Ever since purchasing an Acer Chromebook 15 over a year ago, I’ve been smitten with it. The low power consumption, ease of use, and mobility of it makes it a dream come true for a writer like me, but is a Chromebook for everyone? In a word: No. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com
Not too long ago, Microsoft made it almost impossible to sync your Google Calendar with the Windows Calendar app. This all changed with the Calendar app for Windows 10. And since the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, you can manage your Google, iCloud, Outlook, and Exchange calendars straight from the Taskbar. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com
We all know that Windows needs some kind of security software — the only trouble is deciding which security software to use. Yes, even if you’re up to date on Windows Updates and such, you still need proper security protection! Check out more in this article in MakeUseOf.com
We can all agree that the Windows Notepad is basic and usually gets shunted out in favor of feature-filled alternatives. But Notepad is more powerful than it looks and we’ll introduce you to some of its hidden tricks. Soon, you’ll want to keep this ancient Windows program handy at all times by turning Notepad into a sticky note. Check out the tricks on MakeUseOf.com
One of the simplest ways to stay safe online is to practice good password hygiene. For each service and site you use, you should make sure that you use a different password which contains a combination of numbers and special characters, and isn’t based on any dictionary words. More of this latest article in MakeUseOf.com
Rokus, tablets, Sonos, smartphones, gaming consoles, Chromebooks – there is so much choice on the market that it’s now possible to make a coherent argument against even needing to own a laptop. I’ve made this point myself on this very site. However, in this piece, I’m going to make the opposite argument. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com
Are you struggling with font sizes or formatting in Outlook?
There are few things more frustrating than choosing a particular font for an important email, only to find that it doesn’t look exactly as you intended once it reaches its recipient. Outlook 2016 bears a few quirks when it comes to formatting and layout, and they can quickly wreak havoc on your carefully considered design choices. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com