Thursday, August 01, 2019

Equifax: Get $125 or Free Credit Monitoring for 6 Years

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Tech News and Opinions

Equifax settlement owes you $125 but the free credit monitoring may be the better offer

Take the money, right? Or is 10 years of free credit monitoring the smarter choice? JRC: I did this and settled for 6 years of free credit monitoring. Almost everyone is eligible.

Apple confirms the Apple Card is coming in August

The Apple Card, the company’s credit card that was announced at its services event this past spring, will begin accepting applications in August, the company confirmed during its 2019 third fiscal quarter earnings call.

Best Windows 10 Tablet as of July 2019

There are many Windows 10 tablets on the market, and it can be hard to sort through all the rubbish. But we love Windows, and we love tablets, and we put in the work.

Best cheap laptops: Amazon and Best Buy top sellers rated

We found good deals for $500 or less.

Windows 10 Warning: 250M Account Takeover Trojan Disables Windows Defender

The latest twist of the banking Trojan knife as far as Windows 10 users are concerned is the addition of new methods to not only evade but actually disable Windows Defender security protection.

T-Mobile and Sprint merger approved by Justice Department

After over a year in regulatory limbo, the merger received the green light from the last federal agency to hold out, with the Federal Communications Commission already signaling that it will approve the deal.


Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Windows 10 how to: A free tech support and troubleshooting guide

Ed Bott's curated list of the best sites for support information about Windows 10.

Google Chrome 76 now available, makes it easier to get around paywalls

Chrome 76 is now out for Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux users, and is coming to Chrome OS on August 6.

How to master copy and paste in Microsoft Excel

The Paste Options and Paste Special tools in Microsoft Excel give you control over how you copy and paste content. Learn how to use these tools.

15 Gmail shortcuts that'll save you time and make you look like a badass

If you send and receive the majority of your Gmails on a computer, keyboard shortcuts can save you hours of time. There are dozens of Gmail keyboard shortcuts; presented here are the most useful to this Gmailer.

How to remove personal info from Office documents before sharing on Windows 10

Are you about to share an Office document? Use this guide to inspect it and remove personal information and hidden data before sharing.

Best Surge Protectors in 2019

In the case of spikes or power surges you want to protect your gadgets and the best way to do that is to get yourself a surge protector. With multiple outlets, you can ensure that not only is everything plugged in, but that it'll be protected.

Four Years of Windows 10: Our Favorite 15 Improvements

The version of Windows 10 we’re using today has seen four years of improvements. It’s packed

Make the most of the new Twitter redesign you just got

The new Twitter look lets you change the background color and font size and colors. Twitter told us it's exploring the option of the new color layouts on mobile, too.


Mobile Computing – All OS’s

Stop robocalls to your phone for good

Help is on the way to keep your phone from constantly ringing, but there are steps you can take right now.

How to Delete Facebook the right way

Learn how to delete or deactivate your Facebook account and the steps to protect yourself before you do.

Instagram: How to delete or disable your account

Whether you need a break from the endless scroll or you're just simply tired, we walk you through deleting and disabling your IG account.

10 Things I Wish Cell Phone Carriers Would Stop Doing

It's time for cell phone carriers to repent and stop gouging their customers

Best apps for college students to save time, money and rock another semester

Whether you're an incoming freshman or plagued by senioritis, these apps will prepare you to get back to school.

The best e-reader to buy right now

Put a library in the palm of your hand


Mobile Computing – iOS Only

Your iPhone Records Personal Conversations Despite Apple's Privacy Promises

While the company has made a point of its privacy-protection measures, it turns out that it engages in the practice of having humans review your interactions with its Siri voice assistance.

How to use the Mail app on Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch has a built-in Mail app

At $249, this iPad may be a great deal (or about to be discontinued)

What looks like an unusually good deal for an Apple product may also be an indicator that this iPad is at the end of the line. Even so, there are good reasons why you might want to snap it up.

12 iPhone security tips for iOS 12

With all these new enhancements, it’s important to keep in mind that these new features may help or hinder your security and privacy.

How to rotate, crop, and straighten in Photos for iPhone and iPad

Frame photos exactly the way you want them.

Top 15 Firefox for iOS Tips and Tricks

While most browsers on iOS are barebones at best, that’s not the case with Firefox.

Helpful Tips and Tricks for the Spotify iOS App

The Spotify app for iOS is a great alternative to Apple Music for streaming content to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You may have used it for a while now, but are you getting the best out of it?


Mobile Computing – Android Only

How to check your Android phone's notifications on a Windows PC

Your phone and PC can work together if you set them up properly

Google just revealed that you won’t have to touch the Pixel 4 to use or unlock it

The Pixel 4 is shaping up to be a massive update.

How does Google's new Gallery Go compare to Google Photos?

Google's new photo app packs a big punch for its small size.

Microsoft has added Suggested Replies to the Outlook Android app

Gmail's Smart Reply feature can be pretty handy for short responses, saving you a little bit of time and effort. The web version of Outlook has had a similar feature since last summer, called Suggested Replies, but it hasn't officially been available in the Android app — until now

10 of the best minimalist word games available on Android in 2019

I've hand-selected ten of the best Android word games that offer a minimalist theme. Instead of placing these games in order of my personal preference, I've listed them out by order of price, which should make it easy for everyone to find the titles that suit them best.

18 best new Android games released this week including DOOM, DOOM II, and Pavilion: Touch Edition

Today I have the classic first-person shooters DOOM and DOOM II, plus I have the official release for Pavilion: Touch Edition, an updated version of the stylish puzzler that allows for touchscreen-based gameplay.

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