Thursday, July 06, 2017

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Tech News and Opinions

Do Trump's tweets violate Twitter's harassment policy?

Twitter has a strong case to delete or suspend the president's account, according to its rules for combating abuse on the platform.

Microsoft will layoff thousands of employees: mostly sales staff

The job cuts amount to less than 10 percent of the company's total sales force, and about 75 percent of them will be outside the U.S., the company said.

T-Mobile will quietly hike prices to Verizon levels

This price hike, which could be coming as soon as tomorrow, is the latest in a string of tiny but noticeable changes to T-Mobile’s pricing strategy in the last year.

Tuesday's massive ransomware outbreak was, in fact, something much worse

The GoldenEye attack wasn’t aiming at your wallet. It was trying to destroy your data.

Amazon’s Alexa passes 15,000 skills, up from 10,000 in February

Amazon is currently the leader in voice-powered devices, where it’s expected to control 70 percent of the market this year — well ahead of Google Home, and others


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to play DVDs in Windows 10 for free

Windows 10 won't play DVDs natively, and Windows Media Center is gone.

Windows 10 will remind you to install the latest major update

Microsoft doesn't want an avoidable malware crisis on its doorstep.

How to Sync Your Browser Bookmarks, Extensions, and Other Data Between Computers

it’s incredibly handy to have your browser history and settings follow you around to other computers. The various makers of your favorite browsers know this, and all of them have built-in tools.

Windows 10 tip: Keep unwanted software off PCs you support

Everyone who does part-time PC support knows the pain of continually having to clean up after a click-happy friend or family member. Here's how to keep that poor soul out of trouble.

The Best Cheap Mechanical Keyboards Under $40

Mechanical keyboards are all the rage computer enthusiasts and gamers. Here is where to start.


Mobile Computing

How to lower your iPhone data usage

Using too much data on your iPhone can significantly raise the cost of your monthly cell phone bill. (Video)

How to Sync Outlook Calendar with an iPhone

If you have an iPhone 7 and a PC, this can be a hassle. The solution is cross-platform syncing, and yes, it is available for Outlook and iPhones.

How to rearrange multiple apps at once on iPhone and iPad

On iOS 11 and later, jiggle mode takes full advantage of drag and drop functionality, allowing you to move a bundle of apps at once, create a folder from multiple apps and more.

Five iPhone apps to help you stop losing your stuff

There are hundreds of tracking apps and devices claiming to help you find your stuff. Here are the good ones.

Best Android phones you can buy [July 2017]

There are dozens upon dozens of great options on the market today, but finding the best of the best can be a bit difficult. Let’s take a look at the best Android smartphones you can buy as of July 2017.

Fresh Meat: 10 new Android apps worth checking out

Here are some great new apps with fewer than 100,000 installs.

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