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Want more control over autoplay video? Windows Insider Build 17713 tries that and much more

If you’re a Microsoft Edge user, you might find that Windows 10 Insider Build 17713 offers a welcome addition: the ability to manage autoplaying video on a site-by-site basis. 

The new Windows build isn’t heavy on new features for consumers, though business users may find some interesting additions: Web Sign-in, Fast Sign-in, and even using biometric logins to log into a remote PC. Microsoft did make some enhancements to how Edge uses PDF files, and even Notepad.

Here’s a look at what’s new:

Autoplay, PDF controls within Edge

While Google’s Chrome and other browsers have begun offering users the flexibility to decide what to do with autoplaying video on websites, Microsoft’s Edge hasn’t followed suit, until now. As part of Edge’s new per-site controls, you’ll have the freedom to decide whether video autoplays. To access the controls, click the small lock-shaped icon in the browser. 

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PCWorld is streaming Dark Souls: Remastered on Twitch!

Dark Souls is know for it’s punishing difficulty and precise gameplay. While Adam has tried out many enteries in the series Dan has not, and we are looking forward seeing how he handles it live on Twitch!

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Cacagoo CA03 dash cam review: A great bargain for daytime use

For an inexpensive dash cam (available on Amazon), the Cacagoo CA03 is impressive. It takes good day video, and sports the looks and out-of-box experience of a much pricier item. That said, the detailing in the dark areas of night video is weak, and there’s no GPS. The latter is hardly surprising given the price, but the former may be a deal-buster if you drive at night a lot. I’m not going to take cheap shots at the name—the product doesn’t warrant it. Just forget that last “o” and think Windy City.

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10 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android device

Updated June 28, 2018 to reflect Android O (Oreo).

Few things in life are as annoying as finding that your Android handset refuses to install any more app updates because it’s run out of storage. Unlike many of life’s little annoyances, though, this one’s easy to fix. You can quickly clear out hundreds of megabytes or even a gig or two by sweeping up stale downloads, rooting out offline maps and documents, clearing caches, and wiping unneeded music and video files. And if these tips don’t do the trick, check out our picks for the best Android phones for every need and budget. 

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