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The $240 Question: Is Free AI Good Enough?
In the last article I ordered you to subscribe to a $20/month plan for ChatGPT or Google Gemini. I didn’t explain why and in hindsight I shouldn’t have phrased it as “Follow and obey me, you low-bandwidth peasantry.” That was rude. Let’s talk some more about that….
Why Are PDFs Opening In The Edge Browser? And Other Windows 10 Default Annoyances
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…
OneDrive Update: Easier Setup In Windows 10, Plus The Mystery Of OneDrive For Business
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…
Windows 10 Tip: How To Clean Up The Navigation Pane In File Explorer
When you open File Explorer in Windows 10, you see many things designed to make life simpler. There are so many, in fact, that the navigation pane on the left has become…
Danger! Alarm! Panic! The Bad Guys Step Up Their Attacks
The bad guys are working overtime. In the last few weeks, two of my clients were shut down for hours or days by viruses that arrived in email attachments. There have been…
An Amazing iPhone App You’re Not Using (But You Should Be)
myEcho is an iPhone app that can take your dictation and insert it into any Windows program. It’s remarkably accurate, it’s easy to use, and, oh yes, it only costs $1.99. If…
How You Can Make This A Special Holiday Season
Every year at this time, all of us participate in a shared ritual, a rich tradition for families and loved ones, the heartwarming moments when we all sit at our computers and…
The Best New Feature In Windows 10 Is . . . A Swipe
Many of you are finding your way around Windows 10 on your newly upgraded computers. It’s a blend of the best of Windows 7 and Windows 8, with some new features that show lots of…
The Future For Quickbooks Is Cloudy
Previously: Intuit’s Plans For Quicken And Quickbooks Aren’t What You Expect Intuit wants you to use QuickBooks Online. It really wants you to use QuickBooks Online. It’s going…
Your Windows 10 Upgrade Is Ready
Microsoft has released its long-awaited major update for Windows 10. If you are going to upgrade, it’s now safer to do that. The update contains four months of bug fixes, driver…
Intuit’s Plans For Quicken And Quickbooks Aren’t What You Expect
Quicken and Quickbooks are among our oldest friends on desktop computers. Millions of people use Quicken for their home finances. Most small businesses use Quickbooks as their…
Ten Ways To Make Windows 10 More Lovable
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…
Six Things You Must Do Before Upgrading To Windows 10
Windows 10 will get a major update soon, probably on November 10. The upgrade process has been battle tested by 120 million people. Windows 10 will be ready next week. Now it’s…
Ten Annoying Things About Windows 10 (Part 2)
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…
Ten Annoying Things About Windows 10 (Part 1)
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,…
You’ll Never Guess The Most Important Feature Of The iPhone 6s
Hey, this is fun! I think I’ll start writing all my headlines like Buzzfeed. “You won’t believe what happened when I got an iPhone.” “Five things that will shock you about Office…