In a action that seems long overdue, Twitter is starting to pull pro-terrorist tweets from their site. The company has resisted doing that up till now, as they are very strong proponents of free speech. But, now, enough is enough. Freedom of speech has always had its limits. We all learned in school that freedom of speech did not include yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. And it should not include rooting for the wanton killing of innocent people. Hopefully other sites will follow suit.
In the world of business acquisitions, two deals took place in the last few days that affect many of us: First, the Japanese Company Softbank bought ARM, the chip manufacture based out of Britain, for a whopping $32 Billion. How does that affect you? ARM makes the processors that run all your cellphones and many of your tablets, including iPad.
The other big deal was anti-virus company Avast buying another anti-virus company, AVG for $1.3 Billion. I am sure many of you use one or the other anti-virus software in your computers. I have used both at one time or another, but not lately.
Lots of good info here as usual for your computers and mobile devices. If you are a Pokémon Go player, I’ve included a Website that has a ton of information about playing the game, whether you are an expert or a beginner, this site will be a big bonus for your game-playing…and no, I am still not playing it.
So why not get started reading today’s blog. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Twitter was quick to pull extremist tweets following Nice attack
The social network is taking a more proactive approach to fighting pro-terrorist posts.
Antivirus giant Avast is acquiring rival AVG for $1.3b
The transaction will allow Avast to expand its business across more markets worldwide; together, the two companies have a user base of about 400 million.
SoftBank to Buy ARM, a Mobile Chip Designer, for $32 Billion
The deal gives the Japanese company control of a firm whose chip designs can be found in most of the world’s mobile gadgets, from iPhones and drones to a growing array of smart devices and appliances for the home.
This tiny storage breakthrough could hold 10 terabytes of data in one square centimeter
The system is based on chlorine atoms at -198 degrees -- but it could have a future in the cloud.
Microsoft starts downgrading OneDrive's free storage to 5GB
You might have to say goodbye to your 15GB camera roll bonus, too.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Upgrade to an SSD: The best way to make your computer feel like new
This article shows how you can replace your computer's hard drive with a solid-state drive and be significantly happier with your life.
How to fix a dead key on your keyboard
It may not be as bad as you think. First, you probably need to clean whatever is under that key.
How to run a DOS program in Windows 10
There may be some some old applications that you can't live without. Here's how you can keep them.
36 Tips Every Evernote User Must Know
What are the tips and tricks that will make you an Evernote master? We've got them here for you.
10 Tips for Editing Travel Photographs
Travel photography has a certain lure that brings out the uninhibited snapshooter in all of us. But how do you deal with the volume of images you download to the computer after your trip?
Mobile Computing
Five ways to take better selfies (without the stick)
Tired of blurry, badly framed, poorly lit selfies? Follow these tips to improve the quality of our personal portraits.
How to Get Public Transit Directions in Apple Maps
Maps got a nice upgrade for iOS 9 with the introduction of Public Transit Directions. The process is the same as usual, but now there’s a button for Transit.
How to Factory Reset Your Android the Right Way
So if the time has come to perform a factory reset on your Android device, fret not, because these tips will ensure that the process is as quick and painless as it can be.
Personal assistant bots like Siri and Cortana have a serious problem
Assistants have a dirty little secret: They don’t actually understand you. At least, not in the way you might think they do.
‘Pokémon Go’ Creator Closes Privacy Hole But Still Collects User Data
Players with iPhones should log out and download the update; game’s developers say it never snooped.
Pokémon Go: how to download, play, and thrive in Nintendo's new world
If you insist on being a Pokémon Go player, here is a Web site with a ton of information about playing the game and learning all its secrets.
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