BRUCEB NEWS
AI Hype In Overdrive
There was a full-page ad in the New York Times on Friday for the new Samsung “Bespoke AI” washer/dryer combo. Seriously. Of course “AI laundry” is marketing crap. I’ll bet some business advertised “Crypto Ovens” a couple of years ago. It’s meaningless and stupid. AI...
It’s Not The Device, It’s The (Expanding) Ecosystem
When you go into a Verizon or AT&T store, you aren’t buying a smartphone. You’re buying an entry ticket into a beautiful garden, an ecosystem full of wondrous delights. Apple...
It’s An Android World! Is There Any Hope For Windows Phone?
Eighty-five percent of smartphones shipped in the second quarter of 2014 were running Android. Eighty-five percent for Android! Astonishing. Apple’s share of the global phone...
Internet Explorer Will Start Blocking Old Java Plugins
This week’s Patch Tuesday updates included a security update that will block old, insecure versions of Java and other outdated ActiveX controls. Java has been a huge security...
The Best Thin And Light Windows Laptops You Can Buy Now
Here are some shopping tips about the best Windows laptops on the market today. It’s a good time to buy. There’s nothing revolutionary on the horizon. Later this year or early...
How To Install Windows 8.1 on a Dell Optiplex Computer
Here’s a tip for people who buy and set up business computers. Dell sells almost all of its business desktop computers with Windows 7 pre-installed. That continues to strike me...
Windows 8 Tip: Five Ways To Make Windows 8.1 Feel More Familiar
By this time all Windows 8 computers should be running Windows 8.1, the update that is installed from the Windows Store. (If you’re not sure, this article will help you find out...
Bruceb Attends A Conference July 25-August 2
Next week I’ll be attending a strategy and planning session with a hand-picked selection of high-powered executives. Among others, the attendees include the Chief of Medical...
Windows Tip: Seven Shortcuts That You Don’t Know About
Sure, you’re a Windows power user, but there’s always room for a few new Windows tricks, right? Here are some little-known ways to speed things up. These tips work in Windows 7...
The Return Of X1 Search
X1 Search 8 is a program for searching files and emails. It is not for everyone but there are some law office and small business professionals who will find that it immediately...
Windows Phone 8.1 Update Arriving Soon
Windows Phone 8.1, a major update to Microsoft’s phone OS, will be rolled out to Windows Phone users over the next few weeks. If you have a Windows Phone, you’ll be alerted when...
New Office 365 Plans: Good News And Bad News
On October 1, Microsoft will revamp its Office 365 plans for small and medium businesses. The good news is that the new plans are more flexible and slightly cheaper than the...
Increase Security By Removing Local Admin Privileges From Employees
Windows 7 and 8 are hard to attack if the user does not have local administrator privileges. Small businesses can reduce the amount of adware and malware and cruddy software on...
OneNote Tip: Clip A Web Page By Mailing A Link To Me@OneNote.com
Microsoft has added yet another nifty feature to make OneNote easier to use. If you send an email to me@onenote.com with a link to a webpage, a screenshot of the webpage will...
Why InstantGo Is The Next Buzzword You Need To Know
InstantGo is new laptop technology that is making its first conspicuous appearance in the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 laptop/tablet. Expect to see it mentioned in marketing...
Bruceb Backup Pro Now Available
I’m pleased to announce that Bruceb Backup Pro is now available for small offices that want maximum protection and fast crisis recovery. All of the details are now available...