Several weeks ago, a reader asked me an excellent question, so me, being me, thought I would share it with you today. Now, reader, if you are reading this today, it is not all that you wrote me and I have pulled together other reader questions to make it. Sort of like the Waltons TV…
From a column a few weeks ago regarding speaking to voice activated devices, Microsoft came to mind. You are in all likelihood aware of Cortana the voice search that comes built into Windows 10 but there is more. It all started many versions ago in Microsoft Word where you had the ability to speak to…
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. …
Last week I told you about Ninite.com for your new computer. I received several emails asking what other applications I would install on a new Windows computer. My first "have to have" application is anti-virus software. I suggest initially what probably comes free with your new computer. However, after the free six or twelve month…
Last week we looked at the confusion regarding the many choices with Microsoft Office. I said I would have another solution for Lindsey and you this week. Here are two more good options. Office Live or OneDrive (formerly known as SkyDrive) depending on where you read about it or Google Drive (drive.google.com or just get…
As time goes by I realize that many companies, unfortunately Microsoft included, strive to keep the customer confused. I received a question last week from Lindsey saying she had just gotten a new computer and wanted to know which MS Office to get. She had Office 97 on her previous computer and yes, Windows XP. …
Last time we looked at some of the neat features in Google’s newer device called "Chromecast." I liked the column so much I went out and bought one for my household. (Wow, I am easily persuaded.) It works as described with new features and applications being added all the time. I did have several reader…
I received a great question today from one of my regular readers and writers, so thanks Ivan for turning me around. I was going to have an entirely different theme today but it will have to wait. Ivan asked, "What choices do I have beside Microsoft Office to install on my computer?" I thought that…
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