We are busy, busy busy. First, trying to keep up with all the news coming out of Barcelona where the Mobile World Congress is underway. This is the #1 show for smartphones, tablets, and all mobile devices. We are seeing a plethora of new announcement from all the major (and minor) firms. A few new phones are pretty much the size of tablets while new Android tablets abound. So, be sure and check out our first story.
Microsoft has also been busy this week. While they are considered a minor player in Barcelona, here at home they are keeping the newswires hot. We have all the relevant updates here on the end of Hotmail (and what you can do about it), the rise of Outlook.com, and the arrival of Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 users. Plus Google Glass and Firefox bring us there latest updates.
Oh, and if that is not enough, I’ve included 180 quality pieces of free software for you to pick and choose through. As I said, busy, busy, busy. So let’s get to it. -JRC
Roundup of the Mobile World Congress 2013
It's the biggest show in the world dedicated to mobile devices. Here is a roundup of the new devices being shown at the show. Lots of interesting information to sink your teeth into.
Confirmed: Google Glass arrives in 2013, and under $1,500
Google's augmented reality glasses are ahead of schedule. Are you ready to get yourself fitted for a set?
Firefox to follow Safari, start blocking cookies from third-party advertisers
Firefox already supports the Do Not Track header, which has the effect of asking advertisers not to track your browsing around the web, but this patch goes a step further, adding a default setting that refuses unwelcome third-party cookies altogether.
Firefox 19 Arrives, Finally Adds a Built-in PDF Viewer
Firefox 19 also adds startup performance improvements, new features for developers, and the usual bug fixes.
Now Available: Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7
Microsoft announced today that Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 is immediately available to download in 95 languages. The firm will begin auto-updating customers to IE 10 in the weeks ahead, with those who downloaded the release preview getting the update first.
Office Web Apps on SkyDrive updated with new features
Why buy Office 13 when you can use Office Web Apps for free. Microsoft detailed the latest updates to the Office Web Apps, now available on SkyDrive (and Outlook.com). Here are the details:
Missing The Evil Empire: Bring Back Microsoft
Maybe it was the DOJ, maybe it was Gates’ retirement, but something is missing at Microsoft. There was an evil genius quality that the company used to exude that this guy just can’t seem to match. Ballmer is all bluster, while Gates was silent until he was already twisting the knife.
Microsoft's Hotmail phase-out: What's a user to do?
Microsoft is moving all of its Hotmail users to Outlook.com by this summer. Here's what the hundreds of millions still using Hotmail need to know about the transition.
Microsoft Outlook.com e-mail Review
Outlook.com delivers unlimited storage, excellent inbox organizational tools, and complete SkyDrive integration. It doesn't serve personalized ads, and it's all wrapped up in a simple, easy-to-use interface. It is a great e-mail program!
The Best Free Web Apps of 2013
Some of the best applications you'll never have to buy are already available instantly for you to use—in your desktop browser. Here are PC Magazines 180 favorites.
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