By Tracey Capen The Windows Secrets crew is taking our annual summer break for the next two weeks. Time to go out and smell the pine trees.
We’ll be back with Fred, Woody, and the rest of the gang starting September 9, bringing you the latest in Windows and PC secrets.
Taking stock of WS and looking forward
Our two-week break gives us a chance to recharge a bit. We can also step back from the weekly grind and look at ways to make Windows Secrets even better.
Insider tips, how-tos, best security practices, and more
The Windows Secrets Newsletter brings you essential tricks for running Windows XP, Vista, 7, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Windows Update, and more — weekly, free.
Bonus: get this free download when you subscribe
Need help overcoming difficulties in learning Windows 7? This month, every Windows Secrets subscriber can download a one-chapter excerpt of Windows 7: The Missing Manual. In his book, David Pogue covers a variety of topics ranging from navigating the desktop, Window's apps and gadgets, and even backing up your files.
We guarantee your privacy: We will never sell, rent, or give away your address to any outside party, ever. We will never send you any unrequested e-mail. Unsubscribe requests are honored within one business day. Privacy Policy
The coming break is more important than ever, given this busy year. In the six-plus months I’ve edited the Windows Secrets newsletter, Best Software contributor Gizmo and editorial director Brian Livingston both retired from the newsletter. New writers, among them Lincoln Spector and Scott Mace, contributed excellent stories about using Windows more effectively and staying secure with social networks.
One of the recent highlights is the improved integration of the newsletter and the WS Lounge. For example, Lounge Life gives our readers a glimpse into the lively and informative discussions taking place in the Lounge daily. And the new Lounge thumbs-up points system gives recognition to those members who contribute especially meaningful input.
Going forward, you will see more improvements at Windows Secrets. But we plan to make those changes in a slow and careful manner. Our single mission remains unchanged: helping you navigate the sometimes-confusing world of Windows. As always, we encourage your input on how to make WS more informative and useful to you, our steadfast readers.
Tracey Capen is editor in chief of Windows Secrets. He started his technology journalism career in 1989 working for Infoworld magazine, and was the executive editor of reviews at PC World magazine for 10 years.
Related posts:
