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Tue Aug 14, 2018 03:45-PDT: Nvidia's Turing GPU, Quadro RTX and GeForce RTX: 6 things PC gamers need to know
Tue Aug 14, 2018 03:30-PDT: Acer Aspire E15 E5-576G-5762 review: Smooth productivity and even gaming for a bargain price
Tue Aug 14, 2018 03:00-PDT: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Osprey Weather Station review: The best choice for smart-home buffs
Tue Aug 14, 2018 03:00-PDT: Foscam E1 review: This battery-powered camera detects people and pets
Mon Aug 13, 2018 16:56-PDT: Best gaming mouse: Find your perfect match
Mon Aug 13, 2018 13:12-PDT: How to install Fortnite on Android, and every phone that can play it
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:33-PDT: Why cheap Chromebooks running Windows will benefit Google, not you
Mon Aug 13, 2018 09:04-PDT: Samsung can fix the Galaxy Note 9's biggest problem but it won’t
Mon Aug 13, 2018 08:00-PDT: The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode One review: It's going to end in tragedy
Mon Aug 13, 2018 07:56-PDT: The Linksys Velop is one of our favorite mesh routers and it's on sale for $100 off today
Mon Aug 13, 2018 07:37-PDT: Get 200+ Hours Of CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft IT Certification Training For $39
Mon Aug 13, 2018 06:58-PDT: The Full Nerd special episode: Diving deep into 2nd-gen Threadripper with AMD's Jim Anderson
Mon Aug 13, 2018 06:48-PDT: The 1TB Samsung 860 EVO, our favorite SSD for most people, is cheaper than ever
Mon Aug 13, 2018 06:00-PDT: 2nd Gen Threadripper 2990WX review: AMD's 32-core CPU is insanely fast but not for everyone
Mon Aug 13, 2018 05:00-PDT: Samsung’s SmartThings Wifi mesh router/smart-home hub mashup features AI tech from Plume
Mon Aug 13, 2018 03:00-PDT: Shinola Bookshelf Speakers review: Grandly waving the flag for U.S. audio technology
Mon Aug 13, 2018 03:00-PDT: OnePlus 6: Tips, tweaks and secrets for the best OnePlus phone ever
Mon Aug 13, 2018 03:00-PDT: Best comic book apps for iPhone and iPad
Mon Aug 13, 2018 00:07-PDT: Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 puts a Core i9 or Xeon in a thin-and-light laptop
Sat Aug 11, 2018 08:59-PDT: Nintendo's ridiculous war on ROMs threatens gaming history

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Mute web page videos — Apple Safari Auto-Play settings
Safari > Preferences > Websites > Auto-Play and audio for web site videos The other day a client thought that her built-in (internal) Apple computer’s speakers weren’t working. Well, more specifically, on her favorite news site, posted videos were playing without sound — muted. Her iMac recently had been upgraded to the latest macOS version. [Continue reading]
GDPR privacy notifications — primrose path of default settings
I’ve been getting a lot of privacy policy update notifications in my email since last month. As part of terms and conditions for use of a product or service. All in response to the GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation, a European Union Regulation which was implemented on May 25, 2018. Many companies sell products and [Continue reading]
Phishing attacks — fake “Apple” emails
I’ve noticed these types of scams for awhile: email messages (supposedly) from Apple purportedly about a payment or Apple ID or login from another device (which in fact you may not own). More and more email apps (especially on mobile devices) do not permit examination of the raw message text, which often permits detection of [Continue reading]
Spectre and Meltdown — Intel patches progress
Yesterday, PC World posted some articles regarding progress in the continuing Spectre and Meltdown saga. Intel quietly releases Spectre fixes for Haswell and Broadwell CPUs The fixed Spectre fixes are coming fast and furious now. Intel quietly pushed CPU firmware updates out for Haswell (4th-generation) and Broadwell (5th-generation) processors earlier this week, following in the [Continue reading]
Ad blocking — Chrome enters the mix
If you’re already using an ad blocker with your favorite Web browsers, you’re in good company. Eliminating the clutter and distraction is one thing (which some browsers’ Reader View can do). But ad clutter also slows down page loading, consumes more battery power, and poses some privacy and security risks. Google and Facebook command the [Continue reading]
Which Mac to get?
Considering purchasing a Mac for the first time or replacing an older one? Apple computers are premium products; so, congrats on your decision. If you’re a typical user, your experience on a Mac will be smoother, more consistent over time, particularly due to less housekeeping distractions than on a PC. And while Macs are not [Continue reading]
Best TV streaming service?
PC World, January 31, 2018: “Best TV streaming service: SlingTV vs Hulu vs PlayStation Vue, and all the rest.” Which streaming TV bundle is the best deal for cord cutters? Our head-to-head reviews hash it out. When you “cut the [cable TV) cord]” and keep your high-speed Internet service, whether you also switch to over-the-air [Continue reading]
Mixed reality — if the price is right?
I’ve been following this topic for a couple of years: virtual reality and mixed reality consumer gear. I have one PC which meets the requirements, but I’ve yet to make the investment in a headset. Now there are choices other than Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive if “mixed reality” is good enough. Price still can be [Continue reading]
Best smartphone case — CES 2018 drop test
Get a new smartphone and you’re probably going to get a case. I got one because my bare phone was slippery. I had no particular brand loyalty. So, if you’re not loyal to a previous brand, there are lots of choices. If drop protection is vital, then this Cnet video article “We broke $9,000 worth [Continue reading]

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