I’ve decided to give us all a break today from Windows 8…not that there aren’t any stories out there about it…just that I choose to ignore them today. But, don’t worry, there will be more next week. With the official release date only two weeks away, we just can’t escape reality.
So for today, I have chosen to provide useful information that may improve your computing practices, or at the very least, provide some useful information…at least I hope so. So let’s get to it! -JRC
Microsoft's 'Do Not Track' Plan Is In Tatters As Advertisers Vow To Ignore It
The statement is the second overt sign that Microsoft's DNT signal will be widely ignored on the web and that users who leave it on will be tracked against their will.
Microsoft patches 20 bugs, including critical Word flaw
Microsoft has patched 20 vulnerabilities in Word, Office, Windows, SharePoint Server, SQL Server and other products in its portfolio, including a critical bug used to attack the company's own online services
Galaxy S3 Mini: Samsung's big new move
Samsung's newest smartphone with a smaller screen could give Apple's iPhone a run for its money. But the specs -- including the absence of 4G LTE -- aim the device more toward the mid-tier.
Chrome Extension Protects Privacy Against Google, Facebook & 1,000 Other Sites
In less than 10 minutes I had recalibrated my privacy settings and sent automatically generated email requests to delete my information from the sites PrivacyFix couldn't block. PS...this is now available for Firefox.
No need for desktop office suites when you can use Microsoft Office Web Apps for free
With Microsoft Office Web Apps you can use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote all from your browser without the need of the desktop application. With this app Microsoft is slowly migrating us over from desktop applications to web applications. Let's see if they did a good job.
How to Spot Truth in the Sea of Lies, Rumors, and Myths on the Internet
The internet is full of crap. For every piece of reputable information you'll find countless rumors, misinformation, and downright falsehoods. Separating truth from fiction is equal parts a mental battle and diligent research. Here's how to make sure you never get duped.
Exploring Windows’ Administrative Tools: Part 4
The Windows Task Scheduler can run almost any program automatically — at a time and in a way you set. Task Scheduler is part of Windows Administrative Tools, a suite of professional-quality, system-management utilities used to adjust and control many of the operating system’s essential functions and features. There are links to the first 3 installments, in case you missed them.
Tech tools to make grocery shopping easier
Instead of using the pen-and-paper method, try a smartphone app. I personally use Evernote for this, but there might be better solutions.
How to organize, showcase, and share your out-of-control photo collection
I’ve amassed more than 30,000 digital photos over the years. I shot most of them; others I scanned from prints gleaned from photo albums and family archives. I’d wager that 95 percent of them are junk—poorly composed, badly lit, over- or underexposed, people with their eyes closed, you name it.
Google documents modern history from Auschwitz to Dolce Vita in new web exhibition
From today, Google's Cultural Institute will play host to a collection of 42 web exhibitions. The collection covers a range of 20th and 21st century topics ranging from the holocaust to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, and is heavily focused on the struggle for civil rights' in South Africa.
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