Thursday, May 10, 2018

The New Firefox–Browsing Without Passwords…Maybe

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Tech News and Opinions

Firefox moves browsers into post-password future with WebAuthn tech

So you don't have to worry so much about phishing -- at least if websites support the new technology.

Exclusive: Google Assistant could become the most lifelike AI yet

Experimental technology, rolling out soon in a limited release, makes you think you’re talking to a real person.

The legislative Hail Mary that may save net neutrality

Websites want us to know what's at stake as Democrats attempt some political maneuvering. Here’s what you need to know.

NSA says searches of Americans' data spiked in 2017

The agency collected a staggering 534 million domestic phone records last year, up threefold on the year earlier.

Microsoft reveals the future of its Fluent Design for Windows 10

Microsoft first unveiled its Fluent Design changes for Windows 10 at Build last year, adding subtle animations to many apps and core parts of Windows


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Patch Tuesday Fixes an Internet Explorer Flaw Exploited by Hackers

The fix is part of Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10, addressing the vulnerability discovered by the Qihoo 360 Core Security team in late April.

Twitter advising all 330 million users to change passwords after bug exposed them in plain text

There’s apparently no evidence of any breach or misuse, but you should change your password anyway

How to manage apps settings on Windows 10 April 2018 Update

Here are the steps to access and configure apps settings individually on Windows 10 version 1803.

How to free up disk space after updating to Windows 10 April 2018 Update

You can reclaim gigs of drive space after updating your system.

What's new with Windows Defender Security Center in the April 2018 Update

There's an updated version of the Windows Defender Security Center app in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and in this guide, we show you all the new changes.


Mobile Computing

Build 2018: Microsoft embraces Android and iOS, extends Timeline feature

At this week's Build developers conference, Microsoft shows off new features designed to connect its cloud-based services more tightly to mobile devices running iOS and Android.

The 10 best smartphones of 2018

A couple more phones have been launched since MWC and further use of others encouraged us to update the list of top smartphones

5 things you need to know about Microsoft's 'Your Phone' for Windows 10

Here are some intriguing things we learned about the "Your Phone" app this week at Microsoft Build.

How to edit Photos Memories on your iPhone and iPad

Memories is one of the best features of the Photos app. It gathers together pictures into albums that are surprisingly smart. It picks you best pictures, adds music, and more.

Best keyboard apps for Android

There's nothing like a good keyboard to turn the average user into a prolific communicator.

How to get all of Google Assistant’s new voices right now

Google Assistant is getting a new voice. In fact, it's getting six new voices. Here's how you can try them today.

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