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Bill Gates Made These 15 Predictions Back in 1999 -- and It's Scary How Accurate He Was

In his book, Gates made 15 bold predictions that at the time might have sounded outrageous. But as Markus Kirjonen, a business student, once noted on his blog, Gates' forecasts turned out to be eerily prescient.

What we learned from net neutrality’s big day in court

By turns, both sides faced some sharp questioning from the judges for the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

Everything you need to know about Facebook, Google's app scandal

Facebook and Google landed in hot water with Apple this week after two investigations by TechCrunch revealed the misuse of internal-only certificates — leading to their revocation, which led to a day of downtime at the two tech giants.

Several states are investigating Facebook for mishandling user data

Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and North Carolina are investigating.

Windows 10 19H1: The complete changelog

Here's all you need to know about Windows 10 update 19H1...coming this spring.

Google+ reveals shutdown timeline for consumers

The company has detailed its shutdown timeline for the consumer version of Google+ — and it's not wasting any time.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google's new Chrome extension warns you about stolen passwords

The Password Checkup lets you know if the username and password you're using have been nabbed by hackers in the past.

How to use Google's new Password Checkup tool

Thankfully services like 1Password's Watchtower, Have I Been Pwned?, and now Google's Password Checkup tool exist. Password Checkup was announced by Google on Tuesday and is available right now for Chrome users.

Google Search isn't everything: 7 ways to find info online without it

Google doesn’t know everything, and there are some resources that are actually better than Google at finding certain information.

Windows Update problems: Fixed now but here's what went wrong, says Microsoft

Microsoft says Windows Update DNS outage is fixed and things should return to normal for all customers soon.

Best Google Chrome extensions (February 2019 edition)

Get more done in 2019 with this selection of extensions hand-picked from the Chrome Web Store. PS: They also work in Opera and Brave browsers.

Windows 10: Now you can get 1990s Windows File Manager from Microsoft Store

The new app is for fans of the look and feel of File Manager in Windows in the early 1990s. The Windows File Manager was the first graphical interface for managing and accessing files.

Top 5 IT pro tips everyone should know

Not everyone can be an IT expert, but Tom Merritt has five tips to help increase your technical skills.

Mobile Computing – Android and IOS

17 New Features Your Favorite Apps Added While You Weren't Looking

It can be hard to keep up with all the features being added to all the apps you’ve got on your phone—which is why we’ve pulled together this rundown of recently added or particularly obscure features you might not have noticed in the apps you use every day.

Facebook Messenger gets an unsend feature

So in case you send the wrong message to the wrong person or make an egregious typo, you’ll be able to remove it in Messenger now.

How to Tether From Your Phone When You Don't Have Wifi

It’s much more secure than the public wifi you’ll find in hotels, coffee shops, and so on. Here’s how to do it, simply and painlessly, whether you’ve got Android or iOS on your mobile device.

Four reasons to switch from iOS to Android (and vice versa)

While the two platforms are converging to offer similarly splendid features, large differences still exist between Android and iOS. Here's how to tell the two platforms apart, and why you might consider swapping in the future.

Mint Mobile [Review]: Cheaper, better prepaid cellular plans

Cell phone plans are a necessary evil in the modern world, so it seems like everyone is trying to get to a cheaper plan to save some money. JRC: I think Cricket is better as it uses the vast AT&T Network. I pay $35 a month.

Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Five of the Best Email Apps on iOS

We dove into the App Store in our latest YouTube video and rounded up a handful of the best email apps we found.

Apple fixes its FaceTime bug. You'll get a software update soon

The company said in a statement Friday that it has fixed the vulnerability on its servers and that it will issue a software update to re-enable Group FaceTime next week.

How to get a refund for iTunes or App Store purchases

How you get a refund for iTunes or App Store purchases and in-app purchases isn't obvious, but it is possible!

How to Make Lock Screen Notification Previews Private

Fortunately you don't have to turn off notification previews altogether to ensure your privacy. Instead you can set your notification previews to only be visible when your iPhone is unlocked.

How to use adjust light, color, and B&W in Photos for iPhone and iPad

How do you quickly and easily fix lighting and color issues, or make your photos black and white? With smart adjustments!

31 iPhone 7 Tips, Tricks, and Features to Supercharge Your Phone

If you want to take complete control over your iPhone, here are the top iPhone 7 tips you need to know.

Mobile Computing – Android Only

Energizer says it’s making phones with pop-up cameras, 18,000mAh batteries, and foldable displays

As if the simple fact that Energizer sells smartphones wasn’t surprising enough, the company is unveiling 26 new models at Mobile World Congress this year, with flagship features like pop-up cameras, a massive 18,000mAh battery, and a foldable display.

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

How to Check if Your Passwords Were Stolen