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The $240 Question: Is Free AI Good Enough?
In the last article I ordered you to subscribe to a $20/month plan for ChatGPT or Google Gemini. I didn’t explain why and in hindsight I shouldn’t have phrased it as “Follow and obey me, you low-bandwidth peasantry.” That was rude. Let’s talk some more about that….
The Latest Windows Tablet News
A few quick notes about recent developments in the world of Windows tablets. Nokia Lumia 2520 Power Keyboard Nokia released the Lumia 2520 before Christmas without an…
LogMeIn Kills Its Free Service
LogMeIn unexpectedly announced that it is discontinuing its free remote access service. LogMeIn users have seven days to sign up for the expensive Pro premium service before the…
Attacked by Advertising
Tech bloggers were in an uproar today when it was discovered that extensions to Google Chrome are being hijacked to insert unwanted ads onto web pages. It’s only a symptom of a…
Google Chrome, Windows 8, And Trojan Horses
Windows 8 users who set Google Chrome as their default Internet browser are caught by surprise when it opens in a fullscreen Metro environment instead of running on the familiar…
The Tablet Takeover
The world is changing. Here’s an anecdote to help you understand just how fast it’s happening. My wife was at a conference last week attended by a hundred medical and legal…
Evernote–It’s The Best Of Apps, It’s The Worst Of Apps
Evernote is a popular app that can hold all kinds of information and give you quick access to it on all your devices – computers, tablets, and phones. As its popularity…
The Joy Of Ubiquiti UniFi Wireless
UniFi wireless access points provide high performance, extended range, and a well-designed control panel. You can get reliable wireless coverage for large areas at prices that…
Happy Holidays From Bruceb Consulting!
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season! I hope your holidays are filled with family, friends, good food, time to reflect – and perhaps some cool new devices for you under…
Install LastPass 3.0.10 For Extra Stability In Internet Explorer
The recent update to LastPass version 3 brought some new features and a refreshed look to the program, but it also brought a crop of new bugs and problems. There is an update to…
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…