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by ipottmeblog - August 26, 2018August 25, 2018

Chrome OS is Google's cloud-connected desktop operating system. This web-apps focused OS powers mostly inexpensive chromebooks , offering a low-cost desktop option for those of modest means or basic needs. That affordability, along with tie-ins to Google's online productivity apps, has made the OS popular in the education market.

HP EliteBook 1040 G4

by ipottmeblog - December 28, 2017December 26, 2017

HP EliteBook 1040 G4 333 More than $2,000 is a lot to spend on a non-workstation business laptop , but HP makes a case for doing just that with its new EliteBook 1040 G4 (starts at $1,379; $2,099 as tested), a 14-inch ultraportable with remote management and security features

The Best Parental Control Software of 2018

by ipottmeblog - December 16, 2017December 10, 2017

Parenting in the Digital Age Modern kids have never known a time when they couldn't connect to the entire world via the internet. In fact, they probably spend more time online than anyone else—certainly more than their parents. If you are a parent, this presents a problem, as there are

Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault 8

by ipottmeblog - December 13, 2017December 10, 2017

Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault 8 - Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault 8 The main point of storing your login credentials in a password manager is that doing so lets you use a different, strong password for every website. However, it's also important that you can get at

50 Languages (for Android)

by ipottmeblog - November 27, 2017November 24, 2017

50 Languages logo 50 Languages is one of the best free language apps currently on the market, but fair warning: It's not super high-tech. The app is available for Android and iOS—you can access content from the website, too—and it contains high-quality materials for studying and practicing your reading, writing,

Make your company a video powerhouse with these 6 tools

by ipottmeblog - November 24, 2017November 24, 2017

Video, whether it is used for conferencing or content creation, is seeing increased enterprise adoption, and for good reason. While 93% of workers say they prefer face-to-face communication over video conferencing, according to research from Tsheets , that isn't always possible. Remote workers say their top obstacle is staying connected

The Best Audio Editing Software of 2017

by ipottmeblog - November 12, 2017November 9, 2017

A Recording Studio For Your PC It's never been a better time to buy digital audio workstation (DAW) software. Twenty years ago, to record a music album at a professional level, you needed a sizable mixing console, several eight-track digital records (such as ADATs or DA-88s), and a good selection

Bing for business promises increased enterprise productivity–but at what cost?

by ipottmeblog - October 3, 2017

Image: Microsoft News In late September 2017, Microsoft held its annual Ignite Conference in Orlando, FL, where the company unveiled its vision for enterprise software going forward. As you might expect, the overarching themes swirled around the concept of a collaborative modern-day workforce interacting with each other in a mobile

Why Office 365 Home Is A Better Buy Than Office 365 Personal

by ipottmeblog - October 1, 2017

Having announced it last month , Microsoft's cut-price edition of its Office 365 subscription suite, Office 365 Personal, went on sale yesterday. While it might be tempting to save $30 by purchasing the Personal edition, we think that's a mistake and you'd be better off with the Home edition. This

5 fundamental differences between Windows 10 and Linux

by ipottmeblog - September 26, 2017September 23, 2017

I've been using Linux since the late 90s. To me, it's second nature. Although in the early years, hardware support was a serious issue and the command line was a requirement, the last five years have seen very rare occasions that I've come into a problem that couldn't be overcome.