Its been coming for quite a while. Yahoo, although still a popular site for millions of users, has been slowly fading away as a money making concern. They were early pioneers of the fledgling Internet. They had the most popular search engine going along with their Yahoo Mail application. Then along came Google, and it all started going the way of the do-do bird.
Millions of users still rely on Yahoo Mail, Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Search, Flickr, Tumblr, Yahoo Messenger, Rivals, and many, many more. They just were not profitable.
Yahoo’s roots start at Stanford University when it was founded by two Electrical Engineering graduate students Jerry Yang and David Filo in 1994. Originally named, "Jerry and David's Guide to the World Wide Web", the name was changed the following year to Yahoo.com. Eventually it became most popular portal to the Web.
Skipping ahead a few years to 2008, Yang was still CEO when Microsoft offered more than $44 billion to buy the company. Yang said the offer was to low and Microsoft bowed out of the picture. Yang was fired by the board the next year. Yesterday, Yahoo was sold for $4.83 billion...11% of what Microsoft offered. The leadership at Microsoft must be breathing a huge sigh of relief at their failure of this acquisition.
What happens now? Only time will tell. Our first story will give you more details.
And speaking of Microsoft, I don’t have to tell you that the free upgrade to Windows 10 comes to and end in a couple of days…and that next week, Microsoft releases its next big upgrade to Windows, the Anniversary Update. With that in mind, I have included two reviews of the new Windows. If you are still sitting on the fence, I think you need to read these two reviews and get off the fence and do the upgrade. Both articles recommend it because the new Windows is really good.
If you still run Windows 7, this new upgrade will put you 3 versions behind the latest and greatest…2 behind if you still run Windows 8.1. Make yourself an image of your computer’s drive then do the upgrade. PS: Windows 10 users get the upgrade for free.
OK, time to for me to bail and you to do some reading. Enjoy! -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Verizon to buy Yahoo for $4.83 billion, merge it with AOL
After a drawn-out process, a troubled Yahoo finally knows its fate, which means the end of independence for one of the web's earliest stars.
First look: Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Unlike most Microsoft watchers, I haven't been installing the interim Windows 10 preview builds since last fall. Here's my first look at the Windows 10 update coming August 2. My advice, after using the Anniversary Update for the past few days is any Windows 7/8.X user who is thinking at all about going to Windows 10, now's the time.
Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update Review & Rating
The interface, security, Edge Web browser, and more have improved to the point that Windows 10 is worthy of our Editors' Choice award.
Report: Apple Watch sales have fallen 55% since launch, but don't panic
The Apple Watch is flopping big time, according to the latest report from market research and analysis firm IDC. The firm's latest findings indicate Apple Watch sales were down 55 percent in Q2 of this year.
New movie screen technology lets you see 3D without glasses
Better yet, the technology actually makes the picture more crisp. Dubbed Cinema 3D, the technology also makes the on-screen image viewable from any seat in the theater.
Computer Tips and Tricks
This new Outlook feature will organize your inbox for you
Microsoft is bringing one of the best features of its Outlook mobile app to the desktop. Users of Outlook on Mac and Windows will start seeing their inbox separated into two tabs: Focused and Other.
Microsoft Announces July Updates for OneNote
Windows isn’t the only traditional Microsoft software that is being updated like a service: Its Office applications are as well, and this week the software giant highlighted the improvements its making to OneNote in July.
OneDrive's smarter photo features help it catch up with Facebook and Google
Improvements include automatic photo albums and new folder layouts.
How Create a USB Flash Drive Installer for Windows 10, 8, or 7
In this guide, we’ll be making a simple USB drive that acts just like an installation DVD, and lets you install one version of Windows.
The 5 best budgeting apps for tracking and planning your financial life
Take control of your spending and build wealth.
Mobile Computing
Google Maps update brings cleaner look and new areas of interest
Google spruced up its Maps app on Android and iOS yesterday, as well as its web counterpart, in a bid to make it easier to understand.
Google Play app updates will use less data
App updates downloaded from the Google Play Store will now use up less of your monthly data plan
10 new Android apps worth checking out
New Android apps worth taking a look at.
6 ways to take charge of the stock Android keyboard
Add some color to the keypad, use a snapshot as a keyboard background, long-press to type symbols, change the keypad height, and more.
4 tips for buying a used iPhone
Buying a used iPhone can be tricky -- here's what to watch out for.
Hopper’s travel app helps you pick the best dates, airports to save more money on your trip
With the launch of Hopper 3.0, the app will now also make personalized recommendations regarding how to adjust your trip plans to save more money, as well as point users to other travel deals.
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