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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 promise: Cortana talks to you! The notification center sends messages to you! The Edge…
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 to pressure you to give up the familiar desktop version of QuickBooks Pro that’s been…
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 improvements, and updates to improve the upgrade experience. Windows 10 is now closer to…
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 accounting system. Changes are coming. Intuit is trying to sell Quicken. There’s no buyer…
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 it. It’s absolutely guaranteed – subject to my Standard Disclaimer, of course. Here…
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 time for you to get ready. Sorry to be a nag, but there are six things you must do before…
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 vs. Settings Microsoft introduced a modern-looking Settings panel in Windows 8 and…
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, and compatible with nearly everything. It starts faster than Windows 7 and Windows 8 and…
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 365.” Nah, it won’t work. I’ll still want to write articles that are full of complicated…
How To Remove The Windows 10 Upgrade Notices
If you don’t intend to upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 computer to Windows 10, these instructions will help you remove the Windows 10 upgrade notices. Most of you don’t have to do this! The notices are harmless and easy to ignore. Getting rid of them requires several…