Tech News and Opinion
Don't Be Fooled by the Comcast PR Machine: It Has Always Opposed Internet Freedom
Years of lobbying and litigation has made it clear Comcast wants to turn the Internet into a toll road and run the booth
Microsoft warns of 'destructive cyberattacks,' issues new Windows XP patches
Last month's devastating WannaCry ransomware outbreak was just a warning shot. In an unprecedented move, Microsoft today released critical security updates to block another wave of similar attacks, making those patches available on unsupported versions like Windows XP and Server 2003.
Verizon now owns Yahoo, as Marissa Mayer resigns
Yahoo's president and CEO resigns as Verizon closes its $4.48 billion deal to acquire the internet pioneer.
Microsoft shutters Docs.com, pushes users to SlideShare and OneDrive
Every now and then, a company will make a product or service that arrives on the market, is ignored by most people, and then is shut down without warning -- and very few people actually care.
Microsoft unveils the $499 Xbox One X, the most powerful console ever
The big takeaway? It's significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 4 Pro, so much so that it can run some games at 4K/60 frames per second.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
How to delete your Google data
You have some power over the data, and we'll show you how to wield it.
Microsoft Shows Off Big Changes for Windows 10
New features include a more easily resizeable user interface for the Start menu and Action Center, the ability to pin favorite Web sites and other improvements to the Edge Web browser, Cortana intelligent digital assistant, and a pen-based handwriting experience.
The best Chrome extensions to view, edit and save PDF files online
Chrome offers various extensions that simplify dealing with PDF documents.
How to Burn Any Video File to a Playable DVD
Streaming may be the most convenient way to watch most movies, but it doesn’t hurt to have a physical copy of your movies or home videos as a fall back. If you want to make a backup copy of your movie collection, or just burn a playable DVD of your own videos, it’s pretty easy—and free.
6 Ways to Organize your Personal Life Using Evernote
Use Evernote for your everyday tasks, such as creating to-do lists, keeping personal records, and saving important documents. When it’s all organized in Evernote, you can quickly find what you’re looking for.
Mobile Computing
How to restore an iPad to factory settings
Do you have plans to flog your old iPad before a new one comes out? Or, perhaps, you’ve downloaded some new software that’s caused it to bork. Either way, your device will need to be reset.
iPad Pro 10.5 review: overkill
A little more than a year after Apple released the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, it’s replacing it with a new model, the iPad Pro 10.5.
How to set up a safe, kid-friendly iPad or iPhone
Don't hand over an aging iOS device to your eager youngster before doing a little kid-proofing first.
It's not too late to stop your phone from wrecking your neck
Bad posture really can mess up your spine. It happened to me, but there are things you can do to prevent the problem and feel better.
How to Take Better Photos on Your Phone
First of all, realize the phone is a “real” camera. Ignore anyone who tells you otherwise.
Moving from Android to iOS: Lessons learned helping with a transition
There are many reasons people choose one operating system over another and no single OS is best for everyone.
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