The Google Assistant, Google’s take on Siri, Cortana and Alexa without the approachable name, has long been available on most modern phones and tablets. But given the fragmentation of the Android ecosystem, many older devices will never get the newer versions of Android that actually feature built-in support for the Assistant. Now, however, Google is bringing support for its… Read More
The Google Assistant, Google’s take on Siri, Cortana and Alexa without the approachable name, has long been available on most modern phones and tablets. But given the fragmentation of the Android ecosystem, many older devices will never get the newer versions of Android that actually feature built-in support for the Assistant. Now, however, Google is bringing support for its… Read More
The Google Assistant, Google’s take on Siri, Cortana and Alexa without the approachable name, has long been available on most modern phones and tablets. But given the fragmentation of the Android ecosystem, many older devices will never get the newer versions of Android that actually feature built-in support for the Assistant. Now, however, Google is bringing support for its… Read More
WhatsApp has always said that it has no plans to put ads into its own app, but this is not stopping Facebook, which now owns WhatsApp, from figuring out other ways of monetizing the hugely popular messaging service, which has around 1 billion daily users. Today, Facebook is launching a new ad unit that will let businesses create a link between the two platforms: advertisers can now include… Read More
Do you have some computer tasks that you’ve put off? Sometimes it’s tough to find the motivation to work on a big project when you get a free weekend. We’ve covered some of these important projects for Windows users before. But that doesn’t mean that smaller projects aren’t just as important. Let’s discuss some small-scale Windows projects you can complete in an hour or two on the weekend. 1. Remove Bloatware Chances are that your PC came with some junk programs that you don’t use or care about, known as bloatware. These include apps that duplicate system functionality, don’t work...
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Imgur has quietly added two new features, one of which, called Snacks, is designed to help you waste your day looking at GIFs. The other introduces a feed full of posts from the people and tags you follow. And lastly, Imgur is rolling out a new homepage design for visitors to the website. GIFs are everywhere you look. Alongside emojis, GIFs have changed the way we express ourselves online, especially when reacting to something. Imgur may have started life as a simple way of sharing images on Reddit, but it’s now so much more. Hence the need for some new...
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One of the reasons recently IPO’d Stitch Fix became so popular among female shoppers is because of how it pairs the convenience of home try-on for clothing and accessories with a personal styling service that adapts to your tastes over time. But often, personal stylists bring their own subjective takes on fashion to their customers. A new startup called Lily aims to offer a more… Read More
There are few metrics in the world that offer as much insight into our society as Google’s annual “Year in Search.” More than any of the other year-end download and streaming roundups, Google’s offers a clear snapshot of the things that captured our imaginations and baffled us during what felt like a particularly turbulent year. Read More
From media and documents to applications and system preferences, your Mac Finder eats every kind of data you throw at it. Even when you’re using other apps, Finder is the final destination for data and preferences. No wonder it gets cluttered up so often! A thorough Finder cleanup every now and then is necessary, but it can only take you so far. You need a good strategy for dodging clutter as well as clearing it. Lost files, distracting data, and space-hogging duplicates can really suck up valuable space. Let’s look at five strategies you can adopt to reduce clutter in...
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It’s been a long year – it feels like it actually spanned about 50, in fact. But now, at the end, some relief: Mario Bear. Yes, it’s just a bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop. And a ‘brand collaboration,’ that horrific thing that usually just means some executives get a larger Christmas bonus and more people are convinced to part with their hard-earned money on… Read More
Did you know, there are around 1,000 minutes of Star Wars movies for you to enjoy? That doesn’t include the Clone Wars or Rebels TV series or the Star Wars Holiday Special. (It also assumes you’re watching Star Wars in the right order.) But what if you want to go more in depth with your love of the movies? The answer, young padawan, is podcasts. Via your podcast manager, you can engage with many thousands of minutes more of in-depth (and occasionally irreverent) Star Wars material, discussions, interviews, analysis, and more. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of Star Wars podcasts...
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Facebook has provided more details about the extent of Russian digital interference related to the UK’s Brexit vote last year. Read More
Reiterating what we said recently, Android and iOS aren’t as different as they used to be many years ago. Hence, even if both smartphone platforms have their own strengths and weaknesses, choosing between the two has become much harder. Today, we take a look at ten useful features of Apple iPhones that aren’t easily available on Android. Note: Thanks to Android’s relatively relaxed policies, there’s a chance some of these features can be activated via a third-party app or a custom ROM. But often, the experience doesn’t end up being as seamless. Also, some of the features mentioned work in...
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Christmas always makes us think of family, warm home full of bright decorations, and a dining table that you get to share with those closest to you. But what if none of your dear people actually happen to be around for this holiday season? That’s It, Christmas Is Canceled! Hang on, no need to be overdramatic. Of course, it’s not nice being away from friends and family at this time of year. However, that’s not a reason to deprive yourself of Christmas cheer, joy, and other magical stuff. It’s not like the rest of the world will stop celebrating just...
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If you ever spend time tweaking the style and formatting of your document, you will love this Microsoft Word feature. Microsoft Word is packed with powerful features, but most users only use a few of them to their fullest potential. We’ve previously highlighted underused Microsoft Word features, such as Table of Contents, and hidden Word features, like tweaks to the Outline view. In this article, we’ll show you how to use the Word Styles feature to automate document formatting. What Is the Styles Feature? In most cases, you’ll see Styles in the Home tab, slightly right of center. This section is the Quick Styles Gallery. Notice the...
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You’re probably going to get a better deal when you buy consumer products — like paper towels — wholesale, but at the same time you’re also buying a very, very large package of said consumer products. So, they might not always fit in your apartment. Wholesale goods are the primary play for a startup called Boxed, a retailer looking to play the sort of… Read More
Air purifiers are certainly a luxury, but they’re a luxury you can’t afford to skip or neglect. Even if your home isn’t as polluted as the outdoors, and even if you go to great lengths to keep your indoor environment spotless, you can absolutely benefit from having one. Yes, air purifiers can be pricey. And yes, they aren’t so crucial that you need to go out and buy one right now. You can put it off for a while if necessary, but we highly recommend getting one sooner rather than later. The benefits are real and you’ll kick yourself for...
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You’re happily browsing the web, visiting websites, doing a bit of online banking, and perhaps some gaming. Everything is perfect, with your computer secured with a firewall and antivirus software, and perhaps a VPN. No hacker is going to be ruining your day, right? Well, that all depends on how secure your router is. Here are 10 ways your router could be exploited by hackers and drive-by wireless hijackers. 1. Default Admin Password and SSID Millions of routers ship every year, all with an admin password preconfigured, and printed on the side of the device. It doesn’t take a genius...
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Christmas is a great time to be a movie lover: there are countless re-runs of classic films on television, lots of “Special Edition” Hollywood flicks being released on DVD and Blu-ray, and near-endless discounts on movie merchandise in stores. But this is the 21st century. No one really buys DVDs anymore, do they? And your 75-year-old granddad probably isn’t interested in a Yoda T-shirt. Match his slippers, it does not. But don’t worry. If you’re buying a present for a film aficionado this Christmas, you’re in luck. We’ve put together the ultimate list of gift ideas for movie lovers of...
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Apple announced a substantial investment in Finisar. Apple is giving Finisar $390 million to build a new 700,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Sherman, Texas. Finisar is going to hire 500 people to work on the laser sensor in the TrueDepth camera in the iPhone X. Today’s investment is part of Apple’s commitment to invest $1 billion in U.S.-based companies with its Advanced… Read More
