Thursday, July 20, 2017

More Deceit from the FCC Ministry of Propaganda

Tech News and Opinions

The FCC admits it didn’t file a report on its own DDOS attack

Maybe because it never happened. The site was shutdown by an avalanche of people logging in to protest the FCC stand on Net Neutrality. The supposed DDOS attack was a lie.

AlphaBay, Hansa taken down in dark web market crackdown

Adios, AlphaBay. US and European law enforcement agencies have slammed shut a booming online trade in drugs, weapons and stolen identities.

Why am I getting so many robocalls?

The Federal Communications Commission is working to help rid the world of the 2.5 billion spam calls made every months. Here's what they're up against.

Google bolsters security to prevent another Google Docs phishing attack

It's about to get really difficult to accidentally fall for a phishing attack.

Best External Drives of 2017

Your desktop setup is incomplete without an assist from external storage.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Windows 10 no longer supported? How to tell if your PC is eligible for latest version

Millions of three- and four-year-old PCs are being blocked from installing the latest Windows 10 feature update. Is your PC at risk? Here are two ways to check for potential problems.

What Is the AppData Folder in Windows?

Windows applications often store their data and settings in an AppData folder, and each Windows user account has its own. It’s a hidden folder, so you’ll only see it if you show hidden files in the file manager.

6 things you should know about backing up your PC

Is it time to rethink the old ways of archiving your data? Maybe all but one of them...

Best Windows Backup Software

The best programs for keeping your data and Windows safely backed up

How to Reverse Look Up a Phone Number

Rather than answering the phone or calling the number back, there are a few quick ways you can identify just who it was who tried to call you.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

These are the cheapest data plans you can buy in the U.S.

Have a carrier in mind or just looking for a cheap plan? Here are the cheapest plans you can get from every one.

Top iPhone or iPad apps for productivity

Give your productivity a boost with some of the very best productivity apps available for the iPhone and iPad.

​Google is using machine learning to create a news feed from your searches

Google has rolled out a new version of its news feed that's based on the user's interests. (Android and iOS)

Apple releases iOS 10.3.3, macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and watchOS 3.2.3 updates

Before you install any OS update, back up your device, just in case you have problems with the update and need to revert.

Mozilla's new Firefox features improve browsing on iOS and Android

The mobile apps each get a few good upgrades.

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