When you look at WLIDSVC.EXE and WLIDSVCM.EXE in the Task Manager, it shows them as Microsoft Windows Live ID Services. That description leads us to believe that they are connected to Windows Live, perhaps as a sign in service. But why are they always running? Note: You can see in the snapshot below that these processes have a very small memory footprint (less than 2,000 K combined), so they shouldn’t noticeably affect your system’s overall performance....

However, if you’re a Windows Mobile Insider with a phone other than a retail Windows 10 device, i.e. Lumia 950, 950 XL, or 550 and in the Fast ring, you won’t see it. You’ll need to take a couple of steps to get it. Get Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586.164 on a Non-Retail Phone In this example, I have a Lumia 640 and participating in the Windows Insider Program’s Fast ring....

Set Default Power Option in Windows 7 First of all, if you want Hibernate as an option, you’ll need to bring it out of hiding. To do that, check out our article on how to enable Hibernate mode in Windows 7. Now to set up the default action for the power button in the Start menu, right-click the Start button and click Properties. After that you should see the Start Menu tab open in the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties screen....

One caveat is it’s not compatible with Windows Phone 8, but according to some Microsoft Community Forums, it might be included in a future update for Windows Phone. Reading List in Windows 8.1 Using Reading List is easy and straight-forward. It works with a lot of other built-in Microsoft apps, but not all. Here’s a look at how to use it in the News app and IE 11. Open the modern version of IE 11 then bring up the Charms bar and select Share....

This is something we pointed out in our article: What to Expect from Windows 8.1 Update. You’ll find yourself in PC Settings a lot to check for updates, manage apps, accounts, devices, and more. Previously you had to go through the Charms bar click Settings > Change PC Settings which is annoying. You can make it much easier to access by pinning it to the Taskbar and get directly to where you need to be....

Enable Shutdown Event Tracker Update: Shutdown Event Tracker only Applies To Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2; however, Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft. And Windows 8.1 is reaching the end of mainstream support. This is what Microsoft says about 8.1: Shutdown Event Tracker is a feature in Server 2003 for IT admins to keep track of why servers are rebooted. But it can also be enabled on your home version of Windows 7 and above....

If you often create, edit, annotate and convert PDF files, I have good news for you. Rather than spend a lot of money each year on an Adobe Acrobat subscription, get yourself Wondershare PDFelement 6. PDFelement 6 is more affordable, but also full-featured, powerful, and easy to use. It allows you to create PDF files from various file formats, quickly edit and annotate PDF files, create and fill out PDF forms, sign contracts, and use optical character recognition (OCR) to transform scanned PDF files to editable text....

WWDC 2021: What Was Announced As expected, the Apple keynote featured the unveiling of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, and the next version of macOS, which is called Monterey. As is usually the case at WWDC, iOS and iPadOS got the most focus. Healthy Developments The Apple Watch was barely mentioned at the keynote. And yet, a big chunk of the show highlighted new features coming to the Health app on iOS 15....

Let’s cover the update. Quad HD video is a video format approximately 4096 by 3072 pixels. That is exactly four times the resolution of HD 1080p and while it may not seem so impressive viewing this from your HDD, viewing it streaming on a flash based player is. To watch in 4K, you need to have a very fast Internet connection and a video card and a processor that can run Quad HD without crashing your computer....

Whether you want to copy and paste individual cells, rows or columns, or entire sheets, the following 15 tricks will help you do it faster and more efficiently. 1. Copy Formula Results One of the most annoying things about copying and pasting in Excel is when you try to copy and paste the results of Excel formulas. This is because, when you paste formula results, the formula automatically updates relative to the cell you’re pasting it into....

This could be useful for a lot of reasons. Maybe the TV is behind you, so you need to see the same Netflix stream on a display in front of you. Or maybe you just want to watch the same thing people are watching on a TV in another room. The problem is that when you cast Netflix to a TV or Chromecast device, Netflix disables your local video so the stream only displays on the TV and nowhere else....

The monitor will also WOW you with its LED Backlight screen and a reaction time of 2 milliseconds (great for movies and gaming). The numbers REALLY start talking when we get to the dynamic contrast which is the breathtaking value of 100,000,000:1. The monitor will have a built-in receiver synchronized to accept the signal from NVidia’s 3D Active Shutter Glasses to fully immerse you into the digital 3D world. You’ll be able to hook the GN245HQ to your computer with a DVI or an HDMI cable and it’s price is expected to be somewhere around $580....

About CopyTrans CopyTrans isn’t just a single application – it’s a complete package designed for solving your daily troubles with iOS syncing and iTunes. The best part is that the one which you’re most likely in need of – the music syncing one – is absolutely free. It work with the latest iPods and iPhones, not just the old models that most other apps work with. And by the way – in case you’re in need of other iOS helper goodies, such as Contact sync and an App Manager, check out the CopyTrans Store....

AirDroid Remote Management To start things, sign up for a free AirDroid account. If you don’t feel like entering a bunch of data on the form, feel free to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to start the process. Next, you’ll connect your phone to AirDroid. This is easy to do – just scan the QR code on your computer screen with your phone or tablet. That will point you to the app’s address; the other option is to install the app straight from the Google Play Store....

Fact is that with freedom comes anarchy. I’ve always loved Android’s freedom, but that came at a price: different apps had different looks and different ways to be used, turning using an Android smartphone into an annoying experience at times. Apple’s style of controlling everything, which got them quite a bot of critique from users and specialists alike, at least made sure that an iPhone or iPad app feels exactly the same as its counterparts....

One Home Screen Information stored on your Apple TV is also saved to your iCloud account which allows you to get back to business if you have to restore the box for some reason. With this update, your home screen layout is now included with that backup. This will allow you to have the same screen on each TV if you have multiple devices. Or, if you did need to reset the box, you will have your original home screen layout back when you need it....

We want to hear from you, our readers! So — we’re asking our readers which apps they like best and why. After a week, we’ll organize the comments and develop a guide. Prepare to be quoted in the article. I’m a fan of Lose It, but CARROT Hunger is lots of fun. So, please drop a comment below answering the following: Here we go! What I don’t like is how it has ads :( That’s a bummer since I don’t want to pay for the premium service....

Using OneNote in the Classroom OneNote is available across many platforms, and it’s one of the key things that make it so powerful, along with the ability to sync your notes and captured information. You can use OneNote on the Web and popular mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, and macOS. If you own a Tablet device such as a Microsoft Surface or iPad, it’s even better. Setup a Ruled Sheet If you want to prepare handwritten notes or sharpen your penmanship, you can use OneNote’s Rule Sheet option....

ASSEMBLED: The Making of WandaVision The new Marvel Studios’ behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of WandaVision follows in the footsteps of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian which is an eight-part “making of” documentary for the show. Disney announced the show today on Twitter saying it will drop on March 12th. — Disney+ (@disneyplus) February 16, 2021 WandaVision is a unique nine-episode series that follows Vision, played by Paul Bettany, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen....

For the past few days, I’ve been having a great time playing around with the first developer version of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The new operating systems, announced during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, officially arrive for the public later this year. There’s much to love about the new software. Check out my favorite new features below. Widgets, So Many Widgets Android device users have long been able to use widgets on their mobile devices....