Apple, Google, and Microsoft may be competing with their own mobile operating systems and devices. However, Microsoft seems willing to develop for these other platforms beyond just extending their core services. Yesterday, we looked at Microsoft's apps for Android. Here’s a look at the apps that Microsoft currently offers on iOS and Mac OS X. iOS Microsoft Office Mobile … [Read more...]
Android apps by Microsoft
Apple, Google, and Microsoft may be competing with their own mobile operating systems and devices. However, Microsoft seems willing to develop for these other platforms beyond just extending their core services. Here's a look at the apps that Microsoft currently offers on Android, over 40 apps currently and all but one are free. Core Services Bing Search and Bing Rewards - Use … [Read more...]
Software for your writing during NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. The idea behind it is to challenge anybody that is interested in writing a novel to sit down and put pen to paper in the month of November. To complete a novel within that timeframe can mean writing 1,000 words per day. Some people enjoy the challenge and others finally find the motivation to write that novel that has been … [Read more...]
Upgrade tips for updating phpBB to 3.1.0
Yesterday, the popular forum software phpBB provided the final release of its 3.1.0 update. After six release candidates and install on phpbb.com, the software is now available for download with the build name Ascraeus. There are many impressive features with phpBB 3.1.0. The default style is now responsive, scaling to mobile device better, and modifications are now extensions … [Read more...]
Avast updates free Windows and Mac clients to 2015
Avast has pushed out an update for the free antivirus clients, updating them to a 2015 version of the popular antivirus. The install comes bundled with Dropbox as bloatware but you can uncheck a box so it doesn't get installed at the end of the setup. Regarding new features in 2015, Avast describes SecureDNS (premium only), HTTPS scanning, Smart Scan, and Home Network … [Read more...]