How To Make Windows 7 Look Like Windows XP

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I recently suggested that users looking to jump ship from Windows XP should consider a Mac instead. While I still think it’s a good idea, plenty of readers called me crazy; not everyone wants to learn to fly by jumping off a cliff. Those who want something more familiar can always turn to Windows 7 instead, and you can make it look almost identical to Windows XP with a few quick modifications. Get some new look on your PC from this article on MakeUseOf.com

Rumor: Microsoft’s ‘Windows 9’ campaign begins this fall

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Microsoft plans to launch “Windows 9” this fall, backed by a substantial advertising campaign, according to Russian leaker Wzor. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

 

How To Install Chrome Extensions Manually

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Google recently decided to disable the installation of Chrome extensions from third-party websites. This was an expected and arguably necessary change, as such extensions could prove a serious security risk that’s entirely outside of Google’s hands, but some users still want to install extensions from sources other than the Chrome Web Store. Here’s how to do it. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Attack on Dailymotion redirected visitors to exploits

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Attackers injected malicious code into Dailymotion.com, a popular video sharing website, and redirected visitors to Web-based exploits that installed malware. Check out this news from PCWorld.com

 

Six modern Windows apps for Fourth-of-July fun

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Independence Day may be largely an outdoor affair, but your PC or Surface can still play a role in planning your day.  Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com

 

How To Delete Data & Factory Restore Your Windows Phone 8 Device

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Is your Windows Phone 8 device creaking under the weight of apps, music, videos and photo? Deleting apps, games and media is simple, either individually or in bulk – but you might prefer to reset your phone and start from scratch. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Take precautions when using Gmail—or any other email service

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Nothing in this world is ever entirely safe, and that goes double for anything that lives in the cloud. If you use Gmail, your mail could be read by someone other than the intended recipient, or your account just might get hijacked. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com