The first time I installed Windows 8 DP, it was quite a frustrating effort, trying to find the shutdown or restart button in Windows 8. To be honest, I never imagined I would need to post about how to shutdown Windows, but seeing the number of questions on this topic, I am listing some ways you can shutdown or restart your Windows 8 computer.
The Windows Club: 10 different ways to Shutdown or Restart Windows 8 Read More »
Inkjet printers are the workhorses of home and office. There are hundreds of different models available, each offering dozens of features. Buying an inkjet printer can be confusing unless you know which options are really important. The good news is, inkjet printers are dirt cheap. The bad news: buying the wrong inkjet printer (even a cheap one) can be very expensive. Here’s what you need to know…
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The Pit Crew has stumbled on a smoking hot deal at Tiger Direct…a refurbished Linksys Wireless N Router for just $9.99 (after rebate).
Hot Deal: $9.99 Wireless Router Read More »
The heated debate about the future of the PC rages on. Enterprise CIO Forum editorial director Bill Laberis weighs in…
Enterprise CIO Forum: Death of the PC Read More »
Cool dynamic transitions help you connect 2 slides.
PowerPoint Tips: Cool transitions connect slides Read More »
Have you ever considered what your family would go through trying to gain access to your various online accounts when you die?
Dave’s Computer Tips: Passwords when you pass away Read More »
The Windows 8 Consumer Preview (beta) has been out for a couple days now, and speculation is running rampant as to whether or not consumers will consider Windows 8 a success, or just a second coming of the PR failure that was Windows Vista. Personally, I’m a long-time Windows user with a long history of early adoptions, disappointments, and through all of this have remained an optimist. With Windows 8, I’m still on the fence. While the beta gives us a good idea of what the final product might look like, one can only hope a lot changes take place between now and then. The biggest question facing Microsoft and its users is whether or not Windows 8 will be something consumers will accept.
Chris Pirillo: Will You Upgrade to Windows 8? Read More »
Windows 8 may make great sense on a Tablet and touch devices, but on a regular desktop or a laptop, well, you may have to develop a few new ways of thinking.
The Windows Club: Beginners Guide to using Windows 8 on a Laptop Read More »
Windows has what’s called a ‘lifecycle’ – a series of stages beginning with release. I’ll review what happens as a version of Windows nears end-of-life.
Ask Leo: How long can I keep running my copy of Windows? Read More »