Not a lot to say in this edition, so will keep it short. A couple of days ago, I was notified by Amazon that my Amazon Credit Card now has a 5% credit for all the purchases I make on Amazon (see story #1). Formerly, it was 3%. I doubled checked my account and sure enough it is now 5%. That is a pretty good deal as I do a lot of shopping at Amazon.
The company seems to be moving forward rapidly in different areas. Last time, I told you about 7,000 companies are now using Amazon’s Alexa in different devices. Yesterday, I ordered an Amazon TV Fire Stick ($39) so I could better access DIRECTV NOW. And to my surprise, the new version of this device comes with Alexa built into the remote control. I look forward to giving it a spin. I will talk more about it and my experiences with DIRECTV NOW next week.
But for now, there are some interesting stories here along with a few useful tips for your various devices. I hope you find this useful. Have a great weekend. -JRC
Tech News and Tips
Amazon's New Credit Card Primed To Disrupt Retail
Amazon announced its latest benefit for Amazon Prime members: an Amazon Prime credit card that offers 5% off every Amazon purchase, plus multiple other benefits.
Microsoft explains its plan to win the 'battle for the future' against Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant
Microsoft has its own master plan to conquer the coming market for voice-based assistants and applications.
The 5 Worst Hacks and Breaches of 2016 and What They Mean for 2017
What businesses can learn from the LinkedIn and Yahoo breaches, the DNC and IRS hacks, and the Mirai botnet DDoS, and how to avoid the same security fate.
No Russian attempt to hack Vermont power grid found
Burlington Electric Department now says code associated with Russian hackers wasn't on its employee's laptop.
Where Should I Sell My Old Stuff? eBay vs. Craigslist vs. Amazon
So you’ve unpacked a shiny new iPad (or laptop, or camera, or other gadget) and it’s time to get rid of the old one. Why not make a few bucks in the process?
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Tip: Review Your Microsoft Account's Privacy Settings
The Microsoft account website has been overhauled with a new dashboard that lets you manage your privacy settings and even delete the data Microsoft has saved. You should examine this new interface immediately
New Windows 10 build is Here: Microsoft nixes annoying productivity obstacles
Microsoft has a new build of Windows 10 for the Anniversary update, which irons out a number of bugs that could hinder office productivity.
How to Set Up and Optimize Your Wireless Router
If you want the best possible Wi-Fi performance in your home, follow these simple steps for setting up your router
4 Ways to Free Up Space on Windows 10
There are few commodities more precious in every day computing than storage space. How much free space your device has determines how many pictures you can keep and how much music you have.
How to Upload Your Music Library to Google Play Music
This works even if you aren’t paying for Google Play Music at all. It’s a free feature that allows you to access your music collection from anywhere.
Mobile Computing
Microsoft Outlook Gets a Big Update on iOS
Outlook is one of the bright spots for Microsoft in mobile, but it’s also fair to say that this app has a few weak spots too. This week the software giant issued a fairly major update on iOS that addresses a few shortcomings.
For heavy unlimited data customers, life just got harder
Verizon and AT&T are playing hardball with legacy unlimited data customers, people who signed up for all-you-can-eat data in the early days when it was cheap, and never gave it up.
10 Quick Tips to Fix Your Bad Photos
You don't have to be a professional to take top-notch photos. Follow these simple pointers to improve the quality of your snapshots.
What’s on your iPad Home Screen?
The majority of my most used apps live on the first page of my home screen, with my second page consisting of mostly folders and recent downloads that I have yet to decide if I want to keep or not.
AirPods vs Android: How Apple's headphones work cross-platform
AirPods are pretty great for iPhone users — but what if you have Android devices in your midst?
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