WINDOWS 10 AND PRIVACY

A reader asked us whether it’s true that the new Windows 10 collects information on your computer usage. Yes it does, but no, we’re not worried about it (anyone watching us needs serious help). If you’re concerned, there’s a free program to shield you.

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FREE DATABASE TRAINING

“Filemaker 14” is a popular database created by Apple as an alternative to Microsoft’s Access. The company is offering free training to help people create Filemaker databases that run on iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web. Get it at filemaker.com/learning/training/fts.html.

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CHROMEBOOKS TAKING THE PLACE OF IPADS IN SCHOOLS

Google’s Chromebooks now account for 49 percent of U.S. computer shipments to schools in grades kindergarten through 12, according to a recent report from Futuresource.

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