Sometimes tech can be funny. Here is this weather lady giving the forecast on TV for the greater Iowa area when up pops a Windows notification Window reminding her to upgrade. Open the first story and you can see the short video. PS: She handled it well.
Many major tech companies reported their sales and earning this week. I will not bore you with the results, but you might want to read our #2 and #4 stories to see some important ramifications.
More good tips and info follow below so hopefully you will find some that will help you out. So, until next week, have a good weekend. JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Even weather forecasts aren't safe from Windows 10 upgrade prompts
Microsoft's aggressively nagging Windows 10 upgrade prompts claimed another victim
Intel declares independence from the PC as it lays out a broader 5-point strategy
Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich drew a line in the sand: Intel is not a PC company any more. The PC is just one among many connected devices
Lab accident leads to discovery of battery that lasts 400 times longer
The researchers discovered that by using a gold nanowire in electrolyte gel rather than lithium, the battery could withstand 200,000 charging cycles and only lose five percent of its capacity.
Microsoft, Lumia and Windows Phone: Where now?
Microsoft's Lumia sales have dived again: is there any way back? JRC: Very, very doubtful.
Apple expects your iPhone to be replaced after three years
Apple Watch expected to last only three years too, while Mac computers should last four, plus Apple slip-up points to OS X rebranding as MacOS
Computer Tips and Tricks
22 Tips Every Amazon Addict Should Know
These tips are all are here for one reason and one reason alone: to help you get the absolute best out of your shopping experience.
Official Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps releasing today for Windows 10
The apps feature an in-app browser, GIFs for group conversations, and direct messaging along with Live Tiles that highlight new information without having to open the apps
How to use WhatsApp from your computer
Tired of only being able to access your WhatsApp conversations on your phone? Start using WhatsApp Web.
How to Read a Mac-Formatted Drive on a Windows PC
Windows can’t normally read Mac-formatted drives. But third-party tools fill the gap and provide access to drives formatted with Apple’s HFS+ file system on Windows. This also allows you to restore Time Machine backups on Windows.
How to make Windows 10 notifications last a little (or a lot) longer
By default, Microsoft sets Windows 10 notifications to pop out and stay visible for five seconds before disappearing into the Action Center. If that's not long enough, here is how to change it.
Mobile Computing
5 apps that are quietly killing your data plan
Stop these five popular apps from running up monthly data charges.
How to Transfer Contacts From an iPhone to Another Phone
Here’s how to move your contacts over if you’re switching to an Android phone, not backing up your contacts to iCloud, or if you just want to use a new iCloud account on your new iPhone.
Digit is a money-saving iOS app that will change how you manage your cash
The future of finance is automated apps that analyze your accounts and know how much to save and spen
Best unofficial Facebook apps
Facebook's official app drains your phone battery and sucks up system resources. Just say no and go with alternative Facebook apps for Android and iOS.
Google reports improved Android security
The bad news: Android malware is on the rise. The good news: Google's fighting it on multiple fronts, and as long as you get your apps from Google Play.
Private browsing on iPhone and Mac
Surf Safari discreetly on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
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