[caption id="attachment_1535" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Windows 10[/caption] Windows 10 free upgrade details Windows Offer Details- Yes, free! This upgrade offer is for a full version of Windows, not a trial. 3GB download required; standard data rates apply. To take advantage of this free offer, you must upgrade to Windows within one year of availability. Once you upgrade, you have Windows for free on that device. Windows Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including devices you already own. Some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device and market. The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows enterprise offerings outside of this offer. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and the Windows 10 Specifications page. Additional requirements may apply over time for updates. Security and features are kept automatically up-to-date which is...Read More
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Cutting the Cord (cable or satellite)
"Cutting the cord" refers to choosing not to pay for cable or satellite television. In my situation, by subscribing monthly to DISH, I would be paying $73.99 per month for the "America's Top 120" package. With the additional taxes and charges that are added, my total monthly cost would be $80.00. That is $960.00 for a year. I use the HomeWorx Digital TV Flat Antenna for FREE Digital reception on your television. The cost is $9.99 and is commonly on sale for $7.99 shipped free. I get a total of 22 channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. There are many, many choices of Antennas (indoor and outdoor). A higher prices does not always equate to a better antenna. Look here for an excellent article about how to choose an antenna that is best for you. You can use this webpage to find channels that may be available in your area. If you have a good Internet connection (5.0 Megabits per second is recommended for HD quality by Netflix), you can choose one of the many streaming services. Here is a good article comparing Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime. I subscribe to Netflix as I feel it is a...Read More
The End of Support for Windows XP
[caption id="attachment_1484" align="aligncenter" width="680"] The End of Support for Windows XP[/caption] The end of support for Windows XP is here. According to Microsoft, you have two options. There is really only one viable option (assuming you want a Windows PC). Buy a new or refurbished PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8. Dell often will have specials for new desktops for $300.00 or under. (which will include the operating system) Sample DELL PC to buy Most new PC's have Windows 8.1 installed. Probably the best choice is to buy a refurbished PC. On this page, you can get a nice HP computer for around 100 dollars. This computer includes Windows 7. The cost of the Windows 7 operating system happens to be also around 100 dollars. So, there really is just one option.
Update your Internet Browser Security
[caption id="attachment_1456" align="alignnone" width="568"] Update your Internet Browser Security[/caption] Microsoft appears to be losing the Public Relations battle on security perception in the browser wars. If you Google "Internet Explorer Security" you are greeted with a plethora of very negative articles about Microsoft's decades old product. But what about the other top browsers, Firefox and Chrome. How do they fare in security? Firefox Firefox is still the least secure web browser Mozilla Redesigns Firefox Browser, Fixes Security Vulnerabilities Chrome Google defends Chrome browser's security settings Chrome Password Security Found To Be Flawed I'm not trying to claim one browser is more secure than the other. The simple fact is they all have flaws. Internet browser security is not just "jumping ship" from IE to Chrome to Firefox when a security breach is identified. You must know YOUR browser and be diligent about upgrading and tweaking your security settings. I believe that Internet Explorer is an easy target because of the negative reputation that Microsoft has somehow developed in the past few years. Do not change...just read and secure your browser. (whichever one you use) Tips for Internet Explorer Tips for Firefox Tips for Chrome Internet Browser Security Update - Microsoft updates Internet Explorer to fix...Read More
Windows Start Menu is coming back!
[caption id="attachment_1479" align="alignleft" width="350"] Windows Start Menu is coming back![/caption] Microsoft, recognizing the disappointing truth that iOS and Android aren’t going to being chivalrous and slow down while it fixes Windows 8, is planning to speed up its release cadence yet again. The original plan was to push out a large update every 12 months, rather than releasing a whole new operating system every three years. Now, however, it seems the next major update will arrive as soon as August or September, just a few months after the release of Windows 8.1 Update 1. Yes, this means that, after a very odd 18 months in limbo, the Windows Start menu will officially return this summer. At its Build developer conference at the start of April, alongside the official unveil of Windows 8.1 Update 1, Microsoft teased the audience with a new Windows Start menu and the ability to run windowed Metro apps on the Desktop. Everyone was rather excited: These were the two main features that keyboard-and-mouse users had been clamoring for since Microsoft first revealed the new Metro Start screen way back in June 2011. At the end of the demo, as the audience gave Microsoft a resounding why-did-this-take-you-three-years? round...Read More