Zoho Writer vs. Google Docs & Microsoft Word Online: Is It Time to Switch?

When it comes to fantastic online word tools you are spoilt for choice. But only three can claim to be complete, full-fledged word processors: Microsoft Word Online, Google Docs, and Zoho Writer. The last of these has recently been overhauled, and the new Zoho Writer 4.0 seems like a real challenge to the big two. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

6 Ways to Customize Your Desktop Wallpaper in Windows

customize-windows-wallpaper-644x373When people move into a new house, the wallpaper is often one of the very first things to be changed — but many of us stick with the default background when it comes to our computers. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Set Multiple Stops on Your Route in Google Maps

shutterstock_289190822-644x373One of my favorite features of Waze (aside from the newly-added ability to do planned drives), is the ability to add multiple stops along your route. Finally, this feature is available in Google Maps (Google added it to Android in late June), and now it’s available on iOS as well. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft’s Windows Ink will soon do your math homework for you

inkeffectsscreen-100673414-largeMicrosoft’s new inking technology within Windows 10’s Anniversary Update, Windows Ink, has just begun to recognize what you write. Its next chapter? Equations. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

How to make sure you’re using the latest version of LastPass for Firefox

pcw-firefox-primary-100662826-largeI’m a big fan of browser-based password managers such as Dashlane and LastPass. But these solutions aren’t perfect as we recently discovered. Earlier this week, LastPass users got a shock when Google Security Team researcher Tavis Ormandy discovered a critical flaw affecting LastPass 4.0 users on Firefox. The security hole allowed for remote (and complete) compromise of a victim’s account after luring them to a malicious website. More from this article on PCWorld.com

How to Prevent Auto-Added Files & Folders in Quick Access

windows-10-quick-access-644x373So you just upgraded to Windows 10 before it was too late and you’re getting the swing of things. Everything is both familiar and new at the same time, including the new Quick Access feature in File Explorer. More of this latest article from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft’s Skype for Linux Alpha gets device settings and a system tray icon

skype-for-linux-alpha-about-100673922-largeWhen Microsoft announced the new Skype for Linux Alpha, it committed to updating this client every two weeks. Microsoft has followed through on its promise and Skype for Linux Alpha has already seen some notable updates. More of this article from PCWorld.com