Google Docs now has basic image editing tools. It is a simple update, but it is another important step in turning Google Docs into a document editor for all seasons. The three basic image editing features now allow you to crop images, rotate the images, and add borders to “beautify” them – without falling back to another editor. More tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that users can once again search for music via Bing, and play it—legally—with the associated Xbox Music player. Check on this article from PCWorld.com
Dropbox has disabled old shared document links in a bid to prevent its users’ files from being accessed by unintended recipients. Check this article from PCWorld.com
One Microsoft product I’m not a fan of is OneDrive (formerly known as SkyDrive). It’s not a particularly bad product, it’s just that I feel Dropbox does better work of the same job. Another thing that I’m not a fan of is having things forced upon me, or installed without my permission. I’m sure many of our readers feel the same way, and this is OneDrive’s situation after an upgrade to Windows 8.1. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
Maybe it’s the recent release of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps for the iPad. Maybe you want to make sure you have access to the latest version of Microsoft’s Office suite on your multiple Macs (and even PCs). Or perhaps you want the perks, such as 27GB of total OneDrive cloud storage per user and an hour of free Skype world minutes each month. Whatever the reason, you’ve weighed your options and decided that an Office 365 subscription makes sense for you. More from this article on PCWorld.com
Lost files can usually be recovered—if you discover the loss soon enough. But every time you write to the hard drive, you lower the likelihood of a successful recovery. So use that computer as little as possible until the files are recovered or you’ve given up hope. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Did you know that storing files directly on your desktop can harm your productivity? I used to be one of “those” people who downloaded files straight to the desktop. If you can identify with that, then I have good news for you: you can do better. Desktop storage is simple, sure, but it comes with hidden drawbacks you may not know about. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com