Windows 10 Feedback Part 2 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

So, you generally like Windows 10. Good start, eh. But there are some things that bother you. Well, you’re not alone. PC World’s “How to cure Windows 10’s worst headaches” article summarizes some common tips. Despite the many highlights of Windows 10—Cortana, virtual desktops, windowed Windows Store apps, the revamped Start menu, DirectX 12, among… Continue reading Windows 10 Feedback Part 2 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

Windows 10 Feedback Part 1 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

So, you’ve been using Windows 10 for awhile. What do you think? What do you like or dislike? Although released less than a month ago (as of today, August 17), the commentary is underway. For example, this “10 Things You’ll Hate in Windows 10” article: There are some features that do need some work though.… Continue reading Windows 10 Feedback Part 1 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

After Installing Windows 10 Upgrade — What to do first

So, you upgraded a Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC to Windows 10 — for free. Cheers. What did you do next? PC World suggests these explorations: How to maximize your first 30 minutes with Windows 10 Windows 10: The 10 best new features you should try first Windows 10: The best tricks, tips, and… Continue reading After Installing Windows 10 Upgrade — What to do first

More and more phone scams

The July 2015 issue of VIPRE Security News notes that: “Retail and finance call centre phone scamming in the US is up 30 percent according to research from Pindrop Security, a phone security company.” Attackers call across international borders at 10x the rate of legitimate callers. Spoofing technology allows attackers to hide their true automatic… Continue reading More and more phone scams