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Tech News and Opinions

Report: Smartphone shipments see year of decline for first time

This marks the first time shipments dropped for a full year. It’s also the fifth straight quarter of declining smartphone shipments.

Why Choosing Between Windows and macOS Still Matters

It really does matter which OS you use, and not just because there might be a learning curve if you make a switch. Here are some of the key reasons why your choice still counts.

Thinking about getting computer glasses? Read this first

They claim to help stop headaches and keep us from staying up too late, but are they worth the money?

Microsoft announces Internet Explorer 10 will reach end-of-life by January 2020

Along with Windows 7, Microsoft is also ending security updates and technical support for Internet Explorer 10 by January 2020 that it shared in a blog post yesterday, and users are advised to upgrade to IE11 by then.

Everything New in Windows 10’s April 2019 Update

It features a light theme, speed improvements, and lots of polish plus many new features...none earth shattering.

40 fun things to ask Alexa

Alexa can do more than automate your home. She can also keep you entertained with jokes, stories and interesting trivia without enabling any extra skills.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Firefox gets new knobs so you can fine-tune your privacy

Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox that lets you strike a better balance between maintaining privacy and breaking websites.

12 Google Calendar Tricks You're Probably Not Using

Can your calendar keep up with your busy schedule? These Google Calendar tips will help you and your team stay organized.

What's the best cloud storage for you?

Free and cheap personal and small business cloud storage is everywhere. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Office 365 to Use OneDrive as Default Save Location Going Forward

Microsoft announced this week that its core Office 365 applications will use OneDrive as your default Save location, starting with a set of February updates.

OneDrive tips and tricks: How to master Microsoft's free cloud storage

If you haven't checked out OneDrive lately, you're missing out. Over the past two years, Microsoft has methodically added a raft of new features that can help you back up personal files and photos. In this post, I show you some of the most useful options for saving and sharing files and folders.

How to scan photo negatives and slides

Learn how to turn your film negatives and 35mm slides into digital images


Mobile Computing – All Formats

What to expect from 5G, the next generation of wireless networks

Never in the history of the mobile phone has there been so much hype about a new technology ahead of its launch than there is with 5G.

How to sell your old phones, laptops and tablets

Your old phones, tablets and computers don't have to sit around collecting dust in a drawer or a closet. You have a lot of options for getting rid of them and reclaiming that lost space.

How Do Foldable Phones Work, And When Will I Get One?

Foldable phones might be the strangest and most revolutionary tech of 2019. But how do these things work, and when will we get the chance to buy them?

Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger

Zuckerberg is asserting his control over the company’s sprawling divisions at a time when its business has been battered by scandal.


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Tech review: Must-have apps for iPhone, iPad

iPhones and iPads come fully loaded with a collection of world-class apps that make your mobile device super-functional. But sometimes there are better choices than these default, built-in apps. These four apps are must-haves for any iPhone or iPad user.

Apple's latest iPhone promo: Trade up to an iPhone XR from $19 a month

And Apple combines higher trade-in values with a new monthly payment option to sell more new iPhones.

How to Hide the Sidebar in the iPad News App When in Landscape Mode

If you're reading News in landscape mode on your iPad, you'll want to close the sidebar so there's more room for articles.

iOS 12.2 Beta Gives Up All Kinds of New Goodies

You know all those rumors of new AirPods 2, iPod Touches and new iPads? Looks they were all right on the money. The new developer beta for iOS 12.2 has information on all of these different devices scattered around inside of it.

Outlook's bold redesign on iOS is now available for everyone

In December, Microsoft began rolling out a refreshed interface for the Outlook app on iOS. At the start, the new look was making its to everyone slowly, but, as of today, it's now available to everyone.


Mobile Computing – Android Only

How to secure, protect, and completely lock down your Android phone

So whether you’re looking for a little extra security or a complete lockdown of your phone, here’s everything you need to keep your data from falling into the wrong hands.

Galaxy X? Galaxy F? Samsung's foldable phone faces 9 big issues

Xiaomi ups the ante with the most inventive foldable phone design we've seen.

Top 10 Android Apps of January 2019!

We've compiled a top 10 list of our favorite Android apps to hit the Play Store in January 2019.

Google Arts & Culture app gets a 'Camera' tab with all its experimental features

Google has added new features and given it a UI overhaul. There have been some fun camera-based tools like the artistic doppelganger ID and color matcher. Now, there's a new camera tab that puts them all in one place.

What Should Android “Q” be Called?

For almost every other letter in the English alphabet, there’s a solid list of delicious treats that fit under Google’s naming methodology for Android, but Q is one of the letters that does not.

How to watch Super Bowl LIII on your Android phone, tablet, TV or Chromebook

Near or far, here's how to follow all the football action in Atlanta this Sunday.

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