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Happy 25th Anniversary To Bruceb.com And Bruceb News!
On September 11, 1997, I registered the domain name “bruceb.com.” Four days later Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered the name “Google.com.” I expect Google will congratulate itself on its anniversary later this week, like it did five years ago. Pfft. I know who the...
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...
A Few New Computers (And A Couple Of Tablets)
In the market for a new desktop computer? Laptop? Tablet? Phone? Good luck! There are way too many choices. I can’t imagine how you pick one. The good news is that almost...
How To Convert A PDF Into An Editable Word Document
Offices have settled on PDF as the universal file format. PDFs are used for everything, from scanning the mail to exchanging contracts during negotiations. Offices might be...
Microsoft Continues Rebranding With Office Online
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Microsoft! On the heels of the OneDrive rollout, Microsoft changed the name of its browser-based versions of Word, Excel and Powerpoint to...
OneDrive Arrives As The Cross-Platform Solution
OneDrive officially replaced SkyDrive worldwide today, with a new URL (www.onedrive.com) and updated apps with the new name already showing up on computers, tablets and phones....
Easy Access To Notebooks At OneNote.com
Microsoft has updated OneNote.com as the first step in a broader rebranding and refreshing of the web versions of all the Office programs. There are apps available for viewing...