When Microsoft first introduced Window 10, we highlighted the enterprise features of the new operating system. The presentation seemed to gloss over the things that could have been exciting and instead spent way too much time talking about copy+paste in command prompt as an enterprise feature. Last week, Microsoft held a live event through Microsoft Virtual Academy where they … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Gift and gadget guide for your 2014 Holiday Wish List
Looking for gadget ideas to add to your own Christmas wish list or looking for gift suggestions for a techie on your list? This list has some of the hot products of 2014 across different budgets so you will be able to find something for everybody. Cameras Looking to take great action shots? Check out the GoPro Hero4 Black for a durable video camera that makes for great YouTube … [Read more...]
12 holiday scams to avoid
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday gift giving coming up quickly, McAfee published this infographic to share information about common scams around this time of year. If more people are aware of them, hopefully that will help avoid them. Some of them, unfortunately, stick with us throughout the year. You’ve Got Mail! — As holiday sales continue to migrate online, … [Read more...]
Avast and latest Windows Update for Windows 8.1 lead to unresponsive PCs
If you are running Windows 8.1 and the latest Avast antivirus, you may have noticed problems with your computer this week after installing the latest Windows Updates. I was running the Avast 2015 Free at the latest version, 10.0.2208, on Windows 8.1. After installing Windows Updates KB3014442 and KB3000850, my computer was slow and unresponsive for certain tasks: Restarting … [Read more...]
Office 365 Admin keeps asking for phone number and alternative email
Every time I sign into Office 365 with my admin account, I am taken to a "Don't lose access to your account" screen. I enter my cell number and a personal email address (because it can't be an Office 365 account at all) and click Save and continue. I will receive an email confirming that my alternate email address has changed but the next time I log in with my O365 admin … [Read more...]