If you build it, (and give it away free) they will come! Sorry for the bad movie quote. But that is what is happening with Windows 10. Millions of folks like you and me are downloading and using it. That is such a change over past versions of Windows upgrades.
In recent years, only a small number of people would upgrade their existing computer to the new version. In fact, the majority of Windows users would only get the latest and greatest Windows when they bought a new computer. Of course, with Windows 8, those who upgraded their current computers to it had to wipe out their existing computer OS to get it (and boy were they sorry).
But with Windows 10, all that has changed. If you are running Windows 7 or 8.1, you are 99% assured that Windows 10 will work. And if it doesn’t or you don’t like it, you can easily revert back to the old system. While not every installation has gone perfectly, it’s a very small number of people who are having problems. Microsoft, to their credit, are fixing issues faster than ever before. In the last 2 weeks, they have issued 3 updates and fixes.
As for my computers, my Windows 7 installation on my MAC still says Windows 10 won’t work because of a video issue…even though I have been running Windows 10 for months on it. Oh well. And today I finally pulled out my Samsung laptop running Windows 8.1 for the first time since Windows 10 was released and it said I was not ready for the update yet. I could have pushed it, but I took my own advice and did not do it. Since I don’t use that computer anymore, it was no big deal.
In the last edition, I told you about Verizon’s abandonment of contracts. In this edition (in the Mobile Computing Section), I have more information about their new way of doing business. So if you are a Verizon user, you might want to read it.
From here on, its up to you to find the stories that best fit your needs, so have fun. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Windows 10 upgrades continue at a torrid pace
More than two weeks after the worldwide launch of Windows 10, Microsoft is keeping quiet about how many upgrades it's delivered. But third-party data suggests that the upgrade pace isn't slowing. The next major milestone? 100 million installs.
AT&T Was Reportedly a Long-Time Willing Partner of the NSA
Citing leaked Snowden documents, The New York Times and ProPublica reported this weekend that AT&T was a decade-long “willing partner” of the National Security Agency (NSA), providing the agency with access to billions of email messages that flowed through its networks.
New Report Affirms Apple's Autonomous Electric Car Is Real
A new report by The Guardian claims that Apple has been in contact with a former naval base near San Francisco owned by GoMentum, a company that works with car makers to offer them a secure and secluded place to test their new autonomous cars.
Google gives Hangouts a dedicated website
Google just launched a dedicated Hangouts site, but isn't quite ready to separate from Google+ just yet.
Microsoft issues emergency patch for all versions of Windows
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch for a "critical"-rated security vulnerability, affecting all supported versions of Windows. The software giant said in an advisory Tuesday that users visiting a specially-crafted website can lead to remote code execution on an affected machine.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Windows 10 Tip: Understand and Configure Privacy Settings
Here’s how you can configure the Windows 10 privacy features, both during Setup and after you’re already up and running. As you’ll see, Windows 10 is chock full of privacy options, each of which you can configure according to your needs.
How to Organize and Add Shortcuts to the All Apps List on Windows 10
Windows 10’s All Apps list functions a bit differently than the All Programs list in Windows 7. You can’t just drag-and-drop shortcuts or right-click All Programs and select Explore anymore. Use this trick to add your own custom shortcuts to the menu or remove existing shortcuts.
How to Find and Set Screen Savers on Windows 10
Windows 10 has seemingly removed the ability to set screen savers on your computer. Fret not however, they’re not gone, rather they’ve simply been relegated to a small, hard-to-find control panel.
15 Things You Can Do With Cortana on Windows 10
Cortana is one of Windows 10’s most visible new features. Microsoft’s virtual assistant makes the leap from Windows Phone to the desktop, and there’s a lot you can do with it. It isn’t just a voice assistant either — you can also type commands and questions
LibreOffice 5.0 Review & Rating
LibreOffice 5.0 provides much of the power of Microsoft Office in an outdated and inconsistent interface, but it's free and open-source, and any organization that can't or won't use proprietary software won't find anything better.
Mobile Computing
Android M's name is Marshmallow, and it's version 6.0
The Android 6.0 update, set for release this fall, was first previewed at the company's I/O conference in late May. But as it's done before, Google held off on announcing the full name to build anticipation around the software.
Verizon abandons contracts: Everything you need to know (FAQ)
Confused about Verizon's shake-up of the way you pay for wireless service? CNET has you covered with all of the answers.
AT&T bolsters mobile data plans to keep pace with rivals
New plans that offer more data for your dollar and free calls and texts to Canada and Mexico help AT&T stay competitive against T-Mobile and Sprint.
The free and easy way to back up your iPhone photos
Running out of space on your phone? There's a hassle-free way to preserve precious photos before deleting them
9 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales could end an hour from now or a week from now...so check them out now!
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