Thursday, April 18, 2019

How Tech Will Help Rebuild Notre Dame

Tech News and Opinions

In the wake of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, digital scans offer hope for restoration

The recently-deceased Prof. Andrew Tallon finished the painstaking work of laser scanning Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, creating rich raw data that could potentially help in reconstruction efforts.

Apple will help fund the rebuilding of Notre-Dame de Paris

Tim Cook has tweeted a commitment that Apple will help to fund the rebuilding of Notre-Dame de Paris, the famous French cathedral which was devastated by fire on Monday. Three billionaires have also contributed 100 Million Euros each.

Opinion: Windows 10 Is Doing A Great Job Persuading People To Switch To A Different Operating System

Microsoft’s problems with updating Windows 10 have been so serious and been going on for so long that they are a good reason to consider moving to a different operating system.

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are broken, and Congress is wasting our time

Commentary: After two days of hearings about hate speech and political censorship on the internet, we're no closer to finding solutions to tech's biggest problems.

The cord-cutting TV dream had another nightmare price hike

YouTube TV's jump to $50 monthly hurts. Could Sling TV be the feel-good cure?

Amazon's big internet plan: 3,236 satellites to beam faster, cheaper web to millions

Soon you could be buying your goods online from Amazon using the company's own satellite broadband system.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Two-factor authentication explained: How to choose the right level of security for every account

Got questions about security keys, authenticator apps, SMS, or iCloud? We've got all the answers

Best battery life laptops for 2019

Our current rankings of longest-lasting laptops has a few surprises.

How to clean your laptop screen and keyboard safely

Use the right cleaners, cloths and techniques to air your filthy laptop, from the screen to the vents.

Facebook still tracks you after you deactivate account

I thought deactivating my Facebook account would stop the social network from tracking me online. But Facebook kept tabs on me anyway.

How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?

Internet service providers always want to sell you a faster connection. But forget marketing: How much speed do you really need? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.

How to check out Microsoft's Chrome-like Edge browser for Windows 10

If you want to test an early version of Microsoft's reworked Edge browser, here's your chance.

Add Bluetooth where you had none before with Sabrent's $4 adapter

It allows you to add Bluetooth to any device that doesn't have it. JRC: I bought this device and it works perfectly on an older desktop computer.

How to do a System Restore on Windows 10 to undo problematic updates

Windows 10 has a great tool to return your PC to its previous working state. In this guide we’ll show you how to do a System Restore on Windows 10 step-by-step.


Mobile Computing – General

Delete those useless apps from your phone. Americans use only five mobile apps per day

As more apps flood the market it becomes increasingly difficult to cut through the noise in order to appeal to users. But what triggers mobile users to engage and stay active on their apps?

5 tips and tricks for Google Chrome on Android and iPhones

Because of Google's rapid-release style of app development, there's a regular flow of new features and changes that you might not be aware of.

The best mobile apps for watching video

With one of our choices for best mobile apps for streaming video, you can watch TV shows, news broadcasts, and live streams of worldwide events on your phone.

How to boost your phone's bad signal strength or poor data connection

When your Android phone or iPhone has problems connecting to the cellular or data network, these steps could help.

DOJ says T-Mobile and Sprint merger 'unlikely' to be approved

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Justice isn't so keen on the impending merger.


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Best iPhone calendar apps for 2019

Go beyond Apple Calendar and use these alternative apps on iOS to plan your day and stay organized, at home and at work

How to Configure Your iPhone to Work for You, Not Against You

The Very, Very Complete Guide to Productivity, Focus, and Your Own Longevity

How to Change Whether New iMessage Conversations Use Your Phone Number or Email Address

When you start a new iMessage conversation it might not originate from the phone number or Apple ID that you expect, causing confusion for the recipient. Here’s how to make sure new conversations use the correct phone number or email address.

Best Apple Watch tips and tricks to make your life easier

We've rounded up the best Apple Watch tips and tricks that can make your life easier.

How to call, message, and email your contacts using Siri

Siri is a digital assistant that can help you stay in touch with your favorite people! Here's everything you need to know to do just that!

How to check stocks and exchanges using Siri

Siri can look up stock prices and exchange positions for you. Whether you want to find out what's happening with APPL or GOOG, or if the DOW or NASDAQ is up or down, Siri's got you covered!


Mobile Computing – Android Only

Best Android Launchers in 2019

Want to upgrade your Android experience? Try upgrading your launcher.

Android Pie: Everything you need to know about Android 9

From new gestures to extending battery life, here's everything you need to know about Android Pie!

A budgeting feature is rolling out to Google Play

Google has a new tool to help you save money.

Play Store finally testing simultaneous app downloads

Store is seemingly in for many changes. Those changes also include simultaneous downloads.

Your Android phone can now be a security key for your Google account

Starting today, you can use any Android phone running Android 7.0 or later as a 2FA security key for your Google Account.

Google Pay can automatically integrate loyalty cards and passes from Gmail

You can now allow Google Pay to integrate things like loyalty cards, movie tickets, airline boarding passes, and more from Gmail. Once enabled, these passes will automatically appear in your Google Pay app.

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