Friday, March 23, 2018

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Tech News and Opinions

Mark Zuckerberg answers Cambridge Analytica privacy questions

Facebook’s CEO says that he's sorry about the Cambridge Analytica scandal affecting "tens of millions" and that he'd be willing to testify before Congress.

Opinion: Facebook never earned your trust and now we're all paying the price

There was no Facebook data breach. You gave them the data, and they gave it away — all according to plan.

Ever Wonder How Much Facebook Knows About You? Here’s How to See

Facebook has a lot of information about—every post shared, photo uploaded, message sent, item clicked on, and pretty much every other data point you can imagine.

Cambridge Analytica Caught on Video Bragging About Lying and Dirty Tricks

The consultancy, already in hot water over its misuse of Facebook data, unknowingly told UK's Channel 4 it would go beyond using data to hurt a candidate.

How Europe is better at protecting data than the U.S.

A recent poll suggested the American public is getting hungrier for a crackdown on Big Tech. It may well turn out that inspiration lies across the Atlantic.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google G Suite gets new security features, anti-phishing features

Google announced security updates to Google Cloud customers' control over their security in Google apps like Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts and Drive.

Deleting Facebook Won't Protect Your Information, But Doing This Will

Facebook's connection to Cambridge Analytica is damaging and causing people to delete their accounts.

Keep Facebook From Giving Away Your Data: The Ultimate Guide

Don't trust Facebook but have to use it? Here's how to keep your information — and that of your friends — safe and sound.

Facebook alternatives for keeping in touch with friends

Facebook isn't the only place to connect with friends and family online. If you're thinking about ditching Facebook, you might try these alternatives!

Best software to fix your iTunes library in Windows 10

Wondershare TidyMyMusic is a handy tool that has been created to help users download album artwork and lyrics, fix mislabeled music and also remove duplicate tunes that you might have in your library.

Windows Spectre Patches Are Here, But You Might Want to Wait

We think most people should wait for their PC manufacturers to roll out this update rather than rush to install Microsoft’s patch.


Mobile Computing

Google Assistant rolls out Routines

Google Assistant can now string together a handful of instructions triggered by a single phrase.

Instagram caves, will finally show you new posts first

Back in 2016, Instagram angered users when it announced that it was updating its feed algorithm to put the posts it thinks you’ll want to see at the top of your feed, rather than just showing you all posts in reverse chronological order. That has been changed.

10 new Android apps worth checking out

Here are some new apps with fewer than 100,000 installs that look promising.

Major update to Files Go brings search capabilities, Google Photos integration

Files Go picks up three new features, turning it into one of the best storage management utilities around.

iOS 11 is such a mess, Apple showcases a bug in latest iPhone X ad

iOS 11 bugs are now so common they appear in Apple's ads for the iPhone X.

The 30 best iPhone tips & tricks, in iOS 11 and earlier

Within the iPhone lies a myriad of hidden features that you may not have realised existed - until now. Here, we've picked our favourite iPhone tips and tricks that can help you achieve things quickly and easily.

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