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Tue Aug 14, 2018 05:00-PDT: The scam: Apple’s $1 trillion fraud
Tue Aug 14, 2018 04:00-PDT: When budgeting calories, the Apple Watch’s weaknesses sometimes count as strengths
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
Tue Aug 14, 2018 03:00-PDT: PhotoBulk 2 review: Swiss Army knife for Mac batch image processing
Mon Aug 13, 2018 14:28-PDT: iOS 12: Beta 7 removes Group FaceTime, Apple says it will launch later this year
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:30-PDT: MacOS Mojave: Apple to delay Group FaceTime support until later this fall
Mon Aug 13, 2018 08:46-PDT: Costco and Amazon have great deals on AirPods, hinting at possible refresh
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 07:39-PDT: Save 50% On PDF Expert For Mac ($25)
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 05:00-PDT: How to export photos and maintain the original creation date in Apple Photos
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: Best comic book apps for iPhone and iPad
Sat Aug 11, 2018 04:00-PDT: Equivolating: Making Apple out to be bad on privacy
Fri Aug 10, 2018 16:14-PDT: Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest
Fri Aug 10, 2018 13:14-PDT: Get this cool Polaroid-like Fujifilm camera for $15 off
Fri Aug 10, 2018 09:52-PDT: AirPlay 2 FAQ: What it is, how it works, and which devices support it
Fri Aug 10, 2018 09:32-PDT: Samsung's $1,000 Galaxy Note 9 makes Apple's $1,000 iPhone X seem like a bargain
Fri Aug 10, 2018 07:25-PDT: The Wemo smart light switch is $15 off today

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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