Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Is Chrome Spying on You? Time to Switch Browsers?

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Tech News and Opinions

Google Chrome has become surveillance software. It’s time to switch

You open your browser to look at the web. Do you know who is looking back at you?

Is Google Chrome spying on you?

It seems as Google’s software, with the ability to listen everything being said in a room, was being installed on computers without the owners’ consent, and everyone’s freaking out about it.

iPhone users hold onto aging handsets for longer than ever

The global smartphone market is slowing down, but nowhere are things declining faster than the premium end of the market.

Comparison Shop for Literally Anything Using 'Versus'

Enter a product or service—or anything at all—and Versus will tell you the alternatives.

States to Sue to Block T-Mobile-Sprint Merger

A group of states sued to block T-Mobile US Inc.’s proposed takeover of Sprint Corp. on antitrust grounds, putting pressure on the Justice Department as it nears a final decision on the merger of the two wireless carriers.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is July 15 and 16

The big day(s) of deals will go down July 15 and 16. Amazon announced the dates this evening, saying that this will be the first time for Prime Day that there will be 48 hours worth of discounts.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

The Best Free Desktop Software of 2019

Your phone is full of apps, but don't neglect the desktop. These free programs can make your life better on the PC, browser, and beyond.

Protect your online identity now: Fight hackers with these 5 security safeguards et

Having your identity stolen can be a nightmare, and cleaning up the mess can take months. You can make life difficult for a would-be identity thief by locking down these five key aspects of your online life.

Google's Chromebook App Hub for students and teachers is live

Google has a new way to help educators find good apps for the classroom.

Microsoft's Chromium Edge browser comes to Windows 7, 8

After only initially being available on Windows 10, Microsoft’s Chromium Edge browser is now available to those using Windows 7 and Windows 8.

How to partition a hard drive

Partitions allow you to segment a single drive for separating programs from files or installing a second OS

What Is the Menu Key For? (and How to Remap It)

Did you know your keyboard has a menu key? On full-size keyboards, you’ll find it to the left of your right Ctrl key. This key opens context menus, but you can tweak it to make it more useful.

How to do a clean installation of Windows 10

The best way to reinstall, upgrade, or set up a new device with Windows 10 is using a clean installation. Here's the reason why and every step you need to follow.

If I Can't Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, Now What?

While I always recommend upgrading to the latest and greatest version of whatever software you’re using, this might not be the best option if you’re running an older device that’s already struggling to function.


Mobile Computing – All OS’s

Amazon's new Kindle Oasis has a color-adjustable front light

The Seattle tech giant took the wraps off the refreshed Kindle Oasis, which features a 7-inch display with a screen density of 300 pixels per inch and an improved, color-adjustable front light.

Don't even bother cleaning your phone screen any other way than these

The absolute best techniques to keep that iPhone or Android screen sparkly clean.

How To Use Waze

Crowdsourced interactive mapping app Waze gives you the lowdown on traffic

17 Life-Changing Ways To Up Your Gmail Game

Check out some great plugins for Gmail.

80 Creative Photo Book Ideas

Creating a photo album takes a lot of work and planning, and it helps to have some inspiration on hand to get those creative juices flowing.

The 10 Best Calendar Apps for 2019

The right calendar app helps you stay on top of appointments, holidays, and celebrations, not to mention deadlines.

How to Make a Call from a Text Message

Text messages are quick to send and read, but sometimes you'll need to call the other person to clear something up or if you need more direct communication. Here's how to make a phone call from the text chat.


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

The One App That Ruins Your iPhone Battery—Even When It’s On Low Power Mode!

Sorry, but the Facebook app is going to continue to drain your battery, even when you’ve wisely set your phone to low power mode.

How to Delete Emails & Stop Default Archive on Your iPhone

Here's how to delete emails on your iPhone, by changing the default swipe action from archive to delete.

Apple Maps hands-on: Look Around and folders bring depth to iOS and iPadOS

Apple Maps may not have eclipsed Google Maps, but it’s become a true peer, excelling in some ways while remaining behind in others.

How to use the iCloud for Windows app

Apple and Microsoft are making it easier for users to access iCloud across Windows 10 PC and Apple devices. Here's how.

Answers to your burning questions about how ‘Sign In with Apple’ works

From a security perspective, Apple offers a better option for both users and developers alike compared with other social login systems such as Facebook and Google which, in the past, have been afflicted by massive security and privacy breaches.


Mobile Computing – Android only

The best Android tablets in 2019

Looking for the best Android tablet for your creative needs? We have you covered.

Google keeps failing to understand tablets

Like almost every company that’s ever tried to build a tablet. Google is now out of the tablet business.

Nova Launcher Adds 3 Different Color Choices for Night Mode

Rolling out in stable form over the weekend, Nova Launcher now offers 3 different darkly-colored choices for its Night Mode.

How to wipe your Android phone before selling or trading it in

Before you give your device away, delete your personal data

How to transfer old Android apps into a new phone

Keep your favorite apps, even if they’re no longer in the Play Store

Nova Launcher Adds 3 Different Color Choices for Night Mode

Rolling out in stable form over the weekend, Nova Launcher now offers 3 different darkly-colored choices for its Night Mode.

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