Feb 3 Newsletter Available

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available. In this issue: TROUBLESHOOTING: Tools for monitoring drive health BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Do-it-yourself notebook repair LANGALIST: Locked out due to one broken keyboard key? PATCH WATCH: Microsoft agrees to clean up a small Win7 mess YEARLY TOC: AskWoody Plus Newsletter — 2019 articles Don’t miss out! Consider joining — there’s no set cost; you decide how…

Jan 27 Newsletter Available

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available. In this issue: LANGALIST: Another January casualty: Windows Media Center BEST UTILITIES: Freeware Spotlight — ForensiT Transwiz SECURITY: Remedies for common password pains Don’t miss out! Consider joining — there’s no set cost; you decide how much to pay! It’s 1-2-3 easy: If you don’t already have one, register for a free AskWoody basic account…

Jan 20 Newsletter Available

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available. In this issue WINDOWS 7: Closing the book on Windows 7 BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Tools of the trade — PC edition LANGALIST: Win10’s default lock screen is a wasted opportunity PATCH WATCH: 2020 patching starts with a bang! WOODY’S WINDOWS WATCH: Say hello to the latest and greatest Microsoft Edge Don’t miss out!…

Jan 6 Free Newsletter available

The newest AskWoody newsletter is now available. The FREE version is open to all; the PLUS version contains major additional content for members. In this Plus issue: NETWORKING: How to manage your router – Part I BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Problems migrating legacy apps to a new PC LANGALIST: Office updates fail … and fail, and fail PATCH WATCH: No fireworks,…

No Dec 30 newsletter today

The AskWoody Plus newsletter is on a brief break; it’ll be back next week. But meanwhile, all current and back issues are available to members in the Archives! Don’t miss out! Consider joining AskWoody Plus —  there’s no set cost; you decide how much to pay! It’s 1-2-3 easy: If you don’t already have one, register…

Dec 23 Newsletter Available

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available to members. In this issue: EDITOR’S NOTE: Taking an end-of-the-year break WINDOWS 7: Hunting for an elusive Win7 ESU license FROM THE PUBLISHER: A big year for AskWoody — and a bigger one to come BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Maintenance for a home-based UPS? LANGALIST: “Battery-limiting” apps help enforce the 80/20 rule…

Dec 16 Newsletter Available

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available to members. In this issue: GOOGLE CHROME OS: The Chrome OS FAQ, Part III: You’ve got a Chromebook. Now what? BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Phishing with a browser’s security icon as bait LANGALIST: New laptops prompt new concerns PATCH WATCH: Closing out the patching year … CLOUD SERVICES: When moving to the…

Dec 9 Newsletter

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available to members. This issue: GOOGLE CHROME OS: The Chrome OS FAQ, Part II: Which Chromebook should you buy? BEST OF THE LOUNGE: Holding action: Upgrading to Win8.1 from Win7 LANGALIST: Removing bloatware and OEM mods from new machines BEST UTILITIES: Freeware Spotlight — PrivaZer GADGETS: Versatile gadget gifts for stuffing stockings large…

December 2 newsletter

The newest AskWoody Plus newsletter is now available to members. This abbreviated holiday issue contains: GOOGLE CHROME: Chrome OS FAQ, Part I: Is a Chromebook right for you? PATCH WATCH: The (sorta) quiet release of Win10 Version 1909 Not a member? This issue (as with all issues) will be open to non-Plus members in the AskWoody free…