Preston Gralla
Contributing Editor
Preston Gralla is a contributing editor for Computerworld, a blogger for ITworld, and the author of more than 45 books, including NOOK Tablet: The Missing Manual (O'Reilly 2012) and How the Internet Works (Que, 2006).
Bloatware: What it is and how to get rid of it
Many Windows PCs are sold laden with unnecessary -- or even harmful -- software. We look at what you might find on your new system and how to get rid of it
9 reasons not to upgrade to Windows 10 -- yet
Excited about the imminent release of Windows 10? You may want to wait
Should Microsoft kill Windows Phone?
The company is backing away from Android and doubling down on its own smartphone OS just when the smart move seems to be to surrender
Apple still making it hard to think differently
Apple repeatedly bows to censorship demands in places like China
Battle of the media ecosystems: Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft
Four large tech ecosystems are currently vying for our attention -- and for our dollars. How well are they succeeding?
10 Windows 8 tips, tricks, and hacks
Take control of Windows 8 on the Desktop, the lock screen, and more
Windows 8 cheat sheet
Here's how to find your way around Microsoft's new OS and make the most of its features
4 security suites that protect all your devices
McAfee, Symantec, Trend Micro, and Webroot offer protection for all your mobile devices plus Web-based management
PowerPoint 2010 cheat sheet
We've got the goods on how to find your way around Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 and make the most of its features
Lawyers are taking the tech crown from engineers
Billions of dollars are at stake as tech companies use their patents to seek competitive advantage
How to recycle your phone, PC, and other tech gear
Recycling is mandatory in many states. Here's how to choose among the many ways to sell, recycle, or give away all your unused or unusable gadgets
How to clear your data off a device
There are several ways to wipe personal data off your computer, smartphone, or tablet before you get rid of it
Outlook 2010 cheat sheet
Whether you're upgrading from Outlook 2007 or an earlier version, here's how to find your way around Microsoft Outlook 2010 and make the most of its new features
Excel 2010 cheat sheet
Whether you're upgrading from Excel 2007 or an earlier version, we show how to find your way around Microsoft Excel 2010 and make the most of its new features
Word 2010 cheat sheet
How to find your way around Microsoft Word 2010 and make the most of its new features
Changing of the guard: Microsoft falls to No. 3
Microsoft can react to being eclipsed in market value by Apple and IBM by either resigning itself to its fate or taking a cue from those that surpassed it
Redefining what it means to be a responsible IT vendor
Do tech companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google have any responsibility other than to make good products, offer good services, and earn sizable profits?
Safari 5 in depth: Has it sped past Chrome?
Review: The latest Apple Safari browser is not only fast, but includes extensions and a highly useful reader
7 ways the new Android 2.2 OS beats the iPhone
Sorry, Apple -- you've been lapped by Google's latest mobile OS