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Windows 8.1 users who haven’t yet installed Update 1 now have an additional 30 days to do so, or they will no longer receive updates for the operating system. When Microsoft first released Update 1, users were told they had until May 12th to install […]
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There are times when we’re clearing out the old junk lying about in the garage or stuffed away in dusty boxes in the attic, when we come across those treasured artifacts from the golden age of computing. If you’re a gamer, you’ll probably be remembering
Apple Offers Cheaper, Faster MacBook Airs Apple introduced two new MacBook Airs on April 29th: an 11-inch laptop and 13-inch laptop, each available with either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. These models are similar to previous generations but each costs $100 less than
The latest scuttlebutt doing the rounds is that Microsoft may be planning to introduce a subscription based distribution model for its Windows operating system at some time down the track. Renowned Russian leaker WZor and well known Microsoft insider Mary Jo Foley have both recently
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Delete Unused Apps in Bulk Microsoft has always bundled a passel of utilities and applications with its operating systems. Since they don’t know what you’ll use, their solution is to basically give you everything. It’s up to you to decide what you need and don’t
The internet is currently rife with stories regarding the imminent return of the traditional Start Menu. Although much of the information being relayed is predicated on rumor, most of it is emanating from very reliable sources. At its Build conference back in early April, Microsoft
Apple’s Operating Systems Heartbleed Free The HeartBleed bug affects the encryption technology designed to protect email, instant messaging and e-commerce related to online accounts. The problem affects only the version of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) known as OpenSSL. Unfortunately, this happens to be
Many of you may have noticed a few changes in your Windows 8.1 installations this week. On Tuesday Microsoft released “Update 1” for Windows 8.1 – I know, all these numbers are starting to get confusing to me too! Update 1 is more of a
4 Helpful Windows 8.1 Update 1 Videos from Microsoft Read More »
Zorin OS is a Linux (Ubuntu-based) operating system specifically designed to help traditional Windows users migrate as easily as possible to an alternative operating system. My first encounter with Zorin OS occurred almost 18 months ago. At that time, I checked out Zorin OS via
As the first quarter of 2014 has now drawn to a close, and considering XP’s end of support is nigh, I thought it might be timely to check out current market share figures and see how much things have changed over the past 12 months.
XP Market Share Drops 11% – Chrome Browser Hits 2nd Spot Read More »
Announcements regarding Microsoft’s future direction have been emanating from the Build 21014 conference at a prolific rate. Facts can sometimes get blurred and rumors abound, but here are the three top stories which appear to be valid: Windows to be Free for Devices with Screens
Windows: Free on Devices Under 9″ – Start Menu Set to Return Read More »
When you tap that icon on your phone, tablet or desktop, are you remotely concerned about which operating system you are using? Most people are not and the fact that Windows, Mac IOS, Android and Linux achieve the same goal, is indicative of how the
Windows 8.1 Drive Usage Anyone who has used a Microsoft product for any length of time knows that the company does not have any qualms about how much of your precious hard drive space they use. For example, they don’t mind using 10% of your
Windows 8.1 – How Much Space Are Those Apps Using? Read More »
Windows XP’s Fast-Approaching Demise It’s no secret that Windows XP’s life expectancy is a bit grim. April 8th, 2014 is the last breath of life XP will ever see. April 8th is also Patch Tuesday and that’s the breath of life I’m talking about. On
Windows XP Death Throes And How It May Affect You Read More »
