Windows 10 new features
Early this week Microsoft gave us a further look of some new features in the next version of Windows known as Windows 10. Here are some brief highlights. Free Upgrade In a nod to Apples OSX upgrade policy, Microsoft will be making Windows 10 a free upgrade to users of Windows 7 and 8 in the first year. This is a very good move on Microsoft’s part as it gives users a compelling reason to…
On adware and such
Recently I've had a increase in work involving computers running very slow as well as unwanted pop ups and default search page selection being changed. In almost all cases it's adware And in many cases the user has installed it unintentionally (more…)
Microsoft Surface First Reactions
Microsoft took a page out of Apple's marking book and invited the tech press to a announcement event, with no indication on what would be announced. What was announced was Microsoft Surface, a tablet made by Microsoft and which will run two different versions of the upcoming Windows 8 platform. This is my initial thoughts on the product in the few hours since the announcement. (more…)