Microsoft Office has remained the industry standard for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations for many years, an impressive feat. But in terms of meaningful innovation, there hasn’t been a whole lot lately. Sure, there have been plenty of Office updates (too many, some would say), but they are mainly cosmetic changes and bundles of new “features” […]
Can Microsoft Office Stay Relevant for a Future in the Cloud?
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Can Our Mobile Devices Enhance, Not Distract Us From, Our Surroundings?
June 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Recently, we looked at location-based mobile apps and their ability to allow us to interact with our surrounding environment. Examples of this trend include “checking in” to a business, finding other people nearby or redeeming a special deal. Beyond possible issues with surveillance and ad targeting, this business of walking around using our smartphones raises another crucial […]
What Alternatives Are There to Slideshare For Embedding a Powerpoint?
October 15, 2013 By 2 Comments
Although there are plenty of competitors these days, Powerpoint is still a preferred tool for creating presentations due to its familiar controls and ease of use. But many are no longer happy to simply create a presentation, show it to an audience and then let it sit on their computer. One solution is to send […]
The Office Potential: Using Microsoft Office 2013 To Its Full Power
October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: With Windows 8 available October 26, today’s guest authors break down another major new Microsoft product scheduled to be released soon: Office 2013. It is more cloud-based than previous offerings, and their post also compares premium and free office suites. Whether you are a businessman, student, or casual computer user, you definitely need […]
Is Linux Worth Using? Key Differences Between Windows OS and Linux
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Q: Why should I use the Linux operating system? What are some of the differences between Linux and Microsoft Windows or other commercial OSs? Windows vs Linux OS First, the most crucial difference between Windows and Linux OS is the overall business model, with Windows being a massively profitable proprietary venture by Microsoft and Linux […]
Using the Command Line Interface: Why Should I Do It?
March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Command Line Interface (CLI), a computer dialog operated using text commands instead of clicking on various icons and graphics, can be useful, but only to user communities with specific, often more advanced needs. There are a number of reasons why the CLI is not ideal for a typical lay user (for example a student […]
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