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Deal of the Week | July 31st, 2015: All Windows 8 books in stock on sale for $2.99 each

All Windows 8 books in stock on sale for $2.99 (reg. $14.99 - $29.99)So last week, Microsoft released Windows 10. Skipped 9 entirely, went straight to 10.

And in so doing, they’ve left us with a big ol’ pile of Windows 8 books, some of which you can see in the photo. Guess you could say we were caught with our pants down, even though the release date for the new version was announced months ago.

But our error is your potential gain. Perhaps you plan to ride with Windows 8 for a spell, and would like to get better at using it. Maybe your mother or great-aunt is loathe to learn yet another user interface, and plans to soldier on with Windows 8.

Well, have we got a deal for you: Take any one of these Windows 8 books home for less than three bucks. These titles have retail prices of between 15 and 30 dollars, so you’ll be saving a lot.

Don’t delay. Hurry down today for the best selection.

BEWARE: Widespread telephone scam claiming to be from Microsoft tech support

It’s a nationwide problem, but we’ve recently seen a lot more activity targeting local residents. In this scam, telephone solicitors claiming to be from Microsoft technical support direct you to a web address, then prompt you to download malware to your computer. Once installed, your computer surrenders to their control. Chaos ensues.

Medford Service Manager Jason Kellogg talks to KTVL reporter

Medford Service Manager Jason Kellogg

Yesterday, Medford Service Manager Jason Kellogg was interviewed by Medford CBS affiliate KTVL about the problem – and how to avoid it.

Be alert. Be aware. And bear in mind Microsoft will never telephone you to warn of an issue with your computer.

Connecting Point ONLINE launches Windows 8 Resource Center

Windows 8 Resource Center at Connecting Point Computer CentersSince Microsoft rolled it out last fall, we’ve seen a lot of customers struggling  with the transition to Windows 8. It’s a big departure from earlier versions of Windows, with a far steeper learning curve. That being said, Windows 8 is a powerful, secure, and flexible OS, one well worth getting to know – and master.

To help with that, we’ve added a new “wing” to our website: a Windows 8 Resource Center, with FAQs, upgrade prices, system requirements, along with links to useful articles and tutorials. Don’t put off learning Window 8 any longer – check out our Windows 8 Resource Center today.