Category Archives: Microsoft

What To Do When You Run Out of USB Ports

Sometimes it seems like every peripheral device imaginable is available to be plugged into a USB port. Over and above the classics, like USB drives, cell phone chargers, keyboards and mice, there are USB powered coffee warmers, desk lamps, and cubicle toys of all sorts. With all of these needing to be plugged into its own USB port on your computer, it’s easy to run out of space in a hurry.

The answer to a port shortage, fortunately, is pretty straight forward. A USB hub will solve your problems. It will greatly expand the number of USB ports on your computer and leave room for all of your critical devices. A USB hub is a pretty simple device. It splits one USB port into many. They come in all shapes, sizes, and styles so finding the hub you need can seem like a challenge. Beyond just the number of extra ports you need, there are some considerations to keep in mind for any user wanting a little more space to plug in more devices. read more

Top 8 Benefits Of Updating To Internet Explorer 9

Internet Explorer was the first commercial browser that was given to the world by the tech giant, Microsoft. Since its first version decades ago, many new versions and upgrades have been provided by the Microsoft for the most used browser of all times.

With Windows 7, you will need to have better and more secure browsing experience. And that is why, upgrading from your Internet Explorer 8 has been recommended as a better advancement. Upgrading Internet Explorer 8 will give you added advantages of various features that you will enjoy, moving on to Internet Explorer 9: read more

Microsoft Windows 8 Versus Mac OS X

Microsoft Windows 8 and Mac OS X are two different animals, operating on a variety of elements with differences as clear as Apples (literally and figuratively) and oranges. Microsoft rules the PC market and Apple is the stand-alone operator on the Mac front. Most computers in the world run on Windows while only a few computers run on Mac. Windows machines are inexpensive while Macs are expensive.

There are fervent Windows users and there are just as fervent Mac users. Yet, for comparison sake, lets take them on together and pit them against one another, what gives? read more

Has Microsoft Made a Mistake Publicizing Their New Whiteboard?

Technology giant Microsoft has announced that it plans to develop a new interactive whiteboard product, called ‘SketchInsight,’ With SketchInsight, the user sketches on the board then the system either guesses what they are drawing, or turns the sketch into a high resolution graphic, to be featured as an image on a website or within a written article, for example.

They plan to show off a prototype at the ‘Techfest’ event, where they will also showcase a number of other products that they currently have in development. While Microsoft themselves admit that the development of this product is in the very early stages, tech industry analysts have suggested that such a system would enjoy huge demand were it to ever come to fruition. read more

The 5 Most Advanced Computer Mice (infographic)

Here is a cool infographic we put together looking at the top 5 most advanced computer mice. This infographic includes the Apple Magic Mouse, the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse, the Logitech Cube, the Evoluent VerticalMouse, and the Razer Naga Epic. All 5 of these are pretty unique in their own way.

If you own a blog or website, feel free to post this to your blog if you would like. Here is an embed code:

<a href=”https://www.domstechblog.com”><img src=”https://www.domstechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/state-of-art-computer-mice.jpg”></a> read more