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Jun 25, 2014

Google – Full Speed Ahead with Encryption

As I continue to say over and over…encryption is your friend. One of my favorite quotes is from Bruce Schneier

Jun 19, 2014

Is the “Cloud” Really the Right Solution for Me?

I can’t tell you how many times I have answered the question or some variant of it. I hate to

Jun 18, 2014

No Office for Windows 8 Tablets

It was a big splash event when Microsoft released Office for the iPad, but what about the other mobile platforms?

Jun 16, 2014

No More Support for Windows 8.1

It may sound harsh, but Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows 8.1. You are now required to have

Jun 13, 2014

How Inefficient Can You Be? The Secret and Silent Killer of Law Firms

Parents of a certain age bite their tongues when they see younger adults being disrespectful and essentially lazy in the

Jun 12, 2014

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 66 Vulnerabilities

On Tuesday, Microsoft released seven patches that addressed 66 vulnerabilities and a major fix for Internet Explorer 6 through 11.

Jun 11, 2014

Windows 8 Will Not Have a Start Menu Choice

Windows 8 has a very different look than any other prior version of Windows. It is very “touch” centric and

Jun 09, 2014

The “Do Over” Method for Apple

If you are one of the crazy people that love to bleed and suffer with new technology, there is a

Jun 06, 2014

XP Hack to Get Updates: Get Rid of Windows XP!

According to ars technica, there is a registry hack to enable updates to Windows XP even though it is no

Jun 05, 2014

TrueCrpyt Isn’t Dead (Yet)!

According to a recent blog post, two Swiss developers have assembled a team to keep open source encryption alive. As

Jun 04, 2014

Apple Announcements: New Operating Systems and Healthkit

Apple has been busy making all kinds of announcements and getting their loyal fans all cranked up for the next

Jun 03, 2014

Resetting Your Phone

Will you be donating your old phone after you upgrade to the latest and greatest smartphone? What about all the