Stories by Howard Wen

In Pictures: Windows 10 - Inside Microsoft’s latest Technical Preview

The latest version, Build 9926, does not include some of the things that Microsoft showed off on Jan. 21, including deep integration of Skype into the OS, and the new Spartan web browser. But there are many important features in this build.

Written by Howard Wen03 Feb. 15 09:05

In Pictures: 10 new features expected in Windows 10

Later this week, Microsoft is expected to reveal more details about Windows 10. But why wait for Microsoft’s announcement? Here’s what we think is coming.

Written by Howard Wen20 Jan. 15 08:30

In Pictures: 9 useful add-ons for Google Docs

We experimented with several add-ons available for Google Docs. Here are nine that we found to be really useful and easy to use when you’re writing, editing and sharing documents.

Written by Howard Wen08 Oct. 14 09:05

In Pictures: 9 reasons users won’t ditch Windows XP

Microsoft stopped support for Windows XP on April 8: Meaning, no more software or security updates for the nearly 13-year-old OS, despite it still holding onto just under 30% of the desktop OS market (according to NetMarketShare). Microsoft wants XP users to upgrade to a newer Windows OS, preferably Windows 8.1. Yet many people are determined to hold on - you’ll have to pry Windows XP from their PC’s cold, dead hard drive. Here are nine reasons why.

Written by Howard Wen08 April 14 07:55

In Pictures: 9 Chrome tab tricks

The following extensions for Chrome provide certain, idiosyncratic functions you may find helpful when dealing with tabs.

Written by Howard Wen18 Feb. 14 08:26

In Pictures: 10 Chrome offline apps for business

With the latest release of Chrome for Windows (and Chrome OS on Chromebooks), you can install apps that will work even if your computer is not online.

Written by Howard Wen05 Nov. 13 08:17
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