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Who doesn’t like to go on a treasure hunt and find something cool? I have always loved finding things I never knew were there. A good example is Windows 7, where if you dig and look hard enough you can make some pretty cool discoveries. In […]
So much for the appointment of Satya Nadella ushering in a new era of conciliation. In a decision that belies belief, Microsoft has pulled all external links to Windows 7 ISO downloads and has now made the downloads available for ‘retail’ Windows users only. Until
Microsoft Does it Again – Craps All Over its Consumers Read More »
Lately, my MacBook Pro had been losing its Wi-Fi connection numerous times each day. It was pretty frustrating. None of my other devices, Apple or otherwise, were having this issue. So I figured it wasn’t a network or router issue but an issue with my MacBook
How to Set Up Your Mac for Automatic OS Updates – And Why You Should Read More »
If you haven’t heard by now, Microsoft’s new upcoming and highly anticipated operating system, Windows 10, will come with a brand new browser codenamed “Spartan”. Windows 10 will still ship with Internet Explorer “for legacy reasons” but Microsoft is keen to let everyone know that
Windows 10: Spartan Browser with Cortana Integration (video) Read More »
While Apple is always a news staple, it seems like they have been in the news even more than usual lately. While some of the news has been actual “news” (as in factual), some has been rumors. I don’t typically feed the rumor mill but
11 Hot Apple Topics – From Apple Watch to Apple Car & More Read More »
For some time now speculation has been rife that Microsoft will eventually make its operating system available via a subscription based model, not unlike that of Office. It is now being reported that Microsoft recently registered the name “Windows 365”, a huge clue that the
Microsoft to Introduce a Subscription Based Windows? – A New BIG Clue Read More »
I know we all want to keep our computers safe from prying eyes. Maybe even that nosy friend or family member who is always trying to get on your computer. However, the most important reason to use a password is to keep the bad guys
How To: Change Your Account Password in Windows 8.1 Read More »
Once you’ve successfully connected to your own wi-fi network it isn’t generally necessary to connect again or remember the password. However, I’m sure many of you will have encountered the situation where visitors want to access your wi-fi and, even though your computer still knows
On January 21, Microsoft held a press conference in which they discussed the upcoming Windows 10, including new features and even a new browser. While some aspects were explained in detail, others were only briefly touched on, such as the free upgrade to Windows 10
Windows 10 Upgrade Pricing – Clearing Up the Confusion Read More »
I always want to have as many life vests as I can with my computers. You never know what is going to happen to your computer in the future… or do you? Well I don’t, so this is a great little “How to” to help
How To Create a USB Recovery Drive in Windows 8.1 Read More »
Remember back in the day when all computers came with a recovery disc? Then you just popped it in to the computer and it walked you through all the steps? Yep, those were the days – now when you buy a computer you have no disc
How to create a System Image in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Pro Read More »
In the old days, when Solid State Drives first “came out”, there was a big problem with write cycles. The more you wrote to them, the worse it got. Every single write to the drive shortened its life by a big chunk. Not so, anymore…
Microsoft has announced that Windows 10, the anticipated successor to the slow up-taken Windows 8, will be released free of charge to Windows 7 & 8 users who upgrade during the first year after the new operating system’s official release. The free release will apply
Windows 10 Upgrade Free During the Initial Year! Read More »
Have you ever wanted to set up a network printer in Windows? I have and figured I would share how to do this in Microsoft Windows 8.1 since this one can be a little trickier than other Windows versions. With all new Windows they seem
