CES continues its run in Las Vegas. Lots of new products, almost overwhelming. But, just click on the link to CES I included in the last edition and you can catch up with all the latest news. Of course, we will have a wrap-up of the biggest news in our next edition.
While I kept you up-to-date on my iMac adventures, I neglected to mention that I now have the new iPhone 6+. My more-than-generous son bought it for my Christmas gift. I, of course, new I was getting one for Christmas. Every two years I get the newest model for a Christmas gift.
I like it very much, although it is quite a bit larger in my hand and I am not quite used to it yet. My iPhone 5 had a 4” screen, and the 6+ has a 5.5” screen. It doesn’t sound like much, but it is. It is growing on me as I use it daily.
The retina screen is absolutely gorgeous! I have watched football and movies on it quite easily. I even enjoyed reading a book on it. The camera takes unbelievable photos and the Apple Pay is easy and fun to use.
You just put your camera near the terminal at the checkout stand. The two instantly communicate and all I do is touch small touch ID pad with my thumb and I am done. It takes all of about 10 seconds. When you first get an iPhone 6, you let the device scan your fingerprint several times, and then only you can use the smartphone. A super idea from Apple that will eventually be common in all smart phones.
So now you are caught up with me, let’s see if I can help out your computing needs. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Android Lollipop is out, but almost no one is using it
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Only 25Mbps and up will qualify as broadband under new FCC definition
Broadband not being deployed “in a reasonable and timely fashion," Wheeler says
Win7 reaches milestone; prepare for its demise
It might be difficult to believe, but on Jan. 13 we begin the final countdown for Windows 7. On that date, one of Microsoft’s best and most successful versions of Windows hits its official “end of mainstream support.” Here’s what that means for all Win7 users.
LED Light Bulbs: the Benefits and Drawbacks
I came across this article from my local power company's newsletter and thought it might be of interest.
Jeff Bezos was the driving force behind Amazon’s Fire Phone flop
It’s no secret that Amazon’s first smartphone has been a commercial and critical flop. But a new article details just how involved CEO Jeff Bezos was in the planning and execution of the Fire Phone debacle. The phone was his baby.
Computer Tips and Tricks
20 Tips Every Evernote User Must Know
It's the ultimate digital repository. But what are the tips and tricks that will make you an Evernote master? We've got them here for you.
Best Free Genealogy or Family Tree Software
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How to Quickly and Easily Delete Blank Rows and Columns in Excel 2013
If you have a lot of blank rows in your Excel spreadsheet, you can delete them by right-clicking each once separately and selecting “Delete,” a very time-consuming task. However, there’s a quicker and easier way of deleting both blank rows and blank columns.
How to stop autoplay videos
Most of these videos run on Shockwave Flash, so I'm going to concentrate on that technology. The trick isn't to block Flash entirely, but to make it work only with your permission.
How to Select a Battery Backup for Your Computer
A cheap power strip might protect equipment from power surges, but it does nothing to help when the power goes out and your system comes to a halting crash. Read on as we show you how to buy the right battery backup device for your needs.
Mobile Computing
This Flash Storage Accessory Adds Up To 256GB Of Space To Your iPhone, iPad
We have seen flash drives before that plug into all the new iPhones and iPads to expand the available storage, but at 256GB, the Leef iBRIDGE offers the highest capacity in the market right now.
Microsoft Expands Availability of Office Preview for Android Tablets
Two months ago, Microsoft made preview versions of its Office apps for Android—Word, Excel and PowerPoint—available, but the firm was only supporting a limited range of devices at the time. Today, that availability has expanded quite a bit.
AT&T will let 50 million customers carry over unused data to the next month
Since most users tends to fluctuate widely in data use from month to month, that will give users significantly more flexibility in data usage and a much better chance at avoiding overage fees.
36 Free Killer Apps You Shouldn't Live Without
Here’s a cream of the crop list of apps the author scavenged and compiled (by category) to help you seize the day using your device.
Take precautions when using public Wi-Fi networks
Simple tips for using public Wi-Fi. When Windows logs onto a Wi-Fi network that it doesn't recognize, it will ask you how it should handle security. And if for some reason it doesn't ask, you can manually make it bring up the question itself.
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