How To Convert Any Document to PDF on Windows Without Any Extra Software
As a student at the University, I would often do my assignments with my laptop and head over to the print shop to print them out. And as soon as it gets into the laptop of the attendant, I begin to notice a format change. As a student studying History, I knew the importance of […]
Tip of the Day; How to Use the New Windows Clipboard
Copy and paste is arguably one of the most used software features on mobile and desktop devices. This is because people are always transferring information (usually text and images) from one field to the other, or one app to the other. The copied items are held in a clipboard so the user can easily paste […]
Microsoft Will End Windows 7 Support by Early 2020
The Redmond Software giant, Microsoft, has announced that its support for Windows 7 will end after January 14, 2020. In essence, Windows 7 users will no longer receive updates or security fixes after the said date. “All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7.” Windows 7 has been applauded as the best […]
Tip of the Day: Save Mobile Data on Your PC with TripMode
Tethering mobile data from your phone to your computer can be a nightmare because of the huge data that might be consumed in the process. Even though on some platforms like Windows, you can mark a network as a metered connection in order to restrict data usage, this might not entirely prevent apps from accessing […]
Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Microsoft has been in the desktop OS game for more than 3 decades. The software giant’s proprietary operating system, Windows, was launched in 1985 by Microsoft to provide a more intuitive interface for PC users to interact with the computer. Windows 1.0 was released in November 1985 and was the first version of the 33-year-old operating […]
Microsoft Launches a New OS- Windows 10S
Microsoft unveiled a new operating system on the 2nd of May 2017, the Windows 10S. Windows 10S is an upgrade of Windows 10 but more secure. This new OS comes with the essential Windows Office apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint pre-installed in it. Microsoft restricts Windows 10S devices to Windows Store apps, meaning one […]
Instagram for PC Now Available On Windows Store
The photo and video sharing platform has released the desktop version of its Instagram mobile app. The new app is currently available on the Windows store for PCs. The app has the same clean interface seen in the mobile version, and it has all the major Instagram features like Instagram stories, direct and explore. It […]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update Review
Microsoft is off to a good start with Windows 10 as it holds the record for the fastest adoption rate Microsoft has seen for any windows OS since Windows 7. To further cap things, they’ve released the first-anniversary update for Windows 10. The update, packed with tons of cool new features, will bump your Windows […]
Work Smarter and Faster With Windows Continuum
Microsoft announced Continuum for its Windows phone devices at Build Conference last year, and it was launched alongside Windows 10 and the Lumia 950/950XL duo this year. Continuum allows your phone to have PC-like capabilities. By connecting your Windows phone to a larger screen (a monitor or a TV), you get Microsoft’s traditional desktop experience […]
How to Access Windows if You’ve Forgotten Your Password
A password prevents unauthorized access into your account; be it your phone, computer, e-mail, WiFi or other devices. For users that rely heavily on their computers to work, they may set a Windows password to stop anyone from accessing it. However, if it happens that you are unable to gain access into your account because you’ve […]
BBM Comes to Your Windows Phone!
There is no doubt that human beings have always sought for ways to make their lives better right from prehistoric times, from the making of crude implements with stones to the present day high tech gadgets. We have evolved as mankind in the use of various media to communicate, articulate and even to make […]
Microsoft to Acquire Nokia’s Mobile Unit for €5.4Bn
Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services for a total of €5.4 billion. Microsoft said it will pay €3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and €1.65 billion to license Nokia’s patents. Microsoft said “The transaction is expected […]
Microsoft Corp. Debuts World’s Most Personal Phone: Windows Phone 8
On Monday Oct 29, Microsoft Corp. announced the Windows Phone 8. According to Terry Myerson, corporate vice president of the Windows Phone Division at Microsoft, windows phone 8 is ” the most personal smartphone there is”. Let’s take a look at some of its features, and you’ll understand why it’s called the most personal smartphone. […]
Mobile Operating Systems in 2012: How they Have Fared So Far
We are in the last week of the first-half of 2012 and the different mobile phone platforms have been jostling to impress their consumers. I have taken the time to give a report on how the major players in this industry have fared.