Using a PC to manage your personal information isn't as easy as it should be, because there are far too many programs to choose from. In my experience most PIM products are either way too complicated, or difficult to use, or both.

Essential PIM strikes a nice balance. It's a Windows program which offers a really nice calendar, notepad and task list. There's even an email client built in, so you can use it to read and send mail. It's reminiscent of Microsoft Outlook, but is much less complex. And although it's a paid-for product, there's also a free version available that has all of the above-mentioned features in a perfectly usable form.

Try it for yourself. The download is only around 12 MB and you can choose either an installable version or a portable one. Essential PIM is malware-free according to VirusTotal and Web of Trust.  Read More

The transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10 can be jarring, to say the least. Here's an overview of what you'll find in Windows 10, whether you're thinking of switching from Windows 7 or 8 or you want a look at Microsoft's latest operating system. What the guide covers:

Logging On
Desktop Environment
Taskbar and Start Menu
Shutting Down
Switching Users
All Programs
User Folders
Windows Explorer
Personalization
Programs and Features
Windows Update