About Tina Sieber
Tina started building websites in the late 1990s, which led her to writing. Formerly MUO's COO, she has since returned to SEO and reviewing consumer hardware. You can find her on the backend of a tech blog near you, or enjoying the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest.
Latest Articles
20 Historical Microsoft Office Facts You Forgot Or Never Knew
The Microsoft Office suite turned 25 this year. The world has changed since digital presentations, word processing, and spreadsheets became a thing. Do you remember how it all began?
How To Get Novel Windows 10 Features On Windows 7 Or 8.1
It's time to upgrade your Windows experience. Short of installing a new operating system, you can get awesome features with third party applications. Windows 10 is not that novel after all.
Concerned About Copyright? A Guide For Legally Using Images On The Web
Copyright is a complex subject. A fair amount of understanding makes it easier. If you're wondering under what circumstances you can use someone else's creative work -- expect some answers here.
How To Plug Passion Planning Into Your Digital Routines
It's time to become a passion planner! Don't consider pen & paper an adequate tool for managing your schedules and tasks? We show you how to plug analog passion planning into your digital tools.
How To Install New Windows 10 Preview Builds Without Issues
A new Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9879 was released a few days ago. We'll show you how to get new builds automatically, upgrade manually, prevent errors, and where to download new ISO images.
5 Free Microsoft Online Services & Apps You Didn't Know Existed
When you think of Microsoft, what's the first thing that comes to mind? It might take you a little longer to think of something positive. We're here to help with that.
Microsoft Retires Windows 7: This Is How You Can Still Get A Copy
Windows 7 Home and Ultimate editions have been retired. If you want to get a computer without Windows 8.1, your options are limited. We have compiled them for you.
How To Try Windows 10 If You're Running Linux
Love Linux, but still depend on Windows occasionally? The Windows 10 TP is a stable test system. We show you how you can try Windows for free as a dual boot or on a virtual machine.
Windows 10 Is Evolving - This Is What's New In Build 9860
The new Windows 10 version comes with several new features and provides sneak peeks into future builds. Microsoft is morphing Windows 10 right in front of our eyes. Find out where Windows is headed.
Want New Windows Features? Share Your Ideas With Microsoft & Vote
Microsoft wants to know what you would like Windows to look like! Propose and review Windows features to shape the next version of Windows.
Why The Windows 10 Technical Preview Should Not Be Your Main OS
If you think Windows 10 is a keylogger, you know nothing about the purpose of a Technical Preview. That's OK because we're here to explain.
Fix Windows Update & Make It Less Annoying Without Compromising Security
Windows Update can be a nuisance. Here is how you can protect yourself from its annoyances without compromising security.
Will Windows 10 Make Productive People Even More Productive?
It's official, the new Windows will be a perfect 10. Why Windows 10? Because Windows 7 8 (ate) 9. And here is what you will find inside the Technical Preview.
How To Find Legal Free Music Downloads & Create Playlists From Streaming Music [Sound Sunday]
Week for week, we have been sharing legal free music downloads. With few exceptions and despite many changes, Sound Sunday never took off. Thus it's time for it to retire.
Modern Jazz Music To Lean Back & Chill [Sound Sunday]
Jazz is the ultimate instrumental music. Not only does it often not contain lyrics, you also won't be distracted by catchy melodies. Pick up your legal free music downloads.
Wondering How To Reformat Windows 8? Let Me Explain
You probably want to perform a clean installation. With Windows 8, this typically doesn't involve formatting anymore. Let's find out what you can do instead.
Windows XP Update: More Tools To Keep You Safe
Windows XP Unofficial Service Pack 4 provides a quick way to apply updates released since SP1. RollBack XP offers an easy system restore feature and you can even deep freeze your installation via scheduled tasks.
What Can You Expect From Windows 9? Threshold Rumors Summarized
In a few weeks, Microsoft will release its first official preview of Windows 9, code-named Threshold. Let's see whether this new Windows incarnation could meet your needs.
Rock Your Life - Alternative Rock & Indie Pop To Get You Through The Week [Sound Sunday]
Sound Sunday explores the diversity of pop and rock, a range of genres that unites generations. All music can be downloaded for free. Consume at your own risk.
When Windows Update Fails, This Is How You Fix It
Did a Windows Update crash your system? Here's a quick list of troubleshooting steps that will help you restore Windows to a functional state.