Microsoft Office remains the gold standard in office applications. Sure, Office alternatives exist, but Microsoft’s file formats dominate. People with access to Office tend to have an easier time than those who lack it, because while alternatives like LibreOffice can export to .doc or .xls, the formatting isn’t 100% compatible. Great article from MakeUseOf.com
D-Link said this week that it would begin shipping a router that supports “Facebook Wi-Fi,” the social networking giant’s effort to tie a Facebook checkin to free Wi-Fi access. More on this great news from PCWorld.com
Summer is once again almost upon us, and for thousands of people around the world that means one thing – time to get in shape and develop the perfect beach body. Get some tips from these apps on MakeUseOf.com
Twitter recently added a functionality that allows users of TweetDeck to attach images to scheduled tweets. As of now, the update is available on the web, Windows, and Google Chrome versions of TweetDeck, and will it be coming soon to the Mac version. Get this article from MakeUseOf.com
HP announced a versatile lineup of PCs and PC-shaped things on Monday (Taipei time) at Computex, embracing the new normal in the world of PCs—which is, nothing’s normal. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
When it rains it pours for eBay. Less than a week after the popular website revealed it was the victim of a massive data breach and directed users to change their passwords, researchers have discovered that it is vulnerable to serious flaws that could allow an attacker to access user accounts. Individuals need to know how to guard against falling victim to these security issues, and other businesses need to learn from eBay’s mistakes and do a better job of protecting resources on the Web. Check this article from PCWorld.com
The Web doesn’t usually play nice, but you can still wring the best experience from it.
Going online to find the stuff that matters to you is like navigating a gigantic labyrinth to find your way out. It’s not at all easy. There are too many false starts, dead ends, and monstrous websites to deal with. If you enjoy these elements of uncertainty and adventure, and like your online life just fine, feel free to give this article a miss. But if this digital minefield leaves you overwhelmed and anxious, adopting the following simple mantras can act as a tonic and help you manage your Web space better. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com