AT&T & Verizon Lying to CA Seniors to Kill Net Neutrality

As we’ve discussed here before,the big communication vendors will go to any lengths in order to destroy Net Neutrality once and for all…including lying to vulnerable Senior Citizens. Here is what Verizon and AT&T are doing in California right now to stop the passage of the strongest Net Neutrality bill in the country:

This is from “fightforthefuture.org”:

California has until midnight tomorrow to pass the strongest net neutrality bill in the country. And Verizon and AT&T are so desperate to kill it that they’re lying to senior citizens.

California seniors are getting automated robocalls falsely claiming that their cell phone bills will skyrocket unless the net neutrality bill (SB822) is defeated. The seniors are then patched through to their legislator to urge them to vote no.

The robocall tells elderly people that if SB 822 passes, their cell phone bill will go up $30—an utter lie.² SB 822 actually protects consumers from hidden fees and ISP scams that they can’t afford.³

Threatening senior citizens’ financial security to trick them into blocking net neutrality? That’s low, even for AT&T.

We know why Big Cable hates this bill so much. It’s the strongest net neutrality bill in the U.S. and if it passes it will set a gold standard for other states to follow. Plus California is so large, that strong rules there will be a real deterrent to ISPs nationwide.

Tech News and Opinions

Big Telecom Resorts To Lying To Senior Citizens To Scuttle Net Neutrality In California

An AT&T-linked group by the name of Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) has been robocalling senior citizens in the state, informing them that their cell phone bill will jump $30 if the new rules pass. A complete lie!

Comcast Is Trying To Ban States From Protecting Broadband & TV Consumers

As part of the repeal of Net Neutrality, Comcast, Verizon and AT&T also convinced FCC boss Ajit Pai to effectively neuter FCC authority over ISPs entirely, making it harder for the agency to hold giant ISPs accountable on a wide variety of issues ranging from privacy to transparency.

Report: Yahoo and AOL will scan your emails and sell the data to advertisers

If you’ve got a Yahoo or AOL email address then your correspondence might not be as private as you think, as Oath (the combined Yahoo and AOL business) uses a program that scans accounts, with over 200 million inboxes scanned in total.

Google dismantled Trump's latest attack on the search engine

Google has issued a methodical statement dismantling US President Donald Trump's latest attack on it.

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium launched

YouTube Music is a new music streaming service built on top of all the music on YouTube that you can’t find anywhere else - personalized and all simply organized in one new app and web player.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How To Organize Your Messy Windows Desktop (And Keep It That Way)

"The desktop is a convenient place to store files and program shortcuts, but it can get messy fast. Here’s how to tidy your desktop up so you can quickly find everything you’re looking for—and make sure it stays nice and organized."

How to Find and Replace Text in Microsoft Word

Using Word's Find and Replace feature, you can quickly locate and replace text. Let's see how it works.

Windows 10 version 1809: Act fast to delay this big upgrade

Each time Microsoft rolls out a major upgrade to Windows 10, you have the option to wait a few months before you install it on PCs running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. But you have to act quickly.

How to Use a Windows Laptop as a Wireless Monitor (for Another PC)

You’d like a secondary screen to increase your productivity in Windows 10, but you don’t have another monitor handy. If you have a recent Windows laptop or tablet, though, you can use it as a wireless monitor.

If you forgot your Windows admin password, try this

All is not lost. You just have to wiggle the lock on the virtual back door.

Mobile Computing

Microsoft To-Do for Android and iOS updated with tweaks and improvements

Microsoft has pushed out an update for the beta version of Microsoft To-do app for Android and iOS, taking it to version 1.38.

Here's how I back up my family photos and videos using the 3-2-1 method

When it comes to pictures of my family, no amount of money can recreate them if I lose them.

5 of the best package tracking apps for iOS

Looking for an easier way to track your packages from your iPhone? Here are the best apps to get the job done.

What’s the best email app for iPhone?

Like Calendar apps, there are many email apps for iPhone. I’ve tried and used just about all of them over the years. One of the questions people often ask me is: what’s your favorite email app for iPhone?

How to Hide Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

If you’re anything like us, you love showing off photos you’ve taken with your phone, but there are times when you’ll want to keep certain pictures away from others, because they’re personal or, well, inappropriate.

10 new Android apps worth checking out

Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. Here are some that do.

President Claims Google Deliberately Makes Him Look Bad

Tech News and Opinions

Verizon throttling could trigger FTC investigation of deceptive practices

Thirteen Democratic members of Congress on Friday asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Verizon's recent throttling of the Santa Clara County Fire Department while it was fighting California's largest-ever wildfire.

Trump takes on Google: US president accuses firm of 'rigging' search results to make him look bad

In an angry outburst on Twitter, the US president claimed the technology company was promoting negative stories to users looking for the latest news on him.

Apple’s September iPhone-release event: all the new gadgets to expect.

A new iPhone, a MacBook Air follow-up, and everything else on its way.

You can opt out of Netflix's new ads. Here's how

To opt out, you will need to access Netflix in a browser on a computer, tablet or phone; you can't opt out of of the ads with the Netflix app.

Microsoft and Amazon start publicly testing Cortana-Alexa integration

Microsoft and Amazon finally are making available to the public their promised Cortana and Alexa integration across Windows 10 PCs and Echo devices in early preview form.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

A Gmail-Style Side Panel Is Coming to Google Docs and Google Calendar

Google plans to add a sidebar to Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Users will be able to create notes, tasks, and calendar appointments while editing documents.

Google Privacy Checkup FAQ: How to limit tracking and still use the apps you love

You can stop Google from tracking you, but you might not like the results.

How to Enable Microsoft's New OneDrive Folder Protection in Windows

Microsoft OneDrive now offers to "protect" the contents of your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders. You can use your standard file storage folders, and OneDrive will synchronize them as if they were saved in the regular OneDrive folder.

Best video editing software for Windows 10

While Adobe Premiere Pro is considered by many (including ourselves) to be the best in the business of video editing, it's not for everyone.

Privacy Now: How to lock down and delete threats to your online information

'Privacy now is like security in the days of Windows XP. No one cared about it until everyone cared about it.'

Mobile Computing

The 5 Best Wireless Chargers

Wireless chargers are portable chargers that don't require wires or cables. They're easy to use and set up.

How to Transfer Photos from Any Phone to Your Computer

Quickly move photos off you Android or iOS phone and onto your computer

Google lets you create a sticker version of yourself with selfies

Google is making that process easier on its iOS and Android keyboard extension, Gboard, with the addition of "Minis." The feature will let you convert your selfies into stickers that are based on your likeness.

Google adds iPad support to its video calling FaceTime competitor 'Duo'

Google Duo is Google's direct competitor to FaceTime, and adding support for the iPad only further improves feature parity to Apple's service.

How to use Shake to Undo on the iPhone

While the Mac has Command-Z, the iPhone has its own unique way of fixing mistakes: Shake to Undo

9 Android apps worth using on your Chromebook

So many Android apps, but which ones work with best with Chrome OS? Here are a few to get you started.

Verizon Strangles Firefighter Data During CA Wildfires

Tech News and Opinions

Verizon throttled fire department’s “unlimited” data during Calif. wildfire

Verizon Wireless' throttling of a fire department that uses its data services has been submitted as evidence in a lawsuit that seeks to reinstate federal net neutrality rules.

Microsoft to pull plug on new apps and app updates for Windows 8 and 8.1

Microsoft has announced a new timeline that may coax more people still running Windows 8 or 8.1 to upgrade to Windows 10.

Amazon Prime: 21 benefits every member gets

A full list of all the stuff that is (and isn't) included with your Prime subscription -- including new deals from Whole Foods.

Windows 10's next big feature release officially named build 1809

Microsoft's latest preview of the next version of Windows 10 confirms it will be labeled version 1809 and should be available to users in the next two months.

Windows 10 updates are about to get smaller and less painful

Starting with the "next major version of Windows 10 and Windows Server", Microsoft will change how it handle monthly quality updates.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Windows 10 alert: All versions get new Intel patches for Spectre, Foreshadow bugs

Microsoft releases Intel's microcode updates, including one to address the recently revealed Foreshadow flaw.

How to Use Gmail Confidential Mode and Add an Expiration Date to Your Emails

If you want to make sure your emails disappear from a recipient’s inbox after a certain period of time for the sake of security the new Gmail confidential mode feature has you covered.

How to Change Startup Programs in Windows

Fortunately, you have control over which Windows startup programs you allow to run. Keep in mind you can always start a program manually if you need it.

Here’s What You Should Use Instead of CCleaner

CCleaner just became worse. The popular system-cleaning tool now always runs in the background, nagging you and reporting anonymous data back to the company’s servers. We don’t recommend you upgrade to CCleaner 5.45. Here’s what you should use instead

5 ways to manage emails and control spam in Outlook

Spam lives on, despite all our efforts to snuff it out—but Outlook has some features to help slow it down. Here are some things anyone can do.

Mobile Computing

Sprint is launching a $25 unlimited plan on August 24

Here we are again, with Sprint announcing that it will launch the Sprint Kickstart unlimited plan on Friday, August 24.

The Best Family Calendar Apps & Scheduling Apps For Busy Families

Stay on top of all your appointments, recitals, and play dates with these excellent options.

How to Photograph Interiors with Your Phone

A short list of easy tips to up your photos game: Two pro photographers recommend 5 easy ways to clean up your interior photos and make them look professional.

Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program: The ultimate guide to everything you need to know

Whether you're considering signing up for the Apple Upgrade Program for the first time, or upgrading your iPhone using your Upgrade Program rights, this guide has the answers. If you're doing this for the first time, be sure to read the tips at the end of the article. It could save you a long, repeat trip.

Microsoft is Killing Sway on iOS

Microsoft quietly revealed this week that it is “retiring” its Sway app on iOS and is directing users to the web app version instead. Does this indicate that Sway is on its way out?

Google Fit gets all-white redesign, new activity rings

Google Fit will now educate users on the US government's activity guidelines.

Microsoft Stops Russian Military Intelligence Hacking

Tech News and Opinions

Microsoft: We've just messed up Russian plans to attack US 2018 midterm elections

Claiming a win over Russian plans to hack US politicians, Microsoft unveils a new security service to detect attacks expected in the lead-up to the midterms. Parts of an operation linked to Russian military intelligence targeting the US Senate and conservative think tanks were thwarted.

Twenty-two states ask U.S. appeals court to reinstate 'net neutrality' rules

They asked a U.S. appeals court to reinstate the Obama administration’s 2015 landmark net neutrality rules and reject the Trump administration’s efforts to preempt states from imposing their own rules guaranteeing an open internet.

Mozilla accuses FCC of abdicating its role, ignoring comments in net neutrality lawsuit

Mozilla (Firefox) has filed its legal brief against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), accusing the telecoms regulator of abdicating its role, ignoring public comments and failing to understand how the internet actually works.

Apple to release low-cost MacBook and ‘Pro-focused’ Mac mini this fall

It is said that the laptop is geared for those looking for a cheaper Apple laptop and for schools who buy in bulk, which means that it is likely to cost a lot less than the $1,299 starting price of the current MacBook, and might even come in under the $999 starting price of the MacBook Air.

The first 6 things to do when you get an Amazon Echo

Set it up right and it will become indispensable.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Modem, Router, and Access Point: What's the Difference?

Modem? Switch? Hub? It can be hard to tell the difference between the devices that help you access the internet. This guide will help you learn what everything does.

Opera 55 is out for Windows with new features and easy way to install Chrome extensions

Opera 55 is yet another big release of the Chromium-based web browser and it adds another layer of new features.

How to Write That Awkward 'It's Been Too Long' email

It’s eventually been so long you assume you will never be able to make contact with this person again—until you need something.

How to Manage a Printer in Windows 10

Windows 10 has a new Settings window for configuring printers, but you can still use the old Control Panel tools, too. Here’s what you need to know about installing, configuring, sharing, and troubleshooting printers on Windows.

How to Organize All the Cables Under Your Desk

If you looked under your desk and finally got fed up with the mess of cables underneath, here’s how to organize that mess and get your cables under control.

Mobile Computing

Gmail now lets you send self-destructing 'confidential mode' emails from your phone

Gmail's not entirely confidential 'confidential mode' expiry-date email feature is now available on mobile apps.

26 Free And Best Android Apps For 2018 To Get The Most Out Of Your Smartphone

These are also some of the essential Android apps that you should have on your device in 2018.

Android Pie: When is my phone getting it?

With the release of Android Pie in early August, it's about time to start wondering when -- or if -- your phone will receive all of the latest goodies in Android Pie.

Apple Pay Now Accepted at All Costco Warehouses in United States

Costco is also outfitting its gas stations with contactless readers, but only a few have gone live.

How to Track Flights Using iPhone Search

iPhone users can track flights using Search on their devices. Let's get started learning how to track a flight right from our iPhones; all you'll need will be the airline and flight number.

Phone tips & tricks: 32 ways to get more from your phone

Within the iPhone lies a myriad of hidden features you may not have even known existed...until now. We've picked our favorite time-saving, life-enhancing tips and tricks for every model of iPhone

Learn How To Use OneDrive to Backup All Your Data

Tech News and Opinions

House Dems lay into FCC chair over false cyberattack claims

Ajit Pai is taking heat after reports that the FCC falsely said a cyberattack knocked a public comments page offline during the net neutrality debate.

Google soon may add support for Windows 10 to Chromebooks

Google has been working toward enabling Pixelbooks (and possibly other Chromebooks) to dual-boot Windows 10 via its 'Campfire' project, according to a report.

5 best Chromebooks for school in 2018

Some people still think you need a Windows PC or an Apple device for school. That's so not true. But you don't have to take my word for it. By FutureSource's count, 59.6 percent of K-12 schools bought Chromebooks in 2017.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 60 vulnerabilities resolved including two active exploits

A total of 19 vulnerabilities are deemed critical, including two zero-day flaws being actively used in the wild.

View the pyramids of Ancient Egypt in this 360 degree VR capture

A novel VR utilization allows users to explore Nefertari's tomb and other gems of Ancient Egypt

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

OneDrive tips and tricks: How to master Microsoft's free cloud storage

If you haven't checked out OneDrive lately, you're missing out. Over the past two years, Microsoft has methodically added a raft of new features that can help you back up personal files and photos. In this post, I show you some of the most useful options for saving and sharing files and folders

OneDrive can now automatically backup your PC’s documents, pictures, and desktop folders

Folder protection will offer to automatically sync your documents, pictures, and desktop folders to OneDrive to ensure a PC’s important folders are backed up to Microsoft’s cloud service.

How To Organize Your Messy Windows Desktop (And Keep It That Way)

The desktop is a convenient place to store files and program shortcuts, but it can get messy fast. Here’s how to tidy your desktop up so you can quickly find everything you’re looking for—and make sure it stays nice and organized.

You Can Now Talk to Alexa Using Cortana

To get started simply trigger Cortana and say “open Alexa.” You’ll be prompted to sign into an Amazon account but after that you’ll be able to access Alexa from Cortana whenever you want with the same command.

Best to-do list apps of 2018 for managing tasks on any platform

The best to-do list apps will help you organize your tasks and lists, get event reminders.

Mobile Computing

How to stop Google from tracking your location on your mobile phone

A new report reveals that Google may still know where you are even if you turn off your location history. But there is a way to pull the plug.

10 best photography apps for Android!

Phone cameras are good enough for a lot of stuff. Additionally, there are a non-camera apps that help photographers as well. We’ll take a look at both varieties in this list.

Use Microsoft's Your Phone app to quickly access Android photos

Stop emailing snapshots to yourself. Here's how to use Microsoft's new app to copy photos from phone to desktop.

Five tips to get much more out of Apple Notes on iOS and macOS

Apple's note-taking app went from a toy to an indispensable tool when it was revamped in 2015. Yet three years on, there is still more to discover in it. AppleInsider looks at ways to make a superb app even better.

iPhone & iPad: How to customize calendar settings

Whether you’re new to iPhone or iPad or just haven’t customized your calendar settings in a while, follow along below for how dial them in on iOS.

iPhone Photography Tips: How to Shoot an Overhead Picture

Overhead photography is excellent for taking shots of items where you want to show maximum detail. Food photography, of course, but also snapshots of drawings or even another photo where you'd like to preserve the perspective of the original artist.

Today’s Focus: Great Websites and Great Apps

Tech News and Opinions

111 Most Useful Websites on the Internet

today we bring to you a list of some of the most interesting and useful websites on the internet, which will definitely grab your eyeballs.

40 Cool and Interesting Websites 2018

The Internet is one of the best places to kill your time. It is a treasure trove of websites which can help you kill time when you want to

Best RAM Deals as of August 11, 2018

Building a PC right now is hard, between pretty insane GPU prices and equally-mad RAM pricing. It makes finding a good deal more important than ever, so we're here to help you make the best decision you can.

Google Chrome vs. Firefox: We tested Firefox's claims to use 30% less memory than Chrome

It's conventional wisdom that Google's Chrome web browser is often the culprit when your computer slows down.

Opinion: Let's face it: Windows PCs are now just better than Macs

It's time to admit that PCs now beat Macs on both tech specs and price.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Seven utilities to make your Windows PC more powerful

Microsoft is building some of these features right into Windows 10

How to find and delete where Google knows you've been

Even if “Location History” is off on your phone, Google often still stores your precise location .

Which Mac or Windows computer you should buy based on specs and price range

Here are the kind of specs you should consider based on what kind of user you are, professional, power user, casual user, or use a computer purely for email. Everything below applies to both laptops and desktops, as well as Windows and Mac machines.

The Best PC Speaker Systems

Desktop PCs don’t come with speakers, and the ones included in laptops leave a lot to be desired. If you want some decent sound, you’ll need to add your own. Here are your best options.

How to Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet (2018)

You can easily change which DNS server your devices use though, and perhaps get yourself a faster, more secure internet connection along the way.

Mobile Computing

Best Launchers for Android

If you are not impressed by the current launcher on your Android device or if you want to give a fresh look to your device, today we bring you a list of the best app launchers for Android.

How to use Android's new 'Filter spam calls' feature to block robocalls

The new feature in Android's Phone app seamlessly sends spam calls straight to your voicemail. It takes just a few steps to activate.

The Best Android Apps (August 2018)

We’ve once again overhauled our picks for the best Android apps, whittling our robust selection down to a paltry 100. Some are new, and others have been standbys on this list for years.

The Best iPhone Apps Available Right Now (August 2018)

We’ve recently cut our list of the best iPhone apps in half, bringing you the true cream of the crop: 100 apps, sorted by category, that will make your life simpler, easier, and more enjoyable.

15 Best iPad Cases 2018

While we’ve covered laptop cases, laptop backpacks, and portable battery chargers before, here we’re zeroing in on the best iPad cases on Amazon.

Google Maps for iPhone just got a brand new feature we’ve been dying for

The match feature lets Google suggest restaurants that you might enjoy based on all the data Google has on you.

A Comparison of The Big 4 Unlimited Data Plans

Tech News and Opinions

Ajit Pai admits FCC lied about “DDoS,” blames it on Obama administration

Pai blamed the spreading of false information on employees hired by the Obama administration, and said that he isn't to blame because he "inherited... a culture" from "the prior Administration" that led to the spreading of false information. JRC: I wonder who told him to use this lie?

Verizon Accused of 'Grossly Overstating' Its 4G Coverage

A trade group representing rural cellular carriers says Verizon “grossly overstated” its 4G LTE coverage in government filings, which could prevent people in areas that are underserved from seeing improvements in service.

LibreOffice 6.1 Released For Windows, Linux, macOS:

The latest update LibreOffice 6.1 is important in the sense it packs a plethora of big features.

CCleaner Rolls Back Sketchy Update, Promises Not to Undo User Preferences in Future Version

Update from last edition: Piriform, reacting to widespread backlash, rolled back recent changes to CCleaner that made it functionally impossible to prevent data collection.

The Roku Channel Is Now Free on the Web

Roku hardware is no longer required to access the movies, TV shows, and live news streams offered for free on The Roku Channel. Simply load it up on the web using your PC, TV, smartphone, or tablet and start watching.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Timeline Support Firefox add-on brings Windows Timeline to Mozilla's browser

Windows 10's Timeline feature lets you jump back to previous sessions of apps. It's a great way to jump back to a website or document you worked on before.

Best Chromebook as of August 2018

Dollar for dollar you can't beat what HP has to offer here.

5 Amazon obscure settings you should change now

If you are trying to maintain some semblance of your privacy, you’ll definitely want to check these five not-so-obvious settings.

10 useful Gmail settings you'll wish you knew sooner

Here are 10 settings that will improve your Gmail experience. Like anything, the best way to learn Gmail is to practice and experiment, but these options will help you hit the ground running.

Your PC boots, gets to the Windows desktop, then freezes. Now what?

It might take some sleuthing to find out what's freezing up your computer, but these tips will help.

Mobile Computing

Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint unlimited plans compared

You have quite a few options when it comes to unlimited data, but some plans are actually quite limited.

Express Your Selfie: Your Guide to Selfie Basics

Your iPhone is the perfect tool for creating both fun and professional-looking self-portraits with minimal hassle. Read on to learn more about taking the perfect selfie with your iPhone.

Best photographic accessories for your smartphone

If you want to elevate your smartphone photography above the ordinary, there are plenty of affordable accessories to help you do so. Here are 15 to get you going.

How to Prevent Robocalls and Minimize Phone Spam

What great times we live in, where anyone with an auto-dialer can blast out millions of calls to people who don’t want to hear about scammy vacation offers or other nonsense.

Adobe Lightroom might be the best camera app on iOS

If you want to shoot great RAW photos on your iPhone, you should use Adobe Lightroom. That's right. According to tests, Adobe's excellent photo editing app also has an amazing camera built-in. And best of all, it's free/

Apple iPhone Memories feature points to a smart future for your photos

To be clear, Memories has been available on iPhones, iPads and Macs since October 2016, but its editing prowess still impresses today.

FCC Chairman Caught in Big Lie About Net Neutrality

Tech News and Opinion

FCC admits its comment system never suffered DDoS attack

If you didn't buy the FCC's claims that its comment system fell prone to a DDoS attack when it was soliciting net neutrality comments, investigators have just validated your suspicions. JRC: In other words, Pai is a lying SOB and should be impeached for his actions. He purposely subverted the democratic process.

Microsoft will keep classic Skype alive ‘for some time’ after user backlash

Users did not like the redesigned Skype 8.0

Amazon Alexa will now let you know when it’s learned answers to old questions

If you ask Alexa a question and it doesn’t have the information to respond, this new feature will enable Alexa to notify you at a later time if it learns the answer.

Over 100 HP inkjet models have two critical bugs so patch now, warns HP

HP has patches for two severe flaws affecting over 166 consumer models and multifunction business printers.

New stats show Windows 10 is close to 50% market share

The latest report from analytics firm StatCounter shows that Windows 10 is close to 50% market share. StatCounter has put Microsoft’s latest operating system on the leading spot in terms of Windows market share.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

The Essential Windows Apps 2018

Lifehacker Pack for Windows is a list of software champions across four categories: productivity; internet and communications; music, photos, and video; and utilities.

Resize Your Windows Apps to Any Dimensions You Want with 'Sizer'

With the press of a few keyboard buttons, you can reconfigure the size of apps on your screen to any dimensions you want, giving you even more control over how your apps appear than Windows 10's default commands.

Best apps to free up storage on Windows 10

Space limitations on your PC can prevent you from running the apps and games you want. Here are the best apps to free up your storage.

How to stop automatic updates in Windows 10

Windows 10 always install cumulative updates automatically, even if you're against them, but you can use these steps to stop this behavior and decide when to install them.

CCleaner provokes fury over Active Monitoring, user data collection

User anger has forced CCleaner to backtrack on merged data collection and scanning functions pushed forward in the latest update. JRC: I recommend you remove it from your system.

Mobile Computing

The best cheap phone you can buy in 2018

You can get a great phone for less than $300, but you have to choose correctly

Google releases ​Android 9 Pie: Rolls out to Pixel phones first

Android 9 Pie is really about morphing the mobile operating system to a platform for the search giant's artificial intelligence.

10 ways to extend your Android phone battery life

With a few simple tricks, which are already in your Android smartphone, you can get hours more life from your device.

Looking for Business Apps for Android? These Are the 10 Best

We checked out some of the hottest new business apps on the market, as well as some of our old favorites, to bring you our top 10 best Android apps for work

All the Ways Windows 10 Works With Android or iPhone

Windows 10’s Redstone 5 update will include a new “Your Phone” app that syncs text messages, photos, and notifications from your phone to your PC. But you can already do this—and more—with features currently in Windows 10.

How to block websites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Create a safer internet for your children in iPhone and iPad.

What Are the Best Windows Apps?

Tech News and Opinions

Google blasts you w/ Windows and Mac error messages in new Chromebook ad

Google isn’t holding back with its latest Chromebook commercial. The minute-long ad blasts you with Windows and macOS error messages, virus warnings, and blue screens of death all in an effort to demonstrate the simplicity of Chrome OS.

Why are PCs sales growing while Mac sales are crashing?

After years of decline, PC sales are showing tentative signs of recovery, while the last quarter was a disaster for the Mac. What gives? JRC: The world found out that MAC keyboards are crap.

Microsoft's Windows 10 OS is 3 years old — here's how things have changed

Any big changes don't happen all at once and instead gradually change the OS over the course of many different feature updates

How Microsoft has evolved under Satya Nadella

After years of a stagnant stock price under Steve Ballmer, the stock has soared with Nadella at the helm.

France bans the use of personal smartphones and tablets in schools

Under new legislation, students in France will be banned from using smartphones and tablets while at school. The law was proposed during President Emmanuel Macron’s successful election campaign and comes at a time when mobile device use is under more scrutiny.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

The Best Windows Apps

We’ve rounded up the latest-and-greatest apps currently available for Windows machines, along with a few reasons as to why you should download them.

Best Windows 10 apps of July 2018

From getting work done to managing your downloads, these are the best apps of July 2018.

How To Add USB-C Ports To Your Windows PC

USB-C is becoming the standard for connection among laptops and mobile devices. But if your laptop or desktop PC is lacking in ports and you don’t want to replace it, you’ll need an alternative. Here are a few.

How to Measure and Boost Wi-Fi Signal Strength

Does the Wi-Fi in your home suck? Here are some tips for getting better coverage from your wireless router!

How to speed up Google Chrome and make the browser use less RAM

Here are a handful of tricks to help you speed up your browser and make it use up fewer precious system resources.

Mobile Computing

How to Pick the Perfect Phone Case

Experience shows that even if you’ve vowed to be careful, the world is filled with potential tech treachery, so it’s best to act preemptively and wrap your phone in a protective case.

How to ditch your Android for an iPhone—and take your files with you

If you're an Android user gearing up to buy your first iPhone, you can still preserve your apps and data. It just takes a little more work.

How to sync your emails, calendars, and contacts from Outlook.com or Office 365 to an Android phone

If you’ve finally moved on from Windows Phone or purchased an Android device, you’ll likely be wanting to port all the information from your Outlook.com/Office 365 account over on your new phone.

How to organize hundreds of iPhone apps onto a single home screen

I love finding and downloading new apps, and I run a tight ship: I'm regularly deleting old apps I'll never use, and I neatly organize all of my new apps into folders so everything on my phone can be accessed from a single page on my home screen.

How to Choose & Use the Best External Storage Device for Your iPhone

If you're beginning to think that a flash drive for your iOS device might be a good investment, read on to learn how to use a flash drive with your phone.

Where to find free books for your Amazon Kindle

Thousands of free Kindle books are out there. You just have to know where to look.

Facebook Finds Fraudulent Posts to Hijack 2018 Elections

Tech News and Opinions

Facebook has detected a coordinated effort to influence the 2018 US midterm elections

The bombshell disclosures come after Russia's usage of Facebook to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election, but Facebook is as yet not explicitly linking the new efforts to Russia.

Cord Cutting Isn’t Just About Money: Streaming Services Are Better Than Cable

Cord cutting is picking up steam. Forecasters are predicting a 33 percent increase in people dropping their cable subscription this year over last—faster than analysts predicted.

The Best Laptop Bags Under $40

So you just bought that dream laptop. Super-powerful. Amazingly thin. And so expensive that you have barely any money left for a bag to carry it around in. We’ve got you covered.

An Analysis of Substitutes for Google’s Products

If you are parting with Google’s services altogether, here is a worthwhile compilation of alternatives.

Best music streaming app: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon and Google Play compared

We compare the big six streaming music services to find the best one for you.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Use Windows 10's individual display scaling to perfect your multi-monitor setup

One great thing about Windows 10 is that it has lots of small but essential tweaks for power users.

How to Enable Windows Defender’s Secret Crapware Blocker

A hidden setting intended for organizations will boost Windows Defender’s security, making it block adware, potentially unwanted programs, PUPs, or whatever you want to call this junk.

How to Enable Dark Mode for Gmail

Microsoft just added a dark mode to Outlook.com, but Google is way ahead of Microsoft. Gmail has had a dark theme for years. Here’s how to enable it—and get a better, more complete dark mode for Gmail, too.

Supercharge Google Calendar: 30 Tips, Tricks, Hacks and Add-Ons

Even though it appears to just be a basic calendar app at first glance, Google Calendar has the features you need to manage almost any calendar needs.

The best free office software 2018

Free office software that's easy to use, packed with features, and fully compatible with Microsoft Office documents.

Mobile Computing

Instagram: Everything you need to know

Whether you need a refresher of the app or want to stay on top of the latest news surround it, here's everything you need to know about Instagram.

How to back up your iPhone or Android phone

Make sure you never lose your precious photos and videos.

Google Assistant is better than Siri in every tested category – except one

Google Assistant is far and away the overall winner, head-and-shoulders above the competition.

Best Android Phone With Removable Battery in 2018

There's just something about a removable battery, and Motorola has once again come through with the best options for budget users

Which Android Tablets Should You Buy For Under $100?

There are a number of reasons to buy a cheap tablet, but which ones are worth your money?

Obscura is free to download in the Apple Store for the next 2 months

If you're someone who loves everything photography and wants to try something new, fun, functional, and now, FREE! ... Then you have to check out Obscura.

Google’s Free Office 365 Replacement–11 Apps in One

Office 365 for personal use costs $7 a month and is an excellent collection of apps. I use it almost daily and have no intention of cancelling it (I pay $10 so it can run on up to 5 computers). There is also a free version on the Web.

But, if you don’t want to pay for Office…or don’t like Office, you might consider Google’s free Office Suite of apps. In many ways, it is better than Office. There are 11 apps that integrate with each other. Most likely, you probably use some of them now.

They include G-Mail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Keep, Google Drive, Google Sites, and Google Hangouts.

These all work together and are accessed via your browser. You should also know that while the apps all work well for single use, you can set up collaboration for more than one user.  If there is any drawback, it would be that they are all web-based rather than being on your computer. It depends on your Internet connection speed if that is a drawback for you.

To learn more, you need to read our first story in the Desktop/Laptop section. It is a highly regarded Office Suite that might be worth a look.

Tech News and Opinions

Microsoft's plan to try to win back consumers with 'Modern Life Services'

Microsoft is hoping to repair its tarnished image with consumers by trying to position its cross-platform apps and services as making them more productive.

Verizon offers free iPhone, then bills customer for it

The offers can be hard to resist - buy one get one free - But are you really getting a freebie? Sometimes not.

Microsoft's Outlook.com gets a dark mode

Outlook online users now have an option that's easier on the eyes in dimly lit places.

How the Russian hackers infiltrated the DNC: A timeline

President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and denied the allegations, siding with the Russian leader over evidence detailed by US intelligence agencies. But it did happen. Here's how:

Surface by the numbers: How Microsoft reinvented the PC

After a disastrous launch and a big writedown, analysts were ready to write off Microsoft's Surface division five years ago. But instead of disappearing, the Surface division has been a surprising success.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

An Intro to Google Office Suite

G Suite ties all of Google's apps together into the original online office suite. Odds are, you already use some of Google's apps every day.

How to make YouTube five times faster if you don’t use Chrome

Google’s redesign still relies on an API that’s only implemented in Chrome , making other browsers render YouTube five times slower

How to Control Line and Paragraph Spacing in Microsoft Word

Word offers some handy preset values to use, but you can also take full control by specifying exact spacing. Here’s how

How to use multiple desktops in Windows 10

The multiple desktops feature in Windows 10 has been tweaked for the April 2018 Update.

How I learned to stop worrying and love USB Type-C

While the rest of the world is enthusiastically adopting the all-in-one USB Type-C standard, Microsoft and Apple are stubbornly sticking with their proprietary connectors. That's why I no longer carry a Surface or an iPhone when I travel.

Mobile Computing

Twitter: Everything you need to know

Over the years, Twitter's become the go-to place to learn about current events, new movie trailers, fresh memes, and to scream about politics

Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers in 2018

Want to rock out by the pool? Get yourself a waterproof speaker!

If Your iPhone Keeps Dying, Check for Weirdly Behaving Apps

There will come a time when you can’t make it through the day on a single charge. But consider this: it might be an app’s fault instead.

FaceTime: The ultimate guide

How do you use FaceTime to make audio and video calls to anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Easily!

Google Pay: Everything you need to know

Google Pay first started rolling out to handsets in early 2018, and while there's still some work to be done, it's clear that Google is finally ready to take on Apple Pay with everything it's got.

Google Assistant: Everything you need to know

There's a lot going on with the Google Assistant — let's break down the important stuff.

An In-Depth Look at How to Buy Your Next Monitor

Tech News and Opinions

Russian hackers are inside US utility networks

Russian hackers infiltrated the control rooms of US utility companies last year, reaching a point where they "could have thrown switches."

Samsung's Foldable Smartphone Slated for Next Year: Report

Samsung plans to launch a foldable-screen smartphone early next year, according to a Wall Street Journal report, possibly priced at US$1,500.

Microsoft's Not Abandoning the Consumer, But Its Future is Productivity

Microsoft is on a path to make Windows a lesser-known brand and its promotional efforts will continue to put less focus on Windows and more on individual products.

The 2018 MacBook Pro has a problem with overheating

The new 2018 MacBook Pro might be fast, but all that Core i9 processor power is useless if the system can't cope with the heat it generates and has to throttle the performance.

Amazon Prime Day crash: internal docs reveal scramble to fix

Amazon wasn't able to handle the traffic surge and failed to secure enough servers to meet the demand on Prime Day, according to expert review of internal documents obtained by CNBC.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Computer Monitor Buying Guide

Here's everything you need to know about buying your next computer monitor

When your laptop's touchpad stops working

Have you ever tried to use a Windows PC without a mouse, touchpad, or other pointing device? It’s all but impossible.

Here’s How Gmail, Calendar, And Other Google Apps Might Look Soon

Google is overhauling all its apps, and a new video gives you an idea of what that might look like. Spoiler: it’s all very white.

The Best Portable Hard Drives For Every Need

Your laptop only has so much storage on it. Get some extra space that perfectly suits your needs with these portable hard-drives that you can toss in your laptop bag.

Now Firefox users can block noisy autoplaying videos, too

Sound blocking for autoplaying videos is coming to Firefox soon, and you can test it in Firefox Nightly now.

Mobile Computing

How to Find Restaurant Hygiene Scores and Violations on Yelp

It’s getting a lot easier to avoid getting violently ill from food poisoning, and to see just how divey your favorite dive bar is.

How to use your smartphone without leaving a trace

In this guide, we'll explain how you can prevent your device from logging and storing data where other people can easily stumble.

Why you should take Alexa with you on vacation

Alexa isn't just great for the home, it can also help while you're on vacation. Here's how

Create custom ringtones for your iPhone

Turn a song, sound clip, MP3 file or just about anything else into your very own iPhone ringtone.

How to use bubble and screen effects in iMessage

How do you make the bubbles slam or turn invisible, or the screen turn to lasers or fireworks? With iMessage effects!

10 new and notable Android apps from the last two weeks

The most notable release is, of course, Notes by Firefox, but Moment - Pro Camera and the Enpass6 Beta are also pretty useful.

Wal-Mart & Microsoft to Take on Amazon

Tech News and Opinions

Despite glitches, Amazon Prime Day 2018 manages another record

Customers ordered more than 100 million products in 36 hours.

Microsoft and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

Microsoft and Walmart are teaming up for a strategic partnership that will take on rival Amazon in both technology and retail.

EU hits Google with record $5 billion fine over Android antitrust practices

Most of all, the EU is worried that this harms you, the consumer, by restricting your choice and preventing innovation that could lead to better mobile experiences in the future.

GOP congressman introduces bill to reinstate net neutrality rules

Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) also signed onto a Democrat-led measure to restore the 2015 Open Internet Order

Searching 'idiot' gets Trump: Protesters game Google Image algorithm

Protesters are publishing articles that associate the word "idiot" with Trump while sharing and upvoting other articles that do the same.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google Maps just got a great new feature and you probably didn’t even realize it

Google Maps on the web has been getting new features all the time lately. After all, the bigger screen of a computer does come in handy when planning new trips and researching destinations.

OneNote for Windows 10 picks up flurry of new features

Microsoft is rolling out a slew of new features for everyone to check out in OneNote for Windows 10.

Microsoft To-Do for Windows 10 now lets you mark tasks as 'Important'

Now everyone can separate their most important tasks from everything else.

Windows 10 quick tips: 10 ways to speed up your PC

Want Windows 10 to run faster? Take a few minutes to try out these tips, and your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.

Why Does Google Chrome Say Websites Are “Not Secure”?

Starting with Chrome 68, Google Chrome labels all non-HTTPS websites as “Not Secure.”

Mobile Computing

iPad Slow? Learn How to Speed up iPad, Even Older Ones

There are lots of different reasons why your iPad may be running more slowly than it did when you first bought it, and luckily there are just as many ways to speed it back up again!

The Google Assistant app will walk you through your day

The new feature, for both Android and iOS, pulls in a bunch of relevant information from across Google services, including calendar, reminders, stocks, package deliveries, flights, restaurant/movie reservations and suggested Actions.

5 Travel Itinerary Apps You Shouldn't Board a Plane Without

After some trial and error, I've found that these are, without a doubt, the best travel itinerary apps for building anticipation before I board and making the most of every minute once I touch down at my destination.

Future of Smartphones: 5 Predictions for the Next 5 Years

Smartphone innovation lately has been mostly incremental rather than innovative. Here's what the future of smartphones may hold

How to connect to an Instant Hotspot with your iPhone or iPad

Looking to get the most out of Instant Hotspot? Here's how to connect with your iPhone or iPad!

10 new Android apps worth checking out

New apps need lovin’ too, right? Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve.

Prime Day Begins…And Amazon Crashes

Tech News and Opinions

Amazon's website crashed as soon as Prime Day began

Amazon's website experienced issues for hours to heavy online traffic on Prime Day, the e-commerce giant's made-up holiday designed to boost sales.

PC sales are growing for the first time in six years

IDC's data crucially includes Chromebooks and excludes Windows tablets including devices with a detachable keyboard like the Surface Pro. Gartner counts Windows-based tablets as PCs and excludes Chromebooks or any non-Windows-based tablets.

Google's Gmail controversy is everything people hate about Silicon Valley

Developers blaming you for not knowing about data collection is why it’s so hard to trust tech right now.

Isn’t it time we declared our independence from bloatware?

Bloatware is any piece of software within an operating system that receives a disproportionate amount of prominence or system resources relative to its functionality.

Twitter releases tool to improve political ad transparency

Ad Transparency Center provides information about how much advertisers spent and what factors they used for targeting demographics.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Chrome and Firefox gain Windows 10 Timeline support with a new extension

Microsoft’s new Timeline feature in Windows 10 is designed to let you pick up where you left off on multiple devices. While Timeline supports Microsoft Edge for web browsing history, Chrome and Firefox have not yet been updated to officially support the new feature.

How to Create a Photo Book With Google Photos

A Google Photos album can cost anywhere from $10 to $75 based on the number of photos, and whether you opt for a soft or hard album cover. Here's how to get started.

Ed Bott's 10 most popular Windows 10 tips

How well do you know the ins and outs of Microsoft's flagship operating system? Every week, Windows expert Ed Bott delivers a new trick or shortcut. We've collected his most popular tips.

Windows 10 quick tips: 10 ways to speed up your PC

Want Windows 10 to run faster? Take a few minutes to try out these tips, and your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.

5 Free and Easy Ways to Format Your 'C' Drive

Format 'C' to delete everything on your primary hard drive

Mobile Computing

What To Do If You Lose Your Two-Factor Phone

Many websites send security codes to your phone number to confirm your identity when signing in. You may use apps that generate security codes on your phone, too. But what happens if you lose your phone?

What to Do If You Find Someone’s Lost iPhone or Smartphone

We’ve already looked at what to do if you lose your smartphone so let’s take a different perspective: what to do if you find someone’s smartphone and want to return it to them.

These phones top failure rate charts

Samsung is number one on the list of manufacturers with high failure rates, according to a new report. Xiaomi and Motorola were number two and three, respectively.

Microsoft details big Office updates coming to mobile this month

Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint will all see changes on Android and iOS. Here’s what you have to look forward to.

What is 5G? Everything you need to know about the new wireless revolution

It is a capital improvement project the size of the entire planet, replacing one wireless architecture created this century with another one that aims to lower energy consumption and maintenance costs.

How to set up Android Auto on your phone so you'll actually use it

Android Auto works just as well using just your phone with a car mount and a Bluetooth FM transmitter — and you won't have to be bothered about thieves trying to steal your expensive car stereo.

Apple Revamping & Updating All It’s Hardware

Tech News and Opinions

Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall

Apple is working on updates across its entire product line for the second half of 2018, according to a new investor's note with refreshes expected for iPhone, iPad, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Apple Watch.

Amazon Prime Day 2018: How and when to find the best deals

Amazon's annual summertime sale is around the corner. Here's what to expect from this year's event.

Google's Gmail privacy policy has Congress asking questions

Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation sent a letter to Alphabet's CEO Larry Page on Tuesday, asking questions about how Google and Gmail protect users' privacy.

Microsoft is working on Movies & TV apps for Android and iOS

New iOS and Android apps for Microsoft's Movies & TV service are in the works, according to our sources.

Court Rules Copying Photos Found on Internet is Fair Use

the court ruled that finding a photo on the Internet and then using it without permission on a commercial website can be considered fair use.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Google Unveils A Major Security Enhancement For The Chrome Browser

The stable build of the Chrome browser (Chrome 67) has been ungraded with a major security enhancement called Site Isolation that protects users from malicious websites that steal sensitive data.

How to use Task View features on Windows 10

Task View is a powerful system that provides an easy way to switch between running apps, work with virtual desktops, and resume Timeline activities, and in this guide, you'll learn how to use them.

July 'Patch Tuesday' fixes now rolling out for April 2018 Update PCs

Another batch of fixes is rolling out to Windows 10 PCs as part of July's Patch Tuesday releases.

What Is A Windows System File?

In practice, system files are those files that Windows depends upon to operate properly.

How to Merge and Split Tables and Cells in Microsoft Word

You can merge and split tables on the individual cell level, as well as on the larger, table-wide level. In this article, I’ll show you how to merge and split table cells and tables in Word.

Mobile Computing

Sprint Launches New 'Unlimited Plus' and 'Unlimited Basic' Phone Plans

Sprint today announced an update to its lineup of unlimited cellular plans, with four tiers that offer unlimited data, talk, and text, HD streaming, global roaming, and more.

Best photo-editing apps 2018: 11 apps to improve your snaps

The title explains it all. For iOS and Android.

The best Android apps you’ve (probably) never heard of

We’re all intimately familiar with the Facebooks, Instagrams, and WhatsApps of the app world, but what about all of those lesser-known Android apps with unique features that get drowned out by the big dogs?

Sync Your To-Do List Across Firefox Browsers and Android Devices with Mozilla's 'Notes'

“Notes by Firefox,” is an easy way to keep track of your thoughts without having to deal with a super-complicated extension—or, depending on your operating system, a separate app devoted to note-taking.

iOS 11 tip: How to fix broken Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular connectivity

Are you having difficulties with wireless connectivity on your iPhone or iPad? Are you having problems connecting to Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth devices? Read on.

The 10 most important iPhone apps of all time

In the decade since Apple first launched the App Store for iOS, a lot of stellar apps have come along. Here are the ones that have made the biggest impact.

Check Out the New Microsoft Go Tablet–$399

Tech News and Opinions

Microsoft takes aim at schools, consumers and businesses with Surface Go tablets, starting at $399

Microsoft's Surface Go tablets will hit shelves starting in early August 2018, and are meant for not just the education market, but also consumers and business users.

Europe Decides Not to Ruin the Internet

The European Parliament held a vote on the misguided new copyright reforms that posed a threat to memes, online encyclopedias, news organizations, and pretty much everything that’s good online. Incredibly, lawmakers decided not to do the dumb thing and voted down the bill.

A revamped California net neutrality bill is moving forward again

he bill was eviscerated last month, but now it’s back...and might just be the strongest Net Neutrality bill of them all.

The Future of Retail: 2018 and beyond

'Business as usual' is not an option in the retail sector, thanks to new technologies, changing patterns of consumer behaviour, and the influence of pioneering digital-first companies like Amazon.

Netflix is removing online reviews on July 30

You'll no longer be able to post written reviews as of July 30, and then in mid-August existing written reviews will be removed.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

How to Use Windows 10 - Guide for Beginners & Power Users

Here, you'll find over 100 Windows 10 tips and tutorials, split into nine categories and designed to help you learn the basics, disable common annoyances, save storage or be more productive.

How much RAM does your Windows 10 PC really need?

It's never fun to not have the right amount of RAM for the task at hand.

Why You Should Regularly Check Your Internet Speeds

The point of all this testing—and running your tests on the fastest connection you can get between your router and a device—is that you’re trying to find bottlenecks.

Chrome OS Vs Windows Laptops: Which Operating System Is Better For You?

While there may once have been a time when you decided between either a Windows or Mac computer, these days there's another option to consider -- the Chromebook.

Free Download: Add Mac-Style Hot Corners to Windows 10

Windows: Move your mouse to any corner to quickly see all your open windows, your desktop, or even start your screen saver.

Mobile Computing

Unlocked phones vs. contract phones: Which is better?

If you're buying a new phone, consider the advantages of an unlocked phone against those of one on a contract.

Criminals Can Steal Your Phone Number. Here’s How to Stop Them

Criminals can steal your phone number by pretending to be you, and then moving your number to another phone. They’ll then receive security codes sent via SMS on their phone, helping them gain access to your bank account and other secure services.

This new feature will make it tougher for cops and hackers to unlock your iPhone

Restrictions on the USB port will make it tougher for police to get access to your data.

How to improve your battery life with Low Power Mode for iPhone and iPad

Save those precious battery seconds and use Low Power mode!

These are the Android apps I can't live without

Among the millions of apps out there, most people have narrowed down their needs and found the apps that work for their lifestyle. Apps that feel like absolute necessities, without which your phone would feel almost useless.

Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week

These apps are ones that are most likely new and haven’t appeared in the top five list more than three times.

How and Where to Buy a Refurbished Phone

Tech News and Opinions

Facebook acknowledges it shared user data with dozens of companies

The social network had agreements with 61 companies, ranging from AOL to UPS to dating app Hinge.

Federal agencies reportedly broaden probe of Facebook

The involvement of additional federal agencies in the Justice Department probe expands the spotlight beyond Cambridge Analytica's use of Facebook data to the social network's reaction to the scandal.

Microsoft details secret ‘pocketable’ Surface device in leaked email

A new and disruptive dual-screen device to blur the lines between mobile and PC

Intel teases dual-screen concept PCs

A prototype device with the EPD display looks more like a Moleskine notebook than a traditional PC, with a hinge in the middle for the two screens to close flat.

Why Microsoft, Samsung and Others Are Interested in Foldable Displays

Devices with foldable displays could eventually provide a boost to flagging smartphone and tablet sales. But it will take a while to get the technology right.

Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks

Let Windows 10's Cortana Show Me be your family's tech support

Microsoft’s free app is part of the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and includes walkthroughs for many basic tasks—we have a full list below.

Excel: How to create simple and dependent drop-down lists

Using tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles

How to See Who's On Your Wi-Fi

Is your internet sluggish? If you suspect a neighbor is stealing your Wi-Fi, these two apps can help you identify devices using your connection and help you boot them off.

Microsoft To-Do dark theme rolls out to everyone on Windows 10

After initially testing the mode with Insiders last week, the new dark theme is now rolling out with an update to the app for everyone

All of the Best Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Even if you’re familiar with Microsoft Word, you might be surprised the number and variety of keyboard shortcuts you can use to speed up your work, and just generally make things more convenient.

Mobile Computing

Best Places To Buy A Refurbished Phone in 2018

We have all of the information you need right here to make a good choice in buying a refurbished phone.

Best Wireless Charging Pads for iPhone X and iPhone 8

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X all support the Qi standard wireless charging standard, and here are our favorite contact-based chargers!

7 Best Photography Apps for iPhone

The built-in Camera and Photos app are fine, but they just aren’t up to scratch compared to the best photography apps out there. Let’s take a look.

What’s the best password manager for iOS?

Apple has begun supporting various flavors of password managers through APIs while also offering a fairly decent password manager built right into Safari.

New and upcoming phones: Galaxy Note 9 and others we're expecting in 2018

Most major flagship smartphones are now on a fairly regular release schedule and leaks are a part of this cycle. It is rare for a phone to be released today with any surprises so let's take a look at what is coming soon.

Best Android Launchers in 2018

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