April 8, 2014, is a big -- well, bad -- day for fans of Microsoft Windows XP. That's when Microsoft will end support for that operating system. Microsoft is reminding users of this, wishing that they'll upgrade to a newer version of Windows. But as InformationWeek writer Kevin Casey says in a recent story, many business owners aren't willing to ditch this system.
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Is there really such a thing as a better smartphone?
You want to be a smart consumer. You're willing to research before buying your next smartphone. Here's a thought, though, not everybody believes that this research is required. Jesus Diaz, a writer for the lifehacker Web site, is one of them. He says that today's smartphones are so alike it doesn't matter which one you purchase for yourself.
The PC isn’t dead yet
You may think the PC era is just about over if you believe everything you read in the tech media. Indeed, the sales numbers for tablets are soaring
Don’t expect much from Windows 8.1
Has Microsoft made Windows 8 much better with its Windows 8.1 tweak?
Taking an e-mail break
What’s the worst thing about going on a vacation? How about coming back to a crammed e-mail inbox? Fortunately, you can take steps to prevent this, and Jonathan Feldman, a contributing editor at InformationWeek lets you know how
Is Office Mobile a good buy?
Should you invest $100 each year — what it will cost to get a required subscription — to get Microsoft’s Office Mobile on your iPhone? The short answer?
Digg Reader an effective replacement for Google Reader
Do you still grieve the death of popular RSS reader Google Reader? You’re not alone.
Should your meetings be low-tech?
Tired of your employees checking email during your meetings? Disappointed that your staff spend time logging onto twitter while you’re discussing company strategies? You’re not the only one
The Duracell Powermat: Taking the hassle out of charging
Do you hate charging your phones? Tired of dealing with cords that inevitably tangle or get lost? The Duracell Powermat 24-Hour Power System may well be for you.
The new science of smartphone protection
What’s the very first thing that goes through your mind after you’ve dropped your smartphone? That might not be printable, right? However, if you’ve invested in a smartphone case that uses the latest in protection technology, your first thoughts after dropping your phone could be clean enough to publish in a family newspaper
