Family Link, Google’s parental control software for Android devices, is now exiting its beta testing period and is now generally available to anyone in the U.S. without the need for an invitation. The software, which lets parents manage apps, set screen time limits and device bedtimes, can be used from either an iOS or Android device, but is designed specifically to manage a… Read More
If you’re looking for printable free newsletter templates for your business or group, look no further. While many companies and organizations send their newsletters via email, there are still situations when you may want to print and distribute physical newsletters. You can place them in the company breakroom or teachers’ lounge, hand them out after a school board meeting or church session, and distribute them to committee members, clubs, or community groups. These newsletter templates can help you provide a consistent appearance and have easy-to-edit layouts. And remember, you can still send them as email attachments in addition to printing...
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Here is a cloud computing feature that may seem a bit odd at first but that does actually have its uses. Google’s Compute Engine today launched the beta of a new feature called “nested virtualization.” As the name implies, this essentially allows you to run VMs inside of VMs. But why would you want to do that? “Nested virtualization makes it easier for enterprise users… Read More
Virtual assistants aren’t just for your smartphone anymore. A whole new class of speakers, featuring quick and easy voice control, can play music and do a whole lot more. One option is Google Home. From the search giant and Android creator, the speaker is powered by Google Assistant and can do pretty much anything you can imagine — from controlling smart home devices to answering the most obscure questions and more. The on-call assistant is a great choice for any modern home, especially those already entrenched in the Google ecosystem of products and services. If you’ve recently decided to take...
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Have you ever browsed the Windows Task Manager and wondered what some of the entries were for? The Windows system process section, which is at the bottom of the list in the Windows 10 Task Manager, holds some processes that are critical to your computer running properly. What do these processes do, and what would happen if you ended them? Let’s look at some of the most important entries. Note: The new Task Manager in Windows 8.1 and 10 refers to some of these entries with friendlier names, like Windows Logon Application instead of winlogon.exe. If you’re using Windows 7,...
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Facebook has made no secret of its wish to do more in the online recruitment market — encroaching on territory today dominated by LinkedIn, the leader in tapping social networking graphs to boost job-hunting. Today, Facebook is taking the next step in that process. Facebook will now integrate with ZipRecruiter — an aggregator that allows those looking to fill jobs to post ads to… Read More
Congressional investigations into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. presidential election are looking at the spread of misinformation on a number of online services — not just Facebook. In fact, Twitter is meeting with Congressional staffers today. Recode’s Tony Romm says Twitter’s Vice President of Policy Colin Corwell is currently in a closed-door meeting with the… Read More
Social media giants have again been put on notice that they need to do more to speed up removals of hate speech and other illegal content from their platforms in the European Union. The bloc’s executive body, the European Commission today announced a set of “guidelines and principles” aimed at pushing tech platforms to be more pro-active about takedowns of content deemed… Read More
When it comes to getting the most out of Netflix, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned pro or a relative newbie. No one is perfect, and you are bound to be doing something wrong when using the streaming service. I’m afraid it’s inevitable. Your Netflix viewing experience is determined by many factors, including your knowledge of the wide array of categories on offer, recommendations, and how long you spend scouring Netflix. We have compiled a list of things you’re probably doing wrong on Netflix. The hope being that by finding a better way of doing things you’ll be able...
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Congressional investigations into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. presidential election are looking at the spread of misinformation on a number of online services — not just Facebook. In fact, Twitter is meeting with Congressional staffers today. Recode’s Tony Romm says Twitter’s Vice President of Policy Colin Corwell is currently in a closed-door meeting with the… Read More
Riding high on the success (and mind-boggling scarcity) of the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo surprised no one with the announcement of the SNES Classic Edition, a tiny version of the classic Super Nintendo console that comes with 21 of its greatest hits built in. But a few new features and departures from the original make it a distinct product — and one very much worth your $80. Read More
Ableton Live is a software sequencer and digital audio workstation (DAW). It’s designed for live performance and remixing of songs, but it can also be used to record music, control stage lighting, visual effects (VFX) and much more. By the end of this guide, you’ll know enough about Ableton to be able to quickly and confidently navigate around a track, solving problems as you go — let’s get started! Versions & Pricing Before jumping right in, you need to know about the different versions available. Ableton live is currently on version 9, and comes in three main “flavors”: Intro: A fairly...
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A quarter of Americans listen to podcasts each month, but far fewer make them. Anchor is a startup that is looking to change that with its app that makes it easy to record and distribute content. Anchor also has a discovery platform, which allows users to find audio across categories like news, sports, music and tech. The New York-based team is announcing $10 million in Series A funding, led by… Read More
Snapchat is taking its World Lenses augmented reality feature and opening them up to brands. Snap’s Imran Khan just announced the availability of the new advertising product on stage at Advertising Week New York, along with launch partners Warner Bros and Bud Light, both of which will be debuting branded 3D World Lenses as part of marketing campaigns. The new sponsored 3D World Lenses… Read More
Yes, smart homes are fabulous. They can save us money, time, and frustration. But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: privacy. How much invasion of privacy is too much? Where do you draw the line? The debate reared its head again in the summer of 2017 thanks to the news that Roomba devices are mapping homes, allowing the parent company to sell the data to third-parties. Join us as we look at what data is being collected, how it’s being used, and whether there’s a benefit to the end user. What Data Is Collected? In short: everything. If...
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Nvidia Shield TV, the Android TV-powered smart TV streaming box that offers 4K and more, now also includes built-in support for Google Assistant. Nvidia’s integration of Google Assistant was first revealed way back in January, but the feature was announced as something that would be coming later. Now it’s arriving to Shield devices courtesy of Nvidia’s 6.0 software update.… Read More
Making a movie is not difficult. Making a good movie, on the other hand, requires a decent editing tool. You’re probably not going to be cutting a new version of Ben Hur, but as long as you have an editing tool that meets your requirements, you should be able to produce something that is at least watchable. So many video-editing tools are available these days. Windows has its fair share, and there are also video editors for Linux. Meanwhile, macOS has a few to choose from as well. One of the most popular current options is Shotcut, a free and...
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Aston Martin has a new concept submarine designed in partnership with submarine maker Triton Submarines. The project is codenamed “Neptune,” and the concept designs envision a sleek underwater craft with aggressive pointy-ended pontoons and a central passenger bubble cockpit with an unobstructed, all-around view. The Neptune submersible combines Aston Martin’s design skills… Read More
If you often write HTML in an editor and then paste into WordPress, you’ll notice that sometimes annoying formatting tags (like <span> tags) are added. Using simple shell scripts, you can automatically clean up that garbage HTML formatting with a few simple commands. Why use shell scripting? If you’re new to programming, it’s much, much better to start small. Not only are you less likely to give up, but you’ll have opportunities to stop and learn along the way. That said, your first programs can be really useful even if they’re also really simple. Shell scripting is a great place...
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The long-running saga over the future of Toshiba’s memory chip business — the world’s second largest supplier of NAND memory used in phones and PCs — took a big step forward after the Japanese company officially agreed [PDF] to an $18 billion sale to a consortium led by Bain Capital, which includes Apple among its backers. A deal was agreed in principle earlier this… Read More
Google has rolled out changes to how it displays search results for products in Europe to try to comply with an EU antitrust ruling against its Google Shopping search comparison service. Read More
Keyboard shortcuts have always remained the quickest “hack” for productivity. It may not seem so, but trying to do everything with the mouse does add up over time. Turn to your keyboard instead. If you are on Windows, then learning the many Windows shortcuts can take a while. The best advice I can give? Practice one shortcut for a week. That’s still 54 in a year, which is a lot, so here are some of the most valuable ones you should start with. Start With the Modifier Keys The Shift key has been a modifier from the days of the typewriter (the 19th...
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Here’s a stupid geek trick for you. When was the last time you typed in upside-down or backwards text? Probably never. But did you know it’s possible? Whether you want to goof around and freak out your friends or just dress up a website, there’s a site that will let you quickly generate gravity-challenged text. Head to the Unicode Text Converter page to check it out. It’s a barebones site so there’s not much to see. Simply enter text in the bar near the top, and click the Show button to get a list of fancy text effects. What’s more, you...
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Facebook doesn’t just want to make it easy to sign up to be a blood donor from the News Feed. It’s also creating a special kind of post for requesting blood donations of a certain type in a certain location, and then notifying nearby donors that qualify. While many people are interested and willing to give blood, they might not know how to sign up, where to go, or have the… Read More
We’re all familiar with using Safe Mode in Windows: if you’re having issues with your operating system, you can use it to stop autoexec.bat and config.sys from running, prevent device drivers from loading, force the display to load at a lower resolution, and so on. But did you know Microsoft Office also has a Safe Mode? It’s entirely independent of Windows Safe Mode. The two are not connected. But what is it? And how do you use it? Keep reading to find out more. What Is Safe Mode for Microsoft Office? In one sense, Safe Mode for Microsoft Office is similar...
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Nokia brand licensee HMD Global is doubling down on the tech nostalgia card it pulled out back in February, by announcing a 3G version of the colorful candybar Nokia 3310 — now with support for a handful of apps. Read More
