Thursday, July 21, 2016

The Clock is Ticking…One Week to Go

Behind the Numbers: Microsoft Continues Its Transition to the Cloud

I know you know that the free upgrade to Windows 10 ends on July 29. And if you don’t know and still run Windows 7 or 8.1, Microsoft will remind you with the full screen reminder we told you about last week. Enough said.

So, from this point on, you are on your own. Enjoy! -JRC

 Tech News and Opinions

The free Windows 10 upgrade expires July 29

If you've been on the fence about upgrading to Windows 10, now's the time to decide: It's free until July 29; after that you'll have to pay. But we have tips to give you some wiggle room, if you want to download now but install later.

 

Behind the Numbers: Microsoft Continues Its Transition to the Cloud

Fully two-thirds of Microsoft’s revenues are now derived from cloud-based services, and this part of its business is steadily growing.

Twitter announces crackdown after online abuse of 'Ghostbusters' actor

"Twitter says it had moved to permanently suspend a number of user accounts for abuse and harassment after Ghostbusters actor Leslie Jones on Monday drew renewed attention to the issue.

Mozilla is finally killing Flash next month (mostly)

Starting August 2016, with Firefox 48, Mozilla will block all Flash content deemed “not essential to the user experience.”

 

NFL set to install chips inside footballs this season

The initial purpose of the technology implementation is to measure the accuracy of field goal kicks, which will help the NFL determine if it should narrow goalposts and increase the difficulty of field goals and extra points.

 

Computer Tips and Tricks

How to uninstall Windows 10 and go back to Windows 7 or 8.1

If Windows 10 isn't for you, there are a few options you can use to uninstall the it and go back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, and here we show you how.

 

Microsoft Celebrates the Windows 10 Anniversary with Windows Store Offers

Here’s a tip for Windows 10 users: Microsoft is offering deals on apps, games, movies, TV shows, and music in the Windows Store tied to the July 29 anniversary of the initial Windows 10 release.

 

How to Access Your Wi-Fi Router's Settings

Here's how to change a home Wi-Fi network's name, password, or other elements.

 

Can You Use Microsoft Edge As Your Only Browser?

Every copy of Windows 10 comes with Edge, the company’s sleeker, more modern web browser, selected by default. Microsoft even feels its browser is a step above in speed and efficiency, especially when compared to resource-hogging Chrome. But there are issues.

 

Why You Should Wait Before Dropping Evernote

Note takers everywhere are talking about leaving Evernote after recent price hikes. But how much of a hassle would it be, and will the alternatives work for you? Here's what you need to know.

 

Mobile Computing

How to Take Better Pictures with Your Phone’s Camera

Smartphone cameras are often more intuitive than more traditional cameras, and landing the best possible shot just take a few considerations

 

The Best Way to Edit Photos on the iPad

Adobe's Lightroom for iPad is a full-featured photo-editing app that syncs with Lightroom on the desktop, and delivers a surprising number of photo-correction tool

 

7 Things You Need to Know About the Sensational Prisma Photo App

Step aside, Instagram: The latest photo-enhancing app craze is Prisma, an app from Russian developers that turns prosaic smartphone shots into art.

 

The 10 best productivity apps for iPhone of all time

As long as you know the right apps that can lend a hand, your life could become a lot easier. Here is our list of the best productivity apps.

 

Zoho Notebook is the prettiest note-taking app you'll ever use

Notebook is drop-dead gorgeous, with a simple interface and a visual organization system that lets you choose covers for your various notebooks and group related notes into stacks. For iOS and Android.

 

Try a blue light filter on your phone or tablet, your eyes will thank you

Some tablets and phones come with a feature built in called a blue light shield, or filter. I have one in right now for review from Acer with just that. And it's absolutely magnificent.

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