Windows 8.1 – Start button: Yes; Start Menu: No
Although Microsoft has said nothing officially long-time Microsoft watchers Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott have both been singing from the same song sheet in the last 24 hours claiming confirmation...
View ArticleWindows 8: Which licence to choose?
The recent announcement that Microsoft had sold 100 million licences for Windows 8 its much-hyped revamp of its hugely successful Windows 7 operating system hammered home one strong point: if you...
View Article10 reasons why the PC isn’t dying
In our ‘Future of the PC’ poll, APC readers tell us why the PC isn’t going to be replaced by mobile devices anytime soon. The post 10 reasons why the PC isn’t dying appeared first on APC.
View ArticleArduino project: USB foot-operated mouse switch
Darren Yates answers a reader request to design a foot-operated mouse switch to avoid RSI injuries using less than $20 worth of parts … The post Arduino project: USB foot-operated mouse switch appeared...
View ArticleCombine your cloud storage
So, you want to go the free route. As in, you want to sign up for as many different cloud storage providers as you can get your hands on and find some magical way to mash them together into a single,...
View ArticleHow to calibrate your monitor
Don’t let a badly calibrated monitor spoil your gaming and movies. Ben Andrews shows deceptive displays who’s boss. The post How to calibrate your monitor appeared first on APC.
View ArticleProperly calibrate your laptop’s battery
Alex Cox was always running close to the wire with his battery, and Windows sometimes lied to him about the time he had remaining. At least it did, until he found this trick! The post Properly...
View ArticleHow to use Excel macros to create an information splash screen
Helen Bradley shows how to create an interactive splash screen for your Excel worksheets. The post How to use Excel macros to create an information splash screen appeared first on APC.
View ArticleHP Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 review
HP built this ultrabook exclusively for business users, but will they bite? Dan Gardiner reviews the HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G1. The post HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 review appeared first on APC.
View ArticleSome users might get a free Windows 9 upgrade
If you're running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, there's a chance you may get a free Windows 9 upgrade when Microsoft decides to release the OS. The post Some users might get a free Windows 9 upgrade...
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