Windows 10 – Microsoft Windows
See what’s coming with Windows 10, the next release of Windows that’s being built based on the feedback of millions of people. Source: Windows 10 – Microsoft Windows
Online Classes
There are many great online training sites for all sorts of careers and/or hobbies. Some are quite expensive and some are, well, my favorite…free. You are most likely already aware that all colleges and universities offer online courses. You can earn many degrees online today. Some people take courses at local universities and also take…
A Few Questions Answered
There are several things I have written about through the years which I get questioned about regularly. I thought today we would look at a few that have evolved into something more as well as some that have vanished from the e-landscape. One of them was a site with some fun, soothing sounds. It is…
What Should I Install?
I regularly receive questions concerning readers buying new computers. They will usually ask what antivirus software they should install to keep everything protected. I usually suggest one or two good antivirus applications. Keep in mind I am only referencing Windows machines and, due to my frugal nature, free applications. If you have a Windows 7…
What Should I Install?
I regularly receive questions concerning readers buying new computers. They will usually ask what antivirus software they should install to keep everything protected. I usually suggest one or two good antivirus applications. Keep in mind I am only referencing Windows machines and, due to my frugal nature, free applications. If you have a Windows 7…
“Hi, this is Ron from Windows”
I have a couple of scams to inform you of today that could cost you time, effort and lots of money. One is computer related, the other financial. Many people have reported getting calls from someone saying something similar to, "Hello this is Ron (fill in any name) from Windows, we see that your computer…
Google Tricks, Part 3
For the last couple of weeks I have told you about some interesting Google tricks you can do, some helpful, others fun. Your interest in emails has shown me that you would like a couple more of their tricks, so here we go. Remember always start on the main Google.com page for these to work. …
Bookmark Toolbars
Bookmarks are a great way to keep track of sites you wish to go back to on occasion while online. If you have not ever used them you should. Bookmarks have been around since the Mosaic browser started them in 1993. Do not worry if you have not heard of Mosaic. It has been gone…
Updating Your Apps
I know you are all running Windows Update on your PCs. Well, let me back off a bit on that. If you have Windows 7 or before you should be running it manually or setting it to run automatically. Windows 8 on comes with the default for Windows Update to automatically run so you do…