Friday, March 11, 2016

Snowden Again Calls FBI Liars Regarding iPhone

Sorry I am a little late about getting this blog out. March is a very busy time in Arizona with lots to do as our weather is so great. In the last few days I have been to 3 concerts and 2 major league spring training games in Phoenix area. Tomorrow is the 2-day Tucson Festival of Books. It is definitely the best time to be here in Southern Arizona.

So with that said, I will skip any further comments so I can get this blog up on line. Enjoy your weekend…and I wish you were here. -JRC

Tech News and Opinions

Snowden: FBI's claim about unlockable iPhone is 'bulls***'

The FBI is lying about its inability to hack into an iPhone used by a shooter in December's San Bernardino massacre, says the NSA whistleblower.

 

Microsoft fixes critical flaw affecting every version of Windows

The software giant said the flaws could allow an attacker to remotely run malware if a user opens specially crafted media content that's hosted on a website

 

How to Get Free (or Cheap), New Ebooks

How do you get the big-name authors in a digital form without it being illegal or waiting forever? Here's how.

 

Pay up or else: Ransomware is the hot hacking trend of 2016

There are steps you can take before forking over cash for vital files held hostage. Your results may vary.

 

Cloud computing: What's coming next

The development of cloud computing is still at a relatively early stage. Here's how it's likely to evolve over the next few years.

 

Computer Tips and Tricks

How to Adjust the Volume for Individual Apps in Windows

Since Windows Vista, Windows has allowed you to change the volume for individual apps using its Volume Mixer. This can be useful if you have apps that always seem to play too loud or soft compared to everything else.

 

Heat doesn't kill hard drives. Here's what does

"Free-cooled" datacenters use ambient outside air instead of air conditioning. That lets us see how environment affects system components. Biggest surprise: temperature is not the disk drive killing monster we thought. Here's what is

 

Windows 10 tip: Hunt down battery-draining apps

Buried deep in the Settings app on a Windows 10 laptop or tablet is a list of apps and desktop programs that burn up your battery. You'll also find special Battery Saver settings that can extend your remaining battery life dramatically.

 

Windows 10 now shows ads on the lock screen — here’s how to kill them

The company telegraphed this move nearly a year ago, but has avoided actually pushing content until now.

 

What is instant online credit? Everything you need to know

There's a way to get easy money for Internet purchases. CNET breaks it down and helps determine whether it's right for you.

 

Mobile Computing

The Best Android Phones of 2016

Apple's iPhone not up your alley? Here's how to find the right Google-powered alternative, along with our top-rated Android phones.

 

How to sign up for Google's Project Fi

Google's wireless carrier ambitions are finally open to all, here's how to sign up.

 

How to Install and Move Android Apps to the SD Card

If you have an Android phone or tablet with a small amount of storage, you probably keep uninstalling apps to make room for other ones. But there is a way to expand the storage of an Android device if it has an SD card slot.

 

Create a secure, encrypted backup of your iPhone or iPad

While cloud backups are quick and easy, if you want total control over your iPhone or iPad backups, the only way to do it is to make encrypted local backups. Here's how to do just that.

Google Photos update arrives with support for Apple's Live Photos

Google Photos – a free, and powerful, photo management tool – has just received a new update sure to please owners of Apple’s latest devices.

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