Tuesday, March 06, 2018

The Equifax Breach Was Worse Than First Reported

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Tech News and Opinions

Equifax's 2017 breach affected an additional 2.4 million people

This is the second time the credit reporting firm has raised the number of consumers affected since it first reported the hack.

Ajit Pai’s supporters say he’s gone too far with plan that hurts poor people

Pai's proposal to limit broadband choices for poor people who rely on a telecom subsidy program is coming under fire from all directions.

Everything from MWC 2018

The world’s biggest smartphone show just ended. Here’s what you need to know.

5G network speeds are coming. Here's what it'll feel like

Warning: 5G may not be so amazing or life-changing right away. The first generation of phones and service will have a lot of issues to work out.

Microsoft announces new updates to protect against Spectre and Meltdown attacks

Additional versions of Windows 10 are now protected from these attacks, and Microsoft has begun releasing Intel microcode updates directly, but only for a small number of devices. Incompatible antivirus software remains a problem, however.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to set up a VPN in Windows

When and how to use the VPN client built into Windows.

Google Lens: Everything you need to know about this helpful AR feature

Instead of searching the web with words, Google wants you to search the world using photos.

March Madness 2018: How to stream and more

Here's the cord cutter's guide to watching the 2018 NCAA tournament and Final Four.

This office supply will clean under keyboard keys in a jiff

Just wait until you see what's stuck between those keys.

How to Record Macros and Automate Tiresome Tasks In Microsoft Word

Macros are basic bits of programming that let you hit a quick button or keyboard shortcut to trigger a pre-recorded action. Here’s how to make easy ones in Word.


Mobile Computing

Microsoft is bringing Cortana to Outlook for iOS and Android

Cortana will read your emails aloud during car journeys

The five things that kill your iPhone's battery the fastest

There are no end of tips and tricks out there to help you get more out of your iPhone's battery, but based on exhaustive testing I've narrowed down the five things that drain your battery the fastest.

iPhone, iPad, Mac? Here's how long your Apple device will last

Analysis of Apple sales and active devices has helped produce a figure for the average lifespan of Apple products.

6 iPhoto Habits to Make Yours

If you find yourself sifting through the internet for tips about your phone camera, we have the guide for you.

Easier Bluetooth Pairing is Finally Coming to Android and Windows

As long as the peripheral is on and in pairing mode, you can just place it near your phone or PC and you’ll be prompted to initiate the connection.

OneNote for Android updated with usability improvements

In the latest version of the app, OneNote will now remember the notes you were working on and display them immediately when you open the app, which should speed record entry.

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