Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Here is Part of What to Expect When Net Neutrality Ends

Tech News and Opinions

Verizon Admits To Throttling Netflix As Part Of A ‘Test’

Seems like Verizon is getting ready for the end of Net Neutrality.

 

FCC receives more than 10 million comments on net neutrality rollback

A record has been set in an FCC proceeding, as millions make their voices heard in proposal to roll back net neutrality regulations. Not that the FCC will pay any attention.

 

Hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi with particularly evil malware

Just because your hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, it doesn’t mean you have to take it. Make sure you use a VPN when traveling. 

 

Microsoft begins blocking updates for older Windows versions on newer hardware

Windows 7 is supported until 2020, and Windows 8.1 will get updates until 2023, right? Not if you're trying to run those older Windows versions on new hardware, as some frustrated customers discovered this week

 

Microsoft is Removing Legacy Features in the Fall Creators Update

A Microsoft support document notes which legacy features are being deprecated or removed from Windows 10 with the Fall Creators Update.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to Send a Text Message From a Computer

There are hundreds of online services out there that’ll get the job done, but none of them are as quite as simple and reliable as the methods outlined below.

 

How to Use Microsoft's Free Office Online Software

If you don't need the full might of Microsoft Office on the desktop, use the free online version instead.

 

Best password managers of 2017: Reviews of the top products

If you're still using your dog's name to log in to your bank, you are courting disaster.

 

How to stop Facebook from showing strangers your personal data

Social engineering hacks are the way of the future. Don't let your data give a hacker an opening.

 

36 Tips Every Evernote User Must Know

What are the tips and tricks that will make you an Evernote master? We've got them here for you.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

11 Free Apps I Couldn't Live Without as a Photographer

This is not your typical list of must have photography apps...but rather apps that make the life of photographer much easier.

 

How iOS 11 will free up space on your iPhone or iPad

Here’s a quick look at how Apple will ease the pain when iOS 11 lands this fall, with instructions for taking advantage of the new features.

 

Best investment apps for iPhone and iPad

Want to learn the ins and outs of investing? Check out these apps.

 

Best Earbuds for under $100

Earbuds are some of the most travel-friendly headphones out there, and while it's completely possible to spend hundreds of dollars on headphones, that doesn't mean excellent audio quality can't come cheaper. Here are our favorite earbuds for under $100.

 

10 new Android apps worth checking out

Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. Here are some new ones that deserve a look.

 

Is now a good time to buy a Chromebook?

See what's on sale, what's not, and what's coming soon on the Chromebook front.

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