Not a lot going on in the tech world, unless you count all the bargains on laptops and other devices going on right now. My inbox is flooded with them every day! I did take advantage of one deal back on Black Friday and bought myself a new laptop at a great price. I got the the new HP Spectre X360 laptop with an i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD drive. It was one of those special Black Friday deals…$1,000…$400 off the regular price …just could not resist. Its one of those very thin and lightweight laptops with a touch screen that can also turn into a tablet. Boy is it fast! It should be with those specs. Am still playing with it so will give you a review in the future.
Have been wanting to get a new one for awhile as I am not happy with my MacBook Pro. I like the computer but hate the keyboard…just could not get used to it. I am going to sell it for $900 which almost pays for the new one. Paid $1,450 for it last year. It’s like new and works perfectly as I did not use it all that much…and it comes with 2 years left on the Apple Care warranty. If you know anyone who might want it, let me know.
Am still working with DirecTV these days. It works perfectly on my computer, but have some occasional problems with it on the Chromecast. I look forward to it being available on the Roku. I think I will also try PlayStation Vue and Sling TV, as they offer a 7 and 14 day trials. They both work on my Roku. Will let you know what I find when I do it.
Well, that is it for me. You can take over from here and see what today’s blog has to offer. Have a great weekend!
Tech News and Opinions
Windows 10's latest Insider Preview release introduces major improvements
The latest test build of Windows 10, build 14986, is a huge update for Windows 10. The build highly focuses on new features for Cortana. These new features will be part of the Windows Creator Update coming in March.
Amazon launches Amazon Go, a mind-blowing brick-and-mortar grocery store with no checkouts
To use the service, install the Amazon Go app, log in with your account credentials, and then simply put goods from the shelves in your bag and walk out.
Samsung scores unanimous Supreme Court win over Apple
The ruling reshapes the value of tech designs and could have ripple effects across the industry.
Apple official letter sounds like a self-driving Apple Car may be on the way
Just months after reports indicated that there was no Apple Car on the way, a new document is sure to stoke the fires of Apple fans' hopes that an Apple logo will grace an automobile in coming years.
The Top 100 Tech Products of 2016
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Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Affinity Photo image editing app is now out for Windows
If you're looking for a much affordable alternative to Photoshop for Windows, you may want to check out this indie-made image editor.
Google Wifi review: Blanket your entire home with Wi-Fi
If you want to extend fast internet to every corner of your home, the Google Wifi is the best device to do it.
Excel Date & Time functions tutorial: EDATE, YEARFRAC, EOMONTH, NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Go back and forth in time with retirement dates, expiration dates and more.
How to adjust your AutoPlay settings in Windows 10
Control how AutoPlay responds to various removable media.
Google Photos tips and tricks
Google Photos has some powerful tools for tweaking and editing images...not all of them obvious
Mobile Computing
Making Technology Work For You, A Guide To The iPhone
Written for new users of the iPhone, read through this article to learn about how iPhones have helped develop this world into an unthinkable technologically advanced place.
Don't let free Wi-Fi wreck the holidays
Malls should just name their public Wi-Fi networks "Danger" and be done with it.
This Tool Can Help You Disappear from the Internet
"If you’re interested in downsizing your online footprint, a tool called Deseat.me could be a huge help – though it’s not quite a one-shot “unplug me” app."
Go to bed with the boring teacher from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'
On Friday, an app will release the ultimate sleep-inducing story: a reading of the first chapter of Adam Smith's 1776 economics book The Wealth of Nations in a droning voice by everyone's favorite economics teacher, Ben Stein.
Make Your Smartphone Less Distracting by Switching Your Screen to Grayscale
If you find yourself overly-dependent on your smartphone, and can’t help but check it every few minutes for no reason, this simple tweak might make it easier to cut back.
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