One of the bigger announcements at Microsoft’s Build conference on Tuesday was a plan to make Windows free on smartphones, handheld tablets, and small Internet-connected gadgets. Check this article from PCWorld.com
I use Google Drive every day. While Word is still my go-to for writing, Drive is my home base for storing documents and cataloging the test results I collect while reviewing computer hardware. There are literally thousands of documents in my drive, and I take it for granted that they’ll be available whenever I need them. Check the article from MakeUseOf.com
In December last year, Coursera promised that an official Android version would follow the then-launched iOS app. The native app for Android now makes its debut. Coursera on your mobile expands the reach for the worldwide MOOC platform, and gives you another option to learn on the go. Download it from the Google Play Store. It is still not available worldwide, but should roll out soon. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
You heard right, devout desktop lovers: The Start menu is coming back to Windows, Microsoft operating system head Terry Myerson announced at Build on Wednesday. Check this article from PCWorld.com
While Microsoft released Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 to push the PC industry toward a new touch-computing paradigm, a new Windows 8.1 update is a make-good for people who still prefer mice and keyboards. Check this article from PCWorld.com
You are being watched on the Internet – but if you use Mozilla Firefox, some of its great add-ons can help protect your privacy and security on the Web. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
In many ways, your smartphone is more powerful than the computers of Apollo 11. While it won’t get you to the moon, you can be lightyears ahead if you use your phone to its full potential. That includes using it when you have no mobile or data connection. Check this whole article from MakeUseOf.com