ASK Computer Solutions

Upgrading Your Computer Operating System

A focus on Windows 10

Unless you have been under a rock, by now you have seen Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 10. In an effort to create a standard among it's many users who have seen a multitude of operating systems from Vista to Windows 8.1 come and go in a relatively short period of time, Microsoft is offering it's newest OS for free for users who have Windows 7 or higher. To quell the fears that this new OS is just another passing fad, Microsoft has committed to providing support for the new OS for 10 years. This would make Windows 10 the most supported OS by the company since XP, which had an unprecedented life span of 14 years.

Lets take a look at some the changes you can expect in the latest OS from Microsoft. Windows 10 see a bigger move in the direction of software as a service, and more of a focus on metro style applications, all by way of the Windows Store. One Drive, your Microsoft cloud storage solution, is firmly integrated with your operating system. Other improvements are small, but have been a long time coming to loyal Windows customers, such as the ability to use and in a command prompt window. Here is a quick look at Windows 10:

- written by Allan A. Seals III

To Upgrade or Replace, That is the Question.

When to Stop the Upgrades and Replace Your System.

Your computer has worked for years without a problem, so if it is not broke do not fix it right? Maybe not. There comes a point in every computers life, usually between three and five years, that upgrading components is just no longer a viable option. If your current set up is anything like this one, it will not support the hardware requirements of current software such as Windows 10, and it may be time to purchase to a new system.

At ASK we can help you by explaining your options, and guiding you to the best solution for your needs.

- written by Allan A. Seals III

A Look at Windows Edge

Same Engine, New Body?

Today, we are going to take a look at Windows Edge, the browser that Microsoft has replaced Internet Explorer with. At first glance, it appears to be just a clean looking IE, with a few new tablet friendly features. There is however, more than meets the eye.

First, lets take a look at the Developer Tools found within Edge. You can access this by clicking on F12 once you have launched your browser. If you don't already have Edge or Windows 10, lick the video below to see a quick demo.

- written by Allan A. Seals III

Website Project.

Main Elements.

Below you will find links to examples of all the main elements outline for this project. Simply click the hyper-linked text and will we taken to that section of the site.

- completed by Allan A. Seals III