Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Neo-Nazis Get Bumped off the Net

Tech News and Opinions

Leaked Microsoft memo reveals high Surface Book return rates

Microsoft dismissed Consumer Reports’ Surface reliability ratings last week, but a new internal memo sheds some light on the issues that the software maker has faced.

Google, GoDaddy dump neo-Nazi site The Daily Stormer

Both Google and GoDaddy say the white supremacist site violates their terms of service.

Trump administration demands data on over a million visitors to anti-Trump site

The Trump administration is demanding web host provider Dreamhost turn over the logs of over 1.3 million visitors to an anti-Trump website it hosts, the company has revealed.

The news industry is worried Facebook and Google have far too much power

It’s something that has publishers so worried that they’re now deciding to band together to do something about it.

FCC faces backlash for saying Americans might not need fast home Internet

Everyone should have fast home Internet and mobile access, commenters tell FCC.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Opera 47 brings exportable bookmarks, smoother videos to Windows

Version 47 of Opera comes with a handful of useful improvements like the ability to export all bookmarks and increased capacity for the recently closed tabs.

How to Schedule Automatic Maintenance on Windows 10 (and What It Does)

By default, Windows runs these tasks every day at 2 AM and wakes up your PC to do it if it’s sleeping.

AMD or Intel: Which is the right desktop processor for you?

Some pointers to help you navigate through the desktop CPUs that AMD and Intel have to offer.

Windows 10 tip: Create a new local user account for troubleshooting

Having a secondary user account is useful for troubleshooting problems with your primary account. Here's how to create a local account and set it up as an Administrator so it's available when you need it.

What is cloud computing? Everything you need to know from public and private cloud

An introduction to cloud computing from IaaS and PaaS to hybrid, public and private cloud.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

Will my phone get Android O?

It's time for the annual guessing game to begin! Until then, here is what we believe will happen.

Google Contacts now available for all devices running Android 5.0 and up

Google is making it easier for Android device owners to use the official Google Contacts app to keep their contact list tidy.

Best Portable Battery Packs for iPhone

What's the best battery bank for iPhone? Here are our favorites!

How to put your old phone to new use

There are plenty of uses for them. While this list is by no means exhaustive, here are some of my favorites, most of which I use at home. (Video Included)

Best new apps for iPhone and iPad

What are the hottest new apps on the App Store right now? These!

A guided tour of all the new features in iOS 11

There are improvements to the Control Centre, iPhone storage management, Siri, Live Photos, the App Store, Apple Music and much more.

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