Check out the best cell phone services that don’t cost and arm and a leg. Leave the big boys behind. Read our first story in the Mobile Computing Section.
Also read the the first story in the Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks section on how to avoid going over your home Internet data cap. Nothing but good tips and timely information in this edition of Rants and Raves.
PS: As for the CES Show in Las Vegas, I will have a complete wrap-up in our next edition. Frankly, I was not very impressed with this year’s show.Lots of robots and new voice-activated services, mostly by Google and Amazon.
Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft: No more Windows patches at all if your AV clashes with our Meltdown fix
Your antivirus must be compatible with Microsoft's Meltdown-Spectre fixes for you to get patches this month or in future.
House votes to renew surveillance powers revealed by Snowden
The vote gives the NSA the power to continue collecting information sent over the internet by foreigners outside the US
Hundreds of Smartphone Apps Are Spying on Your TV Watching. Here’s How to Disable Them
That’s kind of a non-optional part of modern living: amassing huge amounts of consumer data is how companies like Google operate.
Opinion: Everything is too complicated
Most people have no idea how any new gadgets work, and are already hopelessly confused by the tech they have.
Everything you need to know about Prime Reading
It is a private library that lets Prime members read free. Prime Reading includes a selection of more than 1,000 books and magazines.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
How to Avoid Going Over Your Home Internet’s Data Cap
If you find yourself within these artificial constraints set by your ISP, you have to carefully watch what you do online. Here are some tips to keep you under your cap and free from overage charges.
How to Use Rulers in Microsoft Word
Word’s rulers let you control the margins of your page and the indentation of paragraphs. They’re great for precisely lining up images, text, and other elements
How to connect your phone to your Windows 10 PC
With Fall Creators Update, you can link an iPhone or Android phone to your PC so you can start browsing on your phone and continue on your computer.
3 browser annoyances and how to fix them
In their unyielding efforts to catch eyeballs, websites often resort to aggressive tactics to engage you, the fickle, easily-distracted web reader.
What Is Microsoft Azure, Anyway?
If you’ve followed Microsoft news, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Microsoft Azure, formerly known as Windows Azure. This cloud computing service is a big part of Microsoft’s business, and it competes with similar services from Amazon and Google.
Mobile Computing
The cheapest cell phone plans available
These alternative carriers offer the cheapest cell phone plans you can get today. JRC: I dropped Verizon some months ago and now use Cricket. Very happy with them as the company is owned by AT&T and uses them as a carrier.
Outlook 101: How to Connect Third-Party Apps to Your Calendar
Outlook (for iOS) will let you connect four third-party applications with its in-app calendar: Evernote, Facebook, Wunderlist, and Meetup
How to fix slow multitasking on iPhone and iPad
If you find that multitasking is slow on your iPhone or iPad, you might need to turn off the Accessibility Shortcut.
The Best Apps to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Set goals, get fit, eat smarter, keep calm, sleep better, and learn new skills in 2018. For iOS and Android.
What To Do If Your Smartphone Is Hot
Most phones also have safety measures built in. That said, it’s still possible for your smartphone to get hot; maybe even too hot. Here’s what to do.
CES 2018: 8 awesome Android announcements you might have missed
While the Intel-AMD love affair and Google Assistant-powered speakers might have snagged most of the headlines, Android fans still found enough cool things on the show floor to entertain them.
Spend $13 to add wireless charging to your Android phone
It's amazingly easy and affordable to add this capability to your existing phone. Here's how.
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