7 critical things to do immediately with a new PC

So you’ve got a new PC. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with Grandma to blowing off some steam on, uh, Steam. Check this article from PCWorld.com

Microsoft disables Cortana for Android voice feature after user complaints

Cortana for Android users are expressing their frustration after Microsoft turned off the app’s “Hey Cortana” voice activation feature on Sunday. Check this article from PCWorld.com

Battle over LTE in Wi-Fi bands may soon be resolved

The fight over LTE networks using the same frequencies as Wi-Fi may be headed toward a peaceful resolution at last. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How to Block the Aggressive Windows 10 Upgrade on Windows 7 and 8.1

As the Windows 10 adoption rate is slowing down, Microsoft ramps up its efforts to make users upgrade. Come 2016, many people will wake up to a new operating system, despite never having consciously consented to the upgrade. Even those of you who have previously removed updates and installed tools to block the Get Windows 10 app (GWX) could be affected. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

5 Apps With Realtime Notifications About Almost Anything

Find out the moment when anything happens. Whether it’s a package showing up at your door or the start of your favorite TV show. Whether it’s a website you love publishing a new story or some site making changes you need to keep up with, there are apps for keeping you up-to-date. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

7 Ways Windows 10 is More Secure than Windows XP

Despite the endless warnings from Microsoft, the security-related horror stories from users on Internet forums, and countless technology articles that advise people about the folly of continuing to use Windows XP, some individuals (and companies) simply will not listen. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Remove Hidden Personal Data in Microsoft Office

Every time you send a document to a colleague, you save it, you proofread it, correct any spelling and/or grammatical mistakes, and send it. It is a great habit to get into, and can certainly save time and energy down the line, if your work is consistently accurate. Editors will love you (won’t they?!). But what about the other information we might unwittingly provide when we send a document? More of this latest article from MakeUseOf.com