Tech News and Opinions
Apple's iOS 13.1 and iPadOS to arrive Sept. 24, a week early
The iPhone software update will include bug fixes. And you'll also be able to access exclusive iPad features with its new software.
Yahoo Breach: Find Out If You Can Claim Up To $25,000
Part of the settlement following the class action lawsuit is that anyone who had a Yahoo account between 2012 and 2016 can claim $100.
Google Chrome is in danger of becoming Windows – everyone uses it, but no one loves it
A widely used piece of software that fails to be ‘popular’ despite its popularity – that sounds kind of familiar…
You'll get a new Firefox each month in 2020 as Mozilla speeds up releases
Mozilla will turn the Firefox crank faster in 2020, releasing a new version of its web browser every four weeks instead of every six.
Five reasons Chromebooks are better than Windows laptops (for some users)
Windows is great for some things, but for many users, a Chromebook is better.
Amazon Music rolls out a lossless streaming tier that Spotify and Apple can’t match
It offers lossless versions of audio files for streaming or downloading at a price that aggressively undercuts Tidal, the main competition for this kind of audio.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Google Chrome is getting way better tab management soon
If you’re a Chrome user who likes to have 50 tabs open at a time, Google is making things way easier soon.
Microsoft releases out-of-band security update to fix IE zero-day & Defender bug
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band security update today to fix two critical security issues -- a zero-day vulnerability in the Internet Explorer scripting engine that has been exploited in the wild, and a Microsoft Defender bug.
Yahoo Mail's app now surfaces attachments and important travel info
Yahoo Mail, which remains one of the most popular email services on the web with over 227 million monthly active users, is getting a fresh coat of paint on mobile this week.
Buying a new router? Understand these Wi-Fi basics first
Router lingo gets confusing fast -- here's what all of those terms, numbers and letters actually mean.
The Best Note-Taking Apps
The good news is we now have a solid roster of great apps you can use to create a reminder, jot down ideas, or keep track of checklists.
Ransomware: 11 steps you should take to protect against disaster
Falling victim to ransomware could put your vital business or personal data at risk of being lost forever. These steps can help bolster your defences.
How to Use Dropbox
The cloud storage platform has so much more to offer
Mobile Computing – All OS’s
7 Apps You Should Delete from Your Phone Right Now
You can't even trust the Bible or Angry Birds.
How to Unlock Your Phone on Any Major Carrier
Here's what you need to do to make a clean break with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon
10 Adobe Lightroom tips and tricks
We aim to show you the main edits you can use to take your smartphone photos to the next level.
9 Travel Photography Tips For Amazing Photos On Your Next Trip
These tips are for smartphone, DSLR, and mirrorless camera photographers. Taking amazing travel photographs is easier than you think.
How to sell your old phone for the most possible money
Whether you're trading in an old phone to your carrier, using an online trade-in site or selling it on your own, these tips could help you get more cash for your phone.
How to take screenshots with iPhone and Android phones
Follow these instructions for the easiest ways to capture your iPhone or Android phone screen.
Mobile Computing – iOS Only
The iPad Can Finally Replace a Laptop for Most People
Thanks to the upcoming release of iPadOS, the iPad is one step closer to becoming a viable laptop replacement for most people.
Use the new Find My app to hunt down your friends and your iPhone
As of iOS 13 , Apple has merged Find My iPhone and Find My Friends into one app. The combined app, now called Apple Find My, has a new look but it works the same way it always has.
Apple iOS 13: Is Facebook And Google’s Worst Nightmare Coming True?
There are many apps that track you and collect data on you, and iOS 13 will affect all of these.
Apple Arcade: How to decide where to start, based on your tastes
Apple Arcade is a blessing for fans of mobile games, but also a curse: with so much great stuff to choose from, where do you even start?
iPadOS upgrades Safari, and now I love my iPad
Commentary: Heavy-duty web apps can be way better than overgrown phone apps... as long as you have a keyboard.
How to back up your iPhone even when iCloud won't let you
It's time to step up and learn to back up your data.
Mobile Computing – Android Only
Android 10: Everything you need to know about its new privacy settings
You can now block apps from accessing your location with ease.
Microsoft starts rolling out another new Android app, SMS Organizer
Microsoft's SMS Organizer, which started as a Garage incubation project, is an example of another of the company's growing stable of Android productivity applications
Gmail app finally gets dark mode
Gmail is bringing dark mode to its iOS and Android apps.
The Best Android Apps (September 2019)
The 100 best Android apps turn your phone into a jack-of-all-trade
40 best free apps for Android
Got a Samsung Galaxy S10, OnePlus 6T or any other Android device? Then you need to download these 40 free apps
10 best new Android apps from September 2019!
If you’re getting bored with what you’ve got and want to try something new, check out the best new Android apps from the last month!