BRUCEB NEWS
My Top Ten List Is Not The Same As Your Top Ten List
Here’s my 2022 Spotify Top Ten playlist. You’ve never heard any of my top songs. With one or two exceptions, you’ve never heard of any of the artists. That’s okay. I’ve never heard any of your favorite new songs, either. We no longer share anything. We each follow...
Why You Should Wait Until October To Buy A Laptop
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....
Wire Transfer Scam: The Bad Guys Are Getting Smarter
The bad guys are getting smarter and working harder. You thought you were paranoid already? Here’s a story that will send a chill down your spine. We’re accustomed to scams that...
Why I Can’t Install Windows 10 For You
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....
Windows 10 Tip: Print To PDF Is Now Built Into Windows
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...
Outlook Tip: Save Replies In Same Folder As Original Message
Here’s a tip about an Outlook feature that only a few people will appreciate – but if you’re one of those people, you might like it a lot. If you sort your incoming email into...
When Should You Upgrade To Windows 10?
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?...
Should You Upgrade To Windows 10?
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:...
What’s New In Windows 10?
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...
Slouching Towards Armageddon: Hacking Phones, Cars, PCs, Macs, And More
The security hacks into our computers have turned out to be the tip of the iceberg; a constant stream of new vulnerabilities are teaching us that developers and manufacturers...
Spotify Is Creating A Personalized Mixtape For You Every Week
Each week, Spotify creates a personalized playlist with thirty songs on it, tailored specifically to my taste in music. I’m starting to look forward to my “Discover Weekly”...
Windows 10 Tip: Four Ways To Customize The Start Menu
Windows 10 has launched! Microsoft said 14 million computers were running Windows 10 after the first 24 hours, and Windows Central claims that the number had risen to 67 million...
Windows 10 Launches! But Not For You, Not For Thirty Days
Microsoft started sending upgrade notices to millions of people on Wednesday. You may see the above notice on your computer at any time, notifying you that you can upgrade to...
Office 2016 For Mac Now Available For Office 365 Subscribers
Microsoft has released Office 2016 For Mac, a long overdue refresh of the Office programs that makes the Mac programs visually and functionally identical to the Windows versions....
The Future Of Windows Mobile: Windows 10 And Continuum
In 1980, Bill Gates declared that Microsoft’s goal was to put a computer on every desk and in every home. In 2015 Microsoft will announce that it can put a computer in every...
Not All Technology Bubbles Are Expanding
Technology news has been a bit negative recently. The death of Windows Phone got the most attention last week but Apple and Samsung have their own problems, and there are...