I don’t really have any words of wisdom for you today. However, in the next two weeks, I can only do one edition rather than two. I am off to Yuma for a week, then off to Zion National Park to photograph the autumn colors in that beautiful place. Not sure how long I will be there before heading back to Tucson. About the only thing that may happen in the tech world during the next two weeks is the release of Windows 10 Update #1 that I told you about in the last edition. It may happen as early as next week.
So, I think you will find some interesting tidbits in the this edition, so I advice you to peruse it carefully. Until next time, enjoy your weekend and Happy Halloween. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
CISA data-sharing bill passes Senate with no privacy protections
Critics say the bill does more to invade the privacy of ordinary Americans than protects US interests. There was unanimous opposition to the bill across the tech industry.
Are Ads Coming to the Windows 10 Start Menu?
Several days ago, a new build 10565 for Windows 10 was made available to all those participating in the Insider Program. One noticeable change from the current version is the addition of something resembling ads to the Start Menu.
Microsoft planning to automatically offer Windows 10 to existing PCs
Starting early next year, Microsoft says it's planning to re-categorize Windows 10 as a "recommended update" in its Windows Update system. That means the Windows 10 upgrade process will download and start automatically on thousands of machines.
Russian ships may be preparing to attack the global internet
US government sources have revealed to the New York Times growing concerns that Russian naval vessels may be threatening the global internet infrastructure. Russian ships have been seen tracing out the routes of the trans-oceanic cables that carry the vast majority of the world's internet traffic around the world.
CNET 100 Top Tech Products
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Computer Tips and Tricks
Why is the Internet slow and costly in the U.S.?
In Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong, residents get bidirectional, gigabit Internet for less than U.S. $40 a month. On the other side of the globe, Parisians have a similar deal, though their upload speed is only 200 megabits per second
Automatically log in to your Windows 10
How to skip the log-in screen when you first boot up your computer.
Windows 10 Tip: Create a Reminder with Cortana
While the Cortana personal digital assistant can be used to complete an amazing array of tasks using natural language, her ability to create reminders on the fly is perhaps one of the more useful. Here's how you can create a reminder with Cortana.
How to set up Mozilla's Firefox browser the right way
Here is how to take advantage of Firefox's best features out of the box. If you run Windows 1, Firefox allows you to take control of Cortana with no effort on your part.
How to set up Google's Chrome browser the right way
It’s a fantastic browser, but just as with Firefox there’s an ideal way to get the most out of Chrome. Here’s how to set up Chrome the right way.
Mobil Computing
Instagram privacy and security
Using Instagram is easy: snap a photo, add a filter and a comment, tap Share. But Instagram, like every social media app, can expose you in ways you never intended. Follow these five tips to stay safe on Instagram.
5 reasons a record number of Android owners have switched to iPhones
If you paid attention in 2014, you would have seen at least two reasons for the growing number of Android switchers to Apple's iPhone, but there are even more reasons today.
Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow Review & Rating
Android 6.0 Marshmallow adds long-desired features to Google's mobile operating system, making it better than ever, but fragmentation remains a major issue.
Why And How To Enable iOS 9 WiFi Assist Feature On iPhone
It may be one of the least well-publicized additions in iOS 9, but WiFi Assist has the ability to be one of the most useful, yet almost invisible features to ever find its way into an iOS update.
T-Mobile doubles 4G coverage to take on AT&T and Verizon
The "Uncarrier" can finally compete toe to toe with the two biggest national carriers now that its 4G network can cover the same number of potential customers.
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