BRUCEB NEWS
The New Bruceb Favorites Page Arrives On February 3
There are hundreds of friends and clients who use the Bruceb Favorites page as their browser home page. I’m going to do something drastic that might leave you shocked and dismayed. I’m going to change it. On February 3, you will automatically be redirected to the new…
Windows 8 Tip: Display Address Bar And Tabs In Full-Screen Version Of Internet Explorer
Here’s a tip that might make it easier to get used to the Metro version of Internet Explorer that runs full-screen in Windows 8. After you upgrade to Windows 8.1, you have the option to always display the address bar and open tabs at the bottom of the screen….
The Latest Windows Tablet News
A few quick notes about recent developments in the world of Windows tablets. Nokia Lumia 2520 Power Keyboard Nokia released the Lumia 2520 before Christmas without an accompanying keyboard. It’s been an odd delay, since the keyboard is an important part of why Windows…
LogMeIn Kills Its Free Service
LogMeIn unexpectedly announced that it is discontinuing its free remote access service. LogMeIn users have seven days to sign up for the expensive Pro premium service before the free version stops working. It’s an unwelcome bombshell for LogMeIn users. LogMeIn’s free…
Attacked by Advertising
Tech bloggers were in an uproar today when it was discovered that extensions to Google Chrome are being hijacked to insert unwanted ads onto web pages. It’s only a symptom of a deeper problem that will plague all of us this year: the hunger to deliver ads to your…
Google Chrome, Windows 8, And Trojan Horses
Windows 8 users who set Google Chrome as their default Internet browser are caught by surprise when it opens in a fullscreen Metro environment instead of running on the familiar Windows desktop. I’ll explain how that works below. Today Google released Chrome version…
The Tablet Takeover
The world is changing. Here’s an anecdote to help you understand just how fast it’s happening. My wife was at a conference last week attended by a hundred medical and legal professionals. Each person had a device for viewing the speaker slides and taking notes. Three…
Evernote–It’s The Best Of Apps, It’s The Worst Of Apps
Evernote is a popular app that can hold all kinds of information and give you quick access to it on all your devices – computers, tablets, and phones. As its popularity increases, it has been getting more attention, for better and for worse. Recent puff pieces in Time…
The Joy Of Ubiquiti UniFi Wireless
UniFi wireless access points provide high performance, extended range, and a well-designed control panel. You can get reliable wireless coverage for large areas at prices that small businesses can afford. You cannot imagine how satisfying it is to write that. There…
Happy Holidays From Bruceb Consulting!
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season! I hope your holidays are filled with family, friends, good food, time to reflect – and perhaps some cool new devices for you under the tree. The past year in technology has been filled with turmoil: — A radically…