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Tue Apr 24, 2018 07:50-PDT: Anker's water-resistant SoundCore 2 is just $30 today, the lowest price yet for this Bluetooth speaker
Tue Apr 24, 2018 06:37-PDT: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 for PC and Mac gets a rare 40 percent discount
Tue Apr 24, 2018 05:00-PDT: macOS High Sierra: Why you can't format an internal SSD with HFS+ format
Tue Apr 24, 2018 04:00-PDT: Missing parts: The iPhone X repeating crisis
Tue Apr 24, 2018 03:00-PDT: LIFX Beam review: Six feet of decorative lighting that ties into your smart home
Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:02-PDT: Buy last year's 9.7-inch iPad at Walmart for 25% off
Mon Apr 23, 2018 07:34-PDT: Boost your storage with these great deals on giant portable flash drives
Mon Apr 23, 2018 07:21-PDT: 13-inch MacBook Pro battery replacement program FAQ: What it is and how to use it
Mon Apr 23, 2018 06:03-PDT: Get a RavPower Qi wireless charger for $9 today, the cheapest we've seen it
Mon Apr 23, 2018 04:02-PDT: Best DVR for cord cutters
Mon Apr 23, 2018 04:00-PDT: The best rugged cases for the iPhone 8 Plus
Mon Apr 23, 2018 03:00-PDT: The best calculator apps for the iPhone and iPad
Sat Apr 21, 2018 04:00-PDT: The Elder Scrolls Online's Summerset expansion doesn't shy from the dark sides of elves
Sat Apr 21, 2018 04:00-PDT: SE-ing the forest: Apple’s cheap phone strategy
Fri Apr 20, 2018 13:23-PDT: Buy a highly-rated portable Bluetooth speaker on Amazon for $27.09
Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:00-PDT: iPhone 2018 rumors: iPhone SE 2 coming in May without a headphone jack
Fri Apr 20, 2018 09:55-PDT: Q Acoustics' all-new 3000i speaker lineup promises to extend the company's bang-for-the-buck hi-fi tradition
Fri Apr 20, 2018 08:44-PDT: Try out Alexa's new custom skills with this great deal on an Echo Dot
Fri Apr 20, 2018 07:50-PDT: Optimize Your Wi-Fi Connection With A Lifetime Of NetSpot Pro, Now 80% Off
Fri Apr 20, 2018 05:00-PDT: How to find your FileVault recovery key in macOS

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]
Best video streamer — Roku?
Some of my clients are using streaming devices (or sticks) for viewing movies and TV shows on their TVs over the Internet. Quite popular — these over-the-top (OTT) services versus over-the-air (OTA) or cable TV channels. Personally I’ve used a Fire TV Stick since 2015. And if all you’re interested in is getting to Netflix, that’s [Continue reading]
Microsoft Store — some free services
I received an email message from the Microsoft Store recently reminding me of services available there, some of which are free. While these retail stores are scarce, if you’re near enough to one, you might consider that an option or a place to get general help — Answer Desk. Or if you’re thinking about a [Continue reading]

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