A new crop of HP laptops flip or spin, and run Windows, Chrome or Android

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

 

Definitely deleted: How to guarantee your data is truly gone before recycling old PCs and drives

Deleted files can often be recovered, and that’s a problem when you’re passing your PC or PC-related tech along to someone else. Whether it’s sensitive financial data, business documents, or scandalous photos that could be used to blackmail you, you probably don’t want people getting their hands on your private stuff. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

 

How Google Docs Can Help You Come Across As A Professional

You probably know that Google Docs, the online word processor app that’s a part of Google Drive, is free if you have a Google account. What you probably don’t know is that Google Docs has a huge, free repository of ready templates that you can use for almost any professional scenario. Get more info on this article from MakeUseOf.com

5 cool ways to use business cards in Evernote

Business cards get a bum rap. They create more clutter than connections, haters say, having been made obsolete by more sophisticated contact management web services and apps. But Evernote doesn’t think so. Its addition of a business card camera to its iOS app and recent partnership with LinkedIn suggest it is determined to restore some of the business card’s former glory and transform the way we use it. Here are 5 cool ways you can leverage Evernote’s features to make business cards work for you. Check this article from PCWorld.com

 

Microsoft gives Outlook.com first dibs on new features

If you’re interested in trying out the latest updates to Microsoft software, you might think that an Office 365 subscription would be the way to go. Wrong! More information on this article from PCWorld.com

 

Transform a Windows tablet into a full-fledged Windows PC

Microsoft and its PC partners are producing a seemingly endless variety of tablets, from 8-inch slates that can practically fit into a (large) pocket to 10-inch tablets that still aren’t quite ideal for long hours at a desk. They won’t hesitate to tell you these devices are full PCs running full versions of Windows 8.1. Many Windows tablets even come with a free copy of Microsoft Office! Check this article from PCWorld.com

 

7 Ways To Improve Battery Life on Windows 8 Tablets & Laptops

Windows 8.1 offers many of the same battery-saving features found in previous versions of Windows, but they’re often in different places. These options will help you make your tablet or laptop’s battery last as long as possible. Check this out for more info from MakeUseOf.com