New course iOS 8 published
The new manual for iOS 8 is on the downloads page in both English and Spanish. The manual is bigger and better than ever.
Skype update
Skype has added new features and made some premium features free to all users. The Skype course has been updated to include group calling, file and screen sharing, messaging, and more.
Facebook 1 update
Facebook 1 has been updated to include the new icons and graphics as well as more complete coverage of topics requested by instructors.
Celebrating a 50th college reunion with a memorable keepsake
When Julie Blow volunteered to create a memory book for her 50th reunion memory book she beefed up her skills in research, visual design and applications to tell the story of her classmates.
New iOS 8 Health app feature could save your life
Your phone might be the first link emergency personnel have to your medical data and emergency contacts. The new Health app in iOS 8 has a built-in ICE (In Case of Emergency) feature that can be accessed even if the screen is locked. Here's how to set it up, and alternatives for Android users and those without iOS 8 as well.
Taking a step back in time is a great reason and way to learn technology
Looking into your ancestry is even more fun and effective with technology.
Microsoft reveals the next OS–Windows 10
Microsoft gave everyone a peek, and a time table of sorts, to the new Windows OS today. According to various rumors, the new edition was to be called Windows 9, or Threshold, or just plain Windows. Microsoft surprised everyone and christened it Windows 10, emphasising that this is not just an upgrade, but a whole new way of doing business.
MSN and Bing add one-click links to Office Online
Office Online links have been added to the new MSN home page and to Bing. Sign up for Bing rewards and earn points you can redeem for gift cards.
iOS 8 adoption rate nearing 50% only 5 days after release
Adoption of iOS 8 reached nearly 50% 5 days after release according to Apple's App Store measurments.
iPhone 6 or Bendgate – Which is flimsier?
Bendgate, the reported tendency of the new iPhone 6 to flex and bend, has gone viral. But today's mobile phones have always been subject to bending and the iPhone 6 is no exception. In fact, SquareTrade, the company that insures mobile phones, says the iPhone 6 is the toughest model they've ever tested. Get some perspective and watch the video here.