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New Music For Old Boomers, 2021 Edition
You’ve looked at Spotify Wrapped by this time, I’m sure, and if you’re over 60, you probably thought “Wow, Tom Petty was my number one again? Huh. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that, there’s no good new music anyway. Why not keep listening to the same songs for the...
Three Tips For Changing Your Password
The Heartbleed bug has been responsible for a lot of well-meaning advice to change your passwords. I’m a little skeptical about whether that’s necessary because of Heartbleed but...
The Two Things You Need To Know About The Heartbleed Bug
Heartbleed is the popular name of a security vulnerability that is generating a great deal of excitement. A bug in OpenSSL software - used by 500,000 widely used web sites for...
Learn Windows 8.1 From Paul Thurrott’s Windows 8.1 Field Guide
Windows 8.1 Field Guide is highly recommended for anyone who wants a clearly written book about what’s new and changed in Windows 8. It’s an experiment in self-publishing – over...
The Evolution Of Windows 8 For Keyboard & Mouse Users
Windows 8.1 computers are getting a significant update on Patch Tuesday this week, part of Microsoft’s continuing effort to improve the Windows 8 experience for keyboard and...
How To License And Install Microsoft Office
Here’s a guide to buying a license for Microsoft Office, followed by a description of what Office programs and apps are available for computers, tablets, and phones. The core...
Microsoft Office Is Everywhere (Now Including iPads)
The release of Office for iPad last week immediately makes an iPad a better productivity tool for anyone in business. It’s only one part of a major effort at Microsoft to make...
The Week In OneNote News: Free On All Platforms, New Companion Apps
Last week Microsoft launched a major offensive for OneNote, trying to improve its brand recognition and make it more competitive with Evernote. It makes OneNote even more...
Tiny Computing With The Intel NUC
It shouldn’t be a surprise that computers don’t have to be large any more – we’re accustomed to laptops that are razor thin and weigh three pounds, after all. But it’s still...
Dell Latitude 13 Laptop Is Rugged And Cheap
The new Dell Latitude 13 is being marketed as an “Education Series laptop” for classrooms because of its sturdy construction, but anyone can buy it. It’s a good choice for...
How To Survive The Adware Assault
We are being assaulted by adware – programs installed by stealth and deceit by advertisers who do not care if they are unwelcome. This isn’t a new problem but it’s getting worse....
Windows XP Computers Must Be Taken Out Of Service Now
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP. If you haven’t taken all Windows XP computers out of service by April 2014, you and your business will be vulnerable...
Microsoft OneNote Will Be Free Everywhere (Even On Macs)
OneNote is the cross-platform note-taking program that has been included with every copy of Microsoft Office for longer than you realized. Microsoft plans to raise its profile...
Windows 8 Tip: Rename Your Accounts In Mail App
Here’s a trick that makes it easier to keep track of the different accounts set up on your Windows 8 tablet or computer. Try this: -- Open up the full-screen Mail app. -- Bring...
Change Is Difficult! (Or, What Happened To Google Maps?)
Google Maps got a completely new look a couple of weeks ago. (On a computer in a web browser, not on your phone or tablet.) There is a huge amount of information packed into the...
Should You Buy A Windows Phone?
Samsung / LG / HTC have a new Android phone that’s slightly bigger / smaller / faster with more something and an improved something else! Apple’s next iPhone will be marginally...