Thursday, March 29, 2018

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Tech News and Opinions

Windows 7 Meltdown patch opens worse vulnerability: Install March updates now!

Microsoft's Meltdown fix opened a gaping hole in Windows 7 security, warns researcher.

Facebook's ID Scraping Is Even Worse Than We Suspected

It turns out, some of the information Facebook gathers is, frankly, quite scary.

Facebook makes privacy tools easier to find and use

Still reeling from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook will let you delete anything from your profile or timeline and end Facebook's use of that data.

Microsoft to roll out new Outlook.com 'over the next few weeks'

Microsoft is ready to roll out its updated Outlook.com web mail, plus the related Calendar and contacts features, over the next few weeks.

5 signs you’re not ready to cut the cable TV cord

Although cord cutting is getting easier all the time, it’s not automatically a better option for some than traditional TV service.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Prevent Facebook from tracking you online with this Firefox extension

If you’re still keen on using Facebook, though, you might want to access it through Mozilla’s Firefox browser, with the organization’s new extension in tow.

How to extend your Wi-Fi outdoors

You have many options for covering your yard in Wi-Fi, but you have to balance cost, reliability and complexity.

How to use Airtable, the spreadsheet app taking Silicon Valley by storm

Everyone in Silicon Valley seems to be talking about Airtable, a user-friendly spreadsheet app that makes it super easy to build custom applications — no coding experience required.

The Best Universal Windows 10 Apps

Windows 10 lets you easily install apps that run on all manner of devices, from tablets and phones to PCs and Xboxes. These are our favorites, and most of them are free.

How to buy glasses online

There are trade-offs, of course, but it's usually the cheaper option -- sometimes a lot cheaper.


Mobile Computing

The camera is now the only smartphone feature that matters

The camera is becoming the defining feature of the smartphone as the market changes again.

How to scan and fax from your iPhone

Faxing is definitely back-in-the-day, but when you need it, you need it. Here are some useful apps that will help you make retro connections to old-school organizations.

Apple iPad vs. iPad Pro: which tablet is right for you?

If you look at an iPad and an iPad Pro side by side, you won’t notice much of a difference. But, there are some big differences.

How to Make Your iPhone and Mac Work Together Seamlessly

You might not appreciate just how many different ways they can seamlessly work together—here’s what you need to know.

How to set up Android Auto in any car

Skip the expensive infotainment system. An Android phone and a few accessories will do just fine.

10 new Android apps worth checking out

Our weekly Fresh Meat column highlights new apps with fewer than 100,000 installs. Browse our new Android app picks here.

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