Apr 10, 2016 | hardware, LastPass, Lenovo, Microsoft, security, Surface, Windows10
You should think about getting a fingerprint reader on your next laptop. There are only a few available today but that will change in the next few months. Fingerprint readers have become more common on phones. Faster and more accurate fingerprint sensors on phones...
Apr 6, 2016 | Apple, iPad, laptops, Microsoft, phone, Surface, tablet
Until recently, Apple’s business strategy was to release only a few devices but make each one special and highly anticipated. In the last few years the anticipation has been waning as Apple has failed to deliver the Next Big Thing, as described in the previous...
Apr 3, 2016 | Apple, iPad, Microsoft, phone, Surface, tablet
Did you know Apple introduced a smaller iPhone and a new iPad Pro last week? If you missed it, no surprise – we’ve come a long way from the days when Apple press conferences were front page news. Well, among other things, there are no such things as “front...
Mar 13, 2016 | Microsoft, updates, Windows tips, Windows10
System Restore is turned off by default in Windows 10. It’s not used often but it’s absolutely crucial when you need it. If you’re running Windows 10, I want you to go turn it on if it is disabled on your computer. (As always, this advice is for normal non-technical...
Mar 10, 2016 | Microsoft, updates, Windows10
Since Sunday night, I have heard from five clients whose computers were upgraded overnight to Windows 10 without their agreement – they had not planned to upgrade and they did not click on an OK button to start the upgrade. Before we turn to how this is possible,...
Mar 7, 2016 | Android, Apple, Chrome, Google, IE, Microsoft, software, Windows10
Market share for Internet Explorer is going down fast. Google Chrome is the Internet browser being chosen by more people every year. If you’re an Internet Explorer user, you’re not required to switch! This is an interesting trend, not an emergency. Nonetheless, I...
