The Obama administration has concluded that it is not possible to give American agencies a back door to encrypted smartphone data without creating an opening for other nations, criminals and terrorists.

Source: Obama Won’t Seek Access to Encrypted User Data

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Remove default Apps from Windows 10 | Thomas’ Miniblog

October 9, 2015 smarc

Windows 10 comes preloaded with a lot of default apps. Depending on which version you have1, you will see various apps in your start menu that you don’t want. I previously explained how to uninstall OneNote from Windows 10, but you can actually remove any app you want. The very first thing you should try … →

Source: Remove default Apps from Windows 10 | Thomas’ Miniblog

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Can I completely disable Cortana on Windows 10? – Super User

October 9, 2015 smarc

ource: Can I completely disable Cortana on Windows 10? – Super User

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How to Change the Login Screen Background on Windows 10

October 9, 2015 smarc

Windows 10 allows you to change the lock screen background, but the login screen background always features the default Windows 10 background. Use these tweaks and you can set any image or color you want as the background.

Source: How to Change the Login Screen Background on Windows 10

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Disable or Uninstall OneDrive Completely in Windows 10 – Tech Journey

October 8, 2015 smarc

OneDrive (previously SkyDrive, Windows Live SkyDrive and Windows Live Folders) is a personal cloud file hosting, storage and sync service from Microsoft. In Windows 10, the OneDrive desktop app is installed and comes natively with the operating system. And if you sign into Windows 10 with a Microsoft Account (MSA), OneDrive is also enabled by […]