What's New in Windows 11's 22H2 Update: Top 10 New Features

July 1, 2022

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Before the advent of the elevator, the highest floors of buildings were typically occupied by the poorer tenants since it was undesirable to climb so many flights of stairs and rent was cheaper the higher you went in the building; quite a contrast to today where the highest floors command the highest premiums.

Starting today, prices on the Ring Protect Basic plan are increasing. A price hike from $30 a year to $39.99 a year is no small amount, but you’re not forced to stay with Ring if you’re unhappy. We have plenty of Ring alternatives you can check out instead! From doorbells to security cameras to smart lights, there are other options to choose from.

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Windows 11 is getting its first big update with 22H2, which was codenamed “Sun Valley 2” during development. With Windows 11, Microsoft has moved to a yearly release cycle for major updates, leaving behind Windows 10’s frantic twice-per-year schedule. Read More »

QR codes have become increasingly common as more of the world transitions away from paper. All you need is your trusty Android phone to scan one, but how? We’ll show you the easiest and fastest way to do it. Read More »

We need so many cables and cords nowadays, it’s stressful to try and keep them organized around the house. But with something like Baometi’s Cord Holders, keeping cords contained and organized is easy.

This 10-pack only costs $10 and comes in a variety of sizes to fit one or more cords. They’re really simple to use—just stick the holder to a surface, pop whatever cords you’re using into the slots, and you’re good to go. With these holders, you don’t need to worry about a phone charger slipping off a table or under the desk either!

Comcast Xfinity normally uses a cable connection for TV access, but the company does have an ‘Xfinity Stream‘ app for watching TV over the internet instead. Now the app is finally available on Apple TV streaming devices. Read More »

Rufus is a popular USB formatting utility that can also be used to create installation media for Windows, Linux distributions, and other operating systems. Now it can help you install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Read More »

If you’re getting older like me, you might find that it’s harder to see what is on your computer screen than it used to be. Here are some tips to make using your Windows 10 or 11 machine easier and more comfortable with diminished sight. Read More »

3D Pinball Space Cadet was a game first included in the ‘Microsoft Plus!’ pack for Windows 95, and it gained popularity for its inclusion in Windows XP. Even though the game doesn’t ship with Windows anymore, you can still play it on just about anything. Read More »

There’s nothing quite like the extra screen real estate that a full-sized monitor provides. Even if you’re used to working on a laptop, you’ll be surprised how much more work you can get done on a larger display. Here are our top picks for the best monitor you can buy. Read More »

Beginning with 2008’s Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded to become the dominant force in modern blockbuster filmmaking and the definitive comic-book movie franchise. If you’re looking for superhero action, here are the best MCU movies to stream. Read More »

The way we work has changed drastically in the last several years, and as a result, so has the way teammates connect. Today, your business needs a hybrid communication solution for your in-office employees, remote workers, and everyone in between. RingCentral offers a robust communication platform with voice, text, conferencing, web meetings, and fax capabilities — everything you need to keep your business connected and thriving — in a single package.
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Early smartphones were pretty basic. They relied on apps to do a lot of the more powerful and interesting things. For example, scanning QR codes—you needed to download an app to do it. That’s not the case anymore. Read More »

Robot vacuums sound great in theory. Your floors are cleaned daily by a robotic assistant so that when you wake up or get home from work you have one less thing to do. Unfortunately, the theory doesn’t always translate well in practice. Read More »

Apple makes some of the most long-lived mobile devices out there — iPhones and iPads basically just keep on ticking. Nothing is perfect, though, and sometimes things do go wrong. Here’s how you can enter Recovery Mode to fix your device. Read More »

July sees the beginnings of several tech icons. From the births of portable music and two beloved video game characters to the founding of two tech industry behemoths, find out what happened below. Read More »

In theory, an 85-inch TV shouldn’t impress me all that much. I have a 100-inch screen in my basement and a 120-inch screen in my living room. But from the moment I put Vizio’s 85-inch P-Series Quantum X P85QX-J01 TV on my wall, I haven’t been able to stop looking at it. It’s just so dang good. Read More »

Do your formatting requirements call for a specific amount of space between your document’s content and the page’s border? If you use Google Docs, it’s easy to change your document‘s margins and set them to your liking. We’ll show you two ways to do that. Read More »

Facebook Groups have been a popular way to connect with people about a specific topic or interest for years. Facebook is now allowing Groups to enable new communication features that mimic Discord and Telegram. Read More »

Screen Time records and gathers information about how you use your iPhone. If you don’t find the feature useful, or you have an alternative available, it’s easy to turn this feature off. Here’s how to do just that. Read More »

A website shortcut allows you to quickly reach your favorite websites by double-clicking an icon on your Windows desktop. You have three different ways to make such shortcuts and we’ll show you what those ways are. Read More »