Monthly Archives: December 2016

Windows, Windows 10

Windows 10: Can't type in Search field

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After I had done some changes in Windows 10 to make it faster and less "chatty" to Microsoft (switch off Telemetry, switch off error reporting etc.) I could not use search any more. Symptoms were: Can't type into Cortana search field Can't type to search in Start Menu Can't type to search in Win 10 App Store Can't type in taskbar search Can't type in Settings search There are lots people with the same or similar issues as can be seen from a simple Internet search "win 10 taskbar Read more [...]
Apple, iOS 10

iOS: How to turn off Voice Control when you press the Home button

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A number of iPhone owners found that "Voice Control" kicks in when they try to unlock their phone. The reason for this is they are holding down the home button for too long. This is, for want of a better phrase, a pain in the face. There is a way to stop it from happening, but it's not straight forward. First things first, this is a bit tricky because Voice Control cannot technically be disabled. To get around this you must enable Siri, which overrides Voice Control. Here's a step-by-step guide. Read more [...]