April 2015

In this issue:

*Removing ads in Yahoo Mail

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I have had quite a number of custom-

ers ask me how to stop the adverts that

appear when using Yahoo Mail

Well there’s good news and bad news! You can temporarily hide the right-side advertisement you see in Yahoo Mail accounts on a computer, or per-manently remove all graphical ads by upgrading to Ad Free Yahoo Mail. Text ads and ads in other versions of Yahoo Mail can't be hidden.

Login to your Yahoo email account.

Click the right-facing arrow between your list of emails, or a single email

you're viewing, and the advertisement on the right.

The ad is hidden from view.

A new ad will appear if you refresh the page or perform an action like replying to the opened email, marking the email as spam, or clicking on an item in the Left Navigation column.

Permanently removing graphical ads from Yahoo Mail Graphical ads appear as an email with a logo

These ads cannot be removed. The only way to get rid of them is to sign up for a Yahoo ad free mail account. This will cost around $50.00 per year! A better alternative maybe to sign up for a Gmail or Microsoft account and re-direct your email!

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10 reasons to upgrade to Windows 8.1 (continued) 5. More customization

Windows 8.1 allows for a greater level of customisation

You can now take far more control over the look and feel of your Start screen than you could in Windows 8. There are more colour and background choices, additional tile sizes, and the option to have a slideshow instead of a static image on the lock screen. You can even replace the Start screen with the Apps page, if you prefer. On the desktop, you can change the functions of the "hot corners" if you don't like the way they work by default.

6. Boot to the desktop

You can opt to boot straight to the desktop or the Apps list

The Start screen isn't going away anytime soon, but you can now bypass it when you log in - Windows 8.1 lets you boot up to the Start screen, the Apps page or the desktop. What's more, you can keep the same wallpaper on both the desktop and the Start screen if you want to make the change less drastic. If you're on a tablet, it's easier to stick to the Start screen; if you're on a tradi-tional computer, it's easier to stick to the desktop.

7. A better Store

When it was first introduced, the Windows 8 Store felt half-baked. In Windows 8.1, it works and looks much better. Hav-ing all of your software under one roof is a convenient way of working, and apps update automatically now as well. The Store has a new look, with at-a-glance descriptions and rat-ings that make it easier to sort through recommended pro-grams and games so you can spot the best of the new apps on the platform.

8. Skype

Skype works well when snapped to the side of the desktop

Like SkyDrive, Skype is an essential part of the Windows experience in 8.1, bringing together video calling, audio call-ing and instant messaging under one virtual roof that's only a click away (and replacing the Messages app at the same time). Right from the lock screen, Microsoft promises Skype will be "front and centre" (which may sound appealing or off-putting depending on whether you prefer Google Hangouts).

9. Easier configuration

8.1 makes Windows' settings easier to manage

More tech-savvy users who enjoy a poke around in their computer settings may have given Windows 8 a miss because of the hodgepodge created by the Start screen PC Settings app and the familiar desktop Control Panel. Windows 8.1 has a much more comprehensive Settings app, so most of the options you're going to need are available from both places, and tweaking your machine is more straightforward.

10. Future tech

Windows 8.1 comes with a host of minor improvements

Windows 8.1 includes a host of more minor improvements and tweaks that make it future-proof, from native 3D printing capabilities and support for Wi-Fi Direct printers to the Fresh Paint digital artwork app shown off by Microsoft in recent

days. Hang back and you run the risk of getting left behind. Note: The Windows 8.1 upgrade is over 3GB in size, so make sure you don’t exceed your download limit.