Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft’s next major Windows 10 update is now available
You can grab the Windows 10 May 2019 Update directly from Windows Update by heading into Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and checking for updates.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: the 10 best new features
Windows Sandbox, a new light theme, and more
Windows 10 version 1903: Is it safe to install yet?
Microsoft is taking an extra cautious approach to the rollout of the latest Windows 10 feature update. Windows 10 version 1903 has just been released to the general public after a lengthy round of extra testing. Should you install the new update or wait?
Microsoft to start pushing Windows 10 version 1903 automatic updates within weeks
Thanks to Microsoft's new Download and Install option for feature updates, you no longer have to worry that your PC will install the next version automatically, right? Guess again. If you're running last year's Windows 10, the new update could install automatically within weeks.
Opinion: The Trump Administration Is Selling Out Hundreds of Millions of Cell-Phone Users
Our old nemesis, Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, threw his support behind a merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, which could lead to higher prices for cell-phone users across the country.
Details emerge on Huawei's potential plans to go forward without Google
Huawei has a new operating system in development that allegedly runs Android apps and could land as early as this fall.
Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
Facebook wants your data: 5 ways to keep it safe
Hide your life from Facebook, while still posting about your life on Facebook.
Windows Sandbox: How to use Microsoft's simple virtual Windows PC to secure your digital life
Protect your real PC from harm when you try out suspicious software or sites.
How to delete yourself from the internet
Finally ready to get off the grid? It's not quite as simple as it should be, but here are a few easy-to-follow steps that should point you in the right direction.
How to play DVDs in Windows 10 for free
Windows 10 won't play DVDs natively, and Windows Media Center is gone.
How To Get the Most Out of Your Chromebook’s RAM
Chrome OS manages RAM differently than Windows or Mac computers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t optimize your workflow to make the most of your system’s potentially limited RAM. Here are some tips to help make your Chromebook’s RAM go further.
How to Not Have 100 Browser Tabs Open
The 100-tab habit is widespread; it’s nothing to be ashamed of. But a cluttered browser can lower productivity and reduce computer speeds. Maybe it’s time to break that habit with a few simple tips.
Mobile Computing – All OS’s
Best phones for under $500
If you're looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET's top 8 picks for phones under $500 -- and another deserving pick that's just a touch more.
The Best Free Apps and Software You're Not Already Using
It’s freshly curated to highlight the top tools and applications you’re (probably) not already using.
How to stop robocalls on iPhone and Android
Here are the best ways to block spam calls from ever getting to your smartphone.
How to use Google Maps to help someone find you
Share your location in real time, and make meet-ups easier than ever
Microsoft Authenticator: What it is, how it works, and how to use it!
This entire guide works for both the iOS and Android versions of the app.
What Is Google PhotoScan and How Does It Work?
Google PhotoScan is a Google Photos companion app that lets users scan and digitize print photos on the fly.
Mobile Computing – iOS Only
How to clear cookies on an iPad to help it run more efficiently
If you find that Safari is experiencing problems trying to display web pages, or if your iPad is running very low on storage space, you can clear your cookies to see if that resolves the problem.
How to download and watch offline in the new Apple TV app
It’s useful when you’re traveling or commuting. Today we’ll see how to download and watch TV shows and movies offline.
Best iPad apps you're not using in 2019 (but should be!)
Here are some great apps that should be on every iPad!
How to Use Apple Pay
It's easy to set up Apple Pay and use it at the register
Seven Safari Tricks on iOS You Might Not Know
Safari on iOS has a surprising number of hidden tricks, letting you manipulate tabs, conduct page-specific searches, and more, and not all of these features are immediately obvious due to the gestures involved.
Once you use dark mode in these 9 iPhone apps, you'll never go back
You don't have to wait for Apple to add an official dark mode to iOS.
Mobile Computing – Android Only
Google Play Protect helps keep malware off your phone
Google Play Protect is built into Android and is already hard at work.
Google blocks Huawei access to Android updates after blacklisting
Google has suspended Huawei’s access to updates of its Android operating system and chipmakers have reportedly cut off supplies to the Chinese telecoms company, after the US government added it to a trade blacklist last week.
Google Calendar and Google Keep get dark mode on Android
Over the last few months, Google's been steadily adding an official dark mode to more and more of its apps. Following the likes of Google Messages, News, Contacts, and others, Google's now announced dark modes for Calendar and Keep.
First official version of Tor Browser for Android released on the Play Store
This new mobile browser integrates the Tor protocol stack into a standalone browser and replaces Orfox as the main way to navigate the Tor network from an Android device.
Google Assistant rolling out in latest Messages update
With today’s Messages for Android update, the Google Assistant is arriving for some, bringing useful contextual suggestions.
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