BRUCEB NEWS
Augmented Reality – The Long Road
See if I have this right. You read the last article and you agreed completely that you can ignore virtual reality, because that’s what you wanted to hear. But you can’t imagine why I say that augmented reality is going to be a big deal, so you skipped that part....
Windows 8 Tip: Explore the Bing Apps (Soon To Be “MSN Apps”)
Windows 8.1 includes six best-of-class apps designed to show off the Windows 8 full-screen Metro environment. Last week Microsoft announced that they will be rebranded as “MSN...
Surface Pro 3 Firmware Update Fixes Wi-Fi Issues
It’s Patch Tuesday and your computers are dutifully installing the usual crop of Microsoft updates and restarting overnight, or asking you to restart when you log in Wednesday...
Office 365 Tip: How To Set Up And Wipe Mobile Devices
One of the advantages of using Office 365 to host company email is its broad support for mobile devices. Office 365 mail can be set up across more platforms than almost any other...
Microsoft, Google And The Race To The Bottom
Microsoft and Google are stepping up their efforts to gain market share by encouraging manufacturers to sell large quantities of ultra-cheap phones, tablets and computers. And in...
Dropbox Lowers Prices, Still Comes Out Behind OneDrive
The cost of online storage continues to drop as Microsoft, Google and Amazon race to build out enormous online data storehouses. Last week Dropbox finally dropped its price for...
Bigger iPhones, New Android & Windows Phones, And Selfie Sticks
After a quiet summer, we’re heading into the season for new product announcements. Here’s a roundup of some of the phones that will be arriving soon. Apple - iPhones The big...
The Confusing World Of Video–VGA, DVI, HDMI & DisplayPort
There are too many possible connections for monitors. It’s increasingly likely that you won’t be able to set up the monitor configuration you want without frustrating trips to...
It’s Not The Device, It’s The (Expanding) Ecosystem
When you go into a Verizon or AT&T store, you aren’t buying a smartphone. You’re buying an entry ticket into a beautiful garden, an ecosystem full of wondrous delights. Apple...
It’s An Android World! Is There Any Hope For Windows Phone?
Eighty-five percent of smartphones shipped in the second quarter of 2014 were running Android. Eighty-five percent for Android! Astonishing. Apple’s share of the global phone...
Internet Explorer Will Start Blocking Old Java Plugins
This week’s Patch Tuesday updates included a security update that will block old, insecure versions of Java and other outdated ActiveX controls. Java has been a huge security...
The Best Thin And Light Windows Laptops You Can Buy Now
Here are some shopping tips about the best Windows laptops on the market today. It’s a good time to buy. There’s nothing revolutionary on the horizon. Later this year or early...
How To Install Windows 8.1 on a Dell Optiplex Computer
Here’s a tip for people who buy and set up business computers. Dell sells almost all of its business desktop computers with Windows 7 pre-installed. That continues to strike me...
Windows 8 Tip: Five Ways To Make Windows 8.1 Feel More Familiar
By this time all Windows 8 computers should be running Windows 8.1, the update that is installed from the Windows Store. (If you’re not sure, this article will help you find out...
Bruceb Attends A Conference July 25-August 2
Next week I’ll be attending a strategy and planning session with a hand-picked selection of high-powered executives. Among others, the attendees include the Chief of Medical...
Windows Tip: Seven Shortcuts That You Don’t Know About
Sure, you’re a Windows power user, but there’s always room for a few new Windows tricks, right? Here are some little-known ways to speed things up. These tips work in Windows 7...