Following a trademark dispute with BSkyB over the term “Sky,” Microsoft announced last year that it would rebrand its online storage and syncing service, SkyDrive. On Monday, Microsoft unveiled the new name, “OneDrive,” which will roll out to all SkyDrive users soon.
How to Disable the Recycle Bin in Windows
The Windows Recycle Bin has been keeping tabs on users’ deleted files for more than 18 years, but some users may prefer that their files get deleted immediately, or can’t afford the extra drive space that Recycle Bin requires. We’ll show you how to both rein in and disable the Recycle Bin entirely.
How to Add Line Numbers in Word 2013 Documents
Line numbering your documents is a requirement for many legal filings, but it can also be very helpful during the drafting process or when working with others. Although not enabled by default, Word 2013 includes a highly configurable line numbering feature. Here’s how to enable line numbers in Word 2013.
How to Create a 10 GB/s RAM Disk in Windows
Do you have extra RAM and a need for speed? Why not put that unused memory to use and get a logical drive with speeds of 10 GB/s or more? We show you how to create a blazing fast RAM Disk in Windows with a free utility and just a few minutes of configuration.
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Windows 8 Surpasses 10% Market Share for the First Time in December
Microsoft’s controversial Windows 8 platform surpassed 10 percent market share for the first time in September, with Windows 8 and 8.1 systems reaching a combined 10.49 percent share more than 14 months after its release.
Surface Pro 2 Gets 10 Percent Speed Boost With New 1.9GHz i5 CPU
Microsoft’s flagship Surface Pro 2 tablet received a processor bump in December. After launching in late October with a 1.6 GHz Haswell-based CPU, Microsoft quietly switched to a 1.9 GHz part at some point last month.
Microsoft Offering Free 20GB SkyDrive Upgrade to Windows Phone Users
Windows Phone users should check their email for an early Christmas present from Microsoft. The Redmond software giant wants to thank its users for a great year with Windows Phone by offering a free 20GB upgrade of SkyDrive storage.
How to Customize the Outlook 2013 Navigation Bar
Outlook 2013, like the other current Office apps, features a new modern design with large buttonless text items on its main navigation bar. Some users love the new look, but those who want to tweak it can change the look back to a traditional menu, or determine how many items to display and in what order. Here’s how to customize the Outlook 2013 navigation bar.
Microsoft May Kill Windows Phone & RT Licensing Costs for Mobile OEMs
After failing to gain significant market share in its battle with Google’s Android, Microsoft is reportedly considering a drastic new strategy which will see the company give its mobile versions of Windows — Windows Phone and Windows RT — to manufacturers for free.
Microsoft Starts Planning for the End of Windows 7 Support
Most PC users are focused on the end of support for Windows XP, set for April 2014. But Microsoft has started to plan for the death of Windows 7, and those looking to choose their long-term operating system should be aware of some important dates.