Apr 23, 2012 | Adobe, Android, Apple, backup, broadband, business, computers, Dropbox, file_sharing, Google, hardware, iPad, laptops, Microsoft, mobile, Office 365, shopping, software, tablet, web_services, Windows7, Windows8
Let’s gather up all the things that are on the verge of changes large and small. It covers just about every category. The common thread is that not one of them is ready now. Everything is in play. Anything that you buy now will seem like a poor decision in hindsight...
Oct 11, 2011 | Adobe, bruceb, Facebook, humor, IE, security, updates
Keeping your computer up to date with patches has become the most important element of being secure online. New studies show that fully patched systems have significantly more protection against malware spread by poisoned web sites and the other forms of viruses and...
Sep 13, 2011 | Adobe, Office, updates, Vista, Windows7, WinXP
Microsoft will deliver five run-of-the-mill security updates for Windows and Office tonight, in the regular monthly Patch Tuesday release. There’s more information about this month’s updates in Microsoft’s security bulletin here. Close programs and save any work in...
Aug 29, 2011 | Adobe, file_sharing, mail, Outlook, web_services
It is increasingly necessary to send large file attachments by email. It continues to be a bad idea! It clogs up your mailbox and slows down your mail server and generates endless frustration when messages don’t arrive – but none of that matters. Businesses are...
Aug 22, 2011 | Adobe, Office, web_services
Adobe has created a web-based tool for converting PDFs to Word documents. It’s so inexpensive that you might find a reason to sign up. Adobe ExportPDF has a single function: visit https://www.acrobat.com/exportpdf and upload a PDF; the web service will convert it into...
Aug 4, 2011 | Adobe, Office, software, video, web_services
Lynda.com is a learning and training site with video tutorials to teach software skills. It has courses at all levels, from novice to expert, and it covers a wide variety of programs and subjects with something for almost everyone, from photography hobbyists to...
