Skype for Web

Skype for Web Beta is a web-browser version of its very popular VOIP / chat service. I’ve been waiting for a Skype client that I can use with my Chromebook. Now I can use Skype on my Chromebook or any computer. The reason Microsoft has done this is, they needed a Skype app for their…

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LastPass Not Broken!

The news about the LastPass network breach has been completely blown out of proportion by the media. None of your private data has been exposed. What may have been exposed was a salted and hashed version of your email address, master pass-phase, per user salts and authentication hashes. All of this appears as random gobbledigook and requires…

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New Google Photos

Google has a new photo application that is traffic. Simply called About Google Photos it gives you unlimited photo storage with up to 16 megapixel quality for your photos and 1080p for videos. You can import photos form your computer. The Google Photos app for Android and iOS backs up the photos you take automatically. There’s…

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MS MRT will now remove Ask Toolbar

Microsoft has done a really great thing. The Microsoft MRT (Malicious Software Removal Tool) and Microsoft’s Defender (antivirus) now identifies the “Ask Toolbar” as malware. Antivirus companies have refused to do this because it is packaged with “legitimate” software like the Java Runtime. Microsoft was right to do this because no one wants the Ask Toolbar. Not only does it…

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Microsoft Office 2016 Preview

Microsoft Office 2016 Preview free to use for a year. That’s right! They want to you  help them to shape the next release of Office? They are looking for Office enthusiasts to share your feedback on the new features and experiences they are developing. If you get excited about trying new software and don’t mind a bump…

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Upgrade to Windows 10

You may have heard that the upgrade to Windows 10 will be free for most users. The idea is to have everyone using the same operating system including tablet a Windows Phone users. Usually you get a new version of Windows when you get a new computer. With Windows 10 everyone with Windows 7 and…

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Watch TV Using Modern Apps

You can turn your Windows 8.1 of Windows 10 computer into an Internet media player. As it turns out the tablet mode on 8.1 or 10 and the Modern Apps are perfect for television viewing. I have Windows 10 Consumer Preview installed on my desktop computer that is connected to my TV. There many Windows Modern…

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Linux Mint 17.2, More stable than ever!

The latest version of Linux Mint, 17.2 is outstanding. LM’s plan for staying with the Ubuntu 14.04 code-base is paying off. Linux Mint 17.2 is faster and less buggy than any previous version. It’s stability is unparalleled. LM 17.2 has updated UEFI support makes much easier to install on newer systems. Better support for NVIDIA graphic…

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Teamviewer

TeamViewer is a proprietary computer software package for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, web conferencing and file transfer between computers. For Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux and even Blackberry.

Chrome Remote Desktop

Access other computers or allow another user to access your computer securely over the Internet. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for…

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