Tuesday, June 13, 2017

XP Users: Beware of New Cyberattacks

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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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