I love it when there is little news and I can focus on bringing you free apps, good Web sites and some how-to’s. That is what is happening here.
Let me just point out a couple of things…check out how Google is showing us how the earth has changed over the last 25 years…good or bad…you decide.
My favorite is the new Microsoft Website where you can browse and download hundreds of themes and wallpapers for Windows 7 or 8. I’ve been using themes since Windows 7 first came out, but this new site offers some new, beautiful themes. I‘ve already downloaded a couple. I love the one on London Architecture.
But wait…there’s more. Find out who makes the best free antivirus software and how to buy some great smartphones for under $100. As the headline says, this edition is packed with good stuff. So why don’t you get started. -JRC
FBI says it doesn't need a warrant to snoop on private email, social network messages
An FBI guidance manual says the law enforcement agency is able to access U.S. residents' email, Facebook and Twitter messages, and private documents, without breaching the Fourth Amendment.
Windows 8.1 “Blue” Public Preview to Arrive in June
As expected, Microsoft will issue a public preview of Windows 8.1 “Blue” in late June at its annual BUILD developer conference, giving enthusiasts and other users an early peek at the coming update to Windows 8.
Google's Timelapse project shows how the Earth has changed over a quarter of a century
Google has expanded its mapping platform to launch a new project called Timelapse, taking you back through time to see how our planet has changed over the last 25 years.
Avast targets Facebook and VPN
One of the most popular anti-virus software products adds a new VPN service to their entire line, a day after acquiring Secure.Me.
Going Google (apps) Part 3: Share/collaborate
If you’ve ever tried to share documents or struggled with merging edits from multiple collaborators, Google’s productivity apps make the process easy. Here’s how to share and collaborate with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides — three apps that are both capable and free.
How to Get a Big Collection of Free Windows Themes and Wallpaper from Microsoft
There have always been a lot of Windows themes and desktop wallpapers scattered around the giant Microsoft website. But the site is not always easy to navigate and finding things there can be problematical. So, if you wanted a new theme or desktop background, it could be quite a search. Fortunately, Microsoft has finally consolidated its many such offerings at a single site. It is called the Personalization Gallery
How hackable is your password? McAfee offers password tips
How do you create a password that's strong yet easy to remember? That's the challenge we all face, and one that's prompted a few words of wisdom from McAfee.
The Best Free Antivirus for 2013
Clearly there are plenty of choices for free antivirus protection, some of them quite good. The nicest part is, if you're not fond of the free antivirus you've installed, you're free to replace it. You'll definitely find something to like from among these products.
How to Add Your Favorite Folder or Program to (My) Computer in Windows 7 and 8
Would you like to have that favorite folder or program that you use all the time listed in Computer along with all your drives so it is really easy to access?
Creating complex smart playlists in iTunes
Creating playlists in iTunes can be as simple as dragging a few songs, or as complex as creating smart playlists that refer to other playlists and use nested conditions to pick songs that meet specific criteria.
Best smartphones for $100 or less
Whether they're on sale or just naturally affordable, here are CNET's top picks for on-contract phones that won't break the bank.
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