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Windows 8 Hands On Impressions

Hello gentle readers and welcome to part two of what will probably be a 4 part series of my impressions of Windows 8.  Part one was my initial impressions and what I think is Microsoft’s new plan for world domination.  This post will be about my experience actually using the release version of Windows 8…

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Why should I upgrade my Microsoft Office software?

Upgrading software can seem expensive and redundant. Why would anyone want to pay money to download a program they already have, just because there are a few new features that they will probably never use? When it comes to Microsoft Office, however, there are some good reasons to upgrade. First of all, Microsoft only offers…

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Microsoft Changes Its Software Donation Program for Non-Profits

At Mavidea, one of the areas we specialize in is helping non-profit organizations get the most out of their investment in technology.  Typically, the non-profits that we deal with (which are numerous) scrutinize every penny they spend.  Each dollar that goes toward operational costs is a dollar that they cannot spend on their mission.  To…

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