January 7, 2013The Perils of “Gorilla Arm”My friend David Pogue puts it succinctly: Windows 8 on a desktop isn’t going to take off.
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Word Content ControlsHave you ever started up a template in Word 2010/2007 and seen those fill-in-the-blanks items? Have you wanted to create them yourself? Here’s how!
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January 6, 2013Trackpads Are HereIf you want to use Windows 8 but don’t want to pay a zillion dollars for a multi-touch monitor, there is finally a solution. Trackpads have arrived! Similar to the Apple Magicpad (or whatever they call it), you can get a multi-touch trackpad for your PC. It sits alongside the computer keyboard, just like a second mouse. Rather than lose all sensation in your arm by swiping a touchscreen monitor, you can swipe the trackpad. It’s handy! Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation – Black (910-003057) One Way to Recover a Lost PhoneI wouldn’t exactly recommend this technique:
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January 4, 2013O How I Hate My PhoneOnce upon a time, I loved my phone. It was awesome! It grew even more awesome when I bought the battery pack upgrade and could make it through an entire day without a recharge. But now? I hate my phone.
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January 3, 2013Find a Lost Android PhoneBelow is an article courtesy of Droid-Life. It provides an overview of some “finding a lost phone” apps, expanding upon what’s written in my books.
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January 2, 2013Windows 8 Less Popular Than Windows VistaI figured it would be, and you’ve probably read about my grousings on this blog and Facebook. Windows 8 is just terrible, and the public isn’t being fooled. Charts and info provided in the link.
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The State of the Art 2013The digital universe is expanding. The personal computer marked the dawn of the digital age. That seems like a lifetime ago. (And it is.) Today, your digital life is everywhere.
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