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Seeking out Tech Support

Seeking out Tech Support

Computer problems can be frustrating, especially when they prevent you doing what you need to, however to quickly resolve some issues you may not even need to pick up the phone to get help. If you’re having problems with your Windows PC at support.microsoft.com you can chat to a suport agent online and even have them connect to your PC[Read More…]

How old do you look?

How old do you look?

Even been told you look either older or younger than you really are?  Were they being extra nice or a bit nasty?  Well how about letting a computer have a look and give you an answer based on an equation? Microsoft recently set up the website how-old.net which allows users to upload a photo of themselves to then be delivered[Read More…]

Tablet, Ultrabook…or something else?

Tablet, Ultrabook…or something else?

Tablet or Ultrabook?  Which is better? Well the real question is what exactly do you need it for.  Answer this question and you’re on your way to getting the right device for you. If you’re constantly on the go then weight and a slim form factor could play a big part in your decision so a tablet device may be[Read More…]

The end nears for Internet Explorer

The end nears for Internet Explorer

Microsoft’s Internet explorer may be the original default web browser of the Windows Operating system, but it hasn’t been the most popular web browser since 2008. Since then we’ve seen the Firefox top the most-used list a few years ago with Google’s Chrome now the browser of choice sitting at around 62 percent usage…compared to Internet explorer at 8 percent. With a[Read More…]

Microsoft wants you on Windows 10

Microsoft wants you on Windows 10

Just when you were getting comfortable with Windows 8.1 on your PC, Microsoft is already setting their sights on delivering Windows 10.  In fact when Windows 10 arrives Microsoft are so keen to have people using it they will be offering it free to all Windows 7, 8.1 and mobile 8.1 users for the first year. The new experience that[Read More…]