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Google Just Made Screen Recording Ridiculously Easy

Google has quietly dropped something that feels small on the surface, but honestly? It could end up being one of those deceptively useful tools that changes how people communicate online every day. It’s called the Google Vids Screen Recorder,  a new Chrome extension that lets people record their screen (and camera) directly from the browser toolbar, without needing to first open Google Vids itself. That means fewer steps, less friction, and a much smoother path from “I should explain this” to “done.” ( Chrome Web Store ) And in classic Google fashion, it feels like more than just another utility. It feels like part of a bigger shift. According to the Chrome Web Store listing, Google Vids Screen Recorder lets users capture their screen and camera with a single click from Chrome’s extensions toolbar. Google pitches it for tutorials, walkthroughs, feedback, and quick updates — the kind of everyday communication that normally gets trapped between too many tabs, too many apps, and t...

upgrade unsupported Lumia to redstone 3 [1709]

Hey there! If you have an old Windows phone lying around or if you're still using a Windows phone and want to get the latest w10 build 1709 on a Lumia Windows phone that's no longer supported for updates, just follow these steps to upgrade.

First, download the interop tools from here

No need to worry about registry providers with these interop tools. Just use the "this device" option during app setup. Make sure you have development mode enabled on your Lumia.

Next, go to the "registry browser" and make the following edits:

- HKLM\SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
    - PhoneModelName: Lumia 950 XL

- HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
    - PhoneHardwareVariant: RM-1085

- HKLM\Platform\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
    - PhoneManufacturerModelName: RM-1085_15217

Once you've made the edits, go ahead and check for updates. That's it!

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