Apr 27, 2014 | Microsoft, security
The phone rang when I was in a client’s office last week. A heavily accented Indian man said, “I am calling from Microsoft. We have received reports that your computer is sending out virus messages. I would like to help you with that.” It was a cybercriminal! Acting...
Apr 5, 2014 | Microsoft, updates, Windows8
Windows 8.1 computers are getting a significant update on Patch Tuesday this week, part of Microsoft’s continuing effort to improve the Windows 8 experience for keyboard and mouse users. It’s not a coincidence that Windows 8.1 Update (the official name) arrives on the...
Apr 2, 2014 | Android, Apple, Dropbox, iPad, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, Office tips, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, phone, software, Surface, tablet, web_services, Windows Phone 8
Here’s a guide to buying a license for Microsoft Office, followed by a description of what Office programs and apps are available for computers, tablets, and phones. The core Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, plus Outlook and OneNote –...
Mar 30, 2014 | Apple, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, OneDrive, software, tablet
The release of Office for iPad last week immediately makes an iPad a better productivity tool for anyone in business. It’s only one part of a major effort at Microsoft to make sure that Office continues to be the ubiquitous toolkit for everyone. • Office was...
Mar 26, 2014 | IE, Microsoft, Office, OneNote, phone, software, web_services, Windows Phone 8
Last week Microsoft launched a major offensive for OneNote, trying to improve its brand recognition and make it more competitive with Evernote. It makes OneNote even more compelling for just about everyone, and there may be some lessons here for what Microsoft will do...
Mar 13, 2014 | computers, Microsoft, security, updates, WinXP
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP. If you haven’t taken all Windows XP computers out of service by April 2014, you and your business will be vulnerable to data theft, identity theft, PC vandalism, viruses, and malware. “End of support” means...
