For hundreds of years pen-and-paper has been a freeform way for people to express their ideas. Years ago Microsoft realized that the computer could become a substitute for pen-and-paper. They released their first Microsoft Tablet PC in 2002 running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This Microsoft tablet, over-priced and underpowered, was a total flop, but … » Learn More about Microsoft Takes Inking to a New Level
The Updated Edge Browser Comes of Age
The big blue “E” never appealed to me before. Internet Explorer was basically a flawed product. Even 11 different versions couldn’t get it up to the competition. When Windows 10 first appeared with its new Edge browser, I was extremely disappointed. While there were a few new features, the new big blue “E” still couldn’t … » Learn More about The Updated Edge Browser Comes of Age
Forcing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Microsoft’s big overhaul of Windows 10 which they call the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition was released to the public on August 2, 2016. Microsoft is delivering this update to more than 350 million devices around the world, so it is being rolled out slowly. We never expected it to be immediately be available to all … » Learn More about Forcing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Open Source Hardware Comes of Age
Most people have at least heard of the term “open source” but the wide popularity of open source has been in software rather than hardware. Open source software is well known. Home computer users recognize it in downloads like Office Libre, GIMP, and the VLC media player. More serious computer users realize that much of … » Learn More about Open Source Hardware Comes of Age
Windows 10 Anniversary Update – Heaven for Power Users
Windows 10 had several features aimed at power users like virtual desktops and updated features when working with a command prompt. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update gives power users even more reasons to smile. The New Edge Browser When released with Windows 10, the Edge browser was woefully inadequate. I don’t know anyone in the … » Learn More about Windows 10 Anniversary Update – Heaven for Power Users
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 First Looks:
With the August 19 release of the new Note 7, Samsung will get a jump on Apple who won’t have their new smartphone available until sometime in October. DJ Ko, President of Samsung’s Mobile Communications, calls the Note 7 the most intelligent smartphone ever. Samsung started the move to large screen smartphones with the introduction … » Learn More about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 First Looks:
Cassia Bluetooth Hub Router
Everyone has heard of a Wi-Fi router, but a Bluetooth router is an entirely new concept. When Cassia sent me their new Cassia Hub Bluetooth Router, my first question was, “What do I need it for?” After using it for a few weeks, I not only got an answer to that question, but found it … » Learn More about Cassia Bluetooth Hub Router
Alienware Alpha R2 First Looks
Alienware has over 20 years of history in the gaming arena. Since the release of their first Alpha machine at E3 in 2014, they have been focused on putting the gaming PC in the living room. The promise of the Alpha was that you could play all your games at affordable prices. This year a … » Learn More about Alienware Alpha R2 First Looks