Nov 1, 2015 | updates, Windows tips, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Windows 10 will get a major update soon, probably on November 10. The upgrade process has been battle tested by 120 million people. Windows 10 will be ready next week. Now it’s time for you to get ready. Sorry to be a nag, but there are six things you must do before...
Oct 28, 2015 | IE, Microsoft, Office 365, Windows10
Previously: Part 1 – the first five annoying things I’m a big fan of Windows 10 but it’s not perfect. Here are five more things that make me a bit crazy. 6) Control Panel vs. Settings Microsoft introduced a modern-looking Settings panel in Windows 8 and...
Oct 25, 2015 | Chrome, IE, LastPass, Microsoft, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Windows 10 is the best version of Windows ever released. It’s got the familiar look of Windows 7 combined with new features and improvements from Windows 8. It’s fast, secure, and compatible with nearly everything. It starts faster than Windows 7 and Windows 8 and...
Oct 22, 2015 | Android, Apple, Google, LastPass, phone, security, Surface, Windows10
Hey, this is fun! I think I’ll start writing all my headlines like Buzzfeed. “You won’t believe what happened when I got an iPhone.” “Five things that will shock you about Office 365.” Nah, it won’t work. I’ll still want to write articles that are full of complicated...
Oct 19, 2015 | Microsoft, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
If you don’t intend to upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 computer to Windows 10, these instructions will help you remove the Windows 10 upgrade notices. Most of you don’t have to do this! The notices are harmless and easy to ignore. Getting rid of them requires several...
Oct 14, 2015 | updates, Windows10
Microsoft has delayed the release of the first service pack for Windows 10 until November. There is no official announcement so the update may arrive anywhere between Patch Tuesday (November 10) and the end of the month. If you want to upgrade to Windows 10, you’ll...