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Sat Jun 16, 2018 04:00-PDT: Not seeing red: Missing Apple’s color strategy
Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:30-PDT: Best laptop bags: Editor's choice for commuting, traveling, and charging your devices
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:47-PDT: Apple’s original TV shows and series: Apple signs multi-year content deal with Oprah Winfrey
Fri Jun 15, 2018 09:10-PDT: Why Apple's rumored 6.1-inch iPhone will be the model everyone wants, even with an LCD screen
Fri Jun 15, 2018 08:10-PDT: Best DVR for cord cutters
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 05:00-PDT: How to keep some full resolution images on your iOS device, and store others in the cloud
Fri Jun 15, 2018 04:59-PDT: Hands-on: 8BitDo refines its modern take on Nintendo-style retro controllers
Fri Jun 15, 2018 04:00-PDT: Saddleback Thin Front Pocket Backpack review: The best rugged leather backpack for your MacBook
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
Fri Jun 15, 2018 03:00-PDT: Apple WWDC 2018: The best announcements you may have missed
Thu Jun 14, 2018 15:45-PDT: Best power banks of 2018: The top USB portable chargers for your phone
Thu Jun 14, 2018 15:00-PDT: iPhone and Apple Watch rumors, Sonos vs. HomePod, WWDC 2018: Macworld Podcast
Thu Jun 14, 2018 14:59-PDT: Save big on Pad & Quill's leather and wood iPhone X cases
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:10-PDT: Best surge protector: Reviews and buying advice
Thu Jun 14, 2018 07:39-PDT: Anker's dirt-cheap Lightning and USB-C cable multipacks are the best Father's Day gift
Thu Jun 14, 2018 05:00-PDT: What to do when iPhoto and Photos take up too much storage space on a Mac
Thu Jun 14, 2018 04:00-PDT: A thousand noes: Checking out the Android hotness
Thu Jun 14, 2018 03:00-PDT: How AT&T's Time Warner acquisition will impact cord-cutters

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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