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Google Is Laying The Foundation For An Augmented Reality Future
Augmented reality is going to sneak into your life, quietly turning up in useful ways that seem natural and not like high tech mumbo jumbo at all. It’s already happening. Recently Google took a big step right in front of your eyes, genuine change-the-world stuff, and...
Switching To A Standing Desk Might Be One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made
I adore my standing desk. I feel more energetic. It’s easier for me to stay focused. The health benefits are in the back of my mind all the time, helping me feel virtuous and...
What’s New In The World Of Microsoft Devices
The Microsoft ecosystem of devices and apps is thriving and deserves your consideration when you’re looking for your next tablet or phone. Here are some of the latest...
Afterword: Amazon And Microsoft Are Preparing To Offer Hosted Desktops
Previously: Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer Looking Forward: Computing Without A Computer Amazon and Microsoft are well along in their plans to offer...
Looking Forward: Computing Without A Computer
Previously: Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer This is one possible future for small business computing. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO COMPUTE WITHOUT A COMPUTER...
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...