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Windows 10 build 10525

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Microsoft has kept its word and released a new preview build for insiders in the fast ring with revision number 10525. If you were not a part of the insider program and would like to join now you can do so. You can install this preview from windows update only if you have a valid license key or an upgrade from a valid windows 7/8/8.1 volume. Moreover, you have to opt into the program by going to “Settings, Update, Advanced Options-Get insider builds.” The changes Microsoft is reporting three major changes with the build, the ability to control more color options for the start, action center, task bar and title bars. Yes, you can finally change the color of the title bar phewks. Personally I didn’t like the plain white or grey title bars in windows 10 so that’s a welcome change right there. The other major change with this build is a new memory management feature that seeks to make windows 10 more snappy. According to Microsoft, when the system is running low on memory, wi

Safaricom set to launch The Box on the 8th

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Kenya is set to experience yet another first in the continent. Reports have surfaced online suggesting an imminent release from Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company, of a set top box appropriately named “The box”. The box will be a service from Safaricom offering high-speed internet, TV services and possibly voice services too. It is rumored to cost 4500 Kenyan shillings and may either be a subscription service or a one time purchase or both. The box is already generating a lot of tech buzz in Kenya ahead of its release 2 days from today. A statement from Safaricom indicates that the main purpose of the box will be to deliver internet services to every home with a television set. Other unsubstantiated reports claim that Safaricom will be in partnership with Radio Africa Group for FTA TV while it concentrates on data services. This is not a surprise move given Safaricom is trying to diverse its revenue sources. Could we be looking at the next MPESA? Only time will t

HDMI Sound Problems

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Problem Overview You connect your HDMI cable and the sound still plays from your laptop. You try disconnecting and reconnecting but the problem persists If you are like me and still rely a lot on your HDMI cable for movie watching on your tv, then probably you have run into this issue If you are used to this set up then for some reason it fails, it becomes really frustrating. Recently, my windows 8 PC started misbehaving for no particular reason. Hours later and frustration mounting by the minute, I decided to look into this problem for everyone out there Solution Number 1 Head over to the "Control Panel"-"Hardware and Sound", Under Sound, Go to "Manage audio Devices". You should see the above window with your active audio devices, if your TV brand is listed, highlight it and choose the "Set default" option. Audio should start streaming to your TV Solution Number 2 If you are like me and the above solution did not work for yo