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Sun Jun 17, 2018 20:54-PDT: Crosley Star Wars Cruiser turntable CR8005D-SC review: Buy it for the look, not the quality
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:41-PDT: The best CPUs for gaming
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:20-PDT: 43 must-see PC games at E3 2018: Watch every trailer
Fri Jun 15, 2018 08:15-PDT: Dying Light 2 builds more heart and brains into one of the best zombie games ever
Fri Jun 15, 2018 08:10-PDT: Best DVR for cord cutters
Fri Jun 15, 2018 07:44-PDT: Cybershoes let you physically run through virtual reality from the comfort of your chair
Fri Jun 15, 2018 07:08-PDT: It's a great day to upgrade your monitor for cheap
Fri Jun 15, 2018 07:06-PDT: This 12-outlet, three-USB port Anker power strip is down to its lowest price ever
Fri Jun 15, 2018 06:30-PDT: Hands-on: Rage 2's Doom-inspired action is a maelstrom of guns, grenades, and gore
Fri Jun 15, 2018 04:59-PDT: Hands-on: 8BitDo refines its modern take on Nintendo-style retro controllers
Fri Jun 15, 2018 03:30-PDT: The best PC games of E3 2018
Fri Jun 15, 2018 03:15-PDT: Anthem plays even smoother than Destiny, but BioWare's story will make or break it
Fri Jun 15, 2018 03:00-PDT: The best Netflix TV shows: There are many, but these are the most binge-worthy
Fri Jun 15, 2018 03:00-PDT: Channel Master Stream+ review: The ups and downs of an Android TV DVR
Thu Jun 14, 2018 15:46-PDT: Lenovo's Legion C530 and Legion C730 Cubes are compact desktops made for esports
Thu Jun 14, 2018 15:45-PDT: Best power banks of 2018: The top USB portable chargers for your phone
Thu Jun 14, 2018 15:40-PDT: Outxe Savage 20,000mAh review: A battery pack that can deliver power anywhere
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:33-PDT: Eyes-on: Nvidia's RTX demo shows the eye-popping potential of real-time ray tracing
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:10-PDT: Best surge protector: Reviews and buying advice
Thu Jun 14, 2018 09:52-PDT: Hands-on: How Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller lets gamers with disabilities play

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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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