Tech News and Opinions
Wave of lawsuits filed to block net-neutrality repeal
A group of attorneys general for 21 states and the District of Columbia sued Tuesday to block the rules. So did Mozilla, the maker of the Firefox browser, public-interest group Free Press and New America's Open Technology Institute. Others may file suit as well
Congress demanded NSA spying reform. Instead, they let you down
Both the House and Senate reauthorized the controversial surveillance powers, without any meaningful debate, amendments, or privacy reforms.
Apple expands US capital spending, plans to add 20,000 jobs, invest in data centers
Apple joins the chorus of companies outlining revised capital spending plans, as it repatriates offshore cash to the US.
CES 2018: Alexa, Google Assistant want to be everywhere this year
These voice assistants want to be on the go with you, plugging into smart glasses, smart earbuds and even smart toilets.
What is the Internet of Things? Everything you need to know about the IoT right now
The Internet of Things explained: what the IoT is, and where it's going next.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Is my PC vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre? InSpectre tells you
Steve Gibson's free InSpectre tool tells you if your PC is patched against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU exploits.
5 ways to clean up your Facebook news feed
Has your Facebook news feed become a jumble of uninteresting or annoying posts that you skip over to get to the stuff you do care about? It doesn't have to be that way.
Excel percentage formulas: Percentage of total, percent increase or decrease, sales tax and more
These formulas can get you through everyday tasks from determining sales tax (and tips) to calculating increases and decreases.
9 ways to protect and fix cords around the home
Instead of buying new cords, there are many ways to keep your cords like new with inexpensive items.
Think Firefox Quantum is fast? Try Firefox 58, out next week, says Mozilla
The incoming Firefox 58 brings faster page loads thanks to a new compiler and streaming compilation.
Mobile Computing
Turn your iPhone/Android into a satellite phone
Being out of cellphone reception is no problem if you own a satellite phone. Here's how to never miss a call again no matter where you are in the world, and yet still keep your iPhone or Android device.
CES 2018: Alexa, Google Assistant want to be everywhere this year
These voice assistants want to be on the go with you, plugging into smart glasses, smart earbuds and even smart toilets.
Popular app CCleaner for Android could be turning into crapware
The app is being completely reskinned and rebranded to “Avast CleanUp.” They have removed some of the core features, but yet the app is now 5 times larger.
How to See Your Most Used Apps on Android
Have you ever wondered which apps consume most of your time? The best part is that finding this info is as simple as installing an app from the Play Store.
How to set up a new iPhone by restoring it from an older device
How to to transfer the contents of an older iOS device with a newer replacement, but the newer iOS hardware is already set up and running, just not with your stuff.
How to use the World Clock on iPhone and iPad
About to call the grandparents in the Old Country but aren't sure if it's the middle of the morning or the middle of the night? About to travel and want to keep track of the time where you're going even if you haven't gotten there yet? Don't worry — the World Clock for iPhone and iPad has you covered!
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