Microsoft WordPad is no longer being updated and may be removed in future versions of Windows, according to the Windows Deprecated features list dated September 1, 2023.
Category Archives: Apps and Utilities
OpenAI releases ChatGPT for iOS
OpenAI has released the ChatGPT app for use on iPhone and iPad. This artificial intelligence chat app is currently in the App Store and requires iOS 16.1 or later
Outlook for Mac is now free without a subscription
Microsoft Outlook for Mac is now free to use for Apple MacOS users. This version may be installed from the AppStore or downloaded directly. No Office 365 subscription is required, but advertisements will be visible without one.
Facebook finds malicious Android and iOS apps targeting credentials
Facebook has reported finding more than 400 malicious Android and iOS apps intended to copy Facebook login credentials from users who run these apps. Facebook contacted Apple and Google regarding these apps found in their app stores. A list of the apps may be found here.
Windows Steps Recorder
Steps Recorder allows you to record the exact steps you took in order to troubleshoot an issue in Microsoft Windows. This program can be found under Windows Accessories > Steps Recorder (in Windows 10), or Accessories > Problem Steps Recorder (in Windows 7 or Windows 8.1).
SystemRescue operating system for computer repairs
SystemRescue is a Linux operating system designed to repair Windows and Linux computers. It can be downloaded and started from a CD/DVD drive or USB drive. More information is available in the Quick Start guide and online documentation.
QuickBooks Connect online event starts November 3rd 2021
Intuit is hosting its QuickBooks Connect free online two day online event starting November 3rd 2021. Register for this event at quickbooksconnect.com
eOne Solutions Event 2021
eOne Solutions is celebrating its 20th anniversary with special training events in 2021 for its software product line. The Customer event is free to attend online on September 14-15, 2021.
Google Workspace now available to all Google users
Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite) has now been made available to all Google users, including free Google user accounts. More information is available at workspace.google.com/faq.
Update: G Suite Legacy Free Edition will no longer be available as of July 1, 2022. This will not affect users with a free Google account using Gmail, Docs, Sheets and other apps.
Visio diagramming web app will be included in Microsoft 365
Visio documentation can be found at support.microsoft.com/en-us/visio.