Tuesday, October 03, 2017

New Roku Devices Blow Away Overpriced Apple TV

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Tech News and Opinions

Roku Announces 5 New Devices That Make Apple TV Look Bad

Roku announced five new media streaming devices on Monday, which all include some performance and video upgrades, while some will directly compete with the new Apple TV 4K for a place next to your TV.

How trolls on Facebook, Twitter capitalized on Vegas shooting

Internet agitators take advantage of the chaos unfolding after the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

Microsoft retires Groove Music service, partners with Spotify

Groove always felt like a vestige of the Zune era at Microsoft and something that consumers were unaware of.

Senate Reconfirms FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for Five More Years, a Big Victory for Your ISP

The vote to reconfirm Pai, whom President Donald Trump elevated to the role of chairman this January, fell primarily along party lines. Good luck to all of us.

HP Enterprise let Russia review the Pentagon's security software

The review was conducted while HPE was trying to sell the software in Russia.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

A year in, Microsoft Edge Extensions now number more than 70

Since introducing extensions to the Edge browser last year, Microsoft has been working diligently to improve their capabilities and the specific extensions for users.

Easy fixes for six common laptop problems

If you think that all notebook damage can be repaired only by the manufacturer or a computer shop, think again. Many problems can be inexpensively and easily fixed with common tools, spare parts, and a little effort.

The Best File Extraction and Compression Tool for Windows

Windows only features built in support for ZIP files, but third-party tools add support for other common types of archives like RAR and 7z. They also offer built-in encryption features.

Best free Microsoft Office alternatives of 2017

We compared six of the most popular free office suites to see how well they replicate the most commonly used features of Microsoft Office.

Watch the baseball playoffs online: A how-to guide for cord cutters

For cord cutters, finding live postseason baseball games online can be tougher than hitting a dancing knuckleball. Our guide will make sure you'll never miss a pitch.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

How to Fix iOS 11 Wi-Fi Issues

Some of the issues that are being reported include poor Wi-Fi connectivity, random connection drops, slow internet speed, and not being able to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

18 new hidden features for your Apple iPhone and iPad

And excellent roundup of the best new features of iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad.

How to reboot and reset your iPhone or iPad

When all else fails, turning off, restarting, or resetting your iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPad Pro or other iOS device is the fastest way to get it working again.

Google’s updated list showcases the best Android apps right now

Google's Android Excellence picks for Fall 2017 include Robinhood, Bring!, Mint, Asphalt 8, Castle Creeps, and many others.

17 new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers

Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so.

Avoid seasonal sniffles with pollen forecasts in Google search

You can now view a five-day pollen forecast right inside your search results when using a mobile device to find pollen or allergy information.

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