Thursday, March 21, 2019

Facebook Exposes Millions of Passwords in Plain Text

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Tech News and Opinions

Facebook passwords by the hundreds of millions sat exposed in plain text

The social network plans to notify all those users whose passwords were not encrypted on its internal servers.

Apple March 2019 Special Event Preview

Apple will be holding a special event on March 25, 2019, at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, in Cupertino California.

Next for Windows 10: What to expect from the April 2019 Update

The next big feature update for Windows 10 is right around the corner. Here's why this update might be different from its predecessors.

The World Wide Web turns 30: our favorite memories from A to Z

Over the past 30 years, major portions of the web have come and gone. They’ve made us laugh and cringe, let us waste time and find friends, and reshaped the world in the process.

House Dems plan April vote on net neutrality bill

"Supporting this bill means supporting our democracy, ensuring that the voices of the public are heard, their will is respected and the internet remains free and open to all," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Google unveils Stadia cloud gaming service at GDC 2019

Describing it as a platform for everyone, Pichai talked up Google’s ambitions to stream games to all types of devices.

Two-thirds of all Android antivirus apps are frauds

The anti-virus testing lab tested 250 apps. Only 80 of them passed the tests


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google Tasks' new bigger role: It can manage all your reminders, to-dos, lists

Google will now prompt you to put all your reminders in the Tasks app.

Mozilla launches its free, encrypted file-sharing service

The service allows web users to share files up to 2.5 GB in size through the browser, while protecting them with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires to keep the shared files private.

Firefox can now block the web’s autoplaying videos

The latest version of Firefox lets you block videos that autoplay with sound around the web. The setting can be turned on in Firefox 66 across every website.

How to move your notes and other stuff out of Evernote

Looking to migrate to OneNote, Zoho Notebook, or Simplenote? Here’s how

Microsoft releases Windows Defender extensions for Chrome and Firefox

The feature, which used to be an Edge exclusive, keeps PCs safe by opening web pages not included in administrators' trusted sites in a virtual container.

What to Do When Your Computer Won't Start

If your computer won't start, don't panic (yet). Here are some troubleshooting steps to take when your computer fails to boot correctly.

Can Excel show the column headers on every screen? How to freeze panes and split screens

Nn Excel it’s called Freezing Panes, which can be applied to columns or rows (or both), and it’s super-simple.


Mobile Computing – in General

8 gardening apps to activate your green thumb in spring 2019

Use these gardening and landscaping apps to keep your lawn healthy, figure out the right stuff to plant and get alerts so your hard work doesn't go to waste.

8 spring cleaning apps to clear out your winter junk

You don't need Marie Kondo to declutter your house. Just get some of these apps.

How to use Alexa to get ready for vacation

Alexa can help you have a better trip with these tips.

How to Pack Your Electronics for Air Travel

This isn’t just a question of TSA compliance; this is a question of convenience. If you plan to bring a bunch of large electronics on your next vacation, you need to be able to organize them in your carry-on bag.

Google Drive users: This is your new Android, iOS makeover for faster file access

Google has redesigned Google Drive to give users access to information with fewer taps.


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Opinion: Why today’s iPad lineup is the strongest in years

With the introduction of the new iPad mini and the new iPad Air, the iPad is now Apple’s most coherent and complete product line

Opinion: Buy the iPad instead of a MacBook

iPad Pro which is definitely a game changer; it can do so much more compared to the previous iPads.

Gboard iOS keyboard update brings handy translate feature to iPhone and iPad

Gboard has received a new update today that has added the useful Google Translate functionality to the third-party keyboard for iPhone and iPad.

How to Rearrange Tabs in the Safari App on Your iPhone

If you're like me you have a lot of tabs open in the Safari app on your iPhone—of articles you want to come back to, recipes you plan to try later, or an online shopping cart where you're not ready to check out.

How to Add a Photo to a Contact in the iPhone Contacts App

Trust me, it's a great feature to use so you don't talk to your cousin Ellie thinking she's your coworker Elaine.


Mobile Computing – Android

Android Weekly: What’s Coming in Android Q

The Q beta landed with all sorts of new features, Vivo showed off a portless phone, and Google killed a bunch of services.

SwiftKey on Android now lets you set Google as its search engine

SwiftKey is Microsoft’s own keyboard-alternative for Android. It allows users to replace their default keyboard with Microsoft’s own, providing a unique set of customisation options and a different feel, to suit different tastes.

New Android adware found in 200 apps on Google Play

Security researchers have found a new kind of mobile adware hidden in hundreds of Android apps, and downloaded more than 150 million times from Google Play.

The best Android smartphones you can buy right now (Spring 2019)

With all the choices available, trying to find the best smartphone an be like looking for a needle in a haystack. To help you out, we've compiled a short list of the best Android phones you can buy, from low-end budget devices to premium flagships.

How to set up an iCloud email account on Android

There's no need to abandon your iCloud email address when you get a new Android device.


Apple Watch Tips and Tricks

The 8 Apple Watch features that surprised me

The Apple Watch Series 4 is Apple's best watch yet. And in using it over the past several days, I've stumbled upon features that surprised me initially but that I've come to appreciate.

How to set the default weather, stock, and world clock for your Apple Watch

Can't find how to set your default weather, stock, or world clock on Apple Watch? Here's how!

How to Use Your Apple Watch as a Walkie-Talkie

I didn't use walkie-talkies much as a kid, but now with this feature on Apple Watch I can indulge in a slightly more futuristic way. Here's a general overview on how to use Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch.

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