The Ask toolbar is now a pre-selected install option when you download Java.
Author: Windows Observer
Should You Preview the New Windows?
New World of Windows Updates
Going Paperless with OneNote
Microsoft Did Not Violate Hotmail Privacy
Richard Hay at Windows Observer believes Microsoft was well within its rights in protecting its intellectual property.
Free Data Transfer Tool for XP Users
Microsoft is providing Windows XP users with a free tool for migrating personal files and settings to a new OS.
Microsoft Windows Headed in Wrong Direction?
High End Photo Editing for Free
We recently asked our TechTalk contributors to recommend a favorite FREE application or tool that they currently use. This post is Richard Hay’s response to our request.
Microsoft Retires Dynamic Windows Themes
Why Are Windows 8 Users Avoiding an Upgrade to 8.1
Troubleshoot Office 365 Connectivity Issues
Windows RT 8.1 Update removed from Windows Store
Windows 8.1 Now Available
PC Pitstop’s TechTalk contributor, Richard Hay from WindowsObserver.com, was up early today as the digital download became available at 7 AM Eastern Time for the release.
Remove Old System Updates and Free Up Disk Space
Start Menu is Not Coming Back to Windows 8.1
Give Windows 7 Users Access to Windows Store Modern Apps
Rich at Windows Observer thinks Microsoft should open the doors of the Windows Store a bit wider and make modern apps available to Windows 7 users.
When Will Microsoft End Windows XP Activation
End of XP Support is Y2K All Over Again
Our good friend Richard Hay at Windows Observer says the buzz over the end of Windows XP support – feels oddly familiar.
The Steve Jobs Movie Through Microsoft Eyes
Microsoft Surface RT Has An Identity Crisis
Department of Justice Ransomware Removal
The Windows 8.1 Upgrade Experience
You Must Let Your Computer Breathe
Heat continues to be a major factor in the failure of computer components inside a desktop computer case.
Windows Blue Scheduled for June Release
Sync Docs and Photos Between Two Computers
A lot of people have more than one computer that they use on a regular basis and in most cases that is usually a combination of a desktop and laptop device.
A Dead Motherboard and an Upgrade
So in this show we start off with a small confession on how I messed up a BIOS flash on my wife’s PC that did not work using the Windows based BIOS flashing software. That meant a dead motherboard and an upgrade for her machine.
Windows XP Final Year of Support
In this episode of The Observed Tech podcast, the final year of XP official support is discussed along with a deep dive into the shocking PC sales numbers released last week.
How to Combat Microsoft Tech Support Scam Calls
Microsoft Will Not Automatically Call You
A Microsoft Account Connects Your Microsoft World
Free Up Storage Space on Your Microsoft Surface RT
How to free up space on your Surface device and still give you the full ability to recover or restore your Surface if necessary.
A PC that Looks Like a Tablet is Still a PC
There is no doubt that we have been experiencing a massive shift in our tech realities when it comes to the various form factors that computing devices now come in – tablets, laptops, desktops, convertibles, etc.
Various Windows 8 Deals Expire at end of January
Consider this story as a friendly reminder that there are a few offers from Microsoft expiring at the end of this month that relate to Windows 8 so you may want to be thinking about grabbing them while you can.
Using Pre-Installed Windows 8 Apps to Connect to Social Media
I wanted to explore the possibility of using the apps that come pre-installed on Windows 8 to connect to those two social media networks and those I follow and friend on them.
Windows 8 Changes How We Search for Information
Tweetro Slams into Twitter 100K Token Limit
Users of the very popular 3rd party Twitter app Tweetro just received this email from Atta Elayyan the UX Designer and Co-Founder of Lazyworm Applications Ltd. and it is not good news:
No Big Name Apps in the Windows Store?
One of the knocks that I see cropping up on some reviews of Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface is the paucity of apps in the Windows Store or whether the store ecosystem will be there.
Windows 8 New Users Need Patience
Whatever method you use to become a Windows 8 user the biggest recommendation I can give you is to have patience with yourself, the OS and give Windows 8 a chance.
Has Apple Lost the Magic Touch?
I have also never written a piece like this about Apple but after watching the live blogs of the iPhone5 announcement yesterday and some of the video from the event I wanted to share some thoughts/observations.
Observed Tech Podcast
Our good friend Richard Hay at Windows Observer – produces a weekly podcast that is well worth a listen.
Windows Observer: Windows 8 Just Needs A Chance
Windows Observer: How Private is Cloud Storage?
Windows Observer: Protect Your PC for Free
There is a saying that nothing in life is free however, I do believe that there are some very good free software programs that you should use on your system to help maintain it, keep it free of malware and viruses and even provide technical support to family and friends.
Windows Observer: Microsoft’s Secret Revealed
Well it has been a few hours since the mystery was solved and I think a lot of folks in the tech industry are still in a semi-state of shock with what Microsoft announced in Los Angeles today.
Windows Observer: Windows 8 Release Preview Walkthrough
Join me as I show off some of the changes and other features that are included in the recently released Windows 8 Release Preview.
This is the final public release of the next Windows operating system from Microsoft before it heads to manufacturers and the general public.
Windows Observer: Confessions of a Tech Hoarder
Windows Observer: Social Media in an Emergency
You never know when life will throw a curveball at you and when those unexpected events occur it can be very challenging keeping everyone updated on what is happening.
Windows Observer: Sync IE Favorites with new SkyDrive App
This is a walk through on how to use the new SkyDrive App from Microsoft to sync your Internet Explorer Favorites between multiple machines.
Windows Observer: Hosted Microsoft Exchange E-Mail on Office 365
I recently transitioned our household to hosted email accounts with Office 365. My wife and I are both Outlook users and like the benefits of working in that interface locally on our desktop and laptops.
Windows Observer: Windows 8 Consumer Navigation Guide
How you can use your mouse and keyboard to navigate the new Start Screen in Microsoft’s Windows 8 Consumer Preview – the other half of the OS in Microsoft upcoming Windows 8.