This edition is mostly about tips, tricks, new devices and programs that might come in handy.
I am very impressed with the new Nexus 7 Tablet, and if I didn’t already own an iPad, I would definitely consider this one. The new Nexus 7 replaces the old Nexus 7…why they didn’t change the name I will never understand.
Also the hottest new item on the market today is the Google’s Chromecast, a $35 device for your TV that brings streaming media from your phone and tablet directly to your TV. If I didn’t already have a Roku box, I might be seriously interested.
Another impressive update is Microsoft’s SkyDrive. It soon may become the photographer’s cloud storage application of choice. I will be playing with it myself and will let you know. Also, if you are a photographer, be it at any level, be sure and check out the story on demystifying SD cards.
OK, enough of me, for now. Let’s move forward. -JRC
Twelve Things You Need to Know About Internet Privacy
Keep these basic privacy concepts and practices in mind and you will be better able to guard your privacy and reduce intrusions into your life.
Hands On: Google's New Nexus 7 Tablet With Android 4.3
For me, the big deal with the new Nexus 7 is the display. As I tooled around on the take-home unit Google gave us, surfing the Net and playing some YouTube videos, I found the screen resolution much crisper than the first-generation.
Google Chromecast Review: $35 Puts Internet Video on Your TV
Google says the Chromecast is the "easiest way to enjoy online video and music on your TV" by making mobile devices work with your TV in a simple way. Its goal is also to make it the cheapest way of doing that.
Microsoft readies IE 11 for Windows 7, too
Internet Explorer 11 ships by default in Windows 8.1, and a developer preview of the browser for Windows 7 confirms that the older OS won't be left behind -- for now.
Microsoft stuffs the SkyDrive website with new, photo-friendly features
Microsoft is giving photographers a few more reasons to store their images on SkyDrive, with a heaping helping of new options for viewing and managing photos on the Web.
Why I'm keeping my Windows XP machine
Sorry, Microsoft, but millions of users will keep their Windows XP systems, even after the OS is 'retired' next year
The Latest Version Of The Best-Known Free Office Suite
It's version 4.0 and it's a perfectly capable, powerful, full-featured office software suite that lets you create documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more, without needing to buy a copy of Microsoft Office. It's open source, and completely free.
Five bookmarks every computer user should have
I've prepared this list of handy destinations you'll want to keep bookmarked in your browser. Because when the time comes, you'll be glad to have them at your fingertips.
Demystifying SD Cards
This article, looks at the different types of SD cards, along their speed class designation, and why these are important for you and your camera.
The Best Free Firewalls
Windows itself has an effective firewall built in, but for full-scale two-way firewall protection you'll want a free, third-party firewall. We'll tell you which is best.
Stress Tracker, Senti App Review
The two mobile apps here are free, and don't require an extra piece of hardware for your smartphone. They also don't measure your heart rate to calculate stress levels. Rather, the apps require you to tell them how you're feeling.
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