At the end of last week, Microsoft announced a new Windows 10 Insider Preview version that was being released to the Windows Insiders of the "Fast" ring. Build 14942 include a new setting under Personalization to allow hiding the App List from the Start Menu, an update to the Photos app, improved touchpad usage, improved PC upgrade process, a new Windows Update icon, expanded … [Read more...]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2016
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It is an effort in its 13th year between government and industry to remind Americans of the resources available to stay safe and secure online. The official site is available StaySafeOnline.org. This year marks the sixth year of the Stop. Think. Connect. campaign. This encourages people to pause and consider security … [Read more...]
How to enter your emergency information in Android 7.0 Nougat
One new feature that came with the update to Android 7.0 Nougat was the ability to provide emergency information on your phone. Just as someone could dial 9-1-1 (or your country's corresponding emergency number) without unlocking your phone, they will also be able to view emergency information that could speed up their ability to assist you. The emergency information includes … [Read more...]
Microsoft announcements at Ignite 2016
The first day of Microsoft's Ignite conference in Atlanta included a number of announcements in regards to Windows Server 2016, System Center 2016, Office 365, Windows 10, and other Microsoft products. The conference continues throughout the week, so there may be more to come but this compiles most of the announcements in one place. You can watch the recorded events or review … [Read more...]
Book Review – Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin Is Changing Money, Business, and the World
I picked up Blockchain Revolution by Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott because I was interested in learning more about the applications of blockchain technology. I know plenty about Bitcoin from first-hand experience with it and previous readings, so I was interested to see where the the technology behind it was heading. The first half of the book satisfied some of that curiosity … [Read more...]