Gmail will push users further away from XP and Vista

browser-773216-100599823-mediumGoogle quietly announced Tuesday that Gmail will stop supporting older versions of its Chrome browser soon, in a move that will put another nail in the coffins of Windows XP and Windows Vista. Get to know more of this article from PCWorld.com

7 Ways to View Google Calendar on Your Windows Desktop

view-google-cal-windows-670x335Thankfully, the “calendar wars” of Windows 8 have subsided. A dispute between Microsoft and Google had made it difficult for users to view their Google Calendars in the native Windows calendar app. Now it’s once again possible to operate your diary using built-in Windows tools. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Use Google Keep for Simple Project Management

google-notes-project-manage-670x335When it comes to project management tools, you will find many robust options. From desktop applications to web-based tools to mobile apps, the offerings are plentiful. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Chrome’s next release will make DRM mandatory

chromelogo-100693477-mediumAn interesting problem has come to light for Google Chrome users, revolving around the browser’s built-in DRM scheme for accessing content on services such as Netflix. With Chrome 57, the next major Chrome release, Google will disable the plugin settings page chrome://plugins. That means anyone who wants to disable any built-in plugins, including the DRM decryption module called Widevine, can no longer do so. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

How to get iOS-style VIP alerts in Gmail for Android

how-to-bring-ioss-vip-alerts-to-android-vip-notification-on-android-lock-screen_main-100690719-mediumNot everyone wants their Android phone to ding every time an email arrives. Many of us don’t even need Android alerts for every message that Gmail thinks is important. Get to know more of this article from PCWorld.com

The Best Safari Extensions for Mac Users

Safari-Extensions-Featured-670x335Safari is probably the best browser for Mac users. It’s highly optimized, energy efficient, plays nicely with other Apple computers and mobile devices. But because of its smaller user base, it doesn’t have the lion’s share of extensions. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

8 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives for Mac Users

msoffice-alternatives-mac-670x335It’s easy to leave Windows behind. Just buy a Mac, take a couple of days to settle in and never look back. But for Microsoft Office users, the need to buy Office for Mac again can be a hassle. Check out this latest article from MakeUseOf.com