It’s coming: XPocalypse—the end of Microsoft’s support of Windows XP on April 8. Anyone who still has a PC with Windows XP is either scrambling to figure out what to do with it—or in some state of blissful denial about it all. Or, they are lashing themselves to the mast of their old XP schooner, determined to ride out the storm. Check this out from PCWorld.com
Whether you’re a tech guru or you feel as if you’re hardly getting by on your computer, customizing Windows is for everyone. That’s right – even if you don’t feel as though you’re the “tech savvy” type, you should customize Windows. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance it’ll help you navigate your computer better. And thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to figure these customizations out yourself – we’ve covered a significant portion of them right here on MakeUseOf. Check on this article from MakeUseOf.com
On Tuesday, April 8, Microsoft will bid adieu to Windows XP, delivering the final security updates for the twelve year-old OS. While many XP users out there plan on keeping their PC—with or without Microsoft’s support—many others are looking to at long last switch to a new computer. Check some tips on this artilce from PCWorld.com
Learn how to make a Skype call from Outlook.com in just a few simple steps. Because some moments are just right for Skype. Set up a couple of simple things and you could soon be bringing all your friends into Outlook with one click. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
I use Google Drive every day. While Word is still my go-to for writing, Drive is my home base for storing documents and cataloging the test results I collect while reviewing computer hardware. There are literally thousands of documents in my drive, and I take it for granted that they’ll be available whenever I need them. Check the article from MakeUseOf.com
In December last year, Coursera promised that an official Android version would follow the then-launched iOS app. The native app for Android now makes its debut. Coursera on your mobile expands the reach for the worldwide MOOC platform, and gives you another option to learn on the go. Download it from the Google Play Store. It is still not available worldwide, but should roll out soon. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
You heard right, devout desktop lovers: The Start menu is coming back to Windows, Microsoft operating system head Terry Myerson announced at Build on Wednesday. Check this article from PCWorld.com