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Tech News and Opinions

USB-C Was Supposed to Be a Utopia, But It's Become a Nightmare

USB-C is a mess. The way manufacturers implement and communicate its features is confusing — and downright misleading at times. This wasn't how it was supposed to be.

Senators ask the FCC if it was truly targeted by DDoS attacks

Brian Schatz and Ron Wyden have given the FCC a deadline for its explanation.

States are now passing their own net neutrality laws to protect the internet from corporations

Twenty-three state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in February attempting to block the repeal, while state lawmakers are taking action through both legislation and executive orders.

Print versus Plastic: UA Researchers Weigh the Benefits of E-Books

Despite the stereotype that millennials are all about screen time, the age group still prefers print books over e-books, according to a recent University of Arizona study.

AT&T gets to buy Time Warner in legal win over Justice Department, but there are a few conditions

AT&T won the right to complete its $85 billion takeover of Time Warner, which includes various media properties such as DC Entertainment and HBO, after US District Judge Richard Leon on Tuesday declined the Justice Department's request to block the deal.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Microsoft gives Office a refreshed look and feel

This new look will be in line with the Fluent Design System the company launched last year and will roll out to both the Office.com online apps and the Office desktop tools over the course of the next few months.

Windows 10 Timeline: How to use Microsoft's new organizational tool

Windows 10's Timeline feature helps answer the question: what was I working on?

A Real-Life Hacker Reveals What You Should Stop Doing Online

One tip: Before you Insta that photo, pay attention to what's in the background.

June 'Patch Tuesday' fixes rolling out to April 2018 Update PCs

June's Patch Tuesday updates are now rolling out, including a batch of fixes for April 2018 Update PCs.

Firefox tests two new features: color customization and split-screen tabs

Firefox has two new experimental features for you to try out today. One lets you theme your browser with colors of your choosing, the other lets you view two websites within one tab.


Mobile Computing

Twitter wants to send you personalized news notifications

Twitter today announced an upcoming addition to its suite of mobile notifications. Namely, it will soon offer users personalized news updates, generated based on their interests.

Apple will update iOS to block police hacking tool

A new feature will protect against the GrayKey phone-cracking tool

Top 10 iPhone Keyboard Tips and Tricks

If your iPhone is your main communication device, you spend a surprising amount of time with the keyboard. Here some tips that might make your typing easier.

How to find and remove 'Other' files from iPhone and iPad

The 'Other' category in iPhone and iPad's storage doesn't have to take up so much space.

Best World Cup apps 2018 for Android: What are your options?

Thankfully, there are plenty of incredibly useful apps out there detailing all the groups, fixtures, scores, and much more so you can keep up with all the goals and drama from the first World Cup game to the last.

10 new Android apps worth checking out

New apps need lovin’ too, right? Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. These do.

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