Microsoft Office 2013

The 2013 version of Microsoft Office is out. With the new version also includes new packaging for the FPP (full product package) edition. The new packaging has a minimalist approach compared to 2007 and 2010 where they are placed in a big plastic case. Office 2013 is placed in a smaller carton box.

The new packaging for Office 2013 as compared with Office 2010.

AeroCool VS-3 Computer Case

Looking for a stylish yet affordable computer case that is a step above other low-cost computer cases? AeroCool's VS-3 is among that brand's entry level models.

Kingston's Chinese New Year flash drives 2013

Kingston's annual CNY (Chinese New Year) flash drives are now out. With 2013 commemorating the Year of the Snake, this year's edition features a mascot dressed as a snake. It now has an 8GB capacity than the 4GB of previous editions. The design for the CNY flash drives' packaging get better every year. Unlike last year's dragon flash drives put in a bulky box, the snake flash drives are in a smaller box and has a twine with which you can attach a gift card.

The CNY 2013 flash drive is a limited edition run with a finite quantity. They make wonderful collectibles as well as gifts to your friends and loved ones. Please inquire our office on ordering and purchasing these flash drives.

Windows 8 tutorial

One of the immediate obstacles one encounters in Windows 8 is the fact that once you turn on the computer, the first thing that faces you is Windows new interface called the Metro UI. It can be daunting at first but thanks to the internet, there are plenty of resources to get a grasp on the new user interface.

Metro UI shares similar features in the interface that you see in Apple's IOS and Android operating system. Instead of little square icons, we get what Microsoft calls tiles. It might look different but most of what you see in the competition's OS are here too. There's a tile for the e-mail, calendar, browser, pictures, news, music and video. Apps typical of what you see in others. And then you scroll horizontally to get to the other apps, again typical in the other two OS.

Intel's Next Unit of Computing

We recently attended the quarterly Intel Channel Conference. The nice thing about attending these conferences is the constant reminders as to what Intel processors are capable of. More importantly though, we get firsthand view of what the next generation of computers will be. Early in the year, we were introduced to Intel's Ultrabooks, this final quarter of 2012, we meet what they call the NUC or as Intel calls it the Next Unit of Computing.