Tech News and Opinions
A new ransomware attack is infecting airlines, banks, and utilities across Europe
The most severe damage is being reported by Ukrainian businesses, with systems compromised at Ukraine’s central bank, state telecom, municipal metro, and Kiev’s Boryspil Airport.
Six quick facts to know about today's global ransomware attack
Tuesday saw a second major cyberattack in as many months, affecting several countries and dozens of major companies -- and that's just the start.
Google hit with record $2.7B fine for abusing search dominance
The figure is twice as big as predicted -- and there could be more to come for the search giant as the European Union looks into Android.
Virgin Mobile is no longer selling Android phones
Options are generally a great thing for consumers, and Virgin Mobile would probably agree — as long as you like iPhones.
Google won't scan your Gmail anymore for ad targeting
The tech giant will stop combing through emails to tailor ads. But it’s not like it doesn't have all your info anyway.
Making sense of Microsoft's Surface lineup
With its new Surface Laptop and a major internal makeover for the Surface Pro, Microsoft's line of PCs now includes four models. Here's a closer look at where each one fits in the competitive landscape.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Microsoft revamps Skype in a bid to do battle with iMessage
Its revamped service combines familiar Skype features like instant messaging and international calling with third-party service integration, improved group chat, and photo sharing with the ability to add annotations and emoji stickers.
How to use Microsoft Excel's Conditional Formatting
Set up your spreadsheet to highlight important data automatically.
How to Stop Twitter Videos From Autoplaying
Thankfully, they do so without sound, but it can still be annoying, and if you’re on mobile, it can burn through your data cap.
Windows 10 themes can spruce up your PC, and they're free in the Windows Store
As of the Windows 10 Creators Update, Windows desktop themes are available in the Windows Store to download and install on your fully updated machine.
Troubleshoot Performance issues in Windows 10/8/7
If you are facing performance-related issues like Non-responding programs, freezing, system crashes, sluggishness, etc. , on your Windows PC quite often, then you can try a few of these suggested tips. They may help you resolve such issues.
Mobile Computing
Common iPhone battery problems and how to fix them
Sudden shutdowns got you down? Battery life next to nil? iPhone feels like it's on fire while charging? I've got fixes.
How to Set Apple Maps to Avoid Tolls and Highways
If Apple Maps is your navigation tool of choice and you prefer avoiding toll roads, staying off the highways, or both, it’s easy to tweak Apple Maps to meet your needs.
Facebook's Messenger adds new Snapchat-like filters, animated emoji, and masks
Today Facebook has announced a bunch of new ways to add a bit more fun to video messaging via its Messenger platform.
Here are 45 temporarily free and 61 on-sale Android apps to start off the week
There are quite a few, as is usual for a Monday, so buckle in.
10 best transit apps for Android
You can find transit apps all over the place that help you find a variety of transportation. Here are the best transit apps for Android.
Become an expert at Safari for iOS with these 8 tips and tricks
Hide your frequently visited sites, remotely close Safari tabs on other devices, turn web pages into PDFs, and more.
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