Windows 7 reached its end of life recently, and Microsoft will end support for Office 2010 in mid-October. Let's look at your options for when the time comes. In Short Circuits: If you’ve ever tried to delete or rename a file only to have Windows refuse, LockHunter can save the day. • Microsoft has two utilities that keep system files in good shape. Using them occasionally is wise. • One of the easiest ways to share information is with a PDF document and Windows 10 makes the process even easier. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Russian and Japanese scientists say a new material can extend the life of solid-state devices in high-use applications. • What do people do at the Super Bowl? Most of them used their phones a lot. • Twenty years ago: Corel Corporation had previewed a Linux version of its graphics applications. The effort was not exactly a big success.