Sep 7, 2015 | computers, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, shopping, Surface, tablet, Windows10
In October the market will be flooded with new laptops and hybrids, powered by a new generation of Intel processor. If it’s convenient, wait a month or two to buy new computers. The manufacturers will almost completely turn over their lineups of computers and laptops...
Aug 31, 2015 | updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
For the last few months I’ve been trying to figure out how I can upgrade your computers to Windows 10. You expect that, right? I’m your trusted IT superhero, after all. (Actually, come to think of it, no one has used exactly those words to describe me, but I assume...
Aug 26, 2015 | Adobe, Office, printers, Windows10
Windows 10 finally includes a “Print To PDF” driver, allowing you to create PDFs from most programs without Acrobat or any other third-party program. It’s got an interesting limitation (more about that below) but it might be enough for some offices to avoid paying...
Aug 19, 2015 | Microsoft, updates, Windows tips, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Previously: What’s new in Windows 10? Should you upgrade to Windows 10? Today: When should you upgrade to Windows 10? Spoiler alert! When should you upgrade to Windows 10? October. After Service Pack 1 is released, probably on Patch Tuesday, October 13. Windows 10...
Aug 16, 2015 | updates, Windows tips, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Previously: What’s new in Windows 10? Today: Should you upgrade to Windows 10? Next: When should you upgrade to Windows 10? If you read the last article, you have the basics: Windows 10 is an incremental but quite nice upgrade, combining elements from Windows 7 and 8...
Aug 13, 2015 | Cortana, Microsoft, updates, Windows tips, Windows10
The worldwide Windows 10 rollout has been proceeding for two weeks. Before long some of you are going to be notified that your free upgrade is available for the taking. Time to get ready! There are three questions to talk about. • What’s new in Windows 10? • Should...