The Internet, blogs and podcasts have been filled these last two days with news and opinions about Apple’s new music service coming at the end of this month. I found some good stories in the last couple of days about Apple Music. But I did not want to lambast the entire blog with this new addition to the Apple Family. So, at the end of this blog, you will find a special section devoted to Apple Music. The rest of the blog remains the same as always.
With that said, I found it interesting that one of the foremost leaders in security has been hacked. Kaspersky Lab is one of the better manufacturers of security software including virus detection. I hope they don’t suffer over this issue…but the general feeling among consumers is if you can’t trust your malware software manufacturer, get someone else.
Regarding the new Windows 10 update program, millions of computer users, including me, did not get the upgrade icon in their task bar. As I mentioned here before, I got it on two of my 3 computers that run Windows (including my MAC running Windows inside Parallels). But my Samsung laptop running Windows 8.1 did not get it. I came across a story that tells you how to get it by running a simple script (see story #3 in the Computer Tips section.) I ran the script today on my laptop and the Windows Upgrade icon popped right up…and it worked. So all three of my computers are scheduled to get the upgrade. So, if you want it but don’t have the icon, run that script.
Well that is it for me today. Hope your weekend is a good one, so take care. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
None of us are safe: Major cybersecurity company hacked
Kaspersky Lab detected a sophisticated and expensive hack it says was carried out by a country.
June's Patch Tuesday is remarkably light
For the past several months, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday releases have been punishingly large. This month, Windows and Office users get a break.
Hit list: All the apps and services Apple tried to kill at WWDC 2015
During its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote this morning, the iPhone maker talked up software updates, services and new functionalities aimed at making several of its competitors’ offerings redundant. Here are the things Apple’s trying to take out with new stuff at WWDC 2015.
Opinion: Giving up on Google
Google has made it clear: The company's stated goal is to organize all the world's data. To organize it, Google first has to collect it, and to organize all of it, it has to collect you.
Microsoft to Rebrand Skype Wi-Fi as Microsoft Wi-Fi, Expand to Office 365
Microsoft it is apparently rebranding Skype Wi-Fi as Microsoft Wi-Fi and expanding a business version of the service to Office 365 Enterprise customers. Microsoft Wi-Fi, like its predecessor, helps customers more easily connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots and minimize expensive cellular data usage on their mobile devices.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Free first aid for a wide range of Windows ills
Did you know that Microsoft offers over 500 automated, online solutions for common problems you might encounter with Windows software and hardware? And that’s on top of the dozens of always-available troubleshooting tools built into Windows 7 and Windows 8.
The Awesome Amazon Prime Benefits You May Have Forgotten About
If you shop online, an Amazon Prime membership is easily worth it for the free two-day shipping alone. But that’s not all a Prime membership gets you. Here are some of the perks you may have forgotten.
How to get the Windows 10 upgrade icon if it's missing
Run a quick script, get the missing icon. JRC: I ran this script on my Windows 8.1 laptop and it worked perfectly.
How to take control of Dropbox sync
Dropbox can cause problems with your storage space and internet connection speed if your Dropbox is stuffed like a junk drawer. Fortunately, there are a few ways to manage the cloud service’s syncing feature and keep things running smoothly.
Google's New My Account Page Makes Managing Your Account Easier
The new My Account page is a hub of useful tools that you can tweak to modify the security or privacy of your account. It even has a Security Checkup and Privacy Checkup to quickly audit your settings.
Mobile Computing
10 new Android apps worth checking out
Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. Here are 10 apps that do merit further consideration.
18 features in iOS 9 you may have missed during the keynote
We've heard about the big stuff. Here are my favorite little features hiding away in iOS 9.
Must Have Travel Apps and Tech for Your Devices
If you’re hitting the road for business this summer, you’re going to want to arm yourself with some must have travel apps and tech for your devices. Thanks to new and useful travel apps, as well as the latest tech for your devices, you can get more work done on the road than ever."
Where to buy Google Cardboard
Google isn't selling the new version 2.0 Cardboard viewers themselves. They never sold the original, so that's not surprising. And version 2.0 is what you want if you already don't have a viewer — it works for larger phones
Google Maps now lets you send directions to your iPhone from desktop search
If you're planning a trip in the near future, Google Maps got a nice update that's sure to come in handy. Users can now send directions from their desktop browser straight to their iPhone.
Apple Music
The Pros and Cons of Apple Music
Can Beats 1 and Connect help Apple Music battle Spotify and Tidal in the streaming-music wars?
Opinion - Apple Music is a major mess, and it won't beat Spotify
I've been delighted, ecstatic, and occasionally puzzled in 17 years of Apple keynote events. But I've never before experienced frustration or anger in the house that Jobs built.
6 Streaming Alternatives to Apple Music
Apple Music was big news this week, but it's not the only streaming music game in town. Here are your choices
Apple Music faces antitrust investigation in New York, Connecticut
Attorneys general of the U.S. states of New York and Connecticut have launched an investigation into the music streaming industry, apparently with a focus on whether the recently-unveiled Apple Music has broken antitrust rules.
Report: Apple aiming for 100 million Apple Music users
A source familiar with Apple’s plans said the company is aiming to sign up 100 million subscribers for its Apple Music service, dwarfing all existing streaming music services combined.
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