The folks at Microsoft have finally admitted there is a Windows Blue coming this summer and that it will included changes that many Windows users are screaming for. That’s a big admission for a super-secret company like Microsoft…but in fact they didn’t let much else out of the bag…yet.
They did promise to slowly tell us over the next few weeks what changes are coming…guess they want to heighten our expectations. For more information be sure and read our first story.
In other news, the Senate approves an Internet sales tax. But it may not be smooth sailing for the bill in the contentious house.
Google Now (story #5) looks like an interesting product. It may be the next evolution of search. I probably won’t get it as I am retired and I don’t think it would be of much use to me. But you younger folk should take a long, hard look at it.
Besides all that, there is some good info here, especially for Windows users. Well, I found it interesting. So why don’t you stop listening to me and start reading. -JRC
What Microsoft is now saying (and not) about Windows Blue
Microsoft is ready to fire up the Windows Blue disclosure machine. Here's what to expect and when, according to company officials.
Small Windows tablets on the way to satisfy no existing market
The tech world reacted with buzz to leaked information about a small tablet in the works that runs Windows 8. I understand the knee-jerk excitement, but I'm not sure who small tablets might be aimed to please.
U.S. Senate approves Internet sales tax
The Senate's vote of 69-27 for the Marketplace Fairness Act late Monday sends the bill to the House of Representatives, where it may face opposition from many antitax Republicans. U.S. President Barack Obama has voiced support for the bill, meaning he would sign it into law if the House passed it.
Camera megapixels: Why more isn't always better
A 16-megapixel smartphone camera sounds great, but an 8-megapixel shooter could still produce better pics.
Google: The future of search is Now
Google Now is the company's big bet to maintain market share as people leave the desktop and search on mobile and wearable devices.
Outlook.com Tip: Send Email from Another Account
With "Send Email" option, and you can now safely aggregate all of your other email accounts through Outlook.com and send mail from any one of them.
Get Organized: 5 Tips for Microsoft Outlook
hen it comes to email overload, Microsoft Outlook sometimes feels like part of the problem, but with these five essential features, it will once again be part of the solution.
Easy Way to Download and Install Free Fonts from the Google Collection
Google has just made its collection available for download with an app called "SkyFonts" from Monotype. The app installs fonts that you select from the collection and comes in both 32- and 64-bit versions.
Create Free Ringtones for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Fried Cookie’s Ringtone Maker, it allows you to turn full-length song into a 30-second ringtone and works fine on all your iPhone, android and windows mobile devices.
10 Essential Windows Apps for Novices
We've all got a tech-challenged relative or friend who nevertheless wants a computer. Here's what software you'll need to install for them--inexpensively.
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