Dec 9, 2015 | Adobe, IE, Microsoft, updates, Windows tips, Windows10
Microsoft needed to execute flawlessly on a number of things for Windows 10 to be an inarguable success. High on the list were two things: making the upgrade process smooth and uneventful; and creating the first impression that Windows 10 is both familiar and slightly...
Dec 6, 2015 | Box, Dropbox, file_sharing, Microsoft, Office 365, OneDrive, web_services, Windows10
Let’s get caught up on the latest news about OneDrive, Microsoft’s service for storing files online and syncing them to your computers and mobile devices. If you’re new to OneDrive, it’s a free service tied to your Microsoft account that’s similar to Dropbox. It...
Nov 4, 2015 | Cortana, Microsoft, Outlook, security, Windows tips, Windows10
Finally! Next week, you’ll do your backups and you’ll upgrade to Windows 10 and everything will go smoothly and you’ll log in and everything will work perfectly and you’ll love it. It’s absolutely guaranteed – subject to my Standard Disclaimer, of course. Here...
Oct 28, 2015 | IE, Microsoft, Office 365, Windows10
Previously: Part 1 – the first five annoying things I’m a big fan of Windows 10 but it’s not perfect. Here are five more things that make me a bit crazy. 6) Control Panel vs. Settings Microsoft introduced a modern-looking Settings panel in Windows 8 and...
Oct 25, 2015 | Chrome, IE, LastPass, Microsoft, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Windows 10 is the best version of Windows ever released. It’s got the familiar look of Windows 7 combined with new features and improvements from Windows 8. It’s fast, secure, and compatible with nearly everything. It starts faster than Windows 7 and Windows 8 and...
Oct 19, 2015 | Microsoft, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
If you don’t intend to upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 computer to Windows 10, these instructions will help you remove the Windows 10 upgrade notices. Most of you don’t have to do this! The notices are harmless and easy to ignore. Getting rid of them requires several...
