Not much going on except in the world of Black Friday shopping. Some companies are getting the jump on that day with Black Friday sales before the actual day itself. Others, like Best Buy are already showing the Black Friday sale items more than a week in advance…before you can actually purchase them. And if you have looked around many stores lately, you may have noticed they are way ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday…heck some were displaying Christmas stuff before November 1. I guess it is all part and parcel of the new world that we live in.
Oh well…not much I can do about so I will just keep moving forward in time. There are some interesting articles in this edition so enjoy yourself while I go set up my 2’ Christmas tree. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft is Trying Really Hard to Shoot Themselves in the Foot
Microsoft has great engineering teams that can put together top-notch technology — Windows 10 is a very good operating system, the Surface line is the best hardware you can get, and Office 365 makes a lot of sense. But they continually shoot themselves in the foot and make their customers angry. Why?
Amazon announces its Black Friday deals, Web holds its breath
The digital pandemonium, will start on November 20, a full-week ahead of actual Black Friday More than 150 “Lightning Deals” will be available only on mobile, and Amazon Prime members will get access to most of them 30 minutes before the general public.
Google+ to get a complete overhaul
The Californian search giant has begun a total redesign of its social network, which will see increased focus on the platform's Collections and Communities.
The Best Products of 2015
Our analysts and editors tested and rated more than 2,500 products and services in the PC Labs this year. This list of the cream of the crop for the past 12 months also doubles as the ultimate holiday shopping list.
Chromecast vs. Apple TV vs. Roku vs. Amazon Fire TV
Fed up with your dumb "smart TV?" Tired of waiting for your console to boot up just so you can watch Netflix? Looking for a cheap tech gift? There are plenty of reasons to get a new dedicated video streamer. We'll help you choose one.
Computer Tips and Tricks
How to enlarge display text in Windows
A high-resolution screen can result in very tiny text—sometimes too tiny to read easily. Here's how to fix that.
Fix a common router problem with a can of compressed air
Do you go through Wi-Fi modems like they're Tic Tacs? I did. I had a repair guy coming out to replace my router every three or four months until it occurred to me that the problem may not be with the modem, but with my housekeeping skills.
Todoist is bringing its popular productivity app to Windows 10
Todoist's take on the to-do list is handy for keep your daily agenda organized, and now it's available for Windows 10 users. The free productivity app is available for Microsoft's operating system as a preview, syncing those important tasks across mobile and desktop devices.
How to Change Your WiFi Network’s Name and Password
Your Wi-Fi router comes with a default network name and password, and both are often printed on the router itself. But you can change the name and password to anything you want in just a few clicks.
Get your USB devices out of low gear
USB 3.0 data transfers should be up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 — and 2.0 should be almost 10 times faster than USB 1.0. But manyfactors can cause your USB connections to limp along at a fraction of their expected speeds.Here’s how to check your USB system’s performance to verify that it’s running at its full speed — and what to do if it’s not.
Mobile Computing
5 apps for better Gmail
Gmail lacks important features on mobile, such as quick access to contacts, one-swipe message deletion, and an easy unsubscribe or blocking solution. But you can improve your Gmail experience with the following five apps.
Turn your old phone into a home security camera you can watch from anywhere
If you have one or more old phones laying around, here's a way to turn them into security cameras you can log into from anywhere.
The 10 Best Windows Tablets of 2015
With the latest Intel hardware and Windows support, the tablet is finally a viable PC for work. We give you the lowdown on the factors you need to consider when choosing a Windows tablet, as well as our top picks.
Google brings audible traffic alerts to iPhone Google Maps users
Even though Apple Maps keeps getting better all the time, it's tough to give up on Google Maps. Google just rolled out an update that will help daily commuters too.
T-Mobile wants to boost your indoor cell signal
Its new CellSpot device, part of the carrier's larger push to improve network coverage, acts as a mini cell phone tower in your home or office
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