Tech News and Opinions
How Cambridge Analytica used your Facebook data to help elect Trump
The Russian-linked Cambridge Analytica scammed 50 million US Facebook users for their data. The right-wing, voter-profiling company then used their information to target Americans with personalized anti-Clinton and pro-Trump propaganda.
Utterly horrifying': ex-Facebook insider says covert data harvesting was routine
Hundreds of millions of Facebook users are likely to have had their private information harvested by companies that exploited the same terms as the firm that collected data and passed it on to Cambridge Analytica, according to a new whistleblower.
Opinion: Delete your Facebook
Facebook has been caught allowing the personal data of fifty million users — 50,000,000 — get siphoned off by political data company Cambrige Analytica and hiding it until it knew the story would come out in the press.
The best Facebook alternatives
Are you on the hunt for a conservative Facebook alternative? While it may seem like a daunting task, you can rest assured you’re not alone.
Treasury Department hits Russia with sanctions over cyberattacks
The US government takes action against Russia for misdeeds including what it's calling the "most destructive cyberattack in history."
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
How to play DVDs in Windows 10 for free
Windows 10 won't play DVDs natively, and Windows Media Center is gone. But there is a good solution.
How to Download Your Photos from Facebook
Facebook isn’t the best place for keeping your photos, but its convenience makes it a decent space for sharing them.
What’s the Difference Between Cloud File Syncing and Cloud Backup?
There’s a big difference between file syncing tools like Dropbox and online backup services like Backblaze when it comes to backing up your important files.
Microsoft to roll out the new Mail experience to all Outlook.com users
The company announced in a blog post that both Calendar and People will receive new beta experiences while the new Mail experience will start rolling out to all Outlook.com users in the coming weeks.
Stop Gmail From Adding The Important Label To Your Email
If Gmail has been adding the 'Important' label to your emails and you would rather that didn't happen, here's how to stop it from happening.
Mobile Computing
How to use color-coded calendars on iPhone and iPad to maintain balance in your life
Many people use color-coding to distinguish work and social events, as well as things like family calendars. But I also use them to help me maintain a balanced life …
Graphene could charge your phone in 7 seconds
Graphene gets touted as a “wonder material” because of its unique properties. Here are five potential real-world uses.
The 25 Best Productivity Apps For 2018
From wrangling words to shooting photos, these productivity powerhouses will help you get more done in less time.
The 49 best iOS Games
These are unequivocally the best iOS games on the planet for your iPhone or iPad.
The 45 best Android games of 2018
If you like games, here are the best of the bunch for Android devices.
Camera Shootout: Galaxy S9+ vs. Pixel 2 XL
To get a sense of just how good the Galaxy S9+ can shoot, we’re putting it up against another one of the best mobile photography experiences, the Pixel 2 XL.
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