Not even 5G could rescue smartphone sales in 2020
Here's to next year
https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/24/not-even-5g-could-rescue-smartphone-sales-in-2020/
What 2021 May Bring for Big Tech
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/2021-may-bring-big-tech-150016511.html
How to Add a Watch Face on Apple Watch
https://www.howtogeek.com/707031/how-to-add-a-watch-face-on-apple-watch/
How Private is YOUR Internet Usage?
https://askbobrankin.com/how_private_is_your_internet_usage.html
Where are all the cheap Xbox Series X and
PS5-friendly 4K 120Hz TVs?
Cheap high refresh PC monitors abound, but 120Hz 4K
TVs with HDMI 2.1 still cost serious money
https://www.techradar.com/news/where-are-all-the-cheap-xbox-series-x-and-ps5-friendly-4k-120hz-tvs
2021 PC predictions and eating our words from 2020
| The Full Nerd ep. 163
In this episode of The Full Nerd, we gaze into the
crystal ball and the rearview mirror.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3601978/2021-pc-predictions-and-eating-our-words-from-2020-the-full-nerd-ep-163.html
U.S. to allow small drones to fly over people and
at night
The FAA said its long-awaited rules for the drones
will address security concerns by requiring remote identification
technology in most cases to enable their identification from the
ground.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/us-allow-small-drones-fly-people-night-rcna214
Overclocked Intel Core i9-11900K @5.2 GHz on all
cores can beat the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in single-thread and
multithread benchmarks but at a massive power cost (not
recommended)
The i9-11900K is an 8-core, 16-thread CPU. (Image
source: Synopsis)The i9-11900K is an 8-core, 16-thread CPU. (Image
source: Synopsis)
The Rocket Lake Intel Core i9-11900K processor has
turned up another astonishing CPU-Z benchmark score, with an
overclocked sample with all cores at 5.2 GHz managing higher
single-thread and multithread test results than the AMD Ryzen 7
5800X. But the power cost for a slight improvement might be too
high for many.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Overclocked-Intel-Core-i9-11900K-5-2-GHz-on-all-cores-can-beat-the-AMD-Ryzen-7-5800X-in-single-thread-and-multithread-benchmarks-but-at-a-massive-power-cost.512734.0.html
Zoom stole the headlines, but 2020 was the year of
Microsoft Teams
In a year of virtual meetings and classrooms,
Microsoft's investment into Teams paid off.
https://www.windowscentral.com/zoom-stole-headlines-2020-was-year-microsoft-teams
Adobe now shows alerts in Windows 10 to uninstall
Flash Player
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-now-shows-alerts-in-windows-10-to-uninstall-flash-player/
How to connect two computers directly with Ethernet
cable on Windows 10
Yes, you can connect two devices running Windows 10
using an Ethernet cable to transfer files without a switch or
wireless connectivity, and in this guide, you'll learn the steps
to complete the task.
https://pureinfotech.com/connect-two-computers-directly-ethernet-cable-windows-10/
Scientists say they invented a 10-second
coronavirus test that’s 99% accurate
https://bgr.com/2021/01/04/covid-test-swab-replacement-10-second-mouth-sample/
7 Apple Watch settings you should change right away
We'll show you how to adjust activity goals, ditch
random screenshots and stop Siri from always talking to you.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-apple-watch-settings-you-should-change-right-away/
Macrorit Disk Partition Expert Free Edition
Manage the space on your disks and partitions more
effectively and maintain your volumes' optimal performance using
this user-friendly tool
https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/HDD-Tools/Macrorit-Disk-Partition-Expert-Free.shtml
SolarWinds hack may be much worse than originally
feared
Some 250 government agencies and businesses may
have been affected
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/2/22210667/solarwinds-hack-worse-government-microsoft-cybersecurity
Easy tips for cleaning up your Mac
Is your Mac a mess? Here are some easy ways to
clean out your Mac's storage and cluttered desktop.
https://www.macworld.com/article/2030221/easy-tips-for-cleaning-up-your-mac.html
What's the Difference Between Android TV and Google
TV?
Are Android TV and Google TV the same thing? Not
quite. We explain the difference between these two Google systems.
https://www.makeuseof.com/android-tv-google-tv-differences/
The one trick I use to start my inbox with a clean
slate every year
https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/archive-your-inbox/770924/
11 Xbox Series X, Series S Tips to Customize Your
Console
The Xbox Series X and Series S have many settings
and features that can improve your gaming experience; you just
need to know how to set everything up.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/xbox-series-x-series-s-tips
Google Staff Launch Union, Escalating Tension With
Leaders
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-workers-launch-union-escalating-110500428.html
What Is “Binning” for Computer Components?
https://www.howtogeek.com/705101/what-is-binning-for-computer-components/
Ring With Ting - Save on Your Mobile Phone Bill
https://askbobrankin.com/ring_with_ting_save_on_your_mobile_phone_bill.html
How to turn off PS5 adaptive triggers and haptic
feedback
You can disable the PS5 DualSense controller’s
special features
https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-turn-off-ps5-adaptive-triggers-and-haptic-feedback
How to install a graphics card
Few improvements add as much punch to a PC as
upgrading your graphics card. Here's how.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2913370/how-to-install-a-graphics-card.html
Insecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy
suspects' alibis
Looser privacy standards for vehicle data are a
treasure chest of data for law enforcement.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/snitches-wheels-police-turn-car-data-destroy-suspects-alibis-n1251939
Why Are There So Many Internet Jerks?
The internet, and social media specifically, seems
like a breeding ground for jerks. Did it actually create them, or
just expose those already among us?
https://askleo.com/why-are-there-so-many-internet-jerks/
An old build of Windows Core 'Polaris' has leaked
online
Not as exciting as it sounds, though.
https://www.windowscentral.com/old-build-windows-core-polaris-has-leaked-online
Swatters hijack smart home devices to watch
emergency responders
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/swatters-hijack-smart-home-devices-to-watch-emergency-responders/
How to create local account on Windows 10
Learn the steps to add a new local account on
Windows 10 without having to delete or change your current
Microsoft account using the Settings app or Command Prompt.
https://pureinfotech.com/create-local-account-windows-10/
LG’s new gaming display bends when you need it to
https://bgr.com/2021/01/04/lg-bendable-oled-display-ces-2021/
Android 11 rolls out widely to US unlocked Galaxy
S20 series
One UI 3.0 for Samsung's main 2020 flagships
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/01/01/android-11-rolls-out-widely-to-us-unlocked-galaxy-s20-series/
Macrorit Disk Partition Expert Free Edition
Portable
Efficiently manage the occupied and free space on
your hard drives and partitions while optimizing their performance
at the same time
https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/HDD-Tools/Macrorit-Disk-Partition-Expert-Free-Edition-Portable.shtml
Slack starts 2021 with a massive outage (Update:
backup after a coup hours)
Most of the issues appeared resolved by about 3PM
ET Monday
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/4/22213105/slack-outage-down-2021-server-error
macOS Big Sur supports Time Machine on
APFS-formatted drives, but there are a few catches
The updated macOS finally allows you to use a drive
formatted with Apple’s not-very-new APFS filesystem as a Time
Machine destination.
https://www.macworld.com/article/3600278/macos-big-sur-supports-time-machine-on-apfs-formatted-drives-but-there-are-a-few-catches.html
10 Tips and Tricks for Using Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is made for communication and
meetings. Use these tips to maximize your productivity when
collaborating in real time.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tips-and-tricks-for-using-microsoft-teams/
How to protect your new tech in 5 minutes
https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/protect-new-tech-in-5-minutes/771284/
Apple Backtracks, Allows Amphetamine App to Remain
in App Store
After saying Amphetamine violated App Store rules
banning apps that encourage the consumption or sale of drugs,
Apple reversed its decision and will allow the sleep-mode app to
remain.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-backtracks-allows-amphetamine-app-to-remain-in-app-store
It takes a lot of energy for machines to learn –
here's why AI is so power-hungry
https://www.yahoo.com/news/takes-lot-energy-machines-learn-194105927.html
How to Enable a Firefox Extension in Private
Browsing Mode
https://www.howtogeek.com/702133/how-to-enable-a-firefox-extension-in-private-browsing-mode/
Access Denied? Here's the Fix...
https://askbobrankin.com/access_denied_heres_the_fix.html
Portless iPhone 13 rumors: could 2021 bring phones
without connectors?
Is 2021 the year Apple embraces a portless world?
https://www.techradar.com/news/portless-iphone-13-rumors
Report: Windows' Mail, Calendar apps could be
replaced by a web-based client
Project Monarch would consolidate the various
flavors of Outlook into a "One Outlook" client. Eventually, that
could include the traditional Microsoft 365 version of Outlook,
too.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3602650/report-windows-mail-calendar-apps-could-be-replaced-by-a-web-based-client.html
Zoomification of society: Tech's influence (and
necessity) was impossible to ignore in 2020
After a pandemic year that pushed more of life
online, the idea of spending even more time on the internet
doesn't sound so crazy anymore.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/zoomification-society-tech-s-influence-necessity-was-impossible-ignore-2020-n1252080
What Do I Do About Adobe Flash End of Life in 2020?
Support for Adobe Flash will end at the end of
2020. The good news is that most sites have stopped needing it.
For those that do, there's really no alternative.
https://askleo.com/adobe-flash-end-of-life/
Microsoft: SolarWinds hackers didn't access
customer data
Microsoft, like many other companies, was recently
hit with an unprecedented cyber-attack.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-solarwinds-hackers-didnt-access-customer-data
Microsoft: SolarWinds hackers' goal was the
victims' cloud data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-solarwinds-hackers-goal-was-the-victims-cloud-data/
HOW TO SEE WHAT’S TAKING UP SPACE ON A HARD DRIVE
ON WINDOWS 10
Windows 10 includes a tool to quickly analyze and
find out how the hard drive space is being used to help understand
where to begin deleting files to free up space.
https://pureinfotech.com/whats-taking-up-space-hard-drive-windows-10/
MicroMod review
https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/articles/micromod-review
First Xiaomi Mi 11 Snapdragon 888 benchmarks:
Comparable performance to the A13 Bionic but with up to 65% higher
power consumption than the Snapdragon 865
https://www.notebookcheck.net/First-Xiaomi-Mi-11-Snapdragon-888-benchmarks-Comparable-performance-to-the-A13-Bionic-but-with-up-to-65-higher-power-consumption-than-the-Snapdragon-865.512607.0.html
PaperScan Scanner Software Free Edition
A simple yet powerful scanning software that
enables you to operate a wide variety of image adjustments so you
can enhance the appearance of your photos
https://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/AutoRun-Builders/PaperScan-Free.shtml
Google workers announce plans to unionize
The union will be open to all Alphabet employees
and contractors
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/4/22212347/google-employees-contractors-announce-union-cwa-alphabet
How to remove startup and login items on your Mac
Is your Mac starting up slowly? A mess of startup
and login items might be to blame.
https://www.macworld.com/article/2047747/take-control-of-startup-and-login-items.html
Ambilight on a Budget: Govee's Latest TV Immersion
Backlight Is Its Best Yet
The smartest DIY ambilight kit we've seen yet. The
Govee Immersion Backlight is great bias light, but does so much
more as well.
https://www.makeuseof.com/govee-immersion-backlight-review/
How to delete yourself from the internet: 7
strategies
https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/how-to-delete-yourself-from-the-internet-7-strategies/683115/
How to Transfer Your Facebook Photos and Videos to
Another Service
Send all those photos and videos you’ve posted on
Facebook to Google Photos, Dropbox, and other services.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-transfer-facebook-photos-videos-to-google-photos
How to record and send audio messages
https://www.yahoo.com/news/record-send-audio-messages-132005781.html
How to Change The App Layout to a List on Apple
Watch
https://www.howtogeek.com/696126/how-to-change-the-app-layout-to-a-list-on-apple-watch/
Is It Time to Reset Your Web Browser?
https://askbobrankin.com/is_it_time_to_reset_your_web_browser.html
How to play Cards Against Humanity online with
friends, family or on your own
Not really 'cards', but the next best thing
https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-play-cards-against-humanity-online
The tech that died in 2020
Some tech we'll miss. To others, we say good
riddance.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3601872/the-tech-that-died-in-2020.html
Why the Russian hack is so significant, and why
it's close to a worst-case scenario
Experts say it's potentially the largest spying
operation against the U.S. in history — and it ran without being
noticed for nine months.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/why-russian-hack-so-significant-why-it-s-close-worst-n1252131
Why Are There So Many Internet Jerks?
The internet, and social media specifically, seems
like a breeding ground for jerks. Did it actually create them, or
just expose those already among us?
https://askleo.com/why-are-there-so-many-internet-jerks/
NAS played an essential role for those working from
home in 2020
https://www.windowscentral.com/nas-played-essential-role-those-working-home-2020
US Treasury warns of ransomware targeting COVID-19
vaccine research
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-treasury-warns-of-ransomware-targeting-covid-19-vaccine-research/
How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7
If you're still on Windows 7, you can upgrade to
Windows 10, and here are the instructions to complete the task
keeping your files and apps without issues.
https://pureinfotech.com/upgrade-to-windows-10-from-windows-7/
How to Use Microsoft Outlook Online’s File View
https://www.howtogeek.com/697510/how-to-use-microsoft-outlook-onlines-file-view/
Linux No-Copy Bvec Patches Revved For The New Year
As Another I/O Optimization
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-No-Copy-Bvcec-Patches
FreeBasic
A handy code compiler that was especially designed
in order to provide developers with a simple means of putting
together applications and libraries
https://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/Coding-languages-Compilers/FreeBasic.shtml
Microsoft planning ‘sweeping visual rejuvenation of
Windows’
Microsoft wants to say ‘Windows is BACK’
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/4/22212817/microsoft-windows-10-visual-changes-update-sun-valley-2021
How to upgrade from an older Mac operating system
to macOS Catalina or Big Sur
Apple supports macOS migrations back several
releases, but you can wind up with too big a gap.
https://www.macworld.com/article/3597998/how-to-upgrade-from-an-older-mac-operating-system-to-macos-catalina-or-big-sur.html
Has Your Bank Account Been Hacked? 5 Things to
Check
Your savings could be at risk. Here's how to spot
if your bank account has been hacked and what to do next if it
was.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/bank-account-hacked-things-check/
Kim’s DIY Security tip: 7 online security basics
everyone should know
https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/kims-diy-security-tip-7-online-security-basics-everyone-should-know/702212/
14 Essential Apps for Protecting Your Privacy
Online
Everywhere you look, it seems some company is
either spying on their users or failing to protect their users'
data. Protecting yourself might seem like a hopeless task, but
these top privacy apps can really make a difference.
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/essential-apps-for-protecting-your-privacy-online?test_uuid=001OQhoHLBxsrrrMgWU3gQF&test_variant=b
Sick of slow Wi-Fi at home? Try these tricks
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/slow-wifi-work-from-home-zoom-asurion-161939307.html
Cloud Storage as Cloud Backup: Four Safety Rules
Cloud service providers often give us lots of
storage we can use for cloud backup. How to use it safely,
however, isn't always obvious.
https://askleo.com/cloud-storage-as-cloud-backup/
Smart home guide for beginners: Make your home more
convenient to live in without spending lots of time or money
You don’t need to be an expert or spend a fortune
on cutting-edge gear, these first steps will lay a foundation you
can build on.
https://www.techhive.com/article/3297744/smart-home-guide-for-beginners-how-to-make-your-home-more-convenient-to-live-in.html
Can I Stop Others from Forwarding Messages?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMswzVX121M&feature=youtu.be&t=0s
Can People Track My Email Address Location? What
Your Email Address Tells People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp1PLT8N7Ro&feature=youtu.be&t=0s
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