Thursday, June 16, 2016

Court Stop Comcast &Others from Taking Control of the Net

Net Neutrality

The Internet, for now, shall remain neutral and open…not subject to the whims of profit hungry scumbags like Comcast, Time Warner, AT&T, and Century Link, to name a few. But, don’t worry, those guys will keep trying to increase their control and profits at our expense. Our first story will spell out all the details.

There is other news here also, but I will let you take over from here. -JRC

 

Tech News and Opinions

Court Upholds FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

An appeals court rejected a challenge to the FCC's open Internet order, handing the agency a major victory.

House lawmakers vote to reject ban on tech backdoors, warrantless spying on Americans

The bill would have also prevented the federal government from forcing tech companies to include surveillance "backdoors" in their products.

 

FBI has 411 million photos in its facial recognition system, and a federal watchdog isn't happy

The watchdog said it had "concerns regarding both the effectiveness of the technology" and the "protection of privacy and individual civil liberties.

 

Hidden iOS 10 features Apple didn’t show us

Apple’s first preview of iOS 10 was jam-packed with new features and improvements, but there are plenty that we didn’t get to hear about during the WWDC keynote. Here’s a long list of new things you can look forward to using this fall.

 

Computer Tips and Tricks

Windows 10 tip: Stay organized using virtual desktops

You no longer need third-party software to use virtual desktops, now that this feature is included in Windows 10 as part of Task View. Here's how to create extra desktops and move open apps and windows between them.

 

Adding Features to Windows 10

Microsoft gives users the ability to turn off (or turn on) certain programs, apps and utilities that are not essential. Here is how to do it.

 

Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows, IE, Edge, and Office

Patches for more than 40 flaws are covered in 16 security bulletins, six of which rated critical

 

5 awesome Google Keep features you aren't using, but should

On the surface it's a stylish basic note taking app, but dig deeper and it ties into several other Google services, making it easier to get things done.

 

How to tell if you’re infected with malware

Picture this: you start your computer and wait. And wait. And wait some more. When your desktop finally shows its face, things don’t get any better.

 

Mobile Computing

17 Tricks to Using Your iPhone Like a Boss

Did you know you could actually correct Siri's pronunciation?​ Or charge your phone faster with a single button? Good tips here!

 

Tip of the Day: How to Receive AirDrop Files on Your iPhone

With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send and receive photos, videos, websites, locations, and more with nearby devices running on iOS 7 or later.

 

Verizon patches email flaw that exposed user accounts

The critical email flaw is the latest which places Verizon email accounts at risk.

 

Fastest Mobile Networks

PC Magazine traveled to 30 US cities to test data speeds on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Find out which network is the best where you live.

 

How to easily root an Android device

Free utility KingoRoot makes it a snap to take total control of just about any Android smartphone. Here's how to use it.

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