Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft is building its own Chrome browser to replace Edge
While the modern look and feel has paid off for Edge, the underlying browser engine (EdgeHTML) has struggled to keep up with Chromium. Microsoft is finally giving up and moving its default Windows 10 browser to Chromium.
Microsoft Plans Overhaul of Windows 10 Icons
Microsoft has big plans for its iconography, and a plan to standardize its style across all of Windows.
Fixing Facebook? Zuckerberg falls short of his New Year's goal
From a data privacy scandal to leadership concerns, Facebook's troubles kept growing in 2018.
The worst tech failures of 2018
It was a rough year for the technology industry: From anxiety-inducing social networks and buggy mobile devices to glitchy operating systems and killer driverless cars, we had it all.
Cord cutter curious? 10 considerations before you cancel cable TV
Save a bunch of money! Kick that ancient box to the curb! Ditch all those channels you never watch anyway! Never deal with a cable guy again! Not so fast.
Hulu vs. YouTube TV vs. Sling TV vs. DirecTV Now vs. PlayStation Vue: Channel lineups compared
Sling TV, DirecTV Now, YouTube TV, Hulu, PlayStation Vue, Philo and Fubo TV are all vying for your cord-cutting dollar. Here's how the top 100 channels stack up.
USPS Security Flaw Exposes Data of 60 Million People
This could give third parties access to information including when critical documents and checks are scheduled to arrive in people’s mailboxes.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Sticky Notes 3.1 is now available to everyone on version 1803 and higher
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been testing an update to Sticky Notes in Skip Ahead. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re rolling out that major update to everyone on Windows version 1803 and higher!
What are the best keyboard shortcuts for Windows?
I recommend the use of keyboard shortcuts because they save a lot of time, and sometimes a lot of unsaved work.
How to properly remove a printer on Windows 10
If you're no longer using a particular printer, you can use this guide to remove it from your device in five different ways.
Excel’s top 12 most popular formulas with examples
Make sure these date and time functions, math tricks, and data manipulation tools are all at your disposal.
Microsoft patches several versions of Windows 10
Microsoft has provided a number of fixes and updates to several older variants of Windows 10.
Here's a workaround that helps the new Gmail look old again
Google has stopped allowing users to revert to the old version of its email product. However, there is a workaround that should bring some sanity back into your workflow if the new design is too much for you.
Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks
Forgetting 'Airplane Mode' on Your Phone Could Cost You
One passenger learned the hard way that forgetting to switch on airplane or flight mode on his phone can be a big deal.
How to Ask Alexa to Remember Things
Having trouble keeping track of important dates, where you left your keys, or what you need to bring to the gym? These tips will show you how to use Alexa skills to remember all of the important details in your life.
How to Use Your Oversized Phone with One Hand
Owning a handset with a big screen doesn’t mean you can’t operate it with just one hand if you need to—these are the software tricks and apps you need to familiarize yourself with.
Scam websites are using that green https padlock to fool you
As it turns out, fraudsters got wise and started adding the padlock, which until recently was a bright green in most browsers, to their websites too.
Unfollow People on Facebook for a Happier Life
Unfortunately, your friends list is probably filled with people you can’t unfriend but would prefer not to hear from. Go ahead and unfollow them.
Mobile Computing – iOS Only
How to add a wake up weather forecast to your iPhone Lock Screen
Apple included a fairly basic Lock Screen notification that gives you the day’s weather each morning shortly after you quit hitting the snooze button.
These Are Apple's Best iPhone and iPad Apps of 2018
The list includes the App Store’s hand-picked winners for everything from the best game of the year to the best app trend of the year.
Just Press Record: Indispensable Audio Capture, Transcription, and Sync $5
Just Press Record is a must-have app. With a single tap, the app seamlessly records, transcribes, and syncs audio to all your devices.
What method should you use to make sure your iOS photos are backed up?
It’s not always crystal clear how photos on an iOS device make their way to a backup
Want Amazing Landscape Photography With Your iPhone? Try These Mobile Photography Tips
With a few technical tips and composition advice, you have a recipe for improving your photography.Here’s a short list things you can do to master landscape photography with your iPhone.
Mobile Computing – Android Only
Google keeps failing to understand tablets
The reason for Android’s failure as a tablet OS should be obvious. Android is made for smartphones
Navigation-optimized Google Assistant rolling out in Google Maps for Android
Back at I/O 2018, Google announced that Assistant was coming to Google Maps. Specifically, a visually compact and less disruptive version would appear when getting directions.
How to set up and customize Google Assistant
Make it yours, and you'll get a lot more out of the experience.
5 'hidden gem' Android apps, according to Google
The apps range from an augmented reality app that lets you draw on things you see in the real world, to an app for recording your dreams.
Top 10 Android app updates this week
We’ve found that one of the best ways to discover useful apps is to find the ones that are actually being updated by the developers rather than selecting the apps with the most installs.
10 new Android apps worth checking out
Here are some notable new apps with fewer than 100,000 installs.
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