Microsoft makes Windows free on phones, small tablets, and gizmos - but not PCs | TechHive

Microsoft makes Windows free on phones, small tablets, and gizmos - but not PCs | TechHive: "In late February, screenshots of "Windows 8.1 with Bing" leaked to the web, said to be a free version of Windows stuffed with auxiliary services to recoup Microsoft's money in other ways. Well, Microsoft announced that Windows is indeed going free for at least some devices going forward—but not for desktop users. Windows 8.1 with Bing was never mentioned once at Wednesday's Build keynote."



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10 April Fools' tech gags so bizarre they might almost be true (but they aren't, sorry) | TechHive

10 April Fools' tech gags so bizarre they might almost be true (but they aren't, sorry) | TechHive: "Check your calendar and ratchet up your skepticism: It’s April 1, the day you can trust absolutely nothing on the Internet. (The other 364 days of the year, the Internet is scrupulously honest and trustworthy.) In a tradition that generates equal parts amusement and annoyance, tech companies have taken to YouTube, Twitter and company blogs to unleash their latest batch of April Fools’ Day pranks on the unsuspecting public."



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Hacker risks rise as Microsoft shuts down support for Windows XP - Worldwide - 08-04-2014 - Event - Zapaday

Hacker risks rise as Microsoft shuts down support for Windows XP - Worldwide - 08-04-2014 - Event - Zapaday: "Microsoft ends technical support for Windows XP after twelve years. 

Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP."



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How To Format A Write Protected USB Flash Drive

How To Format A Write Protected USB Flash Drive: "32GB of sweet USB flash drive storage space just sits in your office drawer, ironically taking up space. Why? Because you can’t put anything else on it. It’s write protected and you can’t format the stupid thing! Or can you? We get a lot of people asking about formatting write protected USB flash drives."



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5 Productive Things You Can Do With Your Smartphone Without a Signal

5 Productive Things You Can Do With Your Smartphone Without a Signal: "In many ways, your smartphone is more powerful than the computers of Apollo 11. While it won’t get you to the moon, you can be lightyears ahead if you use your phone to its full potential. That includes using it when you have no mobile or data connection."



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Microsoft to release Windows 8.1 update on April 8 - CNET

Microsoft to release Windows 8.1 update on April 8 - CNET: "At its annual Build confab, Microsoft wants to make it clear that the update's mission is to welcome frustrated mouse and keyboard users back to Windows 8.1."



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Pocket : 7 April Fool’s Day Pranks To Play On Your Friends’ PC

Pocket : 7 April Fool’s Day Pranks To Play On Your Friends’ PC: "It’s this time of year again when you can make your tech illiterate coevals regret they’re friends with a geek. Or if you’re smart, use the occasion to remind that they know someone who can solve anything. Up to you. Either way, have fun!"



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Chromecast Vs Apple TV Vs Roku: Which Media Streamer Suits You?

Chromecast Vs Apple TV Vs Roku: Which Media Streamer Suits You?: "The Chromecast is the newest offering out of these three, released by Google in late July 2013. It’s a little dongle that can output to a TV via its HDMI connector, and is powered by a USB-to-micro-USB cable. You connect it to your home’s Wi-Fi network and use supported apps to stream content to your television."



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Transfer Files Quickly Across Your Devices Using Feem

Transfer Files Quickly Across Your Devices Using Feem: "Prashant Prabhu
On 31st March, 2014
Google Android, iOS, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows



Android users love AirDroid, while Apple users swear by AirDrop for fast, hassle-free file transfers. So how would you transfer files if you had a Windows PC, an iPad and an Android phone? Try Feem, an ad-supported cross-platform app that is available for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac and Windows."



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Still Watching Flash Video On Android? You'll Want One Of These Browsers

Still Watching Flash Video On Android? You'll Want One Of These Browsers: "Ever since Adobe killed off support for mobile Flash, the medium has slowly been dying out, being replaced by HTML5. Unfortunately, the entire Web can’t just jump standards in a day, and every once in a while you’re going to run into a website that requires flash. Don’t be caught unprepared; Photon Browser and FlashFox can both help you access Flash content when necessary."



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