There will be a new feature in the final version of Windows 10. Its called FIDO, which stands for Fast Identity Online…a password-free sign-on for several applications. Read all about it in story #1.
I continue to play around with Windows 10, although not as much as I like. Early spring in Tucson is a very busy time here…lots of fun and interesting events going on nearly every day. Anyway, I can tell you this about Windows 10…if you liked Windows 7 and hated Windows 8, you will love Win 10. Its back to the interface we all know and love…with some very nice improvements. More on that later.
I will let you read the rest of this blog for yourself as I must leave in a few minutes for the baseball stadium. Yes, baseball is underway here now, at least at the collegiate level. But the major league Spring Training gets underway in two weeks. Told you it was a busy time of year. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Windows 10 will let you say goodbye to passwords forever
Microsoft is adding support for the Fast Identity Online (Fido) standard to Windows 10 to enable password-free sign-on for a number of applications.
Facebook to allow 'legacy contacts' for when you die
Your posthumous profile page can now be managed by someone you designate to handle that part of your online legacy.
Obama signs information-sharing order as privacy question looms
At a cybersecurity summit held on the Stanford University campus, President Obama outlines a plan for companies and the US government to share information and fend off cyberattacks.
Facebook to allow 'legacy contacts' for when you die
Your posthumous profile page can now be managed by someone you designate to handle that part of your online legacy.
Windows RT: The odd birth, brief life, and quiet death of Microsoft's ugly ducking operating system
Microsoft hoped Windows RT could narrow the gap on the iPad and Android. What went wrong and why?
Computer Tips and Tricks
Perfectly legal ways you can still get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)
If you prefer the familiar Windows 7 interface (or need it for testing and evaluation) you can still find great deals. Here are all the details you need.
5 essential tips for creating Excel macros
Excel macros save you time and headaches by automating common, repetitive tasks. And you don’t have to be a programmer or know Visual Basic Applications (VBA) to write one. With Excel 2013, it’s as simple as recording your keystrokes.
How to protect your wireless router from malware
Last year, researchers discovered a worm, which they called TheMoon, that infected several Linksys routers. Linksys soon issued a fix to stop it. This wasn't the first such attack, and it will almost certainly not be the last.
17 obscure Windows tools and tricks too powerful to overlook
"The beauty of Windows lies in its flexibility and depth. In fact, Windows is so deep and flexible that many of us never touch its more powerful tools, whether from unawareness or sheer forgetfulness. "
I'm Going Back to Firefox
Remember when we all switched from Firefox to Chrome? Chrome was stripped down, simple but fast as hell. It was like browsing the web on a whole new computer. These days Chrome is bloated, slow, and constantly crashing on me. I've finally reached the breaking point. (Warning: Strong Language)
Mobile Computing
US carriers, you'll have to unlock those phones
Starting now, it will be much easier for people to jump from one carrier to another and take their smartphone with them.
7 gotta-know iOS and Android text-messaging tricks
The standard Android and iOS messaging apps—you know, the app you use for trading all those text messages, photos and videos—can do much more than you might think.
How to Automatically Upload Photos From Your Digital Camera
Whether you use a DSLR or just a point-and-shoot camera, there are ways to automatically upload and sync photos like you would with a smartphone.
The 10 best iPhone widgets
Thanks to iOS 8, apps can now display helpful information right on your lock screen through widgets. We've collected the 10 best apps that use widgets creatively to keep you up to date and entertained — all from your iPhone's lock screen.
Stay Sane By Minimizing All the Distracting Notifications on Your Smartphone and Computer
Smartphones and computers are notification-generaitng machines. Every app wants to constantly ping you, interrupting your life and pulling you out of that “flow state” while working.
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