Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft announces rural broadband initiative
Microsoft wants to extend broadband services to rural America by using the buffer zones separating individual television channels in the airwaves.
Android as we know it is dead, but it's not going to go away
Android has problems, and Google knows that and has plans to replace it with something better. But the Android name won't be going anywhere.
With HoloLens, Microsoft plots a prosaic path toward success
Microsoft's mixed-reality headset is dodging the excitement of gaming and focusing on less glamorous but potentially more worthwhile projects.
A bunch of old PCs just got cut out of Windows 10 support
If your computer has an Intel Atom Clover Trail CPU, you’re stuck in update limbo.
Google is funding the creation of software that writes local news stories
The money will help pay for the creation of Radar (Reporters And Data And Robots), snappily named software designed to generate upwards of 30,000 local news stories a month.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
When Windows 10 takes up too much disk space, try this
Compact.exe helps reduce the size of your Windows installation, and there are other tricks, too.
What Google's Backup and Sync app can and can't do
Learn how to set up Google's new desktop app and what it can and can't do.
Macphun Luminar is Now on Windows: Get the Free Beta
Luminar is a powerful photo editing program that’s a competitor to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop that is easy to use. PS: I've been using it on my Mac for a while now and love it!
Five secret tricks only serious Gmail ninjas need to know
With great power comes great responsibility. If you click into this article, be sure to pay attention to the warnings
Google Earth launches live video feeds to bring us closer to nature
Google Earth is adding live video to its recently released “Voyager” storytelling platform, allowing users to see what is happening around the world in real time.
Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks
The Secret to Saving Money on Cell Phones and Service
You can save money on your phone and plan if you do a bit of homework before you buy.
Microsoft's new app guides you through indoor spaces without GPS
GPS is great for finding your way around, except for when you’re indoors. Thankfully, Microsoft has been thinking about a better way to help you navigate large malls, hospitals, office buildings and parking lots effectively.
Google Maps will now show you how much traffic to expect on your route
Google Maps is capable of some seriously impressive things. Now, Google is expanding on that feature by showing how busy the traffic is along your route by the time of day.
How to take a screenshot on any Android phone
No matter what phone you have, we'll help you figure out the easiest way to snap the screen.
Apple Clears App Store of VPN apps and ad-blockers
If you're using a VPN-based ad blocker for your iPhone or iPad, Apple might soon remove it from the App Store completely or keep you from being able to update the current version.
Life hack: how to best arrange your iPhone apps, one icon at a time
After years of fiddling, I finally cracked it. This is how you should organise your home screen – and it’s advice that could be handy for Android users too.
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