Windows 10 Eliminates the Need to Ever Reinstall Windows on New PCs

Windows 10 Eliminates the Need to Ever Reinstall Windows on New PCs
I think I like this.  Currently, with Win8, you can do a Refresh (keep your files) or a Reset (wipe 'em all and  get a plain version of Windows back).  However, these both will keep the manufacturer's (e.g. HP, Dell, Asus) custom software (mostly junk that nobody uses). With Win10, the way that the restore…
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Passwords are more than random characters

Passwords are more than random characters
Some interesting little stories about how people choose their passwords. I met for coffee with a former prisoner to discuss why his password included what used to be his inmate identification number (“A reminder not to go back,” he offered). Anecdotes on Medium.com
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What to Do When Your iPhone or iPad Won’t Turn On

What to Do When Your iPhone or iPad Won’t Turn On
Here are the short-form answers. Plug It In, Let It Charge — And Wait Hold Power + Home to Perform a Hard Reset Restore the iOS Operating System With iTunes The full article at HowToGeek.com explains all the hows and whys of each step.
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Windows 10 to be the last version of Windows

Windows 10 to be the last version of Windows
It's still unclear as to whether or not Win10 will be subscription-based but they're apparently going to stop renaming it at this point. AND, if you haven't heard already, Win10 will be a FREE update for Win7 and Win8 users. Full article at Arsetechnica.com
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