Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Donald Trump Out to Destroy Amazon

Note: This is my last blog for a couple of weeks as I am about to leave for Chicago, then Indianapolis for the Indy 500 Race.

Tech News and Opinions

Trump Will Not Rest Until Amazon Is a Smoldering Pile of Radioactive Ash

The president reportedly tried to gouge Jeff Bezos for billions. Sounds like the good old days of Richard Nixon.

White House eliminates cybersecurity coordinator role

There was near universal agreement that the cybersecurity coordinator position was important. But the White House disagreed

Why Google and Microsoft are doubling down on their free email services

For consumers, the e-mail services are largely free to use, so why are Microsoft and Google still locked in what appears to be a heated horse race e-mail?

Comcast charges $90 install fee at homes that already have Comcast installed

$90 fee may be required even if you buy your own modem and plug it in yourself.

Google Parent Company Drops 'Don't Be Evil' Motto

Alphabet, which took over as Google’s new holding company on Friday, has dropped the tech giant’s “Don’t Be Evil” mantra from its code of conduct.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to Get Started With Usenet, the Best Alternative to Torrents

Read on to learn how to ditch Torrenting and enjoy super speeds and selection on Usenet.

How Google’s New Storage Pricing Compares to Microsoft, Apple, and Dropbox

Google’s subscription storage service has a new name: Google One. Some prices are dropping and customers will also get customer support from an actual human for the first time.

As Windows 10 April 2018 Update lands, Microsoft lists old features being cut

Microsoft reveals the features and apps it's deprecating or removing from the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.

How to Create, Edit, and View Microsoft Word Documents for Free

There was a time when you had to have Microsoft Office installed to create, edit, or even view a Microsoft Word document. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case.

How to download your Facebook data

What exactly does Facebook know about you based on your profile?


Mobile Computing

Microsoft To-Do for iOS

Microsoft's To-Do app, the successor to the popular Wunderlist task manager, gives you an easy way to track your tasks and organize your day.

Google News vs. Apple News on iOS

We went hands-on with Google News to check out the new features and to see how it compares to Apple News, the built-in news app that's available on the iPhone and the iPad.

Avoid Battery Drain on iPhone with These Settings

There are various iPhone settings that will increase your iPhone’s battery life. Continue reading to learn 14 of them

The 44 best Android games of 2018

The headline speaks for itself.

Best Android Phones in 2018

When money's no option, these are the absolute best Android phones you can buy.

Best Android Tablets in 2018

Like most things, there is no one Android tablet that's right for everyone. Whether you want the stylish look and thin profile of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 or the sort-of-tablet Pixelbook, or anything in between, there's a tablet that will work for you.

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