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Technology TrendsMicrosoft Office And Google Docs Sync For Offline Use
Recently, Google announced a small but significant change to Google Docs. Now, if you have enabled offline access for files you have stored on your Google Drive, the system will auto-sync any Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, or Word files if you have opened them with Google Slides, Sheets, or Docs.
August 11, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsNew Version Releases For iOS Devices
Apple has recently announced a new string of updates for their OS family including iOS, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5, watchOS 8.7 and tvOS 15.6.
August 8, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsThe Windows 11 Apps That Use Your Microphone And Camera
Are you a member of the Windows 11 Insiders group? If so, then you already know that you get a sneak peek at all the cool new features the engineers at Microsoft are building into the new Operating System.
August 1, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsSome Requested Features May Be Coming To Microsoft Teams
Do you use Microsoft Teams? If so, you'll be thrilled to know that the Redmond Giant is continuing to pour resources into improving the software with a specific focus on audio and video quality.
July 21, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsEdge Will Replace Internet Explorer After It Is Gone
It may seem as though Internet Explorer is the browser that will not die, but according to Microsoft, it is now a step closer to breathing its last virtual breath.
July 15, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Adding Restore Apps Feature To Make Reinstalling Easier
Are you excited about Windows 11? Many people are and in fact there are legions of beta users who are in the Windows Insiders group so they can get a sneak peek at some of the features on deck as updates are released.
July 5, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Is Taking A Responsible Leadership In The Field Of AI
Microsoft has always been a pioneer in the field of technology. And being in a leadership position frequently entails making tough choices for the greater good.
July 4, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsHow to Stop Teams Opening When You Startup Windows 11
For many businesses, Microsoft Teams is now an essential piece of software. While we transitioned to hybrid working, it helped us stay connected and get things done.
June 22, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsThe Latest Windows 11 Update Fixes Dozens Of Issues
Are you a Windows 11 early adopter? If so, you'll want to grab the latest update KB5014019. It contains several important bug fixes including fixes for Direct3D app crashing issues, slow file copying issues, and an issue with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) driver. Some users have reported the TPM driver was dramatically increasing system startup time.
June 15, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsFinally! Google Chrome's going to block disruptive notifications
Has this happened to you? You visit a website, and a pop-up asks if it can send you notifications. You click yes… and within a few days you totally regret it.
June 13, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsSay Goodbye To The Apple iPod
It is the end of an era. Apple recently announced that they were discontinuing the legendary iPod, which is now in its 7th generation of production.
June 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information
If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, then you are likely already aware of this. If not, here's something else to look forward to when Windows 11 is formally released. Microsoft has been experimenting with a new "Suggested Actions" feature when you copy data onto your clipboard.
June 2, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN
There's a big change coming to the Microsoft Edge browser. Big enough that it may prompt some users to switch to Edge.
May 23, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsAmazon Kindle Will Soon Support ePub Standard Files
Do you own an Amazon Kindle? If so, you're probably already aware of one of the major frustrations with the product. Kindles are amazing but they don't support the epub file format. Of course, epub is the format that just about everybody else on the planet other than Amazon sells e-books in.
May 18, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsNetflix Will Soon Crack Down On Password Sharing
Netflix has been talking about cracking down on password sharing for years. So far, it's been just talk. Recently, the company suffered its first decrease in subscribers in recent memory. They lost more than 200,000 in the first quarter of 2022. That is a fact which sent their stock price reeling.
May 14, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost
If you rely on Microsoft's Edge browser to surf the web, you're in luck. The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser's "sleeping tabs" feature, which improves its overall performance and responsiveness.
May 4, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features
If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases.
May 2, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsAMD Finds Issue That Causes CPU To Be Overclocked
Over the past few weeks, there's been a bit of an uproar on various social media channels. Many AMD users are reporting inexplicable changes to their BIOS settings which users were never asked to approve.
April 26, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsUpgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues
Do you have an iPhone? If so, are you running IOS 15.4? If you are, you may have noticed an unusual power drain on your battery that's dramatically shortening the life per charge. That's the kiss of death for any handheld device and if you're experiencing the issue, you're not alone.
April 23, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsOne Click Default Browser Choice Coming To Windows 11
One of the latest revelations to come from the Windows 11 development team is that Microsoft is working on streamlining the process of setting a default web browser for Windows 11 users.
April 15, 2022 2 min
