Windows is so customizable, it’s tempting to tinker. Don’t like Internet Explorer’s default feel? There are settings for that! Hate the way Windows 8’s Ribbon UI looks? Tweak away! And if you’re feeling truly adventurous, a veritable universe of change awaits within the easy-to-bork Windows registry. Check out this item from PCWorld.com
If a once-fast computer has slowed to a crawl, you can’t really blame the hardware. Sure, you may be able to improve speed by adding RAM, upgrading the CPU, or replacing the hard drive with an SSD. But none of those solutions–all of which cost money–address the underlying problem. Your hardware isn’t underpowered. It’s overloaded. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
A great tablet like an Apple iPad Air or a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 costs about the same as a budget laptop these days. Of course, tablets are great too, especially as a back-to-school option. Check more from this article on MakeUseOf.com
Among the free Microsoft Office Mobile apps on a Windows Phone 8 device is a version of OneNote, the remarkably versatile and Evernote-rivaling note-taking tool that can handle voice transcription and sync notes across other devices – among other things! Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Caffeine and free Wi-Fi are a potent recipe for productivity. It’s what lures you and many other telecommuters to spend serious work time in convenient coffee shops. But whether you’re just getting out of the office or the sidewalk café is your office, working in a public space has some special challenges. These tips will help you stay safe and productive. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
This is an update of a browser extension I last wrote about a couple years back. It’s too good not to revisit every so often. Check out from this article on PCWorld.com
Finding just the right page among the billions on the Web requires not only a search engine but also a bit of know-how. Here is a selection of my favorite tips for searching the Web. Here’s more from MacWorld.com