Tech News and Opinions
Kaspersky files antitrust complaint against Microsoft for disabling its anti-virus software
According to Kaspersky, “Microsoft uses its dominant position in the computer operating system (OS) market to fiercely promote its own – inferior – security software (Windows Defender) at the expense of users’ previously self-chosen security solution."
Lawsuit Alleges FBI Used Geek Squad to Spy on Customers
Digital privacy advocates at Electronic Frontier Foundation have filed a lawsuit against the US Justice Department, alleging that the FBI used Best Buy’s Geek Squad to search for child pornography.
British PM on terror threat: Let's blame Facebook, not our police cuts
Faced with increased pressure from the UK government to prevent terrorist activities online, Facebook has pledged changes which will make the social media platform a "hostile environment" for extremists.
Real books are back. E-book sales plunge nearly 20% - Apr. 27, 2017
in the U.S., where e-book sales declined 18.7% over the first nine months of 2016, according to the Association of American Publishers. Paperback sales were up 7.5% over the same period, and hardback sales increased 4.1%.
Google is About to Kill Support for the Nik Collection
Oh boy, this one is going to upset a few photographers. Google have slyly “announced” that they are about to cease updating the Nik Collection of software.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
DirecTV Now will work exclusively on Chrome, dropping Safari & Internet Explorer in July
Now, without any official notice as of this writing, customers visiting the site on Safari and Internet Explorer are being told to download Google Chrome as other browsers will no longer be supported after June.
Excel tutorial: How to import and parse complicated data
You've imported data into Excel and it's a mess! Here's how to fix it.
The Best Keyboards of 2017
Whether you're working or playing, your keyboard is an integral part of your desktop setup. Our buying advice and top-rated reviews will help you find a keyboard you'll love.
The big picture - Google Photos
Google Photos just hit 500 million monthly users — now it plans to make your camera roll obsolete.
How to get the classic Windows Solitaire game on Windows 10
Do you miss the classic Solitaire game that used to ship with Windows? In this guide, we show you how to bring Windows XP's Solitaire back to Windows 10.
Mobile Computing
Microsoft adds ability to add, edit contacts in Outlook on iOS
Microsoft finally is adding the ability to add and edit contacts from its Outlook on iOS application. Android Outlook users will get the same functionality 'soon.'
15 Cool Smartphone Camera Tricks You Should Know
Some are helpful, some are neat, and some are just plain insane.
Why some iMessage texts are blue and some are green
Short answer: Blue ones have been sent or received using Apple's iMessage technology, while green ones are "traditional" text messages exchanged via Short Messaging Service, or SMS.
Want Fast Charging? Don’t Use Your Car’s USB Ports
Unfortunately, the built-in ports in your car are pretty anemic when it comes to amperage.
Best Free Android Apps - Updated 2017
This list of Best Free Android Apps now includes 239 apps in multiple categories.
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