Wednesday, January 16, 2019

CES Final Thoughts and Some Great Tips and Tricks

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Tech News and Opinions

CES 2019 Final Wrap-up: Everything we saw, from 8K TVs to amazing fake burgers

The show opened with a bombshell from Apple, closed with a surprise from Samsung and had plenty of news in between.

Best of CES 2019 Awards: Top tech of the show

CES 2019 in Las Vegas has proven to be as jam packed with amazing gadgets, TVs and other entertainment kit as other years, which makes the job of choosing our 15 favourite devices all the harder.

Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018, up from its usual of 1-2 million

The $29 replacement initiative was active for almost exactly a year. This means in 2018, Apple replaced as as high as 11 times the number of batteries it usually replaces in a year.

If iPhone sales are bad, Android sales are going to be much worse

Apple's first profits warning of the smartphone era signals what is likely to be tough times ahead for Android handset makers.

The reason why Vizio smart TVs are so affordable: They track your data

The vast majority of televisions available today are "smart" TVs, with internet connections, advertising placement, and streaming services built in.

How to opt in -- or out -- of Amazon's free sample program

Amazon wants you to buy more stuff, and it knows what you'll probably like -- free samples are coming.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Windows 10 how-to: Ed Bott's free tech support and troubleshooting guide

A curated list of the best sites for support information about Windows 10.

15 Windows 10 Run Commands Everyone Should Learn

The Windows 10 Run box is a gold mine of secret commands that many people don’t take full advantage of.

Microsoft To-Do app gains pinnable lists on Windows 10 Mobile and PC

Any To-Do list can now be pinned to the Start Menu or Start Screen on any Windows 10 device or Windows 10 Mobile Windows phone by right-clicking or performing a long press on the list name from the main app menu and selecting Pin to Start.

The best travel plug adapter

In case you plan on traveling internationally anytime soon.

Microsoft's Windows 7 has one year of free support left

Microsoft will no longer provide security updates for Windows 7 as of January 14, 2020, which is one year away. There are two ways to get around this date, but they'll cost you.

How to set up multiple monitors on Windows 10

Are you getting into a dual or triple-monitor setup? Here are several tips to configure all the displays without third-party software on Windows 10.


Mobile Computing – iOS and Android

The 8 best games for your new iPhone, iPad, or Android phone

The great thing about smartphones and tablets is that, no matter what device you get, there’s going to be some great games for it.

YouTube just changed how you navigate videos in its mobile app

The company announced it will this week roll out a new horizontal swiping gesture that lets you move forward and backward through the videos you're watching.

Organize Your Thoughts, Manage Group Projects and Create Tasks With This Free Task Manager

Taskcade is a to-do list and task manager, simplified. The interface is clean and easy to use and there are several useful features that make it a good contender in a crowded field. For PC’s, Macs, iOS and Android. FREE!

Mozilla: Open-source Thunderbird getting new look, better Gmail support, encryption

Thunderbird developers promise to make the neglected open-source email client easier to use.

5 Tips For a Better Mobile Photography Workflow

Soak up these 5 steps for better organization and management to your mobile photography workflow.


Mobile Computing – Android Only

The 10 best apps for your new Android phone

You probably have some ideas of your own, but we’ve got a bunch of suggestions, too. Here are 10 great Android apps that are definitely worth installing.

10 best writing apps for Android

There are those who prefer something like typewriters over digital word processors, but it’s nice to have those tools on your mobile phone in case inspiration strikes.

Android at CES 2019: Eight intriguing announcements you might have missed

From Google Assistant to Android TV, here are eight CES announcements that might have slipped under your radar.

The 11 Best iPhone Camera Apps for Android in 2019

Several developers make the effort to build camera apps that work not only on iOS but also on Android devices.

Samsung's foldable 'Galaxy X' phone: Everything we know so far

This will be the next big thing ... at some point. Look for it to be released in the first half of this year.

Google keeps failing to understand tablets

Google has taken over the smartphone world with Android, so there's that. But translating that operating system (OS) to tablets has been a tragic, chronic failure for Google.


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Adobe Lightroom CC for iOS just added the shortcut Apple promised

Importing photos just got a teensy bit less ridiculous

Stop Using Your iPhone Camera Flash and Try This Easy Hack Instead

This ridiculously easy iPhone hack will take your low light mobile photos to a whole new level.

The 6 best iPhone apps for weight loss

Whether you want to count calories or learn workouts, you should keep these apps in reach.

TripAdvisor - A Great App for your Travel Needs

This travel planning app features suggestions by travel magazines and famous personalities who you can follow in the app in order to find more travel destinations that appeal to you.

How to upload and edit DSLR photos on your iPad

Importing photos to your iPad or older iPad Pro is a great way to work on them on the go, but you'll need some additional hardware.

How to block websites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Create a safer internet for your children on iPhone and iPad.

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