Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Billionaire Who Tried to Drive Hawaiians Off Their Land

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Tech News and Opinions

After backlash, Mark Zuckerberg drops lawsuits against Hawaiians over their land

Mark Zuckerberg is dropping his lawsuits that would have forced hundreds of people in Hawaii to sell their land.

 

Apple TV is continuing to decline but what's going wrong?

Recent figures show that the Apple TV is continuing to lose its market share while its competitors flourish.

 

Windows 10 is now top dog OS, muscling out Windows 7

We’ve had some more news on the Windows 10 adoption front, and Microsoft will be pleased to see that the operating system is now officially in pole position over in the US.

 

Windows 10 security: 'So good, it can block zero-days without being patched'

Systems running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update were shielded from two exploits even before Microsoft had issued patches for them.

 

Chrome, Firefox start warning users when websites use insecure HTTP logins

HTTP connections have their place, but not on login screens.

 

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

10 frustrating Google Chrome problems and how to fix them

Stop accidental tab closures, update extensions, enable guest browsing, and more.

 

32 Hidden Chrome Features That Will Make Your Life Easier

It's almost like the browser has become an OS in and of itself. In fact, you could say that's exactly where things are headed.

 

5 Ways to Stretch Laptop Battery Runtime

Here are 5 ways to squeeze the most out of laptop batteries. This older article is focused on Microsoft Windows 7 but the concepts are applicable to any laptop.

 

Ex-Mozilla Engineer: Don't use third-party antivirus software

He asked users not to buy AV, or uninstall it if they have it already installed, and just use Microsoft's solution, Windows Defender.

 

The best free PC software 2017

Superb software doesn't have to cost a fortune - thanks to open source, shareware and ad-supported projects, you can equip your Windows PC with a complete set of essential everyday programs completely free.

 

Mobile Computing

Google Docs just got a whole lot more powerful on iOS and Android

The company is beginning to roll out an update for both Google Docs and Google Sheets on Android that will give users more options for editing their documents.

 

How to Digitize Old Photos with Your Smartphone

The best way to keep these precious memories safe is by digitizing them, and what was once a lengthy process can now be done—with pretty exceptional results—directly from your phone.

 

How to get iOS-style VIP alerts in Gmail for Android

Because the emails that matter most are the ones from your hand-picked inner circle.

 

How to add custom ringtones to your Android phone

Go beyond the staid sounds that came with your phone by adding in some of your favorite tunes.

 

How to block spam calls on your iPhone

While iOS 10 doesn't innately block spam, you can download some third-party apps that can help you out.

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