Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly

Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly
Issue #863
Volume 17 Number 27
April 24, 2020

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly Issue #863. Thank you very much for subscribing and for being a part of our Cloudeight family. We appreciate your friendship and support very much!  Please share our newsletters and our Website with your family and all your friends.

We wish you all the best during the global pandemic. Our prayers and good wishes go out to all of you during this difficult time. We are all in this together.

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Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly - Reader's Comments

A comment from Fran
Darcy came to my rescue this week and fixed my computer... again! To anyone who might need help from Darcy or TC - I can tell you from experience they are priceless. I hope you too stay well and safe and please never stop sending the newsletters, tips, and suggestions. Thanks for all that you do. Fran

A comment from Paul
Thank you both so much. In the last couple of months, the world changed so much. One thing that has not changed is that every Friday I get your newsletter. It's like an email from a long-time friend. I thank you both and wish you all the best. Please keep on sending those newsletters that I look forward to so much. Stay healthy! Paul

A comment from Susan
Thank you so much, TC for fixing my laptop and getting rid of all those error messages. They were driving me crazy. I can't tell how much I appreciate you and the service you provide. Your patience and expertise are endless! I would never use anyone but you and Darcy for my computer service. Susan B.

A comment from Debra
Thank you again for repairing my PC. Cloudeight to the rescue again. This is the second time I have used your service and both times I've been extremely pleased. I recommend you to all my friends! Also, I love your newsletters and all the tips and information in them. Thank you both! Debra J.

A big Cloudeight "Thank you!" to  Fran, Paul, Susan, Debra and everyone who took time out to write to us, share a comment and/or share us on Facebook! We appreciate your kind words and your support very much! EB & TC. 

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Mona wants to know if we still recommend LastPass
Are you still suggesting LastPass as your pick for saving passwords? Is there one that you can suggest that is not as expensive? Thanks always for your help.

Our answer
Hi Mona. Yes, I still use LastPass and still recommend it. I use the free versions of LastPass. I am not sure why anyone would need the paid version.

I use the browser-specific versions.

The following are links to the free versions for the browser indicated. Make sure you click those links using the browser(s) specified.

Chrome & MS Edge
https://tinyurl.com/nzqap3p

Firefox
https://tinyurl.com/4sb2v26

If you use a different browser than MS Edge, Chrome or Firefox, let me know.

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Diane has problems with her Internet connection
Here I am again...with a question...

1) My internet service is with a private city-run via a tower cabled into our house by a signal to it.

2) attached into a modem

3) every year once our trees leaf out they claim is why my service is slowing down, at times it even goes off & on within seconds!

SO to the question:

1) Being I am using (renting) their modem, perhaps buying a better one would be the ‘cure’ or

2) I've been reading often about a Wi-Fi Booster that plugs into an electrical outlet to get better reception, whether that would work....OR. Is that just for within the house (not from the tower to modem)?

Our answer
Hi Diane. I'm not familiar with your type of Internet provider, so I wasn't sure if leaves on a tree can block a Wi-Fi signal so I did some research because it's not unusual for Internet providers to not be forthright with their customers. Here's what I found:

"Trees when in full leaf, do not so much block WiFi signals as attenuate (reduce them). The greater the mass of the trees in the path of the signal the greater the effect.

There is also the issue of signal reflection from the ‘wall’ of leaves. Not only does this cause a reduction in the signals that get through, the reflections vary randomly with the wind, altering the timing and path length of the signals. This will increase the error rate and reduce the effective ‘speed’ of the connection..."

So, it looks like your ISP is telling you the truth. Buying your own modem would not do anything for you. A modem can only work with thing signal it receives. Do you mean Wi-Fi Router instead of modem?

Wi-Fi "Boosters" are actually range extenders and work only within your house or around your house- for instance, on a backyard patio. If your computer is located too far from your router the signal can degrade as it passes through walls in your house. But a Wi-Fi booster cannot boost your Internet signal, it can improve the quality of the Internet if your computer is located a long way from the router - but so would moving your computer closer to the router. A booster or extender will not make your Internet speed faster than the ISP provides and works only in or near your house.

I hope this helps you, but in your case, I think your ISP might be telling you truth if your Wi-Fi signal does come from a radio tower.

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Adele is a Shaw.ca customer and has not gotten our newsletter for 2 weeks
Hi there. I haven't received your newsletter for 2 weeks now. This has never happened before. I checked with my ISP, Shaw.ca, and I was told it wasn't their fault. I am still using windows 7, but I also have windows 10. From now on could you please send the newsletter to -------- @shaw.ca. I have been reading your newsletter online, but I prefer it in my inbox. Thank you so much, you are still the bestest. Stay safe. As ever, Adele.

Our answer
Hi Adele. Thanks for your support and for subscribing to our newsletters.

We show that your newsletter was refused by shaw.ca. Even though it says "recipient" rejected, I see that many shaw.ca subscribers were bounced due to the same reason. This started all of a sudden last week. So, don't let them tell you it was your fault. If they would like to contact me directly, I can provide them with numerous members who have had this happen recently.

Here is the bounce message you can share with them:

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:18:07 Sending email to:-----------@shaw.ca
<-- DNS info available for: shaw.ca
--> Attempting to connect to: shaw.ca (64.59.134.8 25)
<-- Connected to: shaw.ca (64.59.134.8 25)
<-- 220 mi04.dcs.int.inet cmsmtp ESMTP server ready
--> HELO lmna.cloudeight.net
<-- 250 mi04.dcs.int.inet hello [69.25.194.6], pleased to meet you
--> MAIL FROM: bounce-26914144-128471494@lmna.cloudeight.net
<-- 250 2.1.0 <bounce-26914144-128471494@lmna.cloudeight.net> sender ok
--> RCPT TO:<------------@shaw.ca>
<-- 550 5.1.1 <----------@shaw.ca> recipient rejected

(Please note we have protected Adele's email address by using dashes.)

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Joan has Windows 10 Home and wants Windows 10 Pro
I have Windows 10 Home Edition and want Windows 10 Pro installed on my PC. Do you install Windows 10 Pro? My computer techs tried twice to install Windows 10 Pro and it did not install. Thank you.

Our answer
Hi Joan. If you're using Windows 10 Home you can't install Windows 10 Pro unless you purchase a Windows 10 Pro license. You can't use a Windows 10 Home license to install Windows 10 Pro.

A Windows 10 Pro license costs around $100. Beware of fake or RTM licenses or enterprise licenses selling for $20-$30.

Here's a legal copy of Windows 10 Pro Upgrade for $99.99 at BestBuy

See this Microsoft page
explaining upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.

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Gordon says pictures in our article almost started resetting his computer
Hey folks. I am reading the latest weekly newsletter and I came across something unusual. I have never seen (or at least noticed) this in any previous publication, and I wanted to bring it to your attention in case.....

I was reading the section "How to Wipe Your Computer and Reinstall Windows 10", and when I ran the cursor over the example illustrations, a small black arrow popped up and when clicking on it, I got a dialogue that allowed me to take an action that would have led (I think) to resetting my computer. This happened on more than 1 screen illustration. This might have been intentional on your part, but I just felt that you needed to know. Stay healthy.

Our answer
Hi Gordon. We cannot access your PC via a picture - nor would we ever want to. The pictures we use in our articles for illustration purposes are simple PNG files and they are not linked to anything.

Can you imagine what criminals could do if they could show you a picture and wipe your computer?

Here is the source code from the newsletter- the source is the HTML code the newsletter and all Web sites are made with.

As you can see it's nothing but a link to the picture files on our site:

https://thundercloud.net/infoave/images/2019/reset3.png

https://thundercloud.net/infoave/images/2020/reset4.png

https://thundercloud.net/infoave/images/2020/reset5.png

If you click on any of those the corresponding picture will open but nothing else.

So, I'm not sure what you were looking at, but we cannot open Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset This PC on your computer.

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Phyllis wants to unzip files in Windows 10
I would like to know if there is a free file like WinZip to unzip files. I downloaded screen savers from some of your sites you recommended but am unable to open them up. I went to the Microsoft Store but there is a charge for WinZip & WinZip Universal that I found. Since I'm not savvy with any of this, I didn't know what to try. Thanks for any info you can give me. Sincerely, Phyllis.

Our answer
Hi Phyllis. Windows has had a built-in unzip tool since Windows XP. You don't need WinZip (which now borders on malware) or any other program to unzip zip files

Right-click on any zip file you and choose "Extract all"

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Then click the "Extract" button.

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The files will be extracted to the same location as the zip file.

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 Uwe wants to know how to send a screenshot with a question
How do I send you a screenshot with a question? Please advise. Thanks, Uwe.

Our answer
Hi Uwe. This assumes you don't have any screenshot programs installed. Make sure the item you want to take a screenshot of is on your screen. Press the PrntScrn (PntScr) key (normally on the top row of your keyboard near the right edge). Type PAINT in the taskbar search and press Enter when it appears in Search.

When MS Paint opens click on the "Paste" icon in the toolbar. The image you captured will appear in Paint. You can then edit it, crop it, add text to it, resize it, etc. To save it, click "File > Save as" and give it a name. Then just attach it to an email with your question.

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Sharon wants to know if Windows 10 is still free
Is Windows 10 still free to download? If so, where does one go to download? I already have it but asking for a friend, seriously! LOL. Thanks, Sharon.

Our answer
Hi Sharon. It's still free for anyone who is currently using Windows 7 or Windows 8x. The download and instructions are available from Microsoft here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

I hope this helps.

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Judy wants to know how long a computer normally lasts
I just wanted to ask a question before I actually need it someday. My computer is running well with NO problems. However, it is 7 years old and I'm not sure what the normal lifespan is for a desktop. and I am thinking about a buying a new computer. My only fear in buying a new one is losing important files and info from my old one. I have a Seagate Expansion drive for back up on my current computer. My problem is how to use it to transfer my info on it to a new computer. I know this is such a dumb question, but can you tell me, would I just need to plug it into the new computer and transfer those files? Thank you for any help you can give me. I am always in great gratitude for Cloudeight for all the help and info you have given me through the years. Judy.

Our answer
Hi Judy. Thanks so much. No one can predict how long a computer will last. I'm using a laptop computer I purchased in September 2012. I have another laptop that is just over 3 years old. I use the 8-year-old computer for business/work and rarely use the newer one. The 8-year-old laptop works great. How long it will last? I don't know but all of my files are constantly backed up because I know, with an older computer, the end could come any time. And sometimes when the end comes, it comes without warning.

There are no dumb questions. Actually, yours is a very smart question, because if you backup the wrong things or you copy the files to the new PC incorrectly, you may be missing files and/or have a mess after copying them to a new computer.

If you backup your Users folder located at C:\Users\YOUR USER NAME, you will have everything you need - pictures, documents, music, videos, etc. All your files are in that one (large) folder. When/if you get a new computer, all you have to do is open that folder on your backup drive and start copying files from the folders on your external drive to the new computer.

For instance, from the backup drive open the folder you backed up, and open "Documents". Press CTRL+A to select all the files in that folder to the corresponding folder on you new computer (Documents). Do the same with Pictures, Music, Videos, etc. Just make sure you open the folder in the backup and select all the files/folders inside If you copy, for instance, the entire documents folder without opening it, you will have a mess. On the new PC, you'll open the Documents folder only to find another documents folder inside, and you'll have to open that to get to your files.

If you have more questions or need more help, please let me know.
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Judy wrote back: "Thank you so much TC, forever in your debt for all the help you give us on our computers. Technical support and for advice and help on all our questions. I sent a small donation, always wish it was more, to say Thank you once again for your quick response and for always being there for us. ~Judy~"

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Cloudeight InfoAve Premium -Tips & Tricks

How to Reset the New Microsoft Edge Browser
Windows 10 & The New Microsoft Edge Browser Installed

The new Microsoft Edge is now more popular than Firefox and ranks number 2 behind Google Chrome.

While I am not a fan of Microsoft browsers, I will say the new Microsoft Edge is the best browser Microsoft has ever released  – in my opinion. The reason why? It is built on Chromium – just as Chrome is. What I like the best about the new Edge is that Chrome extensions work with it without a whole lot of fuss.

Since more and more of you are starting to use the new Edge, we’re going to show you how to reset it. Resetting a browser is one of the best ways to fix browser problems like corruption caused by installing bad extensions and malware. Here are our instructions for resetting Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and the “old” Edge.

And here’s how to reset the new MS Edge.

Click on the 3 horizontal 3 dots (icon) on the top right of EDGE, and then click Settings.

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From the menu that appears on the left click “Reset settings”.

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In the next dialog, click on “Restore settings to their default values” when it appears in the right pane. A dialog will appear labeled “Reset settings”. It contains information about resetting MS Edge and buttons labeled “Reset” and “Cancel”. Click on “Reset”.

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I will take a few minutes for MS Edge to reset. When the reset is complete the “Reset settings” dialog will disappear. But you’re not done yet.

Unlike Google Chrome, when you reset Edge it does not remove your browsing history, so you’ll need to do that next.

On your keyboard, hold down the CTRL key while tapping the H key. The MS Edge History dialog will appear. At the bottom of the menu, click “Clear browsing data”.

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From the “Clear browsing data” dialog (see the screenshot below), you can choose what to clear and how much of your browsing history you want to clear. If you want to clear everything select “All time” under “Time range” and make sure all of the boxes beneath are checked. Other time ranges available are “Last hour”, “Last 24 hours”, “Last 7 days”, and “Last 4 weeks”.

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When you have everything the way you want it, click “Clear now”. Edge will clear your browsing history and other selected items for the time range you chose.

And… if you still haven’t tried the new Edge and you want to… you can download it free from Microsoft here.

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New Icons Coming in the Next Version of Windows 10
Windows 10

Microsoft will be introducing a new set of Windows 10 system icons with the next version of Windows 10. Some of these new icons are showing up on the current insider (test) versions of Windows 10. Microsoft is planning to give Windows 10 a much-needed facelift. Windows 10 has featured the same system icons since its release in July 2015.

Most, if not all, of these new icons, should debut with Windows 10 version 2004 due out in May 2020.

If you’re curious or if you’re an icon-lover, here’s what the new icons look like:

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Click on the image above to get a closer look.

What do you think? Do you like them?

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How to Change the Default Download Location in Chrome
Windows 8x, Windows 10 (all versions) with Chrome installed

Chrome, by default, does not ask where you want to save your downloads as some other browsers do. Instead, it automatically saves files you download to your User account Downloads folder (C:\ Users\Your user name\Downloads).

But you do have options to customize Chrome’s default download location or even set it up so Chrome asks you each time where you want to save a file.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Go to Settings in Chrome (Click the 3 vertical dots icon in the upper right-hand corner of Chrome) then click Settings.

2. In the settings dialog, scroll all the way down to the bottom. You’ll see Advanced Settings. Click on Advanced Settings, then scroll down to Downloads

3a. Under Downloads, you can either change the default location to the folder to which you want to download (Darcy uses Desktop, I use F:/downloads).

3b. Or you can turn the switch to “On” next to “Ask where to save each file before downloading”. After you do that, Chrome will ask you every time you download, where you want to save it.

You can download to any drive, internal or external or any folder of your choice using either option. See the screenshot below:

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6 Common Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
A tip for all seniors

During this unprecedented time, we’re focusing a lot of attention on keeping you safe. Nothing is more important right now than doing all we can to keep you informed and keep you safe from scams, criminals, and trickery.

During times of crisis and uncertainty, the one certain thing is that charlatans, malcontents, and criminals will be lurking everywhere to take advantage of the situation. They’re looking for easy money and easy targets. And unfortunately, “easy targets” often means that seniors are targeted more often than any other age-group.

We found an excellent article we wanted to share with you. It explains why seniors are so often the targets of criminals and also highlights 6 common senior scams and what seniors can do to avoid them.

From the article:

“Imagine going to the grocery store and having your card declined. You call the bank only to find out that there have been thousands of dollars in transactions made to your account and now you have no money. Now imagine this has happened to your parent or grandparent.

“Financial scams are crimes that often go unreported because they can be difficult to prosecute. However, that doesn’t make them any less devastating. Falling victim to a financial scam can leave you, a parent, or grandparent in a vulnerable place. What’s arguably even scarier is that it’s not always a stranger who commits these crimes. According to a MetLife study, 34 percent of elder financial abuse is perpetrated by family, friends, and neighbors. In this article we’ll talk about common senior scams and how you can help your loved one avoid them.

“Why are seniors the target of scams?

“Growing up, we may have gotten annoyed by our parents. Perhaps they were embarrassing to us or something. Now that we’re grownups, we want nothing more than to be with our parents and for them to be safe. Why are our parents and grandparents the target of scams? According to the FBI, seniors are the perfect victims for con artists because of the following:

“They are likely to have a “nest egg,” own their home, and have good credit—making them attractive to scammers.

“People born from 1930 to 1959 were generally raised to be polite and trusting so it’s difficult for them to say no or hang up the phone.

“Seniors are less likely to report a fraud because they don’t know how to report it, are ashamed, or they don’t know they’ve been scammed.

“Schemers count on elderly victims having poor memory. Since it may take weeks or even months until the victim realizes they’ve been scammed, it may be even more difficult for the victim to remember the event’s details.

Seniors are interested in better health, which means con artists sell products that claim to promote health…

Click here to learn all about 6 common scams that target seniors and how to avoid them.

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Four Great Game Sites For You

Since we’re “sheltering in place” at least for now,  I decided that today, I would spend some time and find a site that would appeal to almost everyone who. like Darcy and I, are staying home and hunkering down during the coronavirus pandemic. We not only found one site… we found four!

And we are pretty sure that just about everyone will find that one or more of these websites, will provide enjoyable ways to pass the time… and help you forget the worldwide crises.

These sites are all free. But before each game, you’ll have to wait for an advertisement (you can skip the ad after a few seconds). If you have an adblocker like uBlock Origin you won’t see or hear the advertisement, but you will still have to wait a few seconds before the game begins. But once the advertisement is done, you can play the game uninterrupted.

Here are Arkadium’s four “Best of” sites. If you enjoy playing Solitaire, Mahjong, Sudoku, or solving Crossword puzzles, you’re sure to find a great deal of enjoyment on one or all of these sites.

The Best of Solitaire

Cloudeight Site Pick

"From Solitaire Classic to Spider Solitaire and Klondike to Pyramid, we have you covered with our free online Best Of Solitaire games collection!

Best of Solitaire Overview

Whether you are looking for classic solitaire, spider solitaire or something else in the wonderful world of solitaire we have you covered! Our collection of solitaire games covers an array of versions, from stalwarts of solitaire like Classic Solitaire and Spider Solitaire to the quirky cards of Klondike Solitaire and Pyramid Solitaire! Get playing now and enjoy your favorite solitaire games..."

Visit The Best of Solitaire 


The Best of Mahjong

Cloudeight Site Pick

"Enjoy playing the Best Of Mahjong! We have you covered with our free online collection, ranging from Classic Mahjong to Mahjong Dimensions — a fan favorite — and many others!

Best of Mahjong Overview

Welcome to the very best of Mahjong! The location for you to find all of your favorite Mahjong games! Whether you’re after Mahjong Dimensions, Mahjong Candy or Mahjong Alchemy, we have you covered! Enjoy playing the best of Mahjong online for free today..."

Visit The Best of Mahjong


The Best of Sudoku

Cloudeight Site Pick

"Enjoy playing the very best of Sudoku! Our collection of free online Sudoku puzzles have you covered, with standard web versions, Daily Sudokus, and interesting twists including Diagonal Sudoku! Instantly play your favorite Sudoku games online for free!

Sudoku Overview

Welcome to the very best of Sudoku! You will find your favorite Sudoku puzzles here, from classic games to new fresh daily versions of the beloved free online number puzzle. Whether you’re a Sudoku pro or new to the game, start playing now and find your favorite Web Sudoku game today..."

Visit the Best of Sudoku


The Best of Crossword

Cloudeight Site Pick

"Enjoy playing the very best of Crossword!

Best of Crossword Overview

Welcome to crossword heaven! This is the premium destination for all the free online crossword puzzles you could ever wish for. Whether you’re looking for the most challenging wordplay you can find or simply want a printable crossword puzzle with your Sunday coffee, we’ve got you covered. Get crackin’ at those crossword clues and play to your heart’s content..."

Visit the Best of Crossword


Have fun! Stay well. Be Safe. We hope you enjoy our site picks!

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Quiet Hours

Have you ever listened to the sound of quiet? The Quiet that never quite lives up to its name, because there are always the vague hummings and tickings that are almost not there. If you listen to the quiet it will tell you a story, but it might not be a story you’ll want to hear. In the quiet hours while most of the world is sleeping, and I’m awake, I realize how alone we all are. Some people think they connect with others, but in the quiet hours, no matter who else is there, I realize we are all trapped inside a body we can never escape from until death frees us.

Some of us love our bodies and we enshrine them in flattering raiment so as to be attractive to others, or we can attract others, or we’re just narcissistic. Of course, what narcissist would ever admit to it? It’s not a flattering way to think of one’s self. They would say there’s nothing wrong with wanting to look nice. If everyone in the world were blind I wonder if they’d feel the same way?

Then others are not so concerned about their bodies, we call them fat or obese or big, or ugly or unattractive. It doesn’t matter whether we have a beautiful body or an ugly one, we’re all the same.... 

Read the rest of this essay here.

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Attention Cloudeight SeniorPass Holders! Announcing our new SeniorPass Telephone Hotline Service

Don't have a Cloudeight SeniorPass? It's a great deal. Learn more here.

During this global crisis, we are offering a special telephone hotline service to all SeniorPass holders. There are reports of many COVID19 scams targeting seniors. If you are approached by a scammer or encounter something suspicious, you can use our hotline to discuss your situation with us. We check into it for you and do all we can to help you.

If currently have a SeniorPass, all you need to do is contact us. Send us your telephone number and a brief message describing your problem and we'll call you back during normal business hours.

If you don't yet have a Cloudeight SeniorPass and you'd like to know more about our SeniorPass, please see this page.

Please note: Currently, our telephone hotline service is only available to SeniorPass holders in the U.S.A.due to international call restrictions.

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How do I know what version of Windows 10 I'm using?

Do you want to know what version of Windows 10 you’re using? It's easy!

Just type WINVER in the taskbar search and press Enter.

Here are the currently supported versions of Windows 10 along with their release dates:

Windows 10 version 1809 is the October 2018 Update.

Windows 10 version 1903 is the May 2019 Update.

Windows 10 version 1909 is the November 2019 Update.

Windows 10 version 2004 is the May 2020 Update (pending).

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Volume 17 Number 27
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