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Keeping tabs on Windows 8
A few months back, I discussed my first impressions of Windows 8, Microsoft's daring update to the operating system that runs the vast majority of the planet's personal computers. I concluded that Windows 8 was not a necessary upgrade for people who have Windows 7 machines, but was a great choice for a laptop, and that even without a touchscreen enabled screen, it featured a lively and useful interface.
The future lies in 'touch plus'
A few months back, I discussed my first impressions of Windows 8, Microsoft's daring update to the operating system that runs the vast majority of the planet's personal computers.
Police find loaded gun in speeding, uninsured car
A man who was stopped by police in West Vancouver with a loaded, cocked handgun in his car has been given six months of house arrest in addition to the six months he already spent in custody.
News readers respond with viewing suggestions
A lot of readers appreciated the recent Netflix column on strategies for finding content on the site. But they still had questions and comments and wrote in with their own suggestions about what to watch. Keep it coming.
Readers respond with Netflix suggestions
A lot of readers appreciated the recent Netflix column on strategies for finding content on the site.
Windows 8 worth the upgrade?
I had a timely question this week from reader Norm Watt, who asked what a lot of tech consumers are wondering this season: should he buy a Windows 8 machine?
Should you get a Windows 8 computer?
I had a timely question this week from reader Norm Watt, who asked what a lot of tech consumers are wondering this season: should he buy a Windows 8 machine?
Tablet tops wish list
AS Christmas approaches, new tech products pop up and despite myself I get into a buying mood.
My Christmas anti-wish list
As Christmas approaches, new tech products pop up and despite myself I get into a buying mood.
Tablets set to take over from laptops
Just as laptops replaced desktops as the preferred choice for computing use in the home, tablets like the iPad are supplanting laptops and pushing them to the margins for "serious" work.
