May the football gods save us from broadcasting an NFL Football game exclusively over the Internet ever again! It was not good, to say the least. Why would I want to watch it on a computer screen when I have a 50” TV in my living room? Thank God it was an uninteresting game featuring uninteresting teams. To be honest I did try to watch it on my computer to see how it would go, but the transmission kept freezing, then starting, making it unwatchable.
Now, I do have a high speed Internet and I watch lots of games transmitted over the Net via my Roku Box. So it was Yahoo that was the point of failure. NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell said it was a success, but what else could he say. To be fair, some folks reported they had no problems watching the game, but many others had the same experience as me.
As for the Steve Jobs movie, it had very bad box office results for its first weekend. Its going to be a long time before the studio recovers its rather sizeable investment, if ever. Reviewers said it is a very artistic and well produced movie, but widely inaccurate in its portrayal of the life of Steve Jobs. Lots of events were in the film that never happened in real life. So it was another Hollywood portrayal of a real person filled with fiction to make it interesting. They should have never used his real name for the main character…much like Orson Wells never used the name of William Randolph Hearst in his classic film, “Citizen Cain.” Everyone knew who the main character in the film really was.
Oh well, what do I know?
No earth shattering news in today’s edition, but there are some really good bits of information and tips included here…so have at it! -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Yahoo's first-ever live stream of an NFL game was a disaster for many
Once we get past the idea of watching two unappealing teams on a smaller screen than usual and at 9:00 in the morning (ET), the stream itself was awful for many.
Steve Jobs movie flops on opening weekend
Perhaps movie-goers are saving their money for Star Wars, or perhaps the heavily fictionalized version of the Apple founder seen in Steve Jobs didn't resonate with people in the way the real man did in real life.
Windows Phone apps are disappearing from the platform
Developers that have previously been maintaining Windows Phone apps are losing interest, and in some cases dropping support altogether.
Microsoft's focus on Windows 10 is starting to pay off
CEO Satya Nadella is relying on the latest version of Windows, and its ability to connect every device to the cloud, to recapture the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers everywhere. His strategy might be working.
YouTube Red will offer ad-free videos for $9.99 per month
Google has just announced YouTube Red, which will be a new subscription service that will go live on Wednesday, October 28. With Red, viewers will be able to watch YouTube videos without any ads at all...for $9.99 a month
Computer Tips and Tricks
13 Nifty "Windows Key" Tricks You Should Know By Now
Plenty of hidden tricks exist in Windows, and this key is crucial for many of them. Here are a few that’ll make your life easier.
Five Useful Tips and Tweaks to Make Windows 10 Run Better
Every new operating system needs configuring to suit an individual user’s preferences and here are five tweaks of Windows 10 that many will find useful
Monitor your data usage in Windows 10
How to track and limit the amount of data you use on your Windows 10 device.
15 powerful Microsoft Word shortcuts you need to know
Everyone knows how to use Microsoft Word. These keyboard shortcuts will put you on the path to Word mastery.
What’s New in Windows 10’s First Big Update, the “Windows 10 Fall Update”
The first big update to Windows 10, reportedly arriving in early November, fixes a lot of problems with Windows 10. Microsoft is streamlining activation, restoring colored window title bars, integrating Skype, and improving the Edge browser.
Mobile Computing
26 Actually Useful Things You Can Do with Siri
Siri is best known as Apple’s so-called digital personal assistant available on iOS devices like iPhone and iPad. Some might think Siri is only good for looking stuff up, but it can actually do a great deal more.
Apple Stores will send some iPhone 6/6s phones for off-site repairs, offering 16GB loaners
In an effort to reduce wait times at Genius Bars within Apple Stores, Apple this week will launch a new repair program for the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus in select stores across the United States, Europe, and Japan.
28 iOS 9 Tips for Apple Fanatics
Apple has rolled out many new mobile operating systems—nine, in fact. Each version brings new features or ways of doing things. With Apple's hyper focus on usability, that's typically a big win.
How to Get a Refund For an iPhone, iPad, or Mac App From Apple
if you’ve purchased an app from the iOS App Store or the Mac App Store and there’s a problem, you can contact Apple to get your money back. This isn’t automatic — you’ll have to provide a reason you want a refund and Apple will review your request.
Samsung's 18.4" Galaxy View Tablet Pops Up On Adorama And B&H Priced At $599
Samsung appears to have a tablet in the works that is large enough to serve as a dinner plate and a coaster at the same time. At 18.4-inches, the Galaxy View is so big the photos show an attachable handle for you to hold like a suitcase.
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