Software

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8: Here Are The Top Four Things You Need To Know

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After announcing lots of new features at its Build Conference yesterday, reviews of Windows 8 so far have been mixed. The big news is that Windows 8 will work on tablets and feature full touch-screen navigation.   The most succint story covering the new OS came from Mashable.

Cake Health, The ‘Mint For Health Insurance,’ Launches

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To get started on the service, users are first prompted to enter the credentials for their health insurance account — the company says it supports the top healthcare providers, covering some 150 million Americans.

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PC World Review Bashes GoToMeeting

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GoToMeeting, a popular video conferencing service, bashed in a comprehensive review of web-meeting software by PC World.   "At the same price as WebEx, GoToMeeting gives you less functionality and supports significantly fewer users," says PC World's review of five video conferencing apps. "Though we found GoToMeeting slightly easier to use than WebEx, we didn't think the difference in intuitiveness of the interface was significant enough to justify paying the same amount of money for a less robust service."   To write the review, PC World took five app

Another Player In The RIA Database Business: Uzurp Registered Investment Advisor Database Tops 37,000 Firms

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Uzurp.com, an online tool for researching Registered Investment Advisors and Broker Dealers, has now surpassed 37,000 companies in their database.

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Windows Tips And Tricks: Master The Taskbar And Start Menu

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In Windows 7, the Start menu and taskbar are easier to use and offer a slew of additional capabilities and customization options. Here's how to use them more effectively.  

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