Recent articles by Barry Collins

The psychological tricks of online stores

The psychological tricks of online stores

How e-stores convince people to buy stuff they don't need.
Barry Collins Apr 8 2015, 11:54AM Photos
Review: Microsoft Office for Windows 10

Review: Microsoft Office for Windows 10

How the new Preview apps compare to desktop, Android and iOS versions.
Barry Collins Mar 6 2015, 7:12AM Software
Microsoft unleashes new version of Office for Mac

Microsoft unleashes new version of Office for Mac

Vendor outlines Office for Mac roadmap, aims to bring closer to PC version.
Barry Collins Jan 5 2015, 9:44AM Software
Apple preparing to ditch worst ever iPhone

Apple preparing to ditch worst ever iPhone

Reports say iPhone 5c could be no more.
Barry Collins Dec 8 2014, 10:45AM Mobility
Photoshop on a Chromebook? Adobe makes it happen

Photoshop on a Chromebook? Adobe makes it happen

Photoshop Streaming runs image editing app from a browser.
Barry Collins Nov 28 2014, 7:30AM Software
Intel promises 10TB SSDs within two years

Intel promises 10TB SSDs within two years

3D memory breakthrough will increase capacity.
Barry Collins Nov 27 2014, 8:20AM Hardware
Emergency Windows patch stops people pretending to be CEO

Emergency Windows patch stops people pretending to be CEO

Windows bug could cause red faces.
Barry Collins Nov 26 2014, 11:46AM Security
No more 'free' apps in the Apple App Store

No more 'free' apps in the Apple App Store

Vendor changes labelling to show that most aren't free at all.
Barry Collins Nov 26 2014, 11:39AM Mobility
Five-year-old passes Microsoft Certified Professional exam

Five-year-old passes Microsoft Certified Professional exam

Barely old enough for school, now world's youngest Microsoft pro.
Barry Collins Nov 20 2014, 6:58AM Software
Windows 10 testers get syncing feeling over OneDrive

Windows 10 testers get syncing feeling over OneDrive

Microsoft faces criticism over synchronisation.
Barry Collins Nov 18 2014, 10:58PM Software
What is Facebook at Work?

What is Facebook at Work?

Testing business product, claims report.
Barry Collins Nov 18 2014, 5:05PM Software
Microsoft adds four new features to Windows 10

Microsoft adds four new features to Windows 10

Build 9879 delivers three finger gestures, selective OneDrive sync, and more.
Barry Collins Nov 16 2014, 4:00PM Software
Microsoft fixes 19-year-old Windows bug

Microsoft fixes 19-year-old Windows bug

Exploit would've attracted a six-figure price on the black market.
Barry Collins Nov 14 2014, 4:55PM Software
The internet of things will now make your coffee

The internet of things will now make your coffee

Start a brew from under the bed covers.
Barry Collins Nov 13 2014, 6:24AM Hardware
BlackBerry Passport puts company back on road to survival

BlackBerry Passport puts company back on road to survival

The worst is over, says CEO.
Barry Collins Nov 11 2014, 7:00AM Mobility
What is Gmail 5 for Android?

What is Gmail 5 for Android?

Switch between work and personal emails from one app.
Barry Collins Nov 4 2014, 11:32AM Cloud
Amazon and Microsoft spend big on Google

Amazon and Microsoft spend big on Google

The cosy commercial relationship of fierce cloud competitors.
Barry Collins Sep 24 2014, 5:14AM Cloud
Toshiba retreating from consumer PC markets

Toshiba retreating from consumer PC markets

Will cut 900 jobs and focus on B2B.
Barry Collins Sep 22 2014, 6:19AM Hardware
Apple slaps down Google with iOS 8 privacy pledge

Apple slaps down Google with iOS 8 privacy pledge

New encryption will also impede law enforcement requests.
Barry Collins Sep 19 2014, 5:23AM Security
Dark clouds for Adobe as profits slide by 46 percent

Dark clouds for Adobe as profits slide by 46 percent

Doubts over SaaS strategy?
Barry Collins Sep 18 2014, 10:00AM Collaboration

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