UPDATE 2/2/2016: PC World yesterday noted in their article “It begins: Microsoft starts ‘recommended’ rollout of Windows 10” that: Many users of Windows 7 and 8.1 will start seeing a more aggressive push to upgrade to Windows 10 in the coming days, as Microsoft starts to roll the new operating system out as a recommended… Continue reading Windows 10 Upgrade — a warning if you really don’t want it
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Mobile phone plans — beyond the big 4
MacWorld’s article “How to save on mobile plans: Your guide to 17 no-contract carriers” is one of the best summaries of cellular phone plans that I’ve ever read. Forget everything you thought you knew about buying a mobile phone. In just the past year, we’ve seen more changes to the industry than there are numbers… Continue reading Mobile phone plans — beyond the big 4
Windows 10 troubleshooting — common things to try
So, you upgraded from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10. Good move. But out of the blue something weird happens. Maybe the Desktop does not look normal, the Task Bar is missing, the Start button does not work properly, etc. What to do? Well, assuming that your system is free of malware, if a… Continue reading Windows 10 troubleshooting — common things to try
Smartphones and privacy — tuning app permissions
When you install or update apps on your smartphone, do you get prompts for permissions? Access to your camera, contacts, photos, network, etc. Clear or confusing? Is there a choice — all or none or just some? CNET’s article “Your Android phone is too damn nosy” discussed this issue. On Android phones, people have faced… Continue reading Smartphones and privacy — tuning app permissions
Trading away personal info — twilight of privacy?
Imagine you’re visiting a mall and occasionally someone stops you and asks for some personal information: Your favorite places to shop? Things you like to purchase? Brands you like? … You’re told that as a reward for providing that information you’ll get a gift certificate. What if that happens to you on the street, just… Continue reading Trading away personal info — twilight of privacy?