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Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:30-PDT: Update: Facebook passwords for hundreds of millions of users were exposed to Facebook employees
Thu Apr 18, 2019 07:54-PDT: Add 200GB of space to your phone or Nintendo Switch for just $25 at Amazon today
Thu Apr 18, 2019 07:26-PDT: The Full Nerd ep. 91: PlayStation 5 vs. gaming PCs, Acer's ConceptD desktops, case design thoughts
Thu Apr 18, 2019 07:05-PDT: Pay what you want for this Java course bundle
Thu Apr 18, 2019 06:37-PDT: The smarter, better Ring Video Doorbell Pro is $50 off and comes with a free Echo Dot
Thu Apr 18, 2019 04:00-PDT: Stream these 12 movies to celebrate Easter, Passover, and the rebirth of spring
Thu Apr 18, 2019 03:30-PDT: Here's how to fix Apple's Butterfly keyboard problem: Buy a PC
Thu Apr 18, 2019 03:00-PDT: SecureDrive BT review: Unlock this secure portable SSD using your phone
Wed Apr 17, 2019 14:29-PDT: Best VPN services: Reviews and buying advice
Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:05-PDT: Best smart speakers: Which deliver the best combination of digital assistant and audio performance?
Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:39-PDT: Microsoft launches its Surface Hub 2S collaborative PC for $9,000
Wed Apr 17, 2019 08:47-PDT: Nvidia's next Game Ready driver will add 7 new G-Sync Compatible displays
Wed Apr 17, 2019 08:36-PDT: You can get a 43-inch 4K smart Fire TV for a ridiculously low price of $180 today
Wed Apr 17, 2019 08:30-PDT: Anker's Roav Bolt brings Google Assistant to your car's 12V socket, even with an iPhone
Wed Apr 17, 2019 07:36-PDT: SpyOff VPN review: A study in basic
Wed Apr 17, 2019 07:29-PDT: Heaven's Vault review: In search of lost time
Wed Apr 17, 2019 07:05-PDT: Learn effective touch typing skills from home for $20 with Typesy
Wed Apr 17, 2019 06:50-PDT: Intel’s exit leaves Qualcomm in full control of the 5G smartphone modem roadmap
Wed Apr 17, 2019 06:22-PDT: Microsoft's Xbox One S All-Digital Edition finally joins PC gamers in the disc-less future
Wed Apr 17, 2019 06:16-PDT: Save well over $1,000 on Microsoft's luxurious Surface Studio with these refurbished models today

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Best PC anti-virus — free or not
I’ve written previously about PC anti-virus / PC security programs. Annual PC World reports. Both free and paid (subscription) products. The best? Well, this recent PC World article “Recent antivirus tests are bad news for paid security suites” (January 30, 2019) has an interesting take on the question and the status of free options. Paid [Continue reading]
Lookalike web page addresses
Ever mistype a Web page address? Mistype the URL? Like typing “Gogle” instead of “Google.” Ever click a result from a Google search that looked like the site you wanted but took you to something else? With maybe some scary ads? Well, these two articles (links below) are a reminder about this common way criminals [Continue reading]
macOS 10.14 — mountains to the desert — High Sierra to Mojave
Today Apple officially released a new version of its macOS. The name of the new system — “Mojave” — celebrates the desert rather than the mountains of the High Sierra, and updates to version 10.14 from 10.13.6. Available on your Mac from the Apple Menu > App Store > Featured > Mac App Store, Apple [Continue reading]
iOS 12 — what’s new in Apple’s iPhone system upgrade
It’s that time of year again. New Apple devices. New iPhones and watches, and new versions of the stuff that makes them work. MacWorld highlights the best new features in iOS 12 in this article: “How to use the coolest new features in iOS 12” (September 17, 2018). At last, iOS 12 is here, bringing [Continue reading]
Google privacy settings — check how you’re tracked
Another go at this topic, this time by PC World. The Google ecosytem is impressive, with devices and services which we use on a daily basis. Lots of services: search, contacts, calendar, web browsing, etc. Google Assistant, the digital personal assistant (butler). Lots of Google apps on our Android-powered smartphones. Google programs on our notebook [Continue reading]
Best PC anti-virus program?
An annual review by PC World: “Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and more” (updated August 27, 2018): Antivirus software is nearly as crucial as a PC’s operating system. Even if you’re well aware of potential threats and practice extreme caution, some threats just can’t be prevented without the extra [Continue reading]
Charging your smartphone battery — best practices
I’ve followed this topic for years: When and how often to charge your smartphone’s battery. What to do and not — in order to prolong the usable life of that battery (and so not worry about replacing the battery before you’re ready to get a new smartphone, eh). For many of us, charging the battery [Continue reading]
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]

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