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Tech News and Opinions
J.K. Rowling Publishes New Harry Potter Story, Crashing Website
Potter scribe J.K. Rowling made millions of wishes come true on Tuesday morning when she penned a new short Harry Potter tale and posted it on the Pottermore website. Too bad that act of kindness crashed the site.
Microsoft Is No Longer Windows First
Redmond is now strongly focused on making sure all your devices play nicely with one another, no matter where you are or what OS you're running.
Microsoft warns of pending support deadlines for Windows 7 and more
Microsoft officials are beginning to sound the end-of-support warning bell for customers running a number of its popular products, including Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and more.
Ordinary Web users reportedly snared in NSA surveillance
In 9 out of 10 cases, account holders in a cache of intercepted communications were not the intended targets, according to the Washington Post.
Windows XP users left high and dry as Oracle ends Java support
Windows XP hold-outs pay attention. If you run the Java runtime on XP, it looks as if the current version is about as good as it gets. The next version, 7u65 and 8u11, due to ship in the middle of July, will not support or run on XP.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Patch Tuesday for July 2014
Things are fairly straightforward this month, with six bulletins, two of which are critical patches dealing with remote code execution holes.
How to Unsend a Gmail Message, Plus More Great Google Tricks
If you hit 'Send' too soon, you can still stop that Gmail email from going through—but only if you take these steps first.
Find Out What Your PC's Been Doing, With This Event Log Explorer
If you're troubleshooting a computer, or you simply want to learn about all the things that go on in the background, a browse through the event logs can be very revealing. This program is free.
How to Completely Delete Facebook From Your Life
Whether it's to alleviate privacy concerns or avoid digital distractions, more people are trying to figure out how to fully disconnect themselves from the social network giant that we live and breathe.
Download a Treasure Trove of 130 Free Ebooks from Microsoft
It has happened before, and it is happening again. Microsoft's MSDN blog has released a whole new batch of free technical ebooks that cover everything from Windows 8, to Office 2013, to SQL Server, and more.
Mobile Computing
US bans uncharged cell phones, laptops from some flights
The Transportation Security Administration says that security has been stepped up on certain flights into the US. This includes asking passengers to power up their devices.
iPhone Gets Extra Lenses Courtesy of Olloclip
This device helps the iPhone’s camera improve great optical quality, and with this better than ever Olloclip camera attachment, it combines better software and makes it possible to take truly amazing and stunning pictures.
How to get the most from a tablet on vacation
The tablet can be a good companion on summer vacation. Here's how to do it right.
Google Aims to Defrag Android Universe
As any Android user knows, the version of the operating system you're using can vary widely because it depends on parties other than Google. That's why nearly two-thirds of users are running a version of Android introduced in 2012 or earlier.
The Cost of Continuously Checking Email
Multitasking, as many studies have shown, is a myth. A more accurate account of what happens when we tell ourselves we’re multitasking is that we’re rapidly switching between activities, degrading our clarity and depleting our mental energy.
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