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Tech News and Opinions

Ebooks Purchased From Microsoft Will Be Deleted This Month

Anyone who bought ebooks through the Microsoft Store is in for a rude shock in the coming days. The good news? You can get a refund. The bad news? All of your books are going to be deleted this month.

How to Spot a Fake Review on Amazon

Amazon and other e-commerce websites are flooded with bogus reviews. These online tools will help you identify a fake review on the internet and keep you from spending cash on a terrible product.

With new feature update calendar, Microsoft finally settles on a sensible Windows 10 release schedule

Microsoft announced that its next feature update will be the most low-key Windows 10 version ever. You could even call it what it really is: a service pack. Here's why Microsoft wants no upgrade drama as 2020 approaches.

Microsoft is notifying users if their devices aren't ready for Windows 10 1903

Some Windows 10 users are seeing notifications from Microsoft that their devices are temporarily blocked from receiving the Windows 10 1903 update.

Bill Gates calls failure to challenge iOS his 'greatest mistake'

Describing his “greatest mistake ever,” Gates said the failure to become Apple’s main competitor in the mobile space cost Microsoft $400 billion.

iPadOS Will Almost Make Your iPad a Real Computer

If you’ve used an iPad, you know that they’re missing a lot of critical features people use on computers. Support for mice and external storage devices, a proper desktop browser, and better multitasking—these are all arriving with Apple’s new iPadOS.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to Properly Clean Your Gross Laptop

Like any computer, laptops are dust and grime magnets. But a dirty laptop isn’t just a cosmetic nightmare—it can also cause poor performance and overheating. So, how can you clean your laptop properly?

How to tell if your Windows laptop battery is worn

Are you finding that the battery in your Windows laptop isn't lasting as long as it used to? Here how to tell if it is getting worn

How to Reset Chrome Settings to Default

When you reset Chrome to default, a lot of data gets deleted, but not everything. While you’re signed in to your Google account on Chrome, the following settings will revert to the default on all devices you’re currently signed in on:

How to stop automatic updates on Windows 10

If you're fed up with Windows 10 installing updates automatically, then use this guide to stop this behavior and decide when to install them.

How to turn off or disable App Notifications in Windows 10

If you do not like excessive notifications on your computer, there are quite a few ways to disable them. In this post, we are going to talk about cutting down on the number of notifications you get on your computer.

Here's how I turned a Chromebook into a powerful full-time work laptop

After three years with Chromebooks, I can say without a doubt that they are the best computers for most people.

Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: What's The Difference?

They're more alike than they are different, and in many cases, the choice to use one or the other is simply personal taste.

Google Chrome gets some 'Brave' competition

"Brave" lets you see how many ads and trackers are being blocked on a daily basis. It was built specifically as an ad-free experience and has built-in ad blocking capabilities and anti-tracking technology. JRC: This is the browser I use now.

Microsoft's new OneDrive Personal Vault ups your cloud storage security

Microsoft's storage service wants to take over the space Dropbox is exiting.


Mobile Computing – All OS’s

5 Apps That Will Help You Find Cheap Flights Every Time

Of course, we’ve all used the tried and trusted Kayak app before, but there are others out there that might get you the best offer or price.

The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android & iOS for 2019

After testing seven mobile photo editing apps over a month, here are best ones we found.

Windows 10's calculator app gets ported to Android, iOS and the Web

The app is currently in the early stages but you can head to the Google Play Store to download the app.

Best gadgets 2019: the top tech you can buy right now

To help you overcome the problem of researching your own superior tech set up, we've collated a list of the best gadgets available right now.

Google Maps tells you how fast you're driving. Here's how

Google Maps has been rolling out the new speedometer feature to its users.

Why is the Google Calendar mobile app better than the desktop version?

It’s incredibly frustrating that using Google Calendar isn’t the same experience across platforms.


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Best news apps for iPhone and iPad

Extra! Extra! These fantastic news apps for iPhone and iPad will keep you up to date!

How to set up a new iPhone and transfer old files

If you haven’t upgraded your iPhone for a few years, you might be surprised to see how much easier it is to move all of your data from an old device to a new one.

Awesome Note for the iPad, why didn't someone tell us?

How did we miss this? Version 1.2 of Awesome Note for iPad is already out, we are way behind! The app has a lot of us using it's iPhone version, so a iPad (big screen) version is a very welcome site.

Best business iPad apps of 2019

Some people think of the iPad as something of a toy – a basic computing slab suitable for little more than lounging on the sofa poking around at Facebook and Candy Crush. But those people would be wrong

iOS tip: How to clear your iPhone's RAM and make it faster

Finding that your iPhone is feeling a little slow? Here's a quick and easy trick to help speed it up without having to restart it or delete any apps or data.

How to Really See All Your Photos in the Photos App Instead of a Summary

For example, if you took multiple photos of the same flower, Summarize Photos will have one or maybe two displayed when you browse the Photos tab. Here's how to turn off Summarize Photos so you can view all photos on your iPhone.


Mobile Computing – Android Only

You Can Now See Your Android Notifications on Your Windows 10 PC

Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Your Phone experience in Windows 10. It can now mirror your Android’s notifications, allowing you to get all your phone’s notifications right on your PC.

How to text from Windows 10 using an Android phone

Google launched Android Messages for web in 2018 that’s tied to its Messages app for Android. Meanwhile, Microsoft introduced its Your Phone app to the masses via the October 2018 Update (version 1809) along with the re-branded Your Phone Companion Android app.

5 Android apps you shouldn't miss this week!

The title says it all.

Here's the easiest way to find, lock, or wipe your lost Android phone

Losing your phone always sucks, but in 2019, it’s easier than ever to make sure the loss isn’t permanent. For Android users, it’s particularly easy.

Mozilla Firefox Preview for Android: A deeper look

Mozilla claims the browser is up to two times as fast as its previous Android browsers. It also comes with an unconventional interface and automatic tracking protection.

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