Tech News and Opinions
European Union prepares to wreck internet with new copyright law
If passed, Article 13 will force all websites to check any and all posts for copyright violations. That will include photos, videos, words, tweets, memes, software code, etc, etc. Think about that for a minute, and shudder.
Days after buying Time Warner, AT&T launches new TV service
The WatchTV service, a cable-like package of more than 30 TV channels delivered over the internet, is an example of the “skinny bundles” coming from telecom and broadband providers as more people watch TV online.
AT&T quietly adds extra $1.23 onto wireless customers' bills
AT&T has upped the monthly administration fees it charges customers. The increase could rake in another $800 in annual revenue.
Amazon’s Alexa for Hospitality handles hotel checkout, pool time and more
Get ready to start chatting with Alexa in your hotel room.
Amazon buys PillPack, an online pharmacy, for just under $1B
Amazon today announced an acquisition that underscores how it also hopes to have a more direct role in the world of healthcare in the coming years. The company has purchased PillPack, an online pharmacy the lets users buy medications in pre-made doses.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Seven utilities to make your Windows PC more powerful
Microsoft is building some of these features right into Windows 10
How to beef up your Chrome and Firefox security in 2018
These quick tips will help you plug privacy and security holes in your browser.
5 ways to manage emails and control spam in Outlook
Spam lives on, despite all our efforts to snuff it out—but Outlook has some features to help slow it down
Cumulative update brings fixes for Windows 10 April 2018 Update PCs
We're two weeks past June's monthly Patch Tuesday release, but Microsoft is issuing another range of fixes for PCs on the latest version of Windows 10.
How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10
Here's everything you need to know before you repair, reinstall, or upgrade Windows 10, including details about activation and product keys.
Mobile Computing
You can now use Alexa voice control directly on your iOS device
Amazon has rolled out a notable update for its Alexa app on iOS today. With this update, users can now use the Alexa virtual assistant directly from their iOS device to control smart home accessories, ask questions, and much more.
Apple iOS 12 Public Beta Is Now Available: Here's How to Get It
If you don’t like the idea of waiting too long for the next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, the company has a solution. JRC: Don’t install unless you have a spare iOS device.
Adobe Lightroom Mobile for iOS Can Simulate Long Exposure Photos
iPhones and iPads aren’t actually able to capture exposures longer than 1/4th of a second, so Adobe had to go the tech route to make its feature work
7 ways to master the new Google News and use it more like Google Reader
The new Google News isn’t quite a resurrection of Reader. But with a simplified interface and a nice combination of personalization and AI, it comprises a lot of what we loved about Google’s original RSS service.
How to Get Started in Google's New Podcasts App
Google Podcasts covers all the basics in a quick and compelling way. It’s nowhere near as full-featured as a podcast app like Pocket Casts. And it’s free; you can’t go wrong with free.
10 new Android apps worth checking out
Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. Here are 10 that at least deserve a look.
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