All articles about Computer Operating Systems
Which would you choose? Imagine that you’ve decided to trade in your car for a newer and updated version, let’s say the 2015 model/year and the smooth salesman lends you a demo for a few weeks so you can drive it around town, impress your […]
In Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, Microsoft allows users to control when or even if they want to download and install updates. However, that seems likely to be changed with Windows 10, at least with the Home edition. Microsoft started the ball rolling with a
Will Automatic Updates be Compulsory in Windows 10? Read More »
Have you noticed a new icon that has suddenly appeared in the notification area of your Taskbar? By now, most Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users will have received the Windows 10 Upgrade notice providing an option for users to “reserve” their free upgrade –
Do you remember Outlook Express? Of course you do, but that’s not the point here. There are times when you fix a computer and like some demented homing pigeon, the damn thing keeps coming back again as if it’s possessed. Well, this is exactly what
Here we go again with Tech sites scare-mongering and spreading misinformation. This time it’s all about Windows 10, UEFI, and Secure Boot. Some tech sites have been suggesting that Windows 10 will not work on UEFI systems unless Secure Boot is enabled, which is a
The Truth about Windows 10, UEFI, and Secure Boot Read More »
You ever want to know how to disable the touchpad on your Laptop? Some of us don’t like this little feature especially when we are typing. Yep, when I’m trying to write you an article my palm will sometimes brush the pad, and when that
How To Disable The Touchpad on Windows 8.1 and 7 Read More »
This is an intro to a series of articles that hopefully you will find both entertaining and educational. In them, I will tell you about my experiences with computers, the different types of programs that interface with the internet, how hackers and thieves try to
In a recent blog announcement, Microsoft has finally revealed its range of editions for Windows 10. As far as home users are concerned, Windows 10 will ship in three separate consumer versions; Home, Pro, and Mobile. With three separate editions available for enterprise. According to
At the recent Ignite conference held in Chicago, Microsoft developer Jerry Nixon made the following statement: Right now we’re releasing Windows 10, and because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, we’re all still working on Windows 10. It was a statement that raised
Goodbye Windows Media Center The writing was on the wall with the introduction of Windows 8 and Microsoft has now announced that Media Center will not be available for Windows 10. Microsoft stopped development on Media Center some years back (2009 I believe) and although
You Can’t Cut Corners On a Learning Curve I thought I would cover my experience with the Windows 10 Pro Technical Preview. By the way, why is it that some of us feel the need to add grief to our life by trying Beta software
Internet Explorer’s more modern and speedier successor, which Microsoft is hoping will take over the world and was previously codenamed “Spartan”, has now officially been given the permanent monicker “Edge”. Edge maintains Spartan innovations such as page markup, reading view, and Cortana integration. It’s also
Microsoft’s Spartan browser Now Becomes ‘Edge’ – Supports Extensions Read More »
Along with releasing iOS 8.3 on April 8th, Apple also released OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 together with the new Photos app. While the iOS update consisted primarily of bug fixes, the Yosemite update focused more on new features although there were a few bug fixes
Give or take a few years and with the benefit of poetic license, it could be said that we are all celebrating, or in some cases commiserating our marriage to Microsoft all those years ago on the 5th of April 1975 and like all long
40 Years – Our Microsoft Ruby Wedding Anniversary Read More »
