Tech giants are once again being urged to do more to tackle the spread of online extremism on their platforms. Leaders of the UK, France and Italy are taking time out at a UN summit today to meet with Google, Facebook and Microsoft. This follows an agreement in May for G7 nations to take joint action on online extremism. Read More
microSD cards have plummeted in price but skyrocketed in capacity. These tiny cards boast incredibly large storage capacities in ridiculously small form factors. But as newer cards debut in larger sizes like SanDisk’s 400GB card, the latest capacities retail for more than lower capacity cards. Yet there’s more to data storage than pure storage size. There’s also read/write speed, price, and avoiding fake microSD cards. Learn all about the largest microSD card you should buy! Why Buy a microSD Card? Image Credit: StockSnap via Pixabay A microSD affords many benefits. Even with superb cloud storage options, like Google Drive, Dropbox,...
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As operating systems go, Chrome OS is arguably the most reliable of them all. You won’t have to deal with the dreaded “blue screen of death,” crashes, viruses, boot failures, or any of the other things that regularly go wrong on Windows, Mac, and the common Linux distros. That said, things do still occasionally go wrong. More often than not, the cause can be traced back to the user. Perhaps you tried installing Linux and something went awry, maybe you went poking around in the Developer Mode and made an irreversible change, or perhaps you got unlucky and downloaded a...
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Facebook is making it easier for users to access their Instagram profile directly from within the Facebook app. The company confirms it’s rolling out a new addition its main navigation menu on mobile that includes a link to your Instagram account. This option appears just below the link to your personal profile in Facebook’s app, and above the links to any Facebook Pages you may… Read More
Snap wants its ads to open to something interesting rather than a boring mobile website. Today Snap announced 14 new ad Creative Partners that will help build custom games, interactive videos, gyroscope-powered epxeriences, lead generation campaigns, and pre-loaded Instant Apps as destinations for Snapchat ads. They’ll also help connect advertisers to influencers, despite Snapchat… Read More
Google today announced that the Android One Moto X4 is now available for pre-order on its Project Fi page. Like other Android One phones, the mid-range Moto X4, comes with a pure version of Android without any bloatware. This marks the first time an Android One phone is available on Project Fi, Google’s own virtual cell network, and it also marks the Moto X4’s arrival in the… Read More
Snap wants its ads to open to something interesting rather than a boring mobile website. Today Snap announced 14 new ad Creative Partners that will help build custom games, interactive videos, gyroscope-powered epxeriences, lead generation campaigns, and pre-loaded Instant Apps as destinations for Snapchat ads. They’ll also help connect advertisers to influencers, despite Snapchat… Read More
Google today announced that the Android One Moto X4 is now available for pre-order on its Project Fi page. Like other Android One phones, the mid-range Moto X4, comes with a pure version of Android without any bloatware. This marks the first time an Android One phone is available on Project Fi, Google’s own virtual cell network, and it also marks the Moto X4’s arrival in the… Read More
There are a lot of reports hitting the ‘net this morning in reviews of the Apple Watch Series 3, which indicate that there are some LTE connectivity issues — causing Apple to take a small dip this morning and a speed bump in its march to $1 trillion. Shares of Apple fell around 2.5% this morning, which for Apple is a pretty substantial ding for the company despite the deceptively… Read More
There are a lot of reports hitting the ‘net this morning in reviews of the Apple Watch Series 3, which indicate that there are some LTE connectivity issues — causing Apple to take a small dip this morning and a speed bump in its march to $1 trillion. Shares of Apple fell around 2.5% this morning, which for Apple is a pretty substantial ding for the company despite the deceptively… Read More
Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your time? It’s no wonder when colleagues, kids, and your significant other expect a lot from you. Your calendar can help! Below, we’ll look at a concept called time blocking. You’ll learn how to start using it every day in specific ways with help from Google Calendar. Time blocking involves setting aside designated periods according to short- and long-term goals. Its benefits include better focus, a more prepared mental state, and reduced stress. So why wait? Let’s get started! Time to Ease Into Your Day (30 Minutes) We live in a culture...
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Starting at 12:00 pm Eastern, Nest is set to unveil… something. There have been rumors and whispers and murmurs about what Nest could unveil but all will be revealed shortly. And then shortly after, Nest Co-founder and VP of Engineering Matt Rogers will speak at Disrupt SF about the new products. The company needs a hit and the product announced earlier today is not a hit in the same… Read More
Shutting down is one of your computer’s basic functions, but you can use third-party tools to have even greater control over it. Simply clicking the shutdown button will be a thing of the past. We’re going to show you tools to help you block, automate, log, and speed up the shutdown process. All of the programs offered below are free and lightweight, meaning they won’t overload your system’s resources. If you have another shutdown program to share, let us know in the comments. 1. Block Shutdowns It’s always frustrating when your computer shuts down when you don’t want it to,...
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The built-in Notes app on iPhone and iPad has become a powerful tool for organization. In iOS 11, Apple is adding features that could help it compete against more popular note-taking apps like OneNote and Evernote. Notes hasn’t been redesigned like the Control Center, but it’s getting its fair share of new, useful features. If you haven’t used Notes much in the past, you might want to start now. Today we’ll look at some of the features in iOS 11, and how to use them. Improved Formatting in Notes Formatting text in previous versions of Notes was pretty limited. You...
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HTC is to suspend trading of its stock on the TWSE tomorrow, ahead of what it says will be the release of “material information” pertaining to its business. Read More
HTC is to suspend trading of its stock on the TWSE tomorrow, ahead of what it says will be the release of “material information” pertaining to its business. Read More
It’s that time of year: students are heading back to campus with laptops and tablets in hand. A trove of devices is all but necessary for getting through university in the modern age. But that also means there’s ample opportunity for thieves and other miscreants. These 11 security tips for students will help keep your data safe. You have a lot to think about while school is starting up again, but take some time to make sure you’re doing all of these things. You’ll be glad you did later! 1. Back Up Everything We say this constantly, so you don’t...
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Google Forms is a powerful form-building tool that is easy to use. But, for those new to it or others who only use certain features, you may not realize all that it can do. This guide to Google Forms will walk you through every button, feature, question type, and setting. So, pop open Google Forms, follow along or skip to the section you need the most. And, remember to bookmark this for future reference! Get Familiar with the Interface Google Forms offers a clean and simple user interface with intuitive navigation. Here is a brief description of the items you...
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Like a train gaining speed as it leaves the station, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation is quickly gathering momentum, attracting some of the biggest names in tech. In the last month and a half alone AWS, Oracle, Microsoft, VMware and Pivotal have all joined. It’s not every day you see this group of companies agree on anything, but as Kubernetes has developed into an essential… Read More
A Microsoft Word document can be a complex pile of words. Sometimes you need to polish it with crystal thinking and give it a clear direction. Outlining a Word document before you write is one option. But have you considered a mind map instead? It’s already easy to make mind maps with Microsoft Word, but there’s a free web app that makes it even easier by turning existing Microsoft Word documents into easy-to-visualize mind maps. Visualize Your Concepts Let’s imagine you have a huge chunk of information jotted down in Microsoft Word. The outline feature helps you see how one section flows into...
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Amazon is working on building a pair of smart glasses to house its Alexa voice assistant, and a home security camera that could be linked to its existing Echo connected devices to further expand their capabilities, according to a report in the FT citing people familiar with the company’s plans. Read More
