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Coming Attractions - 2015: Microsoft Windows 10

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Oct 8, 2014 @ 08:10 AM

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Topics: Software, Windows 8, Windows 10

Mozilla and Microsoft Windows 8 | No Traction

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Mar 19, 2014 @ 07:03 AM

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Topics: iPad, tablet, Software, Windows 8, Internet Browsers

Cruising With Microsoft Windows 8 | 8.1 And Getting A New View

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Nov 27, 2013 @ 08:11 AM

My wife and I recently had the opportunity to go on a cruise on the Holland American Line and  one of the interesting features of the cruise was a very popular activity hosted by Microsoft. On board there was a lady called Emily who was billed as a TechExpert and who conducted daily Digital Workshops with about 50% of them focused on using Windows 8 to improve your computing experience.

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Topics: Computer, Software, Windows 8

Buying A Windows 8 Computer May Obsolete Other Accessories

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Oct 23, 2013 @ 08:10 AM

One of the things that we are noting with clients who have moved to new computer hardware running Windows 8 is they are surprised to find out that there are no drivers available for accessories they already own.  They have assumed that if their printer, scanner, fax or other peripheral has worked with Windows XP, Vista or 7 they will be able to hook it up with Windows 8 and continue its use.

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Topics: Windows 8, MAC OS, Multifunction Printer, Scanning, MFP

Your Microsoft Windows XP Computer Workstation is Running Out of Time

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Apr 12, 2013 @ 07:04 AM

Recent data on desktop operating system (OS) market share indicates that Windows XP still has almost 39% of the market.  Windows 7 is at almost 45% with Windows Vista and Windows 8 at 3.17% making up the balance of the Windows PC market.

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Topics: Computer, Software, Windows 8

Living With a Lenovo Twist Combo Laptop Tablet

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Dec 18, 2012 @ 07:12 AM

Last week I took delivery of a new Lenovo Twist and walked it through the basic setup to see how easy it was to work with.

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Topics: Computer, tablet, Lenovo, Windows 8

Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is Unique Version of Windows 8 Laptop [Video]

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 @ 08:11 AM

Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad Twist as a unique version of a Windows 8 Computer for those who really need a flexible form factor.

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Topics: Computer, Lenovo, Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8. A Power Tech User's View

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Nov 8, 2012 @ 08:11 AM

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Topics: Computer, Windows 8, software tools

Microsoft Windows 8 May Be a Winner For You or Something to Avoid

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Sat, Nov 3, 2012 @ 10:11 AM

As I watch the discussions in the IT community about the relative merits of Windows 8 I can't help but wonder if Microsoft's big gamble will pay off.  Since they have such a dominant position in the desktop OS market on the surface is seems strange that they have introduced a new OS that seems to be more focused on mobile than the desktop.  Opinions vary on whether this was a mistake or good strategy.

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Topics: Computer, Software, Windows 8, Microsoft Surface, IT support