Dec 2, 2015 | Windows tips, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
When you open File Explorer in Windows 10, you see many things designed to make life simpler. There are so many, in fact, that the navigation pane on the left has become cluttered and confusing, exactly the opposite of what you need. Here are some tips about how to...
Nov 27, 2015 | Apple, phone, software, web_services, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
myEcho is an iPhone app that can take your dictation and insert it into any Windows program. It’s remarkably accurate, it’s easy to use, and, oh yes, it only costs $1.99. If you’ve spent any time trying to set up dictation in Windows, you might appreciate the...
Nov 11, 2015 | updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Microsoft has released its long-awaited major update for Windows 10. If you are going to upgrade, it’s now safer to do that. The update contains four months of bug fixes, driver improvements, and updates to improve the upgrade experience. Windows 10 is now closer to...
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 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 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...