read more...

Cable modem hacking tricks uncapped online

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:07:06 +0000

When his cable modem service seemed to slow almost to a crawl last spring, Matthew Hallacy did like most people and complained to technical support at his Internet service provider, AT&T Broadband. ... Read more...

Tips and Tricks for Windows XP Professional

Steven Parker — Tue, 23 Oct 2001 12:32:39 +0000

Thanks again NTCompatible who found this article over on Techconnect containing Windows XP Professional Tips and Tricks. The document contains: Logon and Shutdown Working with Files Your Music Internet... Read more...