Start Menu in Windows 8??

Return of the Start Menu - we should be so lucky ...
So we got the Start Button back in Window 8.1 even if it wasn't as good as the old Start Button. Now we might even get the Start Menu back in Windows 8.2 or Windows 9 or Windows XX.

Microsoft likely to bring back Start menu in future Windows update - Computerworld:

Images in Gmail messages

Google removes an email frustration from Gmail ...
Most current email clients do not show embedded images in emails by default for ssecurity reasons. Gmail has now found a secure way to do this without you having to click on "Show images". 

Google will no longer suppress images in Gmail messages - Internet-based applications and services, Google, security, Mail, internet - Computerworld:

Spotify free on mobiles

Spotify streaming now available for free on mobiles ...
Previously you had to have a paid account to use Spotify on mobiles.

Spotify opens up free streaming on mobile apps - Music:

USB thumb drive for phones

Now here is a useful gadget for smartphones ...
This could be very handy for backing up photos and files or just giving a copy to someone else!

Imation imagines a USB thumb drive that works with phones - Gadget Guy Australia:

Windows 8.1 annoyances

Useful article for those not happy with Windows 8.1 ...
I don't believe Microsoft went far enough in 8.1 to appease traditional Windows users. Here are some of the remaining frustrations.

Worst Windows 8.1 annoyances and how to fix them - NBCNews.com:

Windows 7 still available

Oops! but good news for Windows 7 enthusiasts ...
For all those who hate Windows 8 this means that you will still be able to get Windows 7 for some time to come.

Microsoft retracts Windows 7 PC end-of-sales deadline - Microsoft, Windows, software, operating systems - Computerworld:

Leaked email addresses

Checkout your email address to see if you are affected ...
You can go to http://haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email address has been leaked by Adobe, Yahoo!, Stratfor or Sony!

Website lets users find if personal data is exposed in large data leaks - Computerworld:

Download all Gmail messages

A good move for data portability ...
Keeping things "open" in terms of portability is the absolute the opposite to "locking you in"!

Google to let users download portable file with their Gmail messages - Computerworld:

How big a TV should I buy?

Good discussion on the relative merits of TV size ...
This has always been a good discussion topic. It seems that the bigger the better!

How big a TV should I buy? - TVs:

Globalgig travel-pack essential

A great idea for global travelers ...
Data roaming is so expensive it is about time the Telcos were given some competition!

One year on, Globalgig becomes a travel-pack essential - Wireless: