Archive for category: Office Tech

Microsoft republishes pulled Windows update, but still recommends a registry hack

Microsoft said Thursday that users can once again download an update that the company fixed, after crashes forced the company to pull it about a week ago. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

 

The Ultimate Chrome Sync Hacks For Swapping Between Desktops

Are you the type of person that needs unfettered mobility of their browsing data? If you are such an individual, a typical day may involve moving from a desktop in the office, to a laptop at a client’s office and back to a desktop at home. In between, you likely also use your mobile device to continue browsing. Switching between devices interrupts the browsing experience. More tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Partition & Use Your Time Machine Hard Drive To Store Files Too

Now that every Apple laptop ships with a solid state drive, many of us are learning to live with smaller storage capacities once more. At the same time, external hard drives are cheaper and roomier than ever – which means there’s often plenty of room for backups and file storage on the same drive. More information on this article from MakeUseOf.com

 

Asus Chromebook C200 review: Long battery life helps this $249 model stand out

Check this review from PCWorld.com

Windows 9 inbound: Microsoft to unveil Windows ‘Threshold’ in September, reports say

Our first glimpse of Windows 9 may be right around the corner, as the new rapid-fire Microsoft scrambles to put the stigma of Windows 8’s disastrous launch in the rear view mirror. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

 

PushBullet adds universal copy and paste across Windows, Android

PushBullet is a rather useful app. It displays the notifications from your Android phone or tablet on your desktop, and lets you “push” links or messages from one to the other. The newest update is especially helpful for those with a Windows PC, as text copied on the desktop can be pasted to your Android device. Check out more on this article from Greenbot.com

Calibrate & Maintain Your MacBook Battery For Best Performance

As your MacBook ages, your battery performance decreases — that’s just a fact of life. But if you correctly calibrate and maintain your battery, it’s possible to improve performance and put off replacing it for as long as possible. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com