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The Sweet Success Of SMelL
But enough about you. Let’s talk about what I’ve been doing lately. Have you noticed? Fewer Bruceb News articles. More articles than you might expect about virtual reality and augmented reality. What’s up? Funny you should ask.SMelLI’ve been fortunate to have good...
Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer
Science fiction readers are familiar with novels that describe a near-future built on an outlandish concept, followed by an Afterword where the authors reveal that they are...
Windows 8 Tip: How To Install The Windows 8.1 Upgrade
If you have a Windows 8 computer, laptop, or tablet, it’s time to upgrade to Windows 8.1. Here are a few tips to make the upgrade go smoothly and to enjoy the results. Microsoft...
How To Improve Your Password Security (And Why The Adobe Disaster Proves That It Matters)
Passwords are the keys to your digital kingdom. Everything important on your computers and online is secured by passwords. Your passwords are your defense against identity theft,...
LastPass 3.0 Brings New Design, New Features
LastPass released a major update this week. LastPass 3.0 gives the essential password manager a streamlined look and introduces some new features. If you’re a LastPass user,...
The Good, The Bad, And The Mysterious Google
Google is a confounding company. We all interact with it daily; almost everyone uses Google Search and Google Maps, at least. Android is running on an overwhelming number of new...
Skydrive And Smart Files In Windows 8.1
When you buy a new computer with Windows 8.1 or upgrade a Windows 8 computer, Skydrive gains some subtle and interesting new features. Microsoft has engineered Skydrive so it is...
Block Ads And Preserve Your Privacy In Internet Explorer With Tracking Protection
Almost three years ago Microsoft gave us a built-in way to block ads in Internet Explorer and preserve our privacy online – and we’re not using it because we don’t know it’s...
Adobe Deals With The Aftereffects Of Being Hacked
“Very recently, Adobe’s security team discovered sophisticated attacks on our network . . .” That was the beginning of Adobe’s disclosure on October 3 that its network had been...
Sorting Out The Tablets
Previously: It’s Not The Device, It’s The Ecosystem Let’s break down the new tablets by ecosystem. I’ll give you some shopping tips along the way. APPLE Everyone can find...
It’s Not The Device, It’s The Ecosystem
The holiday shopping season is nearly here. You’re faced with quite a selection of tablets and no obvious way to choose one over another. -- The level of engineering...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Gives Bruceb News A Dressing Down
In the news: Time, “Most Successful Tech Company on Earth Still Kinda Bummed No-Name Bloggers Didn’t Love the Original iPad” Fast Company: “Hear From The IT Blogger Whose Review...
Windows 8.1 Now Available For Computers And Tablets
Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade to Windows 8 that is now available for all computers and laptops running Windows 8, and all Surface Pro and Surface RT tablets. In a few days,...
The Affordable Care Act And The Rollout Problem
The news is full of the technical problems that have kept many people from navigating the web site set up for the Affordable Care Act marketplace. I don’t want to discuss the...
CryptoLocker Is A New Security Nightmare
CryptoLocker is a new variety of malware that is genuinely awful. You should be afraid. Starting now, you should redouble your efforts to live by the Rules For Computer Safety,...
If It’s Tuesday, There Must Be Updates
For ten years Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and Office on the second Tuesday of each month, the fabled “Patch Tuesday.” This week Microsoft patched two...