Office Tip: How To Make Outlook Easier To Use On A Touchscreen

Nov 1, 2018 | laptops, Office, Office tips, Outlook

This tip is for anyone who uses the desktop version of Outlook on a laptop with a touchscreen. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, this is for you. If you’re not a touchscreen user – well, frankly, I like Outlook better with this turned on anyway, but you can...

The End Of New Product Announcements

Oct 29, 2018 | Amazon, Android, Apple, computers, Echo, Facebook, Google, HP, laptops, Microsoft, phone, shopping, Surface

In the last two months, there have been major announcements of new products by every computer and phone manufacturer on the planet. You don’t know about any of them, do you? On September 12, Apple put on its annual presentation of new iPhones for hundreds of tech...

Logging In To A PC With A Microsoft Account Is Overrated

Sep 16, 2018 | Cortana, domains, laptops, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, OneDrive, security, web_services, Windows tips, Windows10

With the collapse of the Microsoft consumer ecosystem, there are fewer reasons all the time to sign into Windows 10 with a personal Microsoft account. I’m finding I frequently set up new computers with classic local accounts and bypass Microsoft’s push to...

Rules For Computer And Online Safety 2018

Jan 30, 2018 | Android, Apple, backup, computers, Google, Internet, iPad, laptops, LastPass, Microsoft, mobile, phone, security, web_services, Windows10, Windows7

These are the rules for computer and online safety in 2018. You can download a copy here. You will be safe if you are cautious. Stop and think before you click on links, before you call unfamiliar phone numbers, before you install programs, and before you fill in...

Connecting The Always Connected PCs

Jan 17, 2018 | Chrome, Chromebook, hardware, HP, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, mobile, Surface, Windows 10 S, Windows10, wireless

Previously: Looking Forward: Always Connected Computers If you were paying attention during the previous lecture, you know that Microsoft is working with Qualcomm on “Always Connected PCs.” HP, Lenovo, Asus and other manufacturers will soon be selling laptops that are...

Looking Forward: Always Connected Computers

Jan 15, 2018 | Android, Apple, Chrome, Chromebook, computers, Dell, Google, hardware, HP, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, Windows 10 S, Windows10

Stretch your imagination. Imagine that you pull your laptop out and pop the lid open and start using it right away. There’s no delay, no swirling circle – it’s just on, bang, every time. You put your finger on the fingerprint reader and you’re logged in immediately....