Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Oreo is Now Much More Than A Cookie

Tech News and Opinions

Android Oreo is here, and you'll be able to get it soon

Google announces the name of its latest version of Android with the unveiling of a statue in Manhattan that took place while the moon was eclipsing the sun.

Over 500 Android apps with a combined 100 million downloads found to secretly contain spyware

Unbeknown to the app developers, an advertising software kit contained code for stealing data from their products' users.

Microsoft: "Bing is Bigger Than You Think"

In the United States, fully 33 percent of all Internet searches—or 5 billion searches per month—happen through Bing. That is truly impressive.

NFL football to debut on Amazon in September

The first of 10 NFL football games will stream live on Amazon along with the fourth season of the award-winning “Transparent.”

Microsoft Company Store drops support for older browsers in September

If you access the Microsoft Company Store’s website right now, you’ll see a note saying that after a planned security update older browsers including Internet Explorer 10, won’t be able to access the store.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google Docs: This big update just added some serious new features

Google Docs gains new team editing features, extra add-on templates, and integrated enterprise search.

What happens to your Facebook profile when you die?

Facebook has made moves to clarify the complex processes around deceased users, emphasizing its commitment to protect the privacy of messages.

How to speed up your Wi-Fi

To boost your upload and download speeds back up to where they should be, try making these tweaks to your router and other devices.

Living with Chromebook: The Basics

Chromebook can be surprisingly usable. But there are many caveats.

5 awesome YouTube app features to try

Spend more time watching, less time wandering blindly through the settings.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

Android Oreo: The smart person's guide

Android 8.0 includes an impressive array of security, productivity, and efficiency updates. Find out what Android Oreo is, why it matters, and how to get it.

The Essential Phone is your best 'iPhone 8' equivalent on Android

Essential Products is the brainchild of Andy Rubin, and comes out of a hardware incubator he started after leaving Google a few years back.

Verizon’s good unlimited data plan is now three bad unlimited plans

Cheapest plan limits video to 480p, and there’s no way to watch 1080p on a phone anymore

Free iOS recovery app ReiBoot can save you a trip to the Genius Bar

It’s a tool you hope you’ll never have to use, of course. But eventually, you’re likely to find yourself staring at an Apple logo.

The Best iPhone Camera Accessories Money Can Buy

As the camera has improved over the years, so have the third-party gadgets designed to improve your iPhoneography.

iPad buyers guide

Whether you're going back to school, starting a new job, or considering how an iPad may fit into your lifestyle, we've got the buyers guide for you.

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