Google finally releases Gboard for Android, bringing search to the keyboard

gboard-screenshot-100698525-mediumWhen Google released Gboard for iOS earlier this year, scorned Android users were promised that the search-centric keyboard would be making its way to Android phones soon enough. Some six months later, Google is making good on its promise, and it’s every bit as good as it is on the iPhone. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

You Can Now Use Dropbox on Your Xbox One

dropbox-update-670x335Dropbox has created a new app just for the Xbox One. This means Xbox One owners can now install Dropbox directly onto their games console. And doing so will allow them to access and organize their files from the comfort of their favorite armchair. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

OnlyOffice: An Open Source Microsoft Office Contender Worth Your Time

hqdefault-1Microsoft Office remains top of the office suite pile. It is a difficult behemoth to shift for a number of reasons. However, there are challengers to the crown. Depending on your requirements, your office alternative can be free, open source, licensable, feature-full, or bare-bones. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Cortana for iOS, Android now features quick access to common actions

cortana-android-quick-actions-100697998-mediumMicrosoft’s Cortana virtual assistant is getting a facelift on iOS and Android aimed at making it more useful for users, and also bringing a bit of brightness to what’s currently a rather dour interface. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

The 6 Most Annoying Windows Features and How to Fix Them

windows81_upgrade_intro-670x335When you think about it, Windows is pretty great overall. There are lots of surprising reasons you’ll like Windows 10 if you haven’t upgraded yet. The operating system (OS) also includes lots of little extras that don’t get any credit. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Avoid Backstage View When Saving Files in Office 2016

word-settings-382x255There are some Microsoft Office features that seem like annoyances. Then, there are the Office settings you can always optimize. One of the first that pops up is the Backstage View. You can also call it the File menu. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft’s vision for LinkedIn is about tying its business data into Office and other services

microsoft-linkedin_primary-100697983-mediumNow that Microsoft’s massive $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn has officially closed, it’s time for the next step: figuring out how its massive store of business information can best be used by Microsoft and its customers. Check out this article from PCWorld.com