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Microsoft PowerPoint (for iPad)

Microsoft PowerPoint (for iPad) The built-in limitations of a tablet are far less limiting in graphic-centric apps like presentation software than they are in text-and-number apps like word processors or spreadsheets. I do a lot less typing when making a presentation than when editing a document in Word or a spreadsheet in Excel, and so

Linoma Software GoAnywhere MFT Standard

Linoma Software GoAnywhere MFT Standard   BY FAHMIDA Y. RASHID For businesses working with large files containing proprietary or sensitive information, sending files to partners and clients can be a huge challenge. Secure managed file transfer software lets businesses securely transfer files over the network and control who can access the files. Linoma Software GoAnywhere

Microsoft’s new app translates 50 languages on your phone or watch

Microsoft’s new app translates 50 languages on your phone or watch   Microsoft has launched Translator, a new Android and iOS app that translates your text or speech input into 50 different languages. In addition to your mobile devices, Translator works with Apple Watch and Android Wear gear too. The app features a clean interface

Twitter just released a native Windows 10 app

Twitter just released a native Windows 10 app   We’re not even done with launch day, and it already looks like Windows 10 is getting the ball rolling with third-party software: Twitter just launched a native app for the operating system. Without requiring you to log in, the app showcases top trending tweets, photos and

Windows 10 Is a Clear Winner

Windows 10 Is a Clear Winner   People know that I’m generally critical of the entire “Metro” direction Microsoft took with Windows 8. But after endless bit-twiddling, the company has nailed it with Windows 10. If you look up all the complaints about Windows 10thus far, with only a few exceptions, the objections are minor if

Windows 10: The Best Windows Yet?

Windows 10: The Best Windows Yet?   Everybody can finally exhale a sigh of relief: Windows 8 is going away, and it’s once again safe to upgrade your PC’s version of Windows. Windows 10 is nearly here (it will be launched in the evening today, finally!), and a major thrust of its design is to

Which Version of Windows 10 Should You Get?

Which Version of Windows 10 Should You Get?   You’ve seen the news about Windows 10. You’ve learned that it’s free and includes cool features like a voice-activated digital assistant named Cortana, the information-packed Action Center, faster startup, virtual desktops, and the return of the Start menu. So perhaps you’re thinking you might want to actually give this

Skype for Business

Skype for Business   When it comes to online communications, Skype is the de facto method because the service makes it so easy to call other users and video chat. Despite its advantages, however, Skype is very much a consumer service and not a business one, as it doesn’t support conference calls or screen sharing. With

How Long Will Microsoft Support Windows 10?

How Long Will Microsoft Support Windows 10?   Microsoft has updated its Windows Lifecycle page, which shows how long the company will support and update recent versions of the operating system. The lifecycle fact sheet now includesWindows 10, as well as XP Service Pack 3, Vista Service Pack 2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and

Not everyone will get Windows 10 on July 29

Not everyone will get Windows 10 on July 29 With less than a month to go before the launch of its latest OS, Microsoft has announced that it will roll out Windows 10in phases, starting on its release date of July 29. That means that not every PC that’s eligible for an upgrade will receive