I know I have been missing in action for a few weeks…but I have a good excuse. Seriously, my dear friend and former wife Susan had a severe heart attack and I rushed north to be of assistance. I booked a plane on a Friday night and landed in Sacramento on Saturday. Although she lives in Boise, she had the attack in Sacramento. The EMT’s had to revive her heart with electric shock. He said that had they arrived on scene a minute later, she would have been dead. That is scary stuff.
A few days after her release, we were in Walnut Creek hoping that peaceful environment would help her recover. But a few days later, I had to rush her to a local hospital as she was having difficulty breathing. The doctors there kept her for a couple of days to solve the problems…and it appears they did. The bottom line is that Susan is back home in Boise now and doing pretty well. I am more than grateful for that. I flew back home to Tucson yesterday and now resume my duties as your humble guide through the world of technology.
The tech world has been busy in my absence. The biggest news came from Microsoft’s event two weeks ago. The company announced some new products, some were expected…but one was a huge surprise…that being the announcement of their first laptop computer that also turns into a tablet. It is a very slick products and will be available at the end of this month. Pre-orders have exceeded expectations and Microsoft says they are sold out. It is not for the faint of heart as prices run from $1,500 to $2,600. You can read a synopsis of the event in one of our stories.
There is more news, but I will let you take it from here. If all goes according to plan, I will resume my regular schedule of publication starting now. Have a great weekend. -JRC
Tech News and Tips
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Computer Tips and Tricks
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This Is Microsoft Outlook’s Coolest New Feature
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The Best Tune-Up Utilities for 2015
Speed up a lethargic computer's operating system with these eight top-notch PC tune-up utilities. They are not free but might might be worth it.
Mobil Computing
Verizon's grandfathered unlimited data users face $20 price hike
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New iOS 9.0.2 update fixes iPhone lock screen bypass flaw
The new software includes fixes for iMessage activation and cellular data issues.
Every Android device is vulnerable to newly discovered bugs
With two new "Stagefright" vulnerabilities discovered, almost every Android device ever released is vulnerable to malicious hackers. Fixing the bug isn't simple.
What you need to know about Sprint's and T-Mobile's iPhone lease deals
Sprint and T-Mobile each announce what look like incredibly cheap pricing for the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. What's the catch?
The Best Android Phones of 2015
The greatest thing about Google's mobile OS: You have your choice of handsets on all the major wireless carriers. Here's what to look for, along with the best Android phones you can buy right now.
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