Thursday, October 12, 2017

Russian Hackers Linked to Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Tech News and Opinions

Israel reportedly found Russian hackers using Kaspersky software

The discovery led US officials to order federal agencies to remove the company's products from their networks, the New York Times reports.

Not to be outdone by Walmart, Amazon drivers will deliver packages straight to your fridge

Amazon is toying with the idea of a doorbell that would allow its delivery drivers one-time access to your home and a smart license plate that would do the same for the trunk of your car.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Roku: Six Things You Should Do

You finally worked out which Roku to buy, and set up the basics: Netflix, Amazon, and whatever other services you’re subscribed to. What next?

Do you need a digital detox?

Stressed? Can't sleep? It might be time for some R&R off the grid.

Here's how Google plans to fight iPhone 8

A new report claims the company is in talks to buy HTC’s struggling smartphone business, which would give it near complete control over future Pixel devices.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Excel Spreadsheets: Navigation, shortcut keys, data sort and filter, formulas and functions

We start with the basics for navigating, entering, and calculating data.

​Microsoft just ended support for Office 2007 and Outlook 2007

It's time to move off Office 2007 and Outlook 2007, says Microsoft, as it ends support for these and a number of older packages.

How to spot fake Amazon reviews

These handy tools can help you determine if all those gushing reviews are the real deal.

How to delete Facebook from your life

When it’s time to leave Facebook for good, do it by following these steps, and we'll also show you how to back out if you change your mind.

Watch Microsoft demo and explain Windows Mixed Reality

The mixed reality platform is designed to include headsets like the HoloLens with its augmented reality implementation, and Microsoft hopes that one day we’ll see headsets that combine virtual and augmented reality.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

Best Android phones (October 2017)

With Android thoroughly dominating the mobile industry, picking the best Android smartphones is almost synonymous with choosing the best smartphones, period. But competition among manufacturers is incredibly fierce.

Microsoft Launcher for Android sheds beta tag, launches in full

Aside from its recent name change, Microsoft Launcher picked up an overhaul that brought some notable new features. Definitely worth a look if you are an Android user.

10 best plant apps and flower identification apps for Android

They're helpful for identifying plants, tips and tricks on how to grow stuff better, and general information about plants, flowers, food, and other stuff.

Microsoft's Bringing Edge to iOS and Android

With Edge now on every platform, this is the final missing piece of being able to completely transform a phone, via apps, to a ‘Microsoft’ phone.

How to fix 7 annoyances in iOS 11

As with any iOS update, you may not welcome all of iOS 11's changes.

How to use tables in Notes in iOS 11

You can create and edit tables right in the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how.

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