Jan 252013
 

For my few non-IT friends still working with Windows 8.  By Chris Hoffman at MakeUseOf.com…

Windows 8 has a number of features that can be annoying to experienced users of the traditional Windows desktop. From adding a Start menu to disabling the bulky ribbon, noisy live tiles, and unnecessary lock screen, you can easily fix a variety of problems you have with Windows 8.

via 7 Windows 8 Niggles Resolved.

 Posted by at 8:14 am
Jan 072013
 

This is an impressive piece of software.  I was able quickly save all of the drivers on my computer (I chose to not backup the drivers that are installed by Microsoft, Apple, etc.).

http://www.boozet.org/dd.htm

By Craig Snyder at MakeUseOf.com via Double Driver Makes Backing Up & Restoring Your Drivers Easier Than Ever [Windows].

 Posted by at 9:35 am
Oct 112012
 

By Aaron Couch at MakeUseOf.com…

We’ve all been there, some more than others, but at one point or another we’ve all had to convert a file. But whether we knew how to or not, was the question. Sometimes with this sort of thing it’s simply the lack of knowledge of what to use. The other common issue is how to use it. Well now that you’re reading this article, those should no longer be problems that you’re familiar with.

via Format Factory: Quickly & Easily Convert Multimedia Files Without The Headache [Windows].

 Posted by at 1:49 am
Aug 222012
 

By Saikat Basu at MakeUseOf.com…

I am going to ruffle a few feathers here by saying that Microsoft OneNote is just as good as Evernote. Evernote is probably more barebones and easier to handle, while OneNote is the digital equivalent of a binder, giving you more organizational control.

via 10 Awesome OneNote Tips You Should Be Using All The Time [Windows].

 Posted by at 5:42 am