Apple and the FBI will make their pitches to Congress today or tomorrow about their current standoff on hacking an iPhone . In our next blog, we will give you a summary. Realistically, this whole issue is a cover for giving the FBI, CIA, and NSA a backdoor keys to all our phones so law enforcement can break in to a phone whenever they want.
Speaking of Apple their next big event is on March 21. This conference is mostly for developers, but the first keynote address is where Apple lets us in on what is happening and what we can expect in the near future. The next Microsoft event is Build and will begin on March 30. Like Apple, their first keynote address will be where they make their big announcements for the year.
But both companies have problems…all being pointed out by some of their best supporters in the tech journalist press. Microsoft has been thoroughly raked over the coals for the Windows Store, which really is not very good.
Apple has been accused of delivering mediocre, if not bad applications and not fixing them. Product include Apple Mail, iTunes, the new Photos app and a few more. And frankly, I agree with the criticism of both giant companies. Maybe we shall hear about forthcoming fixes these criticisms at their forthcoming March events.
Both Google and Bing have already predicted the winners of today’s Super Tuesday conference. According to them, the winners are already in so there is no suspense left. Not sure why folks should even bother to vote.
Well those are my updates for this day. But there is much more here in this blog to get your fingers around, so have at it!
Tech News and Opinions
US report confirms Ukraine power outage caused by cyberattack
A Homeland Security unit said the cyberattack was "synchronized and coordinated," and was likely carried out "following extensive reconnaissance of the victim networks."
Apple's new 9.7-inch tablet to lose 'iPad Air' branding in favor of iPro Pro
Apple is making major changes to its iPad line, after tablet sales in the Christmas quarter fell off.
SanDisk's Extreme 510 Portable SSD is small, fast and tough
This $249 portable SSD is built to withstand hard drops and raindrops alike. Includes a short video.
13 Hidden Roku Tricks for Streaming Success
Whether you just got a Roku or you've had one for years, there's more to know beyond the basics of watching Netflix and catching up with "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" on Crackle. We've put together 13 ways for you to get more out of your Roku.
MLB star Mike Trout is using a smart bat at spring training
"Sports tech company Zepp has developed the Smart Bat, which measures and tracks different aspects of your swing, including impact speed, angle, swing duration and more.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Office 365 Unlimited OneDrive Storage Ends On March 1 2017
When they announced that they would be reverting the unlimited option back to 1TB, the company did not announce when this 12-month countdown would go being but now we know that it is March 1, 2017.
3 ways to speed up Windows 10 without buying new hardware
Why wait? A few simple tweaks will improve Windows 10's performance without an expensive hardware upgrade
11 Microsoft Word hacks you won't know how you lived without
While you might look at the program as a familiar annoyance that’s been around since your middle school days, you can get some serious work done with it if you know how to use it correctly.
The Best Cloud Storage and File-Syncing Services for 2016
Using the cloud means always being able to access your most important digital assets, whether they're Word documents, spreadsheets, or photos. We've rounded up the best choices for keeping your files within reach.
What’s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?
Everyone loses data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. If you’re not regularly backing up your computer, you could lose those files forever.
Mobile Computing
Turn-by-Turn Navigation Showdown: Google Maps vs. Waze
Back in 2013, Google bought Waze, but has kept Google Maps and Waze separate for the most part. They share data occasionally, but otherwise they’re totally different apps with different functions and different navigation tricks.
How to Use a USB Flash Drive with Your Android Phone or Tablet
Most modern Android devices support standard USB drives, so you can plug in a flash drive just like you would on a computer.
Adobe Lightroom lets you shoot RAW - but only on Android
Adobe Lightroom 2.0 for Android adds a full-fledged camera interface with a standard set of controls like flash, white balance, exposure compensation and a shutter control. And now...RAW photography.
Take Better Photos of Your Food With This App
The app provides 24 different filters and lets the user know when the camera is directly above the subject.
25 Useful iPhone Apps ready for Download
What can you get if you’re not willing to spend anything at all? Surprisingly, quite a lot; as our selection shows, fantastic free iPhone and iPad apps are available for all manner of tasks, from sprucing up photos and composing music through to keeping fit and exploring the world.
Microsoft's Office 365 update: Now you get camera, pinning, ink jotting on mobile
Microsoft's Office 365 update delivers a host of new features to enhance people's experience on mobile devices
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