If you use Microsoft’s Cloud service, now called OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) I’ve got some good news for you. Microsoft has increase your free cloud storage capacity from 7GB to 15GB. That’s right…it has more than doubled for no extra cost. And if you have more than that amount to store, you can add 1TB of storage for $1.99 per month. That’s a good deal for what I consider to be the best Sky storage right now for consumers.
It is so easy to use…your cloud is automatically updated every time you add or change a file. And, because OneDrive is a cross platform app, your files are available to you on all your devices. Not bad for free. And if you put OneDrive on your smartphone, you get an additional 3GB of storage for all the pictures you take. Trust me on this one…it works great.
For all the new Google features coming out, you will have to wait until tomorrow. The Google I/O Conference is on Wednesday, and they will lead off with the keynote address. That event alone has yielded a ton of new products over the years. We will have more on Google I/O in our next edition.
But, for now, I’ve got a ton of good information here that should keep you busy until the next edition. So, read on and learn. -JRC
News and Opinions
Microsoft OneDrive jumps to 15GB free, and 1TB for Office 365
Microsoft more than doubles its free cloud storage and goes deep for Office 365 users, saying what's most interesting is what goes on top of all that storage space.
More Secure Credit Cards With Chips Coming To The U.S.
By the end of 2015, 70 percent of U.S. credit cards and 41 percent of U.S. debit cards will have security chips — called EMV for Europay, MasterCard, Visa. Europe and other places have had these for years. They make Target-like theft of credit cards impossible.
What Google is working on before the big show on Wed
Before its big event where Google will launch a host of new products, we run down the list of current projects going on at Google HQ.
Canadian Court to the Entire World: No Links For You!
This is the latest of several instances of courts exercising dangerous jurisdictional overreach, where they have applied local laws to remove content on the entire Internet.
Head to Head Comparison of 13 Streaming Music Services
The streaming music market is crowded, and some independent services aren't making any money. But here is a list of the major players in this business.
Computer Tips and Tricks
How to Take Care of Your Laptop Battery the Right Way
You probably know a few tricks for extending your laptop's battery life like dimming the screen or switching off Wi-Fi—but there are plenty of other ways you can and should look at. Here's how to get the most juice out of your laptop by following just a few simple rules.
Google Chrome Tips and Tricks
Here’s a collection of 15 most useful tips and tricks for Google Chrome that will help you work faster and do more with your favorite web browser and you don’t have to install any extensions.
How to stream media from your PC to your HDTV over WiFi
There’s actually an open standard for sharing media files across a home network. It’s called the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), and you probably already have everything you need to use it.
9 Hidden Facebook Features Only Power Users Know
"Facebook is a magnet for some of the top engineering talent in the world, so it stands to reason that the company would boast one of the world's most complex and multi-faceted websites. In fact, there are so many things you can do on Facebook.com that you probably don't know about them all.
Create Bootable USB Drives and SD Cards For Every Operating System
Creating installation media for your operating system of choice used to be simple. Just download an ISO and burn it to CD or DVD. Now we’re using USB drives, and the process is a little different for each operating system
Mobile Computing
Tip: Backup All of Your Smart Phone Photos to OneDrive
Using OneDrive across the board has made sense for a long, long time. But with the recent storage allotment improvements (see story #1 above), the best has just gotten better.
Seven common Android problems and how to fix them (pictures)
When they aren't running out of juice, they are slow, won't power on, or have problems connecting to the Internet. These are some quick fixes for some of the most common problems Android owners face.
Seven common iOS problems and how to fix them (pictures)
Let's face it, our phones aren't perfect. They can be slow, have trouble powering on, and suffer from terrible battery life. These are some quick fixes for some of the most common problems iPhone and iPad owners face.
Mynd makes your iPhone calendar better
Mynd is an advanced calendar app. Think of it as an overlay over iCal. It takes the information you enter on your computer, iPad, or iPhone (whether I enter it in Mynd or with the native calendar app) and makes it smarter and more beautiful.
The 100 Best Android Apps of 2014
Behold our list of the 100 best Android apps on Google Play. Everything you need to spruce up your phone and/or tablet and re-ignite your love affair with Android can be found within.
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