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Could This Little-Known Windows 10 Feature Harm Performance?

Although it may not feel so at times, Windows 10 is a definite improvement over previous versions in many ways. But it can also feel slow and sluggish when it isn’t configured properly. Of the many ways to improve Windows 10 performance, there’s one lesser-known feature that you should know more about: SuperFetch. In this… read more »

VR on a Mac? It Could Be More Likely Than You Think!

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey once said that they’ll support VR on the Mac “as soon as Apple releases a good computer.” It should come as no surprise then that when Industrial Light and Magic took to the stage at the June 2017 developer’s conference to demonstrate the VR capabilities of new Macs, they did so… read more »

10 Things You Didn’t Know Google Assistant Could Do

Google Assistant is a fairly intelligent piece of software that was the unique selling point of the Pixel phones until it was made available to many Android 6.0+ smartphones early this year. Now that a good chunk of Android users can use Google Assistant, it’s time to remind everyone of ten awesome things you can do with… read more »

How the UK’s Snooper’s Charter Could Affect the Whole World

The Investigatory Powers Bill, better known as the “Snooper’s Charter”, is here. Right now, it’s the pinnacle of mass state surveillance with its most notable feature forcing telecommunications companies to keep all data about its customers for at least 12 months. And having to hand them over to public bodies without the latter’s justification. While “bigger”… read more »

This Spotify Bug Could Be Killing Your Hard Drive

The Spotify desktop application could be bombarding your hard drive with data. This is due to a bug which writes masses of unnecessary data to your hard drive. Spotify already has a bug fix rolling out to users, but in the meantime, it may be worth shutting down Spotify. Users have reported the Spotify app… read more »

Could Snapchat Be the Best Way to Keep a Private Journal?

The point of journaling is to keep a record of past events, feelings, and achievements. You’re then able to look back on these, either to reinvigorate memories or to learn from what you’ve jotted down. Since 2011, the idea of “looking back on” what we capture in Snapchat went completely against what the app was about…. read more »

7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With a Chromecast

You have spent hours researching online, weighed up all of the pros and cons, and finally taken the plunge. And you now have a shiny new Chromecast proudly streaming content from your smart device or computer. But what happens next? Yes, we all know about the benefits of cutting the cord and turning to one… read more »

Could Your Devices Cause a Massive Security Breach at Work?

Many companies let their employers access important services with their own devices. Most of the time, this doesn’t cause any problems, but it does remove a bit of control. If a big mistake is made, it could end up causing a huge breach! Whether you own a company and let your employees use their own devices,… read more »

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