Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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Tech News and Opinions

FCC unveils plan to repeal net neutrality rules

Federal regulators unveiled a plan Tuesday that would give Internet providers broad powers to determine what websites and online services their customers can see and use, and at what cost.

FCC votes to loosen media ownership rules, revamp Lifeline

The Federal Communications Commission also makes other moves to strip away regulations -- actions that Democrats say will harm consumers.

AT&T-Time Warner in jeopardy as DOJ seeks to block deal

The Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T's pending acquisition of Time Warner, the company behind movie studio Warner Bros, HBO and TV stations under Turner Broadcasting, which includes CNN, saying the $85 billion deal would concentrate too much power in one company.

Black Friday 2017: All the best deals, sales, and ads on laptops, desktop PCs

We've collected the best Black Friday specials all in one spot to help you with your PC buying decision.

The biggest Tech Turkeys of 2017

Things get serious, quickly, in this gritty reboot of our annual collection of the lowest points in tech.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to tweak the new Firefox 57 Quantum browser to suit your preferences

Trying the new multi-process Firefox 57? Save yourself some time with these set-up tips..

Why I Switched From Chrome to Firefox Quantum

For years, every Firefox release has felt slower than Chrome to me. But Firefox is now a real, speedy, modern option again. Enough so that I’m switching from Chrome back to Firefox.

Speed up Windows 10 for free

Your Windows PC too slow? Here are nine speed tips to give your PC a free performance boost.

Excel macros: Essential rules, tips and tricks

Create macros to automate repetitive tasks so you can work faster.

Free Service Protects You From Malware

A new DNS service called Quad 9 launched recently. As you might expect from the name, its IP address is 9.9.9.9. It’s run by a variety of respected IT and internet organisations including IBM. It helps to prevent you from inadvertently accessing web sites that might contain malware.


Mobile Computing Tips and Tricks

The iOS 11 privacy and security settings you need to know about

Upgraded your iPhone to iOS 11? Great. Now's the time to take ten minutes to improve your privacy

How to monitor your car's onboard computer with your iPhone

Car trouble? You may be able to diagnose it with an OBD2 reader and your iPhone!

27 Best iPhone Apps of 2017 - New iPhone Apps to Download

Just pick up a new phone? Or simply have an afternoon to burn and want to download some toys? These are our must-have iPhone apps.

Android phones still track you when location services are off

Even phones that have been reset to their factory settings can tell Google where you are.

Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week

These apps are ones that are most likely new and haven’t appeared in the top five list more than three times.

Android Messages updated with money transfers and integrated Duo video calling

The Android Messages app is a tad barebones compared to third party apps, but Google has been adding a lot of features that you’d find in internet-based messages apps.

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