Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The New Office is Here!! The New Office is Here!!

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It’s here! Well, at least it is supposed to be. I have not received my copy yet. Now, you know I am talking about Office 2016 for Windows. I already received Office 2016 for the MAC some time ago. Funny how they would get the MAC version out before the Windows version. Whatever.

Anyway, the Windows version has several new features which you can read about in our first two stories. And more new features will be coming  soon as Office is now in a continuous upgrade cycle, much like Windows 10. Of course, to get Office 2016, you need to subscribe to Office 365. That is $7 a month for one license and $10 for 5 licenses. If you don’t want to spend the money, there are some free Office clones that work pretty well…the best probably being LibreOffice.

OK, it is time for you to read the rest of this blog…I am low on energy today. So enjoy and I hope you learn something new. -JRC

 

Tech News and Opinions

Office 2016: The Empire strikes back

After a lengthy public preview, Microsoft released Office 2016 today. It might not look all that different from recent predecessors, but the latest version of Microsoft Office has a ton of changes under the covers, most of them aimed at playing catch-up to the collaborative strengths of Google Apps.

 

What's new (and still to come) in Microsoft's Office 2016 for Windows

Microsoft's Office 2016 suite for Windows 7, 8 and 10 PCs and tablets is generally available today. Here's what's new and what's still to come for Office users.

 

Hundreds of Legitimate iOS Apps Infected by Malware, Removed From App Store

The infection occurred when developers downloaded a counterfeit version of the Xcode software—used to develop iOS apps—from a Chinese server because it was faster than the primary US server.

 

Which Streaming Service Is Best for You?

If you want to cut the cord, these are the most popular services. Which one deserves your cash?

 

AVG releases transparent privacy policy: Yes, we will sell your data

The antivirus firm tells us in a crystal-clear way what user data is collected and sold in return for freebie software

 

Computer Tips and Tricks

Mega-Guide: 10 Ways To Customize Windows 10

Windows 10's default settings are pretty smart, but here's a blow-by-blow guide to tweaking the new OS to work (and look!) the way you want it to.

 

Need A More Powerful File Manager? Look No Further

The file manager built into your PC (ie, Windows Explorer) does a pretty good job of helping you keep your computer neat and tidy. But sometimes it's nice to have an application with a bit more power and a few more features.

 

Google spruces up Drive apps templates

Google is rolling out a new collection of templates for its Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps to give you a running start on creating good-looking documents.

 

How to Disable OneDrive and Remove It From File Explorer on Windows 10

Windows 10 includes OneDrive, and Microsoft’s official party line is that you can’t disable it. That’s not true — there are several ways to disable OneDrive and remove it from File Explorer on Windows 10.

 

Windows 10's best tricks, tips, and tweaks

Windows 10, Microsoft’s back-to-basics re-embracing of the PC, is already brimming with handy new features, and with all the new goodies comes with a legion of new tweaks and tricks—some of which unlock powerful functionality hidden to everyday users.

 

Mobile Computing

50 apps to improve your smartphone

From lifestyle aids to productivity tools, travel planners to social media, here are the apps that should have a place on your homescreen (IOS and Android)

 

Apple's 'Move to iOS' app is now available on Android

Apple's first Android app is meant to help you leave Android

 

What's the difference between Android Pay and the new Google Wallet?

Google is giving mobile payments a second go with Android Pay, and that's somewhat confusing to anyone who used Google Wallet.

The 55 Coolest New iOS 9 Features You Didn't Know About

Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 9, may not be the huge overhaul that iOS 8 was, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of new features. In fact, there are a ton of subtle changes that you may not notice right away.

 

How to use Notes in iOS 9 like a boss

Notes in iOS 9 allows us all to keep all our photos, notes, shopping lists in the one place we’re most likely to find it: on our iPhones.

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