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Virtual Reality Has No Future And It’s Mark Zuckerberg’s Fault
Luxuriate in the awfulness of the above picture. It's Mark Zuckerberg's avatar in virtual reality, taking a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower and it's hard to be sure, maybe Sagrada Familia in Barcelona? Meta released the picture to promote the release of its VR...
Don’t Forget The End Is Near For Windows XP (And Maybe For Windows 7 Too)
Things change, whether you want them to or not. END OF LIFE FOR WINDOWS XP On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP. If you’re still running a Windows XP...
Please Click On The Amazon Link On The Bruceb Favorites Page (For The Children)
At this special time of year, perhaps your thoughts turn – as mine do – to the truly meaningful things in life, like: What can you do to help Bruce have a happy Christmas?...
New York Times Introduces Today’s Paper Web App For Subscribers
The New York Times takes its role very seriously as the national newspaper and the last bastion of serious long-form investigative journalism. This week it introduced Today’s...
Why Is It So Difficult To Buy Windows 8 On A Business Desktop Computer?
For reasons that I can’t comprehend, it is almost impossible to buy Windows 8 on many mainstream business desktop PCs. The tech press finds it endlessly entertaining to chart the...
Nokia Lumia 520 Is The Tech Bargain Of The Year
Once in a while a tech deal shows up that is so good it deserves special attention. I’ve got a stocking stuffer for you that represents one of the great bargains of the year –...
Windows 8 Tip: How To Log In Remotely To A Windows 8 Computer
There are a variety of ways to connect remotely to Windows computers – Remote Desktop, LogMeIn, TeamViewer, and many more. You might need to enter your name in a new way to make...
Switching To A Standing Desk Might Be One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made
I adore my standing desk. I feel more energetic. It’s easier for me to stay focused. The health benefits are in the back of my mind all the time, helping me feel virtuous and...
What’s New In The World Of Microsoft Devices
The Microsoft ecosystem of devices and apps is thriving and deserves your consideration when you’re looking for your next tablet or phone. Here are some of the latest...
Afterword: Amazon And Microsoft Are Preparing To Offer Hosted Desktops
Previously: Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer Looking Forward: Computing Without A Computer Amazon and Microsoft are well along in their plans to offer...
Looking Forward: Computing Without A Computer
Previously: Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer This is one possible future for small business computing. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO COMPUTE WITHOUT A COMPUTER...
Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer
Science fiction readers are familiar with novels that describe a near-future built on an outlandish concept, followed by an Afterword where the authors reveal that they are...
Windows 8 Tip: How To Install The Windows 8.1 Upgrade
If you have a Windows 8 computer, laptop, or tablet, it’s time to upgrade to Windows 8.1. Here are a few tips to make the upgrade go smoothly and to enjoy the results. Microsoft...
How To Improve Your Password Security (And Why The Adobe Disaster Proves That It Matters)
Passwords are the keys to your digital kingdom. Everything important on your computers and online is secured by passwords. Your passwords are your defense against identity theft,...
LastPass 3.0 Brings New Design, New Features
LastPass released a major update this week. LastPass 3.0 gives the essential password manager a streamlined look and introduces some new features. If you’re a LastPass user,...
The Good, The Bad, And The Mysterious Google
Google is a confounding company. We all interact with it daily; almost everyone uses Google Search and Google Maps, at least. Android is running on an overwhelming number of new...