Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The New Windows is Close While An Old One Nears Death

Tech News and Opinions

Microsoft to begin Windows 10 Creators Update sign-off process this week

This coming week, Microsoft is expected to begin its internal sign-off process, in which the company will compile RTM (Release To Manufacturing) candidates and then release it for Insiders to test before deeming it good enough for the public.

 

Windows Vista has less than a month to live

If you’re one of the few people still using it, you have just a few weeks to find another option before time runs out.

 

Net neutrality DOA? Here's what's next for the internet

GOP says net neutrality hurts business. Democrats say changes will harm consumers.

 

Android is set to overtake Windows as most used operating system

Microsoft Windows holds the slimmest of margins over Android, and they could trade positions very soon if current trends continue.

 

More People Have Netflix Than a DVR

That's a huge change from 2011, when 44 percent of households had a DVR and just 28 percent had Netflix, according to a report conducted by Leichtman Research Group.

 

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Untangling the mesh: Everything you need to know about Wi-Fi systems

Here is an in-depth explanation of the good and the bad of Wi-Fi systems (aka mesh networks) and their alternatives that will make your home Wi-Fi great.

 

Microsoft's playable ads let you try apps without downloading

Click a promo and it'll stream the full app for 3 minutes, giving you a feel for how the software works without forcing you to quit what you were doing before.

 

Best Windows 10 Apps for March Madness

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is just around the corner and for those who partake, the Windows Store has a few apps that might help you survive all the highs and lows of the tournament.

 

Use the Hidden PowerCfg Tool to Optimize Battery Life on Windows

The PowerCfg command is a hidden tool on Windows. Beyond just tweaking power-management settings, it can generate some sophisticated HTML reports on Windows 7, 8, and 10.

 

How to Run Windows 10 From a USB Drive

Yes, you can load and run Windows 10 from a USB drive, a handy option when you're using a computer saddled with an older version of Windows.

 

Mobile Computing

 

Japan's decluttering guru Kondo now has an app for tidying up

The app called "KonMari," was launched a few months ago and gives out organizing tips, allows people to share before and after pictures, and provides a platform for her followers to socialize.

 

When cell phone disaster strikes, you have some options

Don't wait until your phone is stolen or submerged to prepare for the worst.

 

How to access your iCloud Photo Library on the web

How do you access your Photo Library, and all your pictures and videos, from anywhere? With iCloud on the web!

 

10 best video chat apps for Android

Video calling is about as easy as it can possibly get these days. You can do it on computers, mobile devices, and even tablets.

 

11 Uses for Your Old Smartphone

Do you have an old smartphone lying around? Turn it into something cool.

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