Thursday, March 08, 2018

And The Next Big Update to Windows Will be Called…?

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Tech News and Opinions

Windows 10's next update will be called 'Spring Creators Update'

It appears that Microsoft is planning to reuse its "Creators Update" naming for a third Windows 10 update, due out shortly.

Microsoft: Switching out of Windows 10 S Mode will be free for all

Microsoft is officially acknowledging that Windows 10 S Mode will be coming 'soon' to all editions of Windows 10 -- and moving off it to a fully-featured version of the OS will be free for all users.

Geek Squad and the FBI have worked together for at least a decade

Who needs probable cause when you have geeks? That appears to be the thinking of the FBI, which has been working with Best Buy's computer repair service Geek Squad for at least a decade.

Alexa, shut up: Amazon tries to stifle spontaneous laughter

Amazon on Wednesday said it's making some changes to its AI-powered virtual assistant after customers reported unprompted laughter from Alexa-enabled devices.

Homeland Security's own IT security is a hot mess, watchdog finds

An inspector general audit found dozens of systems across the agency's networks were running old and outdated software, and in some cases, computers hadn't received security patches for five years.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Hidden Tricks Inside Windows 10

With such a complex, nuanced, and vast piece of software, it makes sense that there are little tricks and UI flourishes that most people don't even know about.

How to Disable Notifications on Windows 10

Notifications can be distracting, but Windows 10 has a one-click switch that disables all of them. You can also disable notifications for individual apps, or hide the many other notifications that appear throughout Windows.

Best Laptops Under $300

Yes, you can find a decent Windows 10 computer that cheap, as long as you understand the trade-offs

This is why your internet sucks

On your phone, at home or in public, there are countless reasons why your internet speed may be unbearably slow. Here are some of the most common culprits.

What is malware? Everything you need to know about viruses, trojans and malicious software

Cyber attacks and malware are one of the biggest threats on the internet. Learn about the different types of malware - and how to avoid falling victim to attacks.


Mobile Computing

Spam calls: how to stop the robots from calling your iPhone or Android

Fight back against the constant, annoying scam calls

The 5 Best Weather Apps with the Most Accurate Forecast for Your Location

The best weather apps can help with everything from forecasts and weather alerts to traffic and health-related updates.

How to protect your iPhone data with privacy controls built in to iOS 11

Whether it's been a little while since you've checked out your privacy settings or you've never looked under the hood, follow along to make sure everything is set to your liking.

Google Lens arrives on every Android phone with Google Photos

Here's how to start using Google Lens on any Android phone. Google Lens support in Google Photos on iOS will launch "soon."

The Google App's New iMessage Extension Is Pretty Great

Google’s new iMessage extension now gives iPhone owners a compelling reason to grab the app and bury it deep in an iPhone folder.

Google announces Android P, now available in developer preview

The developer preview launches today -- with the full public beta expected later this year, followed by a consumer rollout in the fall.

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