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News & Tips Weekly Page - 11/04/18 - 11/10/18

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Sat	1442 11/10/2018	Apple finds quality problems in some iPhone X and MacBook models https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-says-found-issues-iphone-005311932.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=1_06 Apple announces repair programs for iPhone X, MacBook Pro problems And owners of older iPhones should get their battery replaced before year-end. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/09/iphone-x-macbook-pro-13-ssd-apple/?yptr=yahoo Apple iPhone XR Inventories Are “Bloated,” Analyst Says (do I smell a possible price drop down the road?) https://www.barrons.com/articles/apple-iphone-xr-inventories-are-bloated-analyst-says-1541773726?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo The 5G Laptop Won't Need Storage At the launch of the latest Qualcomm-powered Windows machine, I talked to Qualcomm, Samsung, and Microsoft about the future of connected laptops. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364502/the-5g-laptop-wont-need-storage?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 T-Mobile's internet TV box revealed in an FCC filing The company has said its TV service will launch this year. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/10/t-mobile-streaming-tv-box/?yptr=yahoo What Is The Bashrc File Used For? https://www.lifewire.com/bashrc-file-4101947 How to Copy Files to and from Your iPhone https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-copy-files-tofrom-your-iphone The 5 Best Free Media Players for Windows https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-5-free-media-players-for-windows/ How to install Progressive Web Apps in Chrome on Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-progressive-web-apps-in-chrome Windows 10 Hit By Second File Deletion Bug https://www.infopackets.com/news/10434/windows-10-hit-second-file-deletion-bug Clean out files slowing down your computer https://www.komando.com/downloads/340506/clean-out-files-slowing-down-your-computer/all AMD Announces Radeon Instinct MI60: Vega Arrives on 7nm https://www.extremetech.com/g00/computing/280240-amd-announces-radeon-instinct-mi60-vega-arrives-on-7nm?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 External Hard Drive Not Showing Up on Mac – What to do https://www.techjunkie.com/external-hard-drive-not-showing-up-mac/ Fake Adobe update really does update Flash (while also installing cryptominer) https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/fake-adobe-update-cryptominer/#new_tab How to Add Voting Options to An Email in Microsoft Outlook https://www.howtogeek.com/368355/how-to-add-voting-options-to-an-email-in-outlook/ How to Set Number of Days can Go Back to Previous Version of Windows in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/111315-set-number-days-can-go-back-previous-version-windows.html DIY drones: 25 kits to build your own https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/diy-drones-10-kits-to-build-your-own/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=27943930686696579732101214183026 Microsoft Allegedly Overcomes Performance Issues in its Spectre Fixes https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/189152/microsoft-allegedly-overcomes-performance-issues-in-its-spectre-fixes?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-87kKi6uA4cxoqmh_ytMAjD6JmZicBb5ujQYmUf9_ygFdKb3sFCN8cFroH2eBoBAbWAeZddKjC6KJtiF8vrQo3wgp5CQQ&_hsmi=66827002 How Scooters (and the Data They Collect) Can Transform Cities Scooter-share programs from the likes of Bird and Lime have the potential to reshape urban life and reduce carbon footprints. Just don't leave yours in the middle of the sidewalk. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364492/how-scooters-and-the-data-they-collect-can-transform-citie?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 Apple patent could make it impossible to put headphones on wrong The headphones would switch left and right ear depending on which way you put it on. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/09/apple-reversible-over-ear-headphones-patent/?yptr=yahoo Configuring Unix/Linux File and Directory Access Rights Using 'chmod' to alter or modify file and directory permissions https://www.lifewire.com/configuring-unix-linux-file-2487531 How to Get Google’s Best Features on Your iPhone https://www.maketecheasier.com/get-googles-best-features-on-iphone/ OK, Google: 20 Useful Things You Can Say to Your Android Phone https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ok-google-20-useful-things-you-can-say-to-your-android-phone/ How to disable Privacy Settings Experience at sign-in in Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-privacy-settings-experience-at-sign-in Many Amazon Reviews Could Be Bogus https://www.infopackets.com/news/10435/many-amazon-reviews-could-be-bogus If you shop online, make sure your purchases are secure https://www.komando.com/downloads/434793/if-you-shop-online-make-sure-your-purchases-are-secure AMD 7nm Epyc CPU Offers Core Enhancements, Huge Performance Gains https://www.extremetech.com/g00/extreme/280221-amd-7nm-epyc-cpu-promises-significant-core-enhancements-improved-performance?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 Where To Buy Refurbished Apple Macs & Macbook Pros https://www.techjunkie.com/buy-refurbished-macbooks/ Pentagon data breach puts personal details of 30,000 staff at risk https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/pentagon-data-breach-puts-personal-details-of-30000-staff-at-risk-20459.html#new_tab How is Crosh Different From the Linux Terminal on a Chromebook? https://www.howtogeek.com/367333/how-is-crosh-different-than-the-linux-terminal-on-a-chromebook/ Update and Upgrade Windows 10 using PowerShell https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/76207-update-upgrade-windows-10-using-powershell.html Professionals beware: Apple's iPhone XS has some serious connectivity problems Some iPhone XS users have reported LTE and Wi-Fi speed and connectivity issues that could deter business users. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/professionals-beware-apples-iphone-xs-has-some-serious-connectivity-problems/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=27943930686696579732101214183026 Apple Expected to Launch New iPad Mini As Early As This Year https://www.thurrott.com/apple/189394/apple-expected-to-launch-new-ipad-mini-as-early-as-this-year?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ReR04aHfnlarK1BoW9GsRQl215hErN-NQd0I0MrPRFjU_DdL95lX3GdxR8J3Lrt0OpZDbFX7sNeGUDtL8r9OmbQDcoQ&_hsmi=66947007 HP 'Cuts Corners' on New Spectre x360 HP literally removes the corners of the new 13- and 15-inch Spectre x360, a 2-in-1 convertible laptop. Result: a more convenient way to turn it on and plug in peripherals. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364527/hp-cuts-corners-on-new-spectre-x360?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 Judge tells Amazon to provide Echo recordings in double homicide trial Prosecutors want to know if there's audio evidence. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/10/judge-orders-amazon-echo-data-in-double-homicide/?yptr=yahoo Serious Flaws Discovered In Linux Open Source security draws criticism https://www.lifewire.com/serious-flaws-discovered-in-linux-2486817 The 3 Best Password Managers for iOS https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-password-manager-for-ios/ How to Manage Your Digital Files: 9 Tips and Tools to Keep You Organized https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/manage-digital-files/ How to enable Dolby Vision on Xbox One https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-dolby-vision-on-xbox Apple launches repair program for iPhone X units with faulty displays https://bgr.com/2018/11/10/iphone-x-apple-display-problems-repair-program/ Closest online free version of Photoshop https://www.komando.com/downloads/437736/closest-online-free-version-of-photoshop 13 Cool Chrome Extensions You've Never Heard Of! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiWpqZlMVQ Best Mac Virtualization: VMware vs Parallels https://www.techjunkie.com/vmware-vs-parallels/ MoD secrets exposed in dozens of cyber security breaches Heavily redacted documents obtained by Sky News reveal how defence data was exposed in dozens of incidents last year. https://news.sky.com/story/mod-secrets-exposed-in-dozens-of-cyber-security-breaches-11524076 Use a Smart Plug to Power-Cycle Your Router Without Getting Off the Couch https://www.howtogeek.com/367785/use-a-smart-plug-to-power-cycle-your-router-without-getting-off-the-couch/ How to Enable or Disable Built-in Elevated Administrator Account in Windows 10 (use this as a last resort. Disable as soon as your done!) https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2969-enable-disable-elevated-administrator-account-windows-10-a.html How cybersecurity will evolve in a 5G connected world A panel of cybersecurity and tech professionals gathered at the 2018 AT&T Business Summit to discuss the future of 5G security. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cybersecurity-will-evolve-in-a-5g-connected-world/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=27943930686696579732101214183026 HP Launches New Premium Consumer and Business PCs https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/189414/hp-launches-new-premium-consumer-and-business-pcs?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ReR04aHfnlarK1BoW9GsRQl215hErN-NQd0I0MrPRFjU_DdL95lX3GdxR8J3Lrt0OpZDbFX7sNeGUDtL8r9OmbQDcoQ&_hsmi=66947007 The Best Wi-Fi Mesh Network Systems of 2018 Have a larger home with Wi-Fi dead zones? A multi-node system might be a better solution than a traditional wireless router and extenders. Here are the best Wi-Fi mesh network systems we've tested in our labs. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/roundup/350795/the-best-wi-fi-mesh-network-systems?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 Facebook debuts Lasso, a TikTok-style video app aimed at teens The short-form video app is available now. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/09/facebook-lasso-tiktok-video-app/?yptr=yahoo Windows And Ubuntu Dual Boot Guide (this is basic to many other distros, like Mint) https://www.lifewire.com/ultimate-windows-8-1-ubuntu-dual-boot-guide-2200654 AMD vs. Intel CPUs: Which One’s for You in 2018? https://www.maketecheasier.com/amd-vs-intel-cpus/ Can You Trust Your Browser With Credit Card Information? (personally, NO!) https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/trust-browser-credit-card-information/ How to convert Facebook Profile to Page (why?) https://www.thewindowsclub.com/convert-facebook-profile-into-page Apple strikes a deal to bring the iPhone, Apple Watch, and more to Amazon https://bgr.com/2018/11/09/iphone-apple-amazon-now-available-apple-watch/ Trace a server's IP to find out who sent you an email https://www.komando.com/tips/498354/find-out-who-sent-you-an-email CNC Dummies For Routers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBGqknN3gGs&t=2s How To Normalize Volume in VLC https://www.techjunkie.com/normalize-volume-vlc/ GCHQ asks tech firms to pretty please make IoT devices secure Hive, HP Inc sign up to refreshed code of practice https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/10/15/iot_security_gchq_ncsc/ Not Just Books: All the Free Digital Stuff Your Local Library Might Offer https://www.howtogeek.com/366860/not-just-books-all-the-free-digital-stuff-your-local-library-might-offer/ How to Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 10 (I caution you, this is a protection system) https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3577-change-user-account-control-uac-settings-windows-10-a.html How to activate and adjust Night Light settings in Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 10 includes a feature that lets users reduce emitted blue light and potential sleep problems. This tutorial shows you how to access it. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-activate-and-adjust-night-light-settings-in-the-microsoft-windows-10/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=27943930686696579732101214183026 Firefox 63 Introduces Enhanced Tracking Protection https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/189425/firefox-63-introduces-enhanced-tracking-protection?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ReR04aHfnlarK1BoW9GsRQl215hErN-NQd0I0MrPRFjU_DdL95lX3GdxR8J3Lrt0OpZDbFX7sNeGUDtL8r9OmbQDcoQ&_hsmi=66947007 Anki Vector https://www.pcmag.com/g00/review/364500/anki-vector?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=13 These Are the Top 5 Most-Wanted Devices This Holiday Season, Gazelle Says https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-5-most-wanted-devices-150129459.html Samsung's Foldable Phone Doesn't Appear Ready for Prime Time While foldable phones could eventually take off, Samsung's recent reveal didn't do much to address questions about issues such as thickness, weight and battery life. https://www.thestreet.com/technology/samsung-s-foldable-phone-doesn-t-quite-look-ready-for-primetime-14776398?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahoo Best free email program for Windows https://www.komando.com/downloads/421695/best-free-email-program-for-windows Back to Top
Fri	1441 11/09/2018	Russian hackers were caught in the act — and the results are devastating https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/russian-hackers-were-caught-in-the-act--and-the-results-are-devastating/2018/10/05/5e72495a-c8b5-11e8-b1ed-1d2d65b86d0c_story.html [Fix] Modern Apps Unable to Connect to Internet in Windows 10 https://www.askvg.com/fix-modern-apps-unable-to-connect-to-internet-in-windows-10/ How to Listen to the Radio on Your Amazon Echo If you want to listen to the radio, but lack the hardware to do so, Amazon's Alexa can fill in as your disc jockey with skills that tap into current and past radio broadcasts. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/362377/how-to-listen-to-the-radio-on-your-amazon-echo?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 Components of a Linux Desktop Environment https://www.lifewire.com/linux-desktop-environment-explained-4121640 How the Anubis Android Malware Steals Money from Users https://www.maketecheasier.com/anubis-android-malware-steals-money-from-users/ Google Pixel USB-C Earbuds First Impressions https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/188587/google-pixel-usb-c-earbuds-first-impressions?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9sh5Ym5dwnWp6gSGl5kUwcKpoAmnsVMefYvVhamav3AtQagJq7SjgNoSi1L7_1pVm3TVGyHQQeWaDC8X6ASbTBK3dADg&_hsmi=66645494 Apple Mac mini review: A pint-sized powerhouse for the rest of us https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-mac-mini-review-pint-sized-powerhouse-rest-us-182040123.html How to quickly switch between accounts on Windows 10 If you're sharing your computer with multiple users, you can use this guide to quickly switch accounts without having to sign out of your session on Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/switch-between-accounts-windows-10/ How to fix USB-C problems on your Windows 10 computer https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-usb-c-problems-windows-10-computer US weapons systems can be 'easily hacked' https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45823180 What is the Task Manager Shortcut for Mac? https://www.techjunkie.com/task-manager-shortcut-mac/ New 'LiFi' Gets 8 Gigabit Speed; Faster than WiFi, 5G https://www.infopackets.com/news/10431/new-lifi-gets-8-gigabit-speed-faster-wifi-5g Hit or miss, Samsung’s foldable phone is a big deal It has the potential to redefine how we use our phones, or not. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/08/samsung-foldable-phone-infinity-flex/?yptr=yahoo The 6 Best Raspberry Pi Smart Mirror Projects You Can Make https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-best-raspberry-pi-smart-mirror-projects-weve-seen-far/ How to Enable or Disable Windows Defender Exploit Guard Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/113380-enable-disable-controlled-folder-access-windows-10-a.html How to Embed Fonts in a Microsoft Word Document https://www.howtogeek.com/368574/how-to-embed-fonts-in-microsoft-word/ Secrets to charge your Android phone faster https://www.komando.com/tips/494205/android-secrets-to-charge-your-android-phone-faster LattePanda Alpha: Windows & Linux SBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njyRy-gkTHk How to Back Up and Restore Your iPhone Did you get a new iOS device or need to fix a glitchy one? You can back up and restore your iPhone on your PC via iTunes or via Apple's iCloud. Here's how. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/362617/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-iphone?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 The Top Linux Distributions Of All Time https://www.lifewire.com/top-linux-distributions-of-all-time-4084559 Best Pedometer and Step Counter Apps for iPhone https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-pedometer-step-counter-apps-iphone/ Google Chrome Now Lets You Install PWAs As Regular Apps on Windows 10 https://www.thurrott.com/google/188938/google-chrome-now-lets-you-install-pwas-as-apps-on-windows-10?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8A_avpv9W3B8IpIU4lqY3WxkZRJETfJsFtQvSAjAW8vCmDAkvzGwDE14m0aT4OvEatCPRU6PkWIAe_JYCKOl8DgNPMIw&_hsmi=66761091 The man who created the World Wide Web needs you to help fix it https://finance.yahoo.com/news/man-created-world-wide-web-needs-help-fix-202820334.html How to check your device health on Windows 10 It's always good to have a clue about the condition of your device, and Windows 10 makes it easy to track performance and health using the Windows Security experience. https://pureinfotech.com/check-device-health-windows-10/ How to identify Windows Services delaying Shutdown or Startup https://www.thewindowsclub.com/identify-windows-services-delaying-shutdown-startup California’s ban on weak default passwords isn’t going to fix IoT security https://www.bitdefender.com/box/blog/iot-news/californias-ban-weak-default-passwords-isnt-going-fix-iot-security/#new_tab How To Add Subtitles in VLC Media Player https://www.techjunkie.com/add-subtitles-vlc/ Explained: How is My IP Assigned / Determined (IPv4)? https://www.infopackets.com/news/10433/explained-how-my-ip-assigned-determined-ipv4 Hit or miss, Samsung’s foldable phone is a big deal It has the potential to redefine how we use our phones, or not. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/08/samsung-foldable-phone-infinity-flex/?yptr=yahoo Can You Really See Who Viewed Your Facebook Profile? https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-really-see-viewed-facebook-profile/ How to Change Text Size for Icons in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/19768-change-icons-text-size-windows-10-a.html What is “Exposing to the Right” in Photography and Why You Should Do It https://www.howtogeek.com/368486/what-is-%E2%80%9Cexposing-to-the-right%E2%80%9D-and-why-you-should-do-it/ 5 awesome widgets that will make your Android amazing https://www.komando.com/tips/495267/5-awesome-widgets-that-will-make-your-android-amazing Laptop Hard Drive to SSD Upgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-9pYHYKLUw How to Use the New Apple Books App in iOS 12 Looking to read some books on your iPhone or iPad? Here are 19 tips for navigating the new Apple Books app in iOS 12. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/364399/how-to-use-the-new-apple-books-app-in-ios-12?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 How to Install and Use StreamTuner https://www.lifewire.com/online-radio-stations-using-streamtuner-4074392 How to Manage Your Files in iOS with the Files App https://www.maketecheasier.com/manage-files-ios-files-app/ New Kindle Paperwhite is Waterproof https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/188928/new-kindle-paperwhite-is-waterproof?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8A_avpv9W3B8IpIU4lqY3WxkZRJETfJsFtQvSAjAW8vCmDAkvzGwDE14m0aT4OvEatCPRU6PkWIAe_JYCKOl8DgNPMIw&_hsmi=66761091 U.S. Law Firm Files Claims Against AT&T, T-Mobile Over SIM Swap-Enabled Crypto Thefts https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-law-firm-files-claims-154000549.html What’s the difference between 5400 and 7200 RPM hard drives? If you're trying to decide between a 5400 RPM and a 7200 RPM hard drive, in this guide, we'll see the difference between the two and when you should get each one. https://pureinfotech.com/difference-5400-7200-rpm-hard-drives/ Fix Slow file copy speed in Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/slow-file-copy-speed-windows-10 'Desperate' North Korea turns to bank hacking sprees to rake in much-needed dosh State-sponsored intrusions meets financial acquisition with APT38 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/10/03/north_korea_tcash/ How To Map a Network Drive on Mac https://www.techjunkie.com/map-network-drive-mac/ 'I Could Ruin Your Business Right Now': Listen to a SIM-Jacking, Account-Stealing Ransom Jared Goetz's credit card was fraudulently charged, his phone cut-off, and his email account hacked. But in an extraordinary phone call, Goetz managed to talk the hacker down, and get his digital life back. https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/5984zn/listen-to-sim-jacking-account-ransom-instagram-email-tmobile Apple plans to sell more of its products on Amazon iPad Pro, iPhone XR, iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 will all be available. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/09/more-apple-products-coming-to-amazon/?yptr=yahoo 5 Websites to Find Weird, Cool, or Discounted Amazon Products https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/find-weird-discounted-amazon-products/ How to Allow or Block Cookies in Google Chrome in Windows https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/76929-allow-block-cookies-google-chrome-windows.html How People Can See When You Open Emails (and How to Stop Them) https://www.howtogeek.com/368201/how-people-can-see-when-you-open-emails-and-how-to-stop-them/ How to use your smartphone to diagnose bad Wi-Fi https://www.komando.com/tips/438322/how-to-use-your-smartphone-to-diagnose-bad-wi-fi HDD vs SSD - What is the difference? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4ykrNhI5xk How to Block Robocalls and Spam Calls Are you getting too many phone calls from spammers and telemarketers? You can take several steps to battle against those annoying, unknown callers. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/362120/how-to-block-robocalls-and-spam-calls?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 A Beginners Guide to Linux https://www.lifewire.com/beginners-guide-to-linux-4090233 How to Mirror Your iPhone or iPad Screen on Your Windows PC https://www.maketecheasier.com/mirror-iphone-screen-on-windows/ Google Complies With EU, Will Charge More for Android in Europe https://www.thurrott.com/google/188933/google-complies-with-eu-will-charge-more-for-android-in-europe?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9TiTpZwknH069o0Xc1wGFoOMibWwzPQyVqNcXSnuvf6bGv7nH6a00ptjT3YirW2XdYTqjiUwxGXyhKYscW-dugVLKnmg&_hsmi=66794622 Apple finds quality problems in some iPhone X and MacBook models https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-says-found-issues-iphone-005311932.html Microsoft Shuffles the Deck Again, Cortana Finds a new Home https://www.petri.com/microsofts-shuffles-the-deck-again-cortana-finds-a-new-home?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9sh5Ym5dwnWp6gSGl5kUwcKpoAmnsVMefYvVhamav3AtQagJq7SjgNoSi1L7_1pVm3TVGyHQQeWaDC8X6ASbTBK3dADg&_hsmi=66645494 How to recover deleted User data files & folders after Windows 10 Feature Update https://www.thewindowsclub.com/recover-deleted-files-after-windows-10-feature-update HOW RUSSIAN SPIES INFILTRATED HOTEL WI-FI TO HACK VICTIMS UP CLOSE https://www.wired.com/story/russian-spies-indictment-hotel-wi-fi-hacking/ How To Burn a CD or DVD on a Mac https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-burn-cd-dvd-mac/ 7 Most Prevalent Phishing Subject Lines The most popular subject lines crafted to trick targets into opening malicious messages, gleaned from thousands of phishing emails. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/7-most-prevalent-phishing-subject-lines-/d/d-id/1332901 Cresuer Touchwave True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds https://deals.makeuseof.com/sales/cresuer-touchwave-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds How to Add a Guest Account in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/45601-add-guest-account-windows-10-a.html How I Got Alexa to Make Me Coffee, and Why That’s Not As Cool As It Seems https://www.howtogeek.com/368316/how-i-got-alexa-to-make-me-coffee-and-why-that%E2%80%99s-not-as-cool-as-it-seems/ Billionaire innovators’ success secrets from today's top tech creators https://www.komando.com/downloads/436003/billionaire-innovators-success-secrets-from-todays-top-tech-creators The Dark Net isn't what you think. It's actually key to our privacy \| Alex Winter \| TEDxMidAtlantic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luvthTjC0OI&t=48s How to Download YouTube Videos Hours of footage is uploaded to YouTube every single second. What if you want to download it? In some circles, that's considered a big no-no, but you have your reasons, right? Here's how. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/article2/0,2817,2476563,00.asp?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 [Fix] Blurry Text and Font Display Problems in Google Chrome https://www.askvg.com/fix-blurry-text-and-font-display-problems-in-google-chrome/ Back to Top
Thur	1440 11/08/2018	Siri Shortcut Discreetly Records Your Police Encounters Saying "Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over," will have your iPhone pause music, turn down brightness, and start recording using the front facing camera. Its creator calls it the civilian equivalent of body cams. https://uk.pcmag.com/news-analysis/117778/siri-shortcut-discreetly-records-your-police-encounters How to Change Your Phone Number on WhatsApp and What Happens After https://www.maketecheasier.com/change-whatsapp-phone-number/ How to Connect Two Routers on a Home Network Expand your home network with a second router https://www.lifewire.com/connect-routers-on-a-home-network-818060 Fitbit Charge 3 First Impressions https://www.thurrott.com/wearables/fitbit/188650/fitbit-charge-3-first-impressions?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--V1fgU3Yz9f_itwFqbfYzLaKjYAUvYBenM5ndiboqF_TFOoSQKAm7lCODRrIOEbr0qDhv-kZ-etPuac4owhPwh3c59rQ&_hsmi=66686872 Android apps will update while you're using them Developers will soon have the ability to let users stay in apps while an update downloads. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/07/google-android-in-app-updates-api/?yptr=yahoo Best Kodi alternatives for Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/best-kodi-alternatives-for-windows This free app solves a small but annoying issue with Mac computers — and it's incredible Apple hasn't released a tool like this yet https://finance.yahoo.com/news/free-app-solves-small-annoying-135206171.html How Do I Change the Default Mail Program in Windows? The default mail program is used to send email at the request of other programs on your computer or links on web page. If you use a web interface, however, things get tricky. https://askleo.com/how_do_i_change_the_mailto_or_default_mail_program/?awt_l=GnD8k&awt_m=IfJj.KcUppdfbL Apple’s iPad Pro A12X Nearly Matches Top-End x86 CPUs in GeekBench https://www.extremetech.com/g00/mobile/279988-apples-ipad-pro-a12x-nearly-matches-top-end-x86-cpus-in-geekbench?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 Optimize your monitor’s settings with this free tool https://www.komando.com/downloads/436393/optimize-your-monitors-settings-with-this-free-tool Google chose not to go public about bug that exposed Google Plus users’ data GOODBYE GOOGLE PLUS, NO-ONE EVER LIKED YOU. https://www.grahamcluley.com/google-chose-not-to-go-public-about-bug-that-exposed-google-plus-users-data/ Dropbox introduces Extensions for deeper integration with third-party tools https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/06/dropbox-introduces-extensions-for-deeper-integration-with-third-party-tools/?yptr=yahoo Amazon Puts Smarthome Control Front and Center In Updated Alexa App https://www.howtogeek.com/368704/amazon-puts-smarthome-control-front-and-center-in-updated-alexa-app/ 9 Chrome Extensions Your Gmail Needs for a Better Email Experience https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/chrome-extensions-better-gmail/ Windows 10: Set Ethernet Connection as Metered or Unmetered in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/35656-set-ethernet-connection-metered-unmetered-windows-10-a.html How To Tell Where a Picture Was Taken https://www.techjunkie.com/where-picture-taken/ Exclusive deal: Get the best-selling Bluetooth earbuds on Amazon at an all-time low of $16 https://bgr.com/2018/11/07/best-selling-bluetooth-headphones-on-amazon-exclusive-deal-flame/ How to Get the Best Cable Modem: Buy or Rent From Your ISP? You may be able to save money and get faster speeds by buying a cable modem instead of renting one from your ISP. Here's what you need to know. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/355809/how-to-get-the-best-cable-modem-buy-or-rent-from-your-isp?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 How to Stop Pop-ups on Android Devices https://www.maketecheasier.com/stop-pop-ups-android/ The Range of a Typical Wi-Fi Network https://www.lifewire.com/range-of-typical-wifi-network-816564 The Real Photoshop Is Finally Coming to iPad Next Year https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/ios/188802/the-real-photoshop-is-finally-coming-to-ipad-next-year?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--V1fgU3Yz9f_itwFqbfYzLaKjYAUvYBenM5ndiboqF_TFOoSQKAm7lCODRrIOEbr0qDhv-kZ-etPuac4owhPwh3c59rQ&_hsmi=66686872 Google Maps gets collision and speed trap reports in latest test It's the popular Waze feature we've been waiting for. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/07/google-maps-collision-speed-trap-reports-test-Waze/?yptr=yahoo How to use Firefox Color to create Firefox Themes https://www.thewindowsclub.com/firefox-color-create-firefox-themes I returned the new iPad Pro less than 24 hours after buying it — here's why https://finance.yahoo.com/news/returned-ipad-pro-less-24-143524277.html I Have Two Facebook Accounts, How Do I Delete Just One of Them? Facebook identifies your account through your email address. Deleting one account won't delete the other. https://askleo.com/i-have-two-facebook-accounts-how-do-i-delete-just-one-of-them/?awt_l=GnD8k&awt_m=IfJj.KcUppdfbL Intel May Outsource Chipsets, Atom Production to TSMC https://www.extremetech.com/g00/computing/279894-intel-may-outsource-chipsets-atom-production-to-tsmc?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 Kim's Opinion: Black Friday deals we know about now https://www.komando.com/columns/497838/kims-opinion-black-friday-deals-we-know-about-now BEC-as-a-service offers hacked business accounts for as little as $150 https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/bec-as-a-service-offers-hacked-business-accounts-for-as-little-as-150/#new_tab Google is adding Android support for foldable screens https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/07/google-is-adding-android-support-for-foldable-screens/?yptr=yahoo How to Change Recycle Bin Settings in Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/366395/how-to-change-recycle-bin-settings-on-windows-10/ 4 Things to Do Immediately When Your Facebook Account Is Hacked https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-immediately-facebook-account-hacked/ How to Change Text Size for Title Bars in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/19150-change-title-bar-text-size-windows-10-a.html 5 Free LogMeIn Alternatives https://www.techjunkie.com/logmein-alternatives/ AirPods are finally back in stock on Amazon, and they’re back on sale https://bgr.com/2018/11/07/apple-airpods-price-discount-back-in-stock-today/]\ How to Ask Alexa to Remember Things Having trouble keeping track of important dates, where you left your keys, or what you need to bring to the gym? These tips will show you how to use Alexa skills to remember all of the important details in your life. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/362492/how-to-ask-alexa-to-remember-things?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 7 of the Best Android Screen-Recording Apps https://www.maketecheasier.com/android-screen-recording-apps/ The Difference Between Linux and GNU/Linux https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-linux-2201940 Microsoft is Finally Testing Keyboard and Mouse Support for Xbox One https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/xbox-one/188898/microsoft-is-finally-testing-keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-xbox-one?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ArjihSwjdviH9EJkKd1yOXmsTSbYIGRaJcTp4lfJla4fok_4gYjIFVGbWUuZhkv0KuNxNJoyIjqIqeJaObh7hlLwn3w&_hsmi=66719270 Comcast may debut a set-top box for internet-only customers in 2019 Hi, cord cutters. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/07/comcast-multi-service-streaming-device-leak/?yptr=yahoo Prevent Skype virus from sending messages automatically https://www.thewindowsclub.com/prevent-skype-virus-sending-messages-automatically Hundreds of people have taken to Reddit to complain that Apple is 'nickel and diming' them with its new products https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-people-taken-reddit-complain-161054840.html Don’t Lose Your Phone: Here’s What Can Happen (and How to Prepare) Given how much we've come to rely on them, are you prepared to lose your mobile device? https://askleo.com/dont-lose-your-phone-heres-what-can-happen-and-how-to-prepare/?awt_l=GnD8k&awt_m=IfJj.KcUppdfbL Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1): All the new features and changes UPDATED 11/2: Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) is expected to rollout sometime in spring 2019, and here are all the new features and changes that Microsoft has added to the new version thus far. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-1903-19h1-april-2019-update-features/ 3 security programs that should be on every computer or laptop https://www.komando.com/tips/460504/3-security-program-that-should-be-on-every-computer-or-laptop Department of Homeland Security and GCHQ back Apple and Amazon’s denials they were hacked by China "NO REASON TO DOUBT." https://www.grahamcluley.com/department-of-homeland-security-and-gchq-back-apple-and-amazons-denials-they-were-hacked-by-china/ Amazon launches Alexa app for Windows 10 PCs https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/08/amazon-launches-alexa-app-for-windows-10-pcs/?yptr=yahoo How to Disable macOS Mojave’s Floating Screenshot Thumbnail https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/how-to-disable-macos-mojaves-floating-screenshot-thumbnail/ The 6 Best Cheap Computer Parts Stores for Saving Money https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cheap-computer-parts/ Turn On or Off Documents, Pictures, and Desktop Folder Protection with OneDrive in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/116029-turn-off-folder-protection-onedrive-windows-10-a.html How To Convert Pages Documents to Microsoft Word Format https://www.techjunkie.com/convert-pages-to-word/ Staples’ Black Friday ad leaks: Windows 10 and Chromebook discounts galore https://bgr.com/2018/11/07/staples-black-friday-ad-leaked-windows-10-chromebooks-and-amazon/ How to Save Money When Shopping Online Looking for safe money-saving hacks to get the best discounts and deals? These tips, tricks, and tools can score you lower prices when you shop online. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/362477/how-to-save-money-when-shopping-online?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 How to Send Spam Calls Straight to Voicemail on Android with Google Phone https://www.maketecheasier.com/send-spam-calls-voicemail-android/ United Nations: Broadband Access is a Basic Human Right Disconnection from the Internet is Against International Law https://www.lifewire.com/united-nations-broadband-access-is-a-basic-human-right-436784 Cortana 3.0 Launches in Beta on Android https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/188901/cortana-3-0-launches-in-beta-on-android?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ArjihSwjdviH9EJkKd1yOXmsTSbYIGRaJcTp4lfJla4fok_4gYjIFVGbWUuZhkv0KuNxNJoyIjqIqeJaObh7hlLwn3w&_hsmi=66719270 Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: The sequel is better than the original If only it had USB-C charging. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-review-black/?yptr=yahoo How to automatically adjust Video visibility in Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/automatically-adjust-video-visibility-windows-10 Surface Pro 6: A Cautious But Quality Upgrade https://www.petri.com/surface-pro-6-a-cautious-but-quality-upgrade?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ArjihSwjdviH9EJkKd1yOXmsTSbYIGRaJcTp4lfJla4fok_4gYjIFVGbWUuZhkv0KuNxNJoyIjqIqeJaObh7hlLwn3w&_hsmi=66719270 How to stop Firefox from changing to dark or light theme automatically on Windows 10 If Firefox keeps changing themes automatically on Windows 10, then use this guide to stop it. https://pureinfotech.com/stop-firefox-changing-dark-light-theme-automatically-windows-10/ 5 free Windows 10 downloads you can't miss! https://www.komando.com/downloads/411459/5-free-downloads-from-microsoft-you-cant-miss Silk Road Admin Pleads Guilty https://www.securityweek.com/silk-road-admin-pleads-guilty A Look at the Rumors surrounding NVIDIA’s Upcoming GPUs https://marketrealist.com/2018/11/a-look-at-the-rumors-surrounding-nvidias-upcoming-gpus?yptr=yahoo Apple’s New Security Features Won’t Let You Repair the MacBook Pro or iMac Pro [Updated] https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/apples-new-security-features-wont-let-you-repair-the-macbook-pro-or-imac-pro/ What Are RFID-Blocking Wallets? (And Which Should You Buy?) https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-are-rfid-blocking-wallets-which-should-you-buy/ How to Add 3D Effects to Images and Videos in Windows 10 Photos app https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/116887-add-3d-effects-images-videos-windows-10-photos-app.html How To Use HandBrake Guide https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-use-handbrake/ Exclusive deal: Get the best-selling Bluetooth headphones on Amazon’s entire site for $28 https://bgr.com/2018/11/08/best-selling-bluetooth-headphones-on-amazon-exclusive-deal/ Two-Factor Authentication: Who Has It and How to Set It Up Everyone is concerned about online safety. Whatever you use, keep it secure with two-factor authentication (2FA). https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/358289/two-factor-authentication-who-has-it-and-how-to-set-it-up?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 Back to Top
Wed	1439 11/07/2018	[Windows 10 Tip] Enable Sandbox Protection in Windows Defender https://www.askvg.com/windows-10-tip-enable-sandbox-protection-in-windows-defender/ AT&T Is Discontinuing Service for Some Customers Following Piracy Allegations https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-discontinuing-customers-following-piracy-162535960.html Samsung Developer Conference live stream: Watch Samsung unveil its first foldable phone https://bgr.com/2018/11/07/samsung-developer-conference-2018-live-stream-galaxy-f/ How to Disable and Customize Notifications in Android Oreo https://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-customize-notifications-android-oreo/ An Overview of Socket Programming for Computer Networking https://www.lifewire.com/socket-programming-for-computer-networking-4056385 How to Open and Use Timeline in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/100703-open-use-timeline-windows-10-a.html Should you use a mouse with wireless receiver or Bluetooth? You should ditch Bluetooth and go back to using the USB receiver to connect your mouse to your PC — Here's why. https://pureinfotech.com/mouse-wireless-receiver-bluetooth/ 5 New and Different Tab Management Extensions for Chrome and Firefox https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tab-management-extensions-chrome-firefox/ 4 open source Android email clients Email is not on its deathbed, but most of it happens on mobile devices now. https://opensource.com/article/18/10/open-source-android-email-clients?sc_cid=701f2000000RRC8AAO How to Install YouTube Kids on Your Amazon Fire Tablet https://www.techjunkie.com/youtube-for-kids-kindle-fire/ Australian teen who hacked into Apple and stole 90 GB of files avoids jail https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/australian-teen-who-hacked-into-apple-and-stole-90-gb-of-files-avoids-jail/#new_tab Microsoft, We Deserve Better Updates to Windows seemingly can't be trusted, and yet they're forced on us. Something must change. https://askleo.com/microsoft-we-deserve-better/?awt_l=GnD8k&awt_m=I_8NflC8NpdfbL 10 best professional Backup and Data recovery software for Windows https://www.thewindowsclub.com/best-backup-data-recovery-software-for-windows How to Download Your Personal Data From Apple Apple now lets you request a copy of all the data it has collected about you. You can also correct information or delete your account. Here's how. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/364479/how-to-download-your-personal-data-from-apple?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9tYWlsLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 What Is Noise Reduction in Digital Images? https://www.howtogeek.com/368550/what-is-noise-reduction-in-digital-images/ Why Chinese Manufacturing Wins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Jfrzkmzyc Clean out files slowing down your computer https://www.komando.com/downloads/340506/clean-out-files-slowing-down-your-computer Apple iPad Pro and Mac Mini reviews arrive https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/apple-ipad-pro-mac-mini-043058965.html This new LED light strip is just like the Philips Hue’s $90 model, but it costs $24 https://bgr.com/2018/11/06/philips-hue-lightstrip-plus-alternative-24-on-amazon/ How to Access Hidden File Manager in Android Oreo https://www.maketecheasier.com/access-hidden-file-manager-android-oreo/ VPN's: IPSec vs. SSL Which technology is right for you? https://www.lifewire.com/vpns-ipsec-vs-ssl-2486720 How to Install Your Apps from My Library in Microsoft Store in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/20361-install-your-apps-my-library-store-windows-10-a.html How to enable enhanced search mode on Windows 10 Windows 10 version 1903 introduces a new indexing feature to search all your folders and drivers, and here's how to enable and configure the feature. https://pureinfotech.com/enable-enhanced-search-windows-10/ Why GPIO Zero Is Better Than RPi.GPIO for Raspberry Pi Projects https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/gpio-zero-raspberry-pi/ Linux computer maker to move manufacturing to the U.S. System76 explains why the company will soon make its computers in Denver. https://opensource.com/article/18/4/system76-us-manufacturing-plant The Best Android Phones – October 2018 https://www.techjunkie.com/best-android-phones/ Zuckerberg’s Facebook page? I’ll livestream its deletion, says hacker https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/zuckerbergs-facebook-page-ill-livestream-its-deletion-says-hacker-20384.html#new_tab What are the Internet’s Rules about Free Speech? Often, when people find their posts or comments removed or altered from websites they visit, they're quick to claim their right to free speech has been violated. That's rarely the case. https://askleo.com/what-are-the-internets-rules-about-free-speech/?awt_l=GnD8k&awt_m=I_8NflC8NpdfbL Windows computer doesn’t recognize the second GPU https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-computer-doesnt-recognize-the-second-gpu How Do City Dwellers Feel About Electric Scooters? The e-scooter craze is sweeping across urban areas nationwide. According to data from analytics platform Populus, a majority of city residents view them positively. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364451/how-do-city-dwellers-feel-about-electric-scooters?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9tYWlsLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 Google+ is Dead, Survived By Better Privacy Controls https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/google-is-dead-survived-by-better-privacy-controls/ What is Intel Optane? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwH5Q8ZFJvw Kim's Opinion: When text and email alerts go wrong https://www.komando.com/columns/498483/kims-opinion-when-text-and-email-alerts-go-wrong People are going wild for a handy new shortcut that will change the way you use Google Docs https://finance.yahoo.com/news/people-going-wild-handy-shortcut-193822580.html Sketchy report claims iPhone XR sales are lower than expected https://bgr.com/2018/11/05/iphone-xr-apple-scales-back-production-rumor/ 8 of the Best Android Apps Not on the Google Play Store https://www.maketecheasier.com/android-apps-not-google-play/ Top 20 Internet Terms for Beginners https://www.lifewire.com/top-internet-terms-for-beginners-2483381 How to Backup and Restore Device Drivers in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/68426-backup-restore-device-drivers-windows-10-a.html NEAR SIDE OF THE MOON THEME FOR WINDOWS 10 (DOWNLOAD) https://pureinfotech.com/near-side-moon-theme-windows-10-download/ Google Keep vs. Evernote: Which Note Keeping App Is Best for You? https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-keep-vs-evernote/ Why Tech Companies Lie https://www.extremetech.com/g00/extreme/279670-why-tech-companies-lie?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9tYWlsLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 The 10 Best Must-Have MacBook Pro Accessories https://www.techjunkie.com/best-macbook-pro-accessories/ Google to make Chrome extensions safer and privacy-preserving https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2018/10/02/make-chrome-extensions-safer/ Where Do Facebook Friend Suggestions Come From? Facebook invitations often include suggestions of other people you might know. I'll look at where they might come from and whether they are a concern. https://askleo.com/where-do-facebook-friend-suggestions-come-from/?awt_l=GnD8k&awt_m=I_8NflC8NpdfbL Download Microsoft Edge browser Quick Start Guides https://www.thewindowsclub.com/download-microsoft-edge-browser-quick-start-guide 25 Things You Didn't Know Your Chromecast Could Do While Google's ultraportable media-streaming device is pretty much plug and play, there are a few tips and tricks that can make casting more magical. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/326584/25-things-you-didn-t-know-your-chromecast-could-do?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9tYWlsLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 Facebook Announces a Camera for Your House. Didn’t They Just Get Hacked? https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/facebook-announces-a-camera-for-your-house.-didn%E2%80%99t-they-just-get-hacked/ The FASTEST SSD Technology Explained - M.2, U.2, and MORE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItMY3WHHowQ Roku vs Amazon Fire TV vs Apple TV vs Chromecast vs the other TV streamer boxes https://www.komando.com/tips/497085/roku-vs-amazon-fire-tv-vs-apple-tv-vs-chromecast-vs-the-other-tv-streamer-boxes The new MacBook Air is what fans have been clamoring for and could rescue Apple from flat Mac sales https://finance.yahoo.com/news/macbook-air-fans-clamoring-could-110000117.html Google confirmed that it’s working to fix one of the Pixel 3’s biggest problems https://bgr.com/2018/11/06/pixel-3-xl-specs-ram-management-fix-coming/ How to Watch YouTube in Incognito Mode and Prevent Data Collection https://www.maketecheasier.com/watch-youtube-incognito-mode/ Best Ways to Reset a Home Network Router https://www.lifewire.com/resetting-a-home-network-router-818061 How to Enable or Disable Including Driver Updates in Windows Update in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/48277-enable-disable-driver-updates-windows-update-windows-10-a.html Apple's New Proprietary Software Locks Will Kill Independent Repair on New MacBook Pros Failure to run Apple's proprietary diagnostic software after a repair "will result in an inoperative system and an incomplete repair." https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/yw9qk7/macbook-pro-software-locks-prevent-independent-repair These 9 Apps Will Make Your Android Phone Smarter https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/smarter-android-apps/ Self-Driving Cars Still Can’t Handle Snow, Rain, or Heavy Weather https://www.extremetech.com/g00/extreme/279822-self-driving-cars-still-cant-handle-snow-rain-or-heavy-weather?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9tYWlsLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 How To Print Screen on Mac https://www.techjunkie.com/print-screen-mac/ Even with the latest iOS 12 update, your iPhone’s lockscreen is unsafe https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/even-with-the-latest-ios-12-update-your-iphones-lockscreen-is-unsafe-20410.html#new_tab Windows 10 Bug Silences Sound Cards https://www.infopackets.com/news/10429/windows-10-bug-silences-sound-cards We couldn’t install some updates because the PC was turned off https://www.thewindowsclub.com/couldnt-install-updates-pc-turned-off Hands On With the iPhone XR The iPhone XR comes in six different colors and costs $250 less than the iPhone XS. It looks good enough to make you wonder why anyone would spend the extra money. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/363714/hands-on-with-the-iphone-xr?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9tYWlsLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=23 How to View Websites on Mac that Require Internet Explorer (or a PC) https://www.howtogeek.com/368817/how-to-view-websites-on-mac-that-require-internet-explorer-or-a-pc/ Ink Cartridges Are A Scam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHX6tHdQGiQ&t=5s Kim's Opinion: The tech not to buy in October https://www.komando.com/columns/495444/kims-opinion-the-tech-not-to-buy-in-october Apple's new MacBook Air is exactly what fans have been be... https://finance.yahoo.com/video/apples-macbook-air-exactly-fans-110000386.html [Review] Windows Update Status Icon in Windows 10 Taskbar Notification Area [Review] Windows Update Status Icon in Windows 10 Taskbar Notification Area - AskVG Back to Top
Tue	1438 11/06/2018	Influence versus manipulation. https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/cw-podcasts-hh-2018-09-13.html The best password advice right now Short and crackable vs. long, complex and prone to reuse? The password debate rages on. https://www.csoonline.com/article/3306757/authentication/the-best-password-advice-right-now.html? How To Turn On Airplay https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-turn-on-airplay/ The Quest to Build the Impossible Laptop https://gizmodo.com/the-quest-to-build-the-impossible-laptop-1830124994 Protect Your Online Information: 5 Steps You Can Take Right Now https://www.lifewire.com/protect-your-online-information-4115928 Double Your Computer CPU Speed for Free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8unagKHPGt8 How Google is Turning Chrome OS into a Powerful Tablet OS https://www.howtogeek.com/368199/how-google-is-turning-chrome-os-into-a-powerful-tablet-os/ How to Reinstall and Re-register All Built-in Windows Apps in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3175-reinstall-re-register-apps-windows-10-a.html Big Deal for Big Blue: IBM Is Buying Red Hat for $34B https://www.extremetech.com/g00/computing/279681-ibm-acquires-red-hat-in-massive-34-billion-deal?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 Facebook Launches Dedicated Screens https://www.infopackets.com/news/10426/facebook-launches-dedicated-screens Apple's new MacBook Air and 2018 MacBook Pros disconnect the microphone when you close the lid to stop hackers from eavesdropping on your conversations https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-apos-macbook-air-2018-175413965.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=1_06 For the First Time Since 2012, PC Shipments Are About to Go Up Windows 10's constant refreshing and ongoing security concerns are pushing the worldwide market for desktops, laptops, and hybrid PCs to its first year-to-year growth in a long time. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364447/for-the-first-time-since-2012-pc-shipments-are-about-to-go?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Hacker gets a whopping 14 years in prison for running Scan4You service Ruslan Bondars run a "VirusTotal-for-crooks" operation from 2009 to 2017. https://www.zdnet.com/article/hacker-gets-a-whopping-14-years-in-prison-for-running-scan4you-service/ Social Engineering, Just a Call Away https://blog.knowbe4.com/social-engineering-just-a-call-away Windows 10 Clock is missing, invisible or black https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-clock-missing-invisible-black [Tip] What To Do When You Accidentally Close Google Chrome or Opera With Multiple Tabs Open https://www.askvg.com/tip-what-to-do-when-you-accidentally-close-google-chrome-or-opera-with-multiple-tabs-open/ The 7 Best Cheap Computer Chairs for Students on a Budget https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-cheap-computer-chairs/ Microsoft’s xCloud Game Streaming Service Public Testing Begins in 2019 https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/188081/microsofts-project-xcloud-game-streaming-service-arrives-in-2019?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8-9OADtXXiT2sphFPt77TCM-BT9ayFa7An6PSxhGIXbujzGl2FxedOnoiIkGXJZrYYAWEpLDAIfeR-U94y_l7pn0Bw0w&_hsmi=66542281# 7 ways to get your unclaimed money even if you checked before https://www.komando.com/tips/307699/7-ways-to-find-unclaimed-money How to Send Large Files from Your Android Device https://www.maketecheasier.com/send-large-files-from-android/Adding a 2nd hard drive or solid state drive to a laptop by replacing the DVD or Blu-ray driveAdding a 2nd hard drive or solid state drive to a laptop by replacing the DVD or Blu-ray drive How To Find Out Who Owns a Website https://www.techjunkie.com/find-who-owns-website/ How to Use Alexa's Useful New Calendar Features https://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-alexas-useful-new-calendar-features-1830151503 Are You Getting the Internet Speed You're Promised? Lots of factors contribute to the speed of an internet connection https://www.lifewire.com/is-your-internet-speed-as-good-as-promised-4007146 Adding a 2nd hard drive or solid state drive to a laptop by replacing the DVD or Blu-ray drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VytfZn2hnh8 Tech Addiction Makes Us Less Happy. That’s a Market Opportunity. https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/tech-addiction-makes-us-less-happy.-thats-a-market-opportunity./ How to Turn On or Off Clear Browsing Data on Exit of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/41966-turn-off-clear-browsing-data-exit-microsoft-edge.html SSD Prices Could Collapse in 2019 https://www.extremetech.com/g00/computing/279591-ssd-prices-could-collapse-in-2019?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 Being Blackmailed for Money on Facebook? Here's What to Do https://www.infopackets.com/news/10430/being-blackmailed-money-facebook-heres-what-do Microsoft's Hiding its Productivity Future Behind A Game Streaming Service https://www.petri.com/microsofts-hiding-its-productivity-future-behind-a-game-streaming-service?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--BnfilXnkIwY3Tt6Ojf_8WIdEWZu6iyWBIrGpuiY8cbwNQzRh8wRyt9weGq_JX3NUMLSweZAyNmxntnldX7mHVWap3Gg&_hsmi=66575098 The Best Media Streaming Devices of 2018 Who needs cable? We pit the highest-rated streaming boxes and sticks against one another to find out which one is your best bet for watching shows, movies, and more on your television. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/article2/0,2817,2421457,00.asp?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Evolution of the Cybercrime-as-a-Service Epidemic https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/magazine-features/evolution-cybercrime-service/ Internet Security Awareness Training Bad guys are constantly coming out with new versions of ransomware strains to evade detection. https://info.knowbe4.com/ransomware-simulator-tool-1chn Track Power Usage & monitor Trend in Task Manager of Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/track-power-usage-monitor-trend-task-manager Google Chrome doesn’t Confirm or Warn Before Closing Multiple Tabs https://www.askvg.com/google-chrome-doesnt-confirm-or-warn-before-closing-multiple-tabs/ How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/password-protect-folder-windows/ OneNote Will Soon Sync Your Sticky Notes https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/188480/onenote-will-soon-sync-your-sticky-notes?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6KjelksyuIcPmKd9JKkLJLuQ0JGk5xgiBeRfINss7nY4eUbxNczVPeAMrcrOe_9E8LXakpgFtcD_cCer6iPagKramSw&_hsmi=66610261# Free tool to edit PDF files https://www.komando.com/downloads/442483/free-tool-to-edit-pdf-files How to Enable and Use Picture-in-Picture Mode in Android Oreo https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-picture-in-picture-mode-android-oreo/ What To Do if your MacBook Pro Won’t Turn On https://www.techjunkie.com/macbook-pro-wont-turn-on/ Never Veto a Plan Without Suggesting a Better Option https://lifehacker.com/never-veto-a-plan-without-suggesting-a-better-option-1829973377 Types of Network Connections https://www.lifewire.com/types-of-network-connections-4059835 What Ethernet Cable to Use? Cat5? Cat6? Cat7? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha3zVvwzMvY How to Use (or Disable) iCloud Optimized Storage on Mac https://www.howtogeek.com/368837/how-to-use-or-disable-icloud-optimized-storage-on-mac/ How to Change New Tab Button Position in Google Chrome https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/117462-change-new-tab-button-position-google-chrome.html Microsoft Expands Gaming Empire, Bringing Xbox Game Pass to PC Players https://www.extremetech.com/g00/gaming/279582-microsoft-expands-gaming-empire-bringing-xbox-game-pass-to-pc-players?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14 Your Phone for Windows 10 and Android review: Can you really keep your phone in your pocket? Microsoft is trying to connect all of your devices, and Your Phone is the next big step. https://www.windowscentral.com/your-phone-windows-10-review Reviewers say the new iPad Pro is giving your laptop a run for its money https://qz.com/1451122/new-reviews-suggest-the-ipad-pro-could-be-your-next-laptop/?yptr=yahoo US to Withdraw from 144-Year-Old Postal Treaty It costs less to ship something from China to the US than it does to ship within the US. President Trump wants the postal treaty renegotiated or he's pulling the US out, both of which are bad outcomes for China. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364469/us-to-withdraw-from-144-year-old-postal-treaty?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Phishing Is the Internet’s Most Successful Con Tricking people out of sensitive information online is far too easy. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/09/phishing-is-the-internets-most-successful-con/569920/ CYBERCRIMINALS UTILIZE SOCIAL ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE CREDENTIALS TO CONDUCT PAYROLL DIVERSION https://www.ic3.gov/media/2018/180918.aspx Cloud Clipboard not working or syncing in Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/cloud-clipboard-not-working Fix “Corrupted Content Error” Message on Websites in Mozilla Firefox https://www.askvg.com/fix-corrupted-content-error-message-on-websites-in-mozilla-firefox/ How to Stop Chat App Notifications Annoying You https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/stop-chat-app-notifications-annoying/ Microsoft Becomes a Top 5 PC Maker in the US https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/microsoft-surface/188502/microsoft-becomes-a-top-5-pc-maker-in-the-us?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6KjelksyuIcPmKd9JKkLJLuQ0JGk5xgiBeRfINss7nY4eUbxNczVPeAMrcrOe_9E8LXakpgFtcD_cCer6iPagKramSw&_hsmi=66610261 8 ways to protect yourself from a medical data breach https://www.komando.com/tips/491780/how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-medical-data-breach 3 of the Best Firewall Apps for Android in 2018 https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-firewall-apps-android/ How to remotely access your PC from your mobile phone https://www.techjunkie.com/remotely-access-pc-mobile-phone/ This Affordable Roomba Sucks Five Times Harder Than Its Predecessors https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/this-affordable-roomba-sucks-five-times-harder-than-its-1830148418?ks=streamshare&ks=nativestream Understanding Broadband Internet Speeds https://www.lifewire.com/broadband-internet-speeds-explained-437202 Windows 10 Settings You Should Change Right Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=080ebOWZI0I How to Reset or Clear Data Usage in Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/368585/how-to-reset-or-clear-data-usage-in-windows-10/ How to Add or Remove Security Indicator Text for HTTPS Pages in Google Chrome https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/117396-add-remove-security-indicator-text-https-pages-google-chrome.html Unpatched systems at big companies continue to fall to WannaMine worm Using the same exploit as WannaCry and some known tools, the Monero mining worm continues. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/09/eternally-pwned-wannamine-still-spreading-using-year-old-leaked-nsa-exploits/ Why Surface Headphones may be Microsoft's most important accessory yet Microsoft's Surface Headphones are its first accessory that parallels the company's cross-platform and work and life strategy. https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-headphones-may-be-microsofts-most-important-accessory-yet DMARC Policies for Whitehouse.gov Make Spoofing Emails Easier https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dmarc-policies-for-whitehousegov-make-spoofing-emails-easier/ How to Sync and Save Your Sticky Notes in Windows 10 With the Windows 10 October 2018 update, you can now save and sync your desktop notes. Here's how to use the new and improved Sticky Notes feature. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/feature/364330/how-to-sync-and-save-your-sticky-notes-in-windows-10?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Account takeover attacks ramping up, leading to explosion of phishing ATO attacks steal a person's credentials and use them to send emails from their account, according to a recent Barracuda Networks report. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/account-takeover-attacks-ramping-up-leading-to-explosion-of-phishing/ Bristol Airport blames cyber attack for taking departure boards offline for two days https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/16/bristol-airport/ Download Windows 10 Guides for Beginners from Microsoft https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-guide-for-beginners-from-microsoft [Software Update] CCleaner 5.48 Now Available for Download https://www.askvg.com/ccleaner-freeware-system-optimization-and-privacy-tool/ How to Enable Dark Mode in Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Edge https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/enable-dark-mode-web-browsers/ Microsoft Begins the “Re-release” of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/188420/microsoft-begins-the-re-release-of-the-windows-10-october-2018-update?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--BnfilXnkIwY3Tt6Ojf_8WIdEWZu6iyWBIrGpuiY8cbwNQzRh8wRyt9weGq_JX3NUMLSweZAyNmxntnldX7mHVWap3Gg&_hsmi=66575098 With this operating system you can have privacy and anonymity ( on ebay.com - TAILS: Anonymous & Secure Linux Operating System on a 16GB, USB 3.0 Thumb Drive ( 272036850958 )) https://www.komando.com/downloads/445178/with-this-operating-system-you-can-have-privacy-and-anonymity Android Device Overheating? – Here’s How to Cool It Down https://www.maketecheasier.com/android-device-overheating/ What’s the Best Channel for Wi-Fi? https://www.techjunkie.com/best-channel-wifi/ Geek Pick: Anki Vector Robot is the Perfect City Pet https://www.geek.com/deals-2/geek-pick-anki-vector-1756426/ PopSockets: Collapsible Grip & Stand for Phones and Tablets https://www.amazon.com/PopSockets-Collapsible-Stand-Phones-Tablets/dp/B00UY1YTGG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=wireless&=undefined&ie=UTF8&qid=1539185067&sr=1-6&keywords=pop%2Bsocket%2Bfor%2Biphone&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=techjunkienewsletter08-20&linkId=ba97a6b5a48a9858c47f4be2c756a8fb&language=en_US Back to Top
Mon	1437 11/05/2018	The iPhone XR is coming soon: Here are 9 reasons you should buy it instead of an iPhone XS or XS Max https://www.businessinsider.com/apples-iphone-xr-vs-iphone-xs-2018-9 5 WhatsApp Apps and Extensions You Didn’t Know You Need https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/whatsapp-apps-extensions/ Microsoft Explains Why Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Was Deleting People’s Files https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/microsoft-explains-why-windows-10s-october-2018-update-was-deleting-peoples-files/ Clean up your Facebook past with this free tool https://www.komando.com/downloads/470570/fb-purity-cleans-up-your-social-media Double your RAM – This Method Actually Works! (listen to what is a scam) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CHDoAsX1yo&t=495s How to Enable or Disable Use of Security Questions for Local Accounts in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/117755-enable-disable-security-questions-local-accounts-windows-10-a.html NewsNow suffers security breach - passwords should be considered compromised BAD NEWS IF YOUR PASSWORD WASN'T UNIQUE. https://www.grahamcluley.com/newsnow-suffers-security-breach-passwords-should-be-considered-compromised/ Motorola One launches in the US on November 11th for $399 You can get the Android One device from Best Buy. https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/04/motorola-one-us-release/?yptr=yahoo Apple is selling refurbished iPhone 8 smartphones for $500, and it's an amazing deal https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-selling-refurbished-iphone-8-161621684.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=1_06 ViStart: Best Free Start Menu Alternative for Windows https://www.askvg.com/vistart-a-windows-vista-start-menu-clone-for-windows-xp/ Facebook Is Giving Advertisers Access to Your Shadow Contact Information https://gizmodo.com/facebook-is-giving-advertisers-access-to-your-shadow-co-1828476051 The Only Thing US Teens Love More than the Apple Watch Is a Rolex Watch US teens have always been huge Apple fans, and unsurprisingly the intent to purchase new iPhone increased nearly every year. https://news.softpedia.com/news/the-only-thing-us-teens-love-more-than-the-apple-watch-is-a-rolex-watch-523371.shtml 5 of the Best Password Managers for Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-password-managers-android/ How to create the ultimate backup strategy to save time and peace of mind https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-create-the-ultimate-backup-strategy-to-save-time-and-peace-of-mind/ Russian Hackers Use Malware That Can Survive OS Reinstalls Security firm ESET discovered the powerful malware, dubbed Lojax, infecting a victim's PC and suspects that it came from the Kremlin-linked hacking group known as Fancy Bear. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364046/russian-hackers-use-malware-that-can-survive-os-reinstalls?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Components of a Linux Desktop Environment https://www.lifewire.com/linux-desktop-environment-explained-4121640 The 6 Best Android Gallery Apps Better Than Google Photos https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-gallery-app-google-photos/ How to Automatically Shrink a Word Document By One Page https://www.howtogeek.com/368623/how-to-automatically-shrink-your-microsoft-word-document-by-one-page/ 5 awesome widgets that will make your Android amazing https://www.komando.com/tips/495267/5-awesome-widgets-that-will-make-your-android-amazing Top 5 Mistakes New Linux Users Make https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoqxphFukTQ How to Use Microsoft Surface Diagnostic Toolkit in Windows Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/48404-use-microsoft-surface-diagnostic-toolkit-windows-10-a.html 14 years prison for man who helped hackers evade detection by anti-virus software https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/14-years-prison-for-man-who-helped-hackers-evade-detection-by-anti-virus-software-20363.html#new_tab Hacking Back: Simply a Bad Idea While the concept may sound appealing, it's rife with drawbacks and dangers. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/hacking-back-simply-a-bad-idea/a/d-id/1332856 That's Not the Social Security Administration on the Phone https://twocents.lifehacker.com/thats-not-the-social-security-administration-on-the-pho-1830111974 How to Enable True Aero Glass Transparency with Blur and Reflection in Windows 8 and Later? https://www.askvg.com/yet-another-easy-way-to-get-full-transparency-in-windows-8/ Oh Come On, Apple Could Have Made the 'New' MacBook Air Years Ago https://gizmodo.com/oh-come-on-apple-could-have-made-the-new-macbook-air-y-1830108842 Stop the Hate, iPhone XR Selling Well, Says Top Apple Analyst iPhone XR is now available for pre-order, but with waiting times barely increasing after the Friday launch, most people are tempted to believe that demand for the device is rather slow right now. https://news.softpedia.com/news/stop-the-hate-iphone-xr-selling-well-says-top-apple-analyst-523370.shtml How to Easily Batch Uninstall Apps on Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/batch-uninstall-apps-android/ Alternatives to Notepad++ for Mac https://www.techjunkie.com/notepad-plus-plus-alternatives-mac/ Thanks to GDPR, Third-Party Tracker Use on European News Sites Is Plummeting According to a report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, third-party cookie usage has dropped by 22 percent across European news websites since GDPR went into effect. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364051/thanks-to-gdpr-third-party-tracker-use-on-european-news-sit?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 The Top Linux Distributions Of All Time https://www.lifewire.com/top-linux-distributions-of-all-time-4084559 Small in Size, Big on Features: P1 Mini Projector Review https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/p1-mini-projector/ Google Made a Call-Screening Robot for Your Pixel Phone https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/google-made-a-call-screening-robot-for-your-pixel-phone/ 5 simple steps to clean up your Android contacts for good https://www.komando.com/tips/491750/5-simple-steps-to-clean-up-your-android-contacts-for-good 15 Amazing Phone Functions You Had No Idea Existed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZgf1VsbsO4 How to Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/82156-reset-re-register-windows-spotlight-windows-10-a.html Malware steals passwords from 6.4 million SHEIN customers https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/malware-steals-passwords-from-6-4-million-shein-customers-20375.html#new_tab How The Dridex Gang Makes Millions From Bespoke Ransomware https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhite/2018/09/26/how-the-dridex-gang-makes-millions-from-bespoke-ransomware/#6bd3d26440d3 Cybercriminals Increasingly Trying to Ensnare the Big Financial Fish Threat groups such as GOLD KINGSWOOD are using their extensive resources and network insights to target high-value financial organizations around the world. https://www.secureworks.com/blog/cybercriminals-increasingly-trying-to-ensnare-the-big-financial-fish How to Create Backup Image of Bootable USB Drives? https://www.askvg.com/how-to-create-backup-image-of-bootable-usb-drives/ Russian hackers ‘Fancy Bear’ now targeting governments with rootkit malware https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/27/russian-hackers-fancy-bear-now-targeting-governments-with-rootkit-malware/ How to Block Ads and In-App Purchases From Your Kid's Apps https://offspring.lifehacker.com/how-to-block-ads-and-in-app-purchases-from-your-kids-ap-1830125754 How to Use Google DNS and OpenDNS on Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-google-dns-opendns-android/ The Best Snipping Tools for Mac https://www.techjunkie.com/best-snipping-tools-macos/ Hands On: Tile Adds Replaceable Batteries to Mate, Pro Trackers The new Tile Mate and Tile Pro come with a revised design that allows you to swap out the battery, and an improved range to take advantage of the ever-expanding Tile network. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364124/hands-on-tile-adds-replaceable-batteries-to-mate-pro-track?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 How to Turn NFC Off on Androids https://www.lifewire.com/turn-off-nfc-to-secure-your-android-smartphone-2532822 Top 10 Free Websites for Quality Copyright Free Photographs https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-5-websites-for-free-stock-photographs/ Never Use Your Camera Flash Again With Night Sight on Pixel Phones https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/never-use-your-camera-flash-again-with-night-sight-on-pixel-phones/ How to get a podcast player set up on Android https://www.komando.com/tips/492978/how-to-get-a-podcast-player-setup-on-android Waze app iPhone tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HxFNZLjCzg How to Download and Install Windows Performance Toolkit in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/117625-download-install-windows-performance-toolkit-windows-10-a.html Vietnam could give tech companies one year to obey cyberlaw https://www.yahoo.com/news/vietnam-could-tech-companies-one-obey-cyberlaw-094231469.html Are long passphrases the answer to password problems? Passphrases can be more secure than passwords, but there are limitations and hackers will eventually master cracking them. https://www.csoonline.com/article/3305794/authentication/are-long-passphrases-the-answer-to-password-problems.html [Opera Beta / Developer Update] Opera 58 Developer Build Confirms or Warns Before Closing Multiple Tabs https://www.askvg.com/opera-beta-and-developer-updates/ 'Every cyberattack is related to geopolitical conditions,' says CEO of cybersecurity company hired by Google - CNBC's Jim Cramer gets the latest on cybersecurity from FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, whose company was hired by Google to defend against state-sponsored cyberattacks. - Mandia says that the "dead reality" is that every major cyberattack is somehow state-condoned. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/25/fireeye-ceo-every-cyberattack-is-related-to-geopolitical-conditions.html Apple's New Macs Use '100 Percent Recycled Aluminum,' But What Does That Mean? https://earther.gizmodo.com/apples-new-macs-use-100-percent-recycled-aluminum-but-1830109191 How to Make Your Android Phone’s Battery Last Longer https://www.maketecheasier.com/improve-android-battery-life/ Best Twitter Desktop Clients for Mac and Windows 2017 (odds are it will work fine on newer versions of OS) https://www.techjunkie.com/twitter-desktop-client/ Adobe Premiere Rush CC https://www.pcmag.com/g00/review/364402/adobe-premiere-rush-cc?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Introduction to Computer Network Speed Understanding the factors that determine performance of a computer network https://www.lifewire.com/computer-network-speed-818118 How to Watch Amazon Prime Video on Your TV With Chromecast https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-watch-amazon-prime-on-tv-chromecast/ Holes found in Mojave’s privacy protection https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/privacy-security-world/2018/09/holes-found-in-mojaves-privacy-protection/ Waze Help How can we help you? https://support.google.com/waze/?hl=en#topic=6273402 Back to Top
Sun	1436 11/04//2018	Target launching ‘Skip-the-Line’ checkout technology, will open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Retailers are focused on speedy checkout for the holidays with Walmart launching ‘Check Out With Me’ on Thursday https://www.marketwatch.com/story/target-launching-skip-the-line-checkout-technology-will-open-at-5-pm-on-thanksgiving-2018-11-01?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo The real cost of buying a new iPhone https://qz.com/1450117/how-much-a-new-apple-iphone-will-actually-cost-you/?yptr=yahoo Laptop Radiation – Truth or Myth; How to protect yourself? https://www.thewindowsclub.com/laptop-radiation-protect-yourself 5 Great Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator https://www.techjunkie.com/adobe-illustrator-alternatives/ How to Connect Two Routers on a Home Network Expand your home network with a second router https://www.lifewire.com/connect-routers-on-a-home-network-818060 What Do Router AC Ratings Like AC1200 and AC3200 Mean? https://www.maketecheasier.com/router-ac-ratings-mean/ Get Windows 7 Style Classic Explorer Features in “This PC” in Windows 8 and Later https://www.askvg.com/freeware-to-bring-all-windows-7-style-classic-features-back-in-windows-8-1-explorer-this-pc/ Do I Need a VPN at Home? VPNs are great for securing your connection when you're using public Wi-Fi, but they can also be put to work in your home. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/article/364072/do-i-need-a-vpn-at-home?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Apple’s first 5G iPhone will reportedly arrive in 2020 https://bgr.com/2018/11/03/iphone-5g-support-coming-in-2020-rumor/ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme First Impressions https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/184238/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-extreme-first-impressions?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_fUR8BDMjc1ekUFU8IlvyoTGNtYAYBW8u8WO2XSXIxRLmEdbgf7zwZTD9D-PVWDH8kQAl4mwhfLs-BqLmTxIYzctZ3HA&_hsmi=66439435 Why Verizon Might Be Conceding Defeat on Its AOL and Yahoo! Purchases https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-verizon-might-conceding-defeat-183500454.html How to Repair a DEAD Computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz9pMKy9Mbs&t=3s The 7 Best Free VPNs for Google Chrome https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-top-free-vpns-chrome-users/ Reminder: In Spite of Windows Flaws, Hackers Prefer Social Engineering https://blog.knowbe4.com/in-spite-of-windows-flaws-hackers-prefer-social-engineering RaspEX A Linux ARM operating system for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3 computer boards, based on Debian and Ubuntu https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Linux-Distributions/RaspEX-103737.shtml What Is a PHP File (And How Do I Open One)? https://www.howtogeek.com/369069/what-is-a-php-file-and-how-do-i-open-one/ Windows 10: Create a WinPE USB or ISO https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/103428-create-winpe-usb-iso.html How to Crank Up Your Phone's Text Size for Your Parents (Or Yourself) https://lifehacker.com/how-to-crank-up-your-phones-text-size-for-your-parents-1830177421 Use OneNote to take notes in a scheduled Outlook meeting or Skype for Business https://www.thewindowsclub.com/outlook-meeting-or-skype-for-business-with-onenote Service Battery Warning on Mac – Do You Need to Replace the Battery? (odds are yes before you might end up with a big disaster) https://www.techjunkie.com/service-battery-mac-replace/ The Range of a Typical Wi-Fi Network https://www.lifewire.com/range-of-typical-wifi-network-816564 Laptop Buying Guide for 2018 https://www.maketecheasier.com/laptop-buying-guide/ Opera Mail: Lightweight and Portable Email Client for Windows https://www.askvg.com/opera-mail-download-new-desktop-email-client-for-windows-and-mac/ Ransomware Strikes the Port of San Diego, Disabling IT Systems It isn't clear which ransomware strain struck the port. The ransom note demanded payment in Bitcoin to free the infected computers; officials refrained from disclosing the amount. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364081/ransomware-strikes-the-port-of-san-diego-disabling-it-syste?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 iPhone XR vs. Galaxy Note 9 speed test: Apple continues to impress https://bgr.com/2018/11/03/iphone-xr-vs-galaxy-note-9-speed-test-video/ Nokia’s Latest Product Is a Gorgeous $349 Android Phone https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/186562/nokias-latest-product-is-a-gorgeous-349-android-phone?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_1Y7no0CYOgliEWWdjwK5cjffsqcsNKrdeSpk1irvjSBpJv39_Z5tVhSyFJjK4dJ7kZpwP0WUp3B86xKQdX5zimNYKCg&_hsmi=66468312 Apple is selling refurbished iPhone 8 smartphones for $500, and it's an amazing deal https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-selling-refurbished-iphone-8-161621684.html Ink Cartridges Are A Scam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHX6tHdQGiQ 7 Ways to Create a Bulleted List in Excel https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-bulleted-list-excel/ I Got Vished (and So Can Your Users) https://blog.knowbe4.com/i-got-vished-and-so-can-your-users iPhone Users Will Be Able to Lock WhatsApp with Touch ID or Face ID The development team of WhatsApp is preparing several major improvements for the instant messaging app on iPhones, including a dark theme that was discovered in the most recent release. https://news.softpedia.com/news/iphone-users-will-be-able-to-lock-whatsapp-with-touch-id-or-face-id-523401.shtml Why Do My Mac’s Desktop Icons Say “Out of Space”? https://www.howtogeek.com/368923/why-do-my-mac%E2%80%99s-desktop-icons-say-%E2%80%9Cout-of-space%E2%80%9D/ How to Link Microsoft Account to Digital License for Windows 10 Activation https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/55398-link-microsoft-account-windows-10-digital-license.html How Do I Customize How My Contacts Appear in Gmail? https://lifehacker.com/how-do-i-customize-how-my-contacts-appear-in-gmail-1830136647 Fix YouTube slow loading & buffering issues https://www.thewindowsclub.com/youtube-slow-loading-buffering How To Disable MacBook Trackpad when using a Mouse https://www.techjunkie.com/disable-macbook-trackpad/ United Nations: Broadband Access is a Basic Human Right Disconnection from the Internet is Against International Law https://www.lifewire.com/united-nations-broadband-access-is-a-basic-human-right-436784 The Best Android Apps for Chromebook https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-android-apps-for-chromebook/ Power Scheduler: Freeware to Schedule Shutdown, Restart, Hibernate and Lock Operations in Windows https://www.askvg.com/power-scheduler-freeware-to-schedule-shutdown-restart-hibernate-and-lock-operations-in-windows/ Berners-Lee: You Should Control Your Data, Not Internet Giants Tim Berners-Lee's new project, called Solid, wants to wrest control of the web away from the big internet giants and give 'every one of us complete control over data.' https://www.pcmag.com/g00/news/364111/berners-lee-you-should-control-your-data-not-internet-gian?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 Latest version of Apple Maps might give Google some serious competition https://bgr.com/2018/11/04/apple-maps-vs-google-maps-updated-comparison-roads-details/ Apple Is Taking Away Your Ability to Repair Your own laptop https://www.thurrott.com/apple/186946/apple-is-taking-away-your-ability-to-repair-your-own-laptop?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_1Y7no0CYOgliEWWdjwK5cjffsqcsNKrdeSpk1irvjSBpJv39_Z5tVhSyFJjK4dJ7kZpwP0WUp3B86xKQdX5zimNYKCg&_hsmi=66468312 You can make Alexa whisper to you on your Amazon Echo, and it's just as weird as you'd expect — here's how to enable 'whisper mode' https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alexa-whisper-amazon-echo-apos-150000677.html How to use Waze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCRM8VMh3A8 What Is Miracast? How to Use Miracast for Wireless Media Streaming https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/stop-using-hdmi-miracast-wireless-alternative-youll-love/ [InfoGraphic] 20 Ways to Block Mobile Attacks https://blog.knowbe4.com/infographic-20-ways-to-block-mobile-attacks Apple Sends More than Half of iPhone XR Units to China Apple is confident that iPhone XR would be particularly successful in China, so the company sent more than half of the inventory to the country ahead of the sales kickoff next Friday. https://news.softpedia.com/news/apple-sends-more-than-half-of-produced-iphone-xr-units-to-china-523406.shtml How to Manage App Permissions on Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/368598/how-to-manage-app-permissions-on-windows-10/ How to Change the Location of your OneDrive Folder in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/75052-change-location-onedrive-folder-windows-10-a.html Use this App To Enable the Pixel 3's Camera Features on Older Pixel Smartphone Models https://lifehacker.com/use-this-app-to-enable-the-pixel-3s-camera-features-on-1830081196 Fix Slow file copy speed in Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/slow-file-copy-speed-windows-10 How To Deauthorize a Computer in iTunes https://www.techjunkie.com/deauthorize-computer-itunes/ The Difference Between Linux and GNU/Linux https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-linux-2201940 How to Block Websites on Android without Rooting Your Phone https://www.maketecheasier.com/block-websites-android/ How to Fix Annoying Cursor Jumping Problem While Typing Documents in Laptops? https://www.askvg.com/how-to-fix-annoying-cursor-jumping-problem-while-typing-documents-in-laptops/ Going Off the Data-Collection Grid Today it's easier than ever for entities to collect people's personal information. Your smartphone, fitness tracker, computer, tablet; the apps and web services you use, the websites you surf to—they all rat you out to these data collectors. https://www.pcmag.com/g00/commentary/364094/going-off-the-data-collection-grid?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=19 The best Waze tips and tricks Use these Waze tips and tricks to become an expert navigator https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/waze-tips-and-tricks/ The Email Experiment: A Quick Check-In https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/184087/the-email-experiment-a-quick-check-in?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--9OD9ff83g_PJCnBz9ek0Emzsx-YT2ywJjJviIjvvboVvg2amf0fcQ9etVTtIn59JjboBljpBn7oPywoMEvaG-06Toig&_hsmi=66508801 What it's like to use a search engine that's more private than Google https://finance.yahoo.com/news/like-use-search-engine-thats-private-google-174413042.html 7 Tips to Help You Use Waze Like a Pro https://smartphones.gadgethacks.com/how-to/7-tips-help-you-use-waze-like-pro-0182627/ The 12 Best 80s Movies to Watch on Netflix https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-80s-movies-netflix/ [Heads-up] Now In The Wild: New Super Evil Rootkit Survives Even "Nuke From Orbit" And HD Swap https://blog.knowbe4.com/heads-up-now-in-the-wild-new-super-evil-rootkit-survives-even-nuke-from-orbit-and-hd-swap Replacing a Damaged iPhone XR Display Is Surprisingly Cheap https://news.softpedia.com/news/replacing-a-damaged-iphone-xr-display-is-surprisingly-cheap-523372.shtml What Shutter Speed Should I Use With My Camera? https://www.howtogeek.com/369145/what-shutter-speed-should-i-use-with-my-camera/ How to Do a System Restore of Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4588-system-restore-windows-10-a.html How to Pre-Order the New Macbook Air and iPad Pro https://lifehacker.com/how-to-pre-order-the-new-macbook-air-and-ipad-pro-1830100127 Best Kodi Add-ons for Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/best-kodi-add-ons-for-windows-10 How to Use Waze to Avoid Traffic Jams https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Waze-to-Avoid-Traffic-Jams Back to Top

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