Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Progressive Web Apps…the Next Big Thing? For Sure!

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Tech News and Opinions

What Are Progressive Web Apps?

Ever wish web apps behaved more like real apps? Progressive Web Apps are a new technology that’s aiming to make that happen.

Microsoft's Windows 10 Store is getting more Progressive Web Apps

They're hosted on servers and updated behind the scenes.

A Selection of Progressive Web Apps

Check out these examples of Progressive Web Apps. You might be amazed. JRC: I loved the Billings Gazette App

Microsoft makes it easier to preview Windows apps

Right now, a handful of Windows 10 apps have been opened up to let users see what's coming down the pipeline, regardless of their Insider status.

Microsoft to add new Windows 10 Home editions to its line-up

Microsoft has a plan to try to grow the consumer side of its Windows 10 PC business. More additions to its Home line-up and Windows 10 'S Mode' play a big role, a new report says.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How Do IP Addresses Work?

Every device connected to a network—computer, tablet, camera, whatever—needs a unique identifier so that other devices know how to reach it. In the world of TCP/IP networking, that identifier is the Internet Protocol (IP) address.

What is AI? Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence

An executive guide to artificial intelligence, from machine learning and general AI to neural networks

Vivaldi 1.14, First Take: A feature-rich, touch-friendly web browser Review

This is a web browser with some interesting features that might just be enough to draw you away from your current favourite.

New Opera 51 'far faster than Firefox Quantum 58'

Opera 51 brings speed improvements, Spectre mitigations, and a host of time-saving features.

How To Organize Your Cords

For just a few bucks you can rein that mess in though and make some sense of the cyberpunk sprawl lurking behind your TV or monitor.


Mobile Computing

5 incredible ways to use your smartphone's camera you never knew until now

Your phone’s camera is a powerful tool, capable of far more than regular picture-taking.

Verizon will lock phones despite FCC rules against it

Verizon says it will start locking its phones to prevent fraud, but the move will also stop customers from switching SIMs to use phones on other networks.

How to make any Android phone feel as fast as an iPhone

As smooth as Android flagship phones have become in recent years, Apple’s latest iPhones almost always beat the latest and greatest Android flagship phones in the “real-world speed tests.”

How to Spot (and Avoid) Fake Android Apps in the Play Store

Fake Android apps in the Play Store are a problem. People create listings designed to look exactly like popular apps, often using the same icon and name, to trick you into downloading it—then bombarding you with ads (or worse, malware).

Best free iPhone apps: Fantastic iOS apps that cost nothing

There are loads of superb iOS apps that cost nothing - so save your money and get downloading. Here's Macworld's guide to the 85 best free iPhone apps

iOS 11 Tips: 10 Essential iPhone And iPad Tricks

Here’s a look at some lesser-known tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of Apple’s recently released update.

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