Nov 4, 2013 | Dropbox, Microsoft, OneDrive, software, web_services, Windows7, Windows8
When you buy a new computer with Windows 8.1 or upgrade a Windows 8 computer, Skydrive gains some subtle and interesting new features. Microsoft has engineered Skydrive so it is even more deeply integrated into the operating system, making it simpler to set up and...
Oct 31, 2013 | IE, Internet, software
Almost three years ago Microsoft gave us a built-in way to block ads in Internet Explorer and preserve our privacy online – and we’re not using it because we don’t know it’s there! Ever since Internet Explorer 9 in February 2011, IE has had a feature named “Tracking...
Oct 20, 2013 | Microsoft, software, updates, Windows tips, Windows8
Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade to Windows 8 that is now available for all computers and laptops running Windows 8, and all Surface Pro and Surface RT tablets. In a few days, Windows 8.1 will be the version of Windows that ships on all new computers and tablets....
Sep 18, 2013 | HP, printers, software
Here’s a housekeeping tip that will help keep your computers happy. When you take a printer out of service, remove the printer from the Printers folder, then uninstall the programs that were installed to support the printer. HP, Epson and Canon are all likely to have...
Jul 21, 2013 | bruceb, security, software, updates
On Patch Tuesday this month, Microsoft released an upgrade to Microsoft Security Essentials, the security program used by just about everyone. The program itself is being updated – it’s more than just new virus definitions – and it was supposed to be installed...
Jul 8, 2013 | Android, Apple, iPad, Microsoft, Office, OneDrive, OneNote, phone, software, Surface, tablet, Windows8
Microsoft OneNote is the hidden treasure in the Office suite, the program that might be a serious boost to your productivity but is too often overlooked. Take another look. Your notes in OneNote are available everywhere, and the experience is even more seamless with...
