As promised, I am back from my trip from the Midwest. While I enjoyed myself thoroughly and had a busy, busy schedule, it is always good to be back home. I can’t tell you how special it was to spend three days at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 100th running of the Indy 500. That was amazing! No matter how big that track looks on TV, it is even bigger when you are there. Wow!. And those cars moving at around 220 mph…Double WOW! So glad I got to fill a life-long dream.
This trip actually took me through 4 states…Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. All four are absolutely beautiful this time of year…but the heat and humidity might spoil it all in the summer, and the bitter cold will definitely spoil it in the winter. So I saw them all at the exact right time of year.
Other highlights include a visit to Notre Dame, a day in Minneapolis, and a stay in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. While in Minneapolis, I saw both Target Field, home of the Twins, and the new football stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, now in the final stages of construction. Let me tell you that is an amazing piece of architecture that you would never guess to be a football stadium. Another big WOW!. Also got to wander around the Mall of American…the biggest shopping mall in the US. Believe it or not, it houses 3 roller coasters, multiple other amusement park rides and 400+ stores. Its a big one! But as I said, glad to be home.
Doesn’t look like I missed much in the world of high tech…at least in major news stories. But I was still able to easily put together this newsletter with lots of good tips. If you use Windows 10, be sure and read the story about using a PIN number rather than a password to log on. I started using it before I left on vacation and it sure makes it easier to get started.
OK…enough from me. Take a look and see if I found anything useful for your needs. I bet I did! -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Windows 10 usage continues to rise, but users say no to the Edge browser
The latest figures from multiple analytics firms show that usage of Windows 10 has doubled in the past six months, with as many as one in four Windows PCs running Microsoft's latest OS. But the default Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is struggling.
Google Demonstrates Why Bringing Android Apps to Chromebook is So Disruptive
The firm has released a video showing how these two platforms will work together. And this is bad news for Windows.
Verizon's 'Can you hear me now?' guy is back...with Sprint
Sprint nabs Verizon's former pitchman in what might be the ultimate troll move.
Why PCs roared back to life at Computex 2016
The PC's not just alive and kicking, but innovating like crazy.
Opinion: iOS, Android, and Windows too: Quit your bitching and upgrade already
Waiting until you have a catastrophic failure or a major security event to upgrade your system is never a best practice.
Computer Tips and Tricks
How to Add a PIN to Your Account in Windows 10
How to sign into Windows 10 with a PIN Number rather than a password.
5 ways to stop spam from invading your email
We're all sick of Nigerian scams, pseudo-sexy invitations, and click-for-malware buttons.
3 ways to recover an older version of an existing file
Sometimes, you need the day-before-yesterday's version of a file. Here's how to get it.
Home networking: Everything you need to know
Wi-Fi, access point, router, 802.11ac. Networking can be a pain! But it doesn't have to be if you know what you're doing. Then it's actually fun! This is where you start.
Home networking: Everything you need to know
Wi-Fi, access point, router, 802.11ac. Networking can be a pain! But it doesn't have to be if you know what you're doing. Then it's actually fun! This is where you start.
Mobile Computing
How to use Notes on iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
Notes lets you collect all your words, images, videos, links, lists, locations, and more, all in one place, and sync them across all your Apple devices
How to use Maps for iPhone and iPad: The Ultimate Guide
How do you find places, get directions, discover points of interest and nearby attractions, see the world in 3D and flyover the world's greatest landmarks? With Apple's built-in Maps app, that's how!
Cell phones and cancer: 9 things you should know right now
The debate over whether cell phone use is hazardous to your health isn't over, and it may never be.
Google Keyboard for Android update brings one-handed mode, new gestures, and more
"The addition of a one-handed mode will be welcomed by owners of large screened devices. You can quickly activate the one-handed mode by holding the comma button.
Android Central's top 5 picks for Computex 2016!
With Computex 2016 wrapped up, we've picked the best of the best Android-related gadgets you need to know about from this year's show.
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