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WhatsApp Is Getting Ads, Upgrade Your iPhone Right Now… [Tech News Digest]

August 28, 2016

WhatsApp is changing for the worse, your iPhone is at risk, Sony adds two-factor authentication to PSN, Dropbox is resetting million of passwords, and what happens when two artificial intelligences have a deep conversation. The WhatsApp Honeymoon Is Ending WhatsApp, the messaging app which now boasts over 1 billion users, is changing, and the changes… read more »

The Best Deals Back to School Deals Available On Amazon Right Now [Canada]

August 27, 2016

Are you ready to go back to school? Do you have all the supplies you need? Forget going out to the office store — just order what you need from Amazon.ca for cheaper! Buy a Backpack, get 75% Off A Powerbank If you need a new backpack for back to school, and you need a… read more »

How to Decide If a Chromebook Is Right For You

August 27, 2016

Ever since purchasing an Acer Chromebook 15 over a year ago, I’ve been smitten with it. The low power consumption, ease of use, and mobility of it makes it a dream come true for a writer like me, but is a Chromebook for everyone? In a word: No. There is a time and a place… read more »

3 Discounted Pieces of Mac Software You Can Get Right Now

August 25, 2016

Who wants to pay full price for anything? Today, we’re going to look at three Mac apps that are heavily discounted, allowing you to get stuff done without breaking the bank. There’s an app for using Windows programs, a VNC, and even an app that will protect your security! Buy: CrossOver 15 for Mac Buy: Screens 3… read more »

The Best Deals Available Right Now From Amazon Canada

August 19, 2016

Right now, you can get some pretty solid deals on a pro-level drone, a Chromebook, Bluetooth headphones, and much more. Not from Canada? No worries, check out the Deals section of MakeUseOf for Amazon discounts from your area! 3DR Solo Drone with Pre-Installed Gimbal and Backpack Accessories, (CDN$ 799.00, 47% Off) 3DR Solo Quadcopter Bundle… read more »

How to Start the School Year Right with Evernote

August 7, 2016

When the classroom door closes and the lecture begins, are you ready and organized? For taking notes, uploading files, and creating to-do lists, Evernote is an easily-accessible and full-featured application that can help you manage your way through the school year. Head back to school with these essential Evernote tips to tackle your notes. Create… read more »

3 Discounted Mac Apps You Can Get Right Now

August 5, 2016

You know what makes a Mac even better? Quality apps! Today, we’re looking at three heavily discounted pieces of Mac software that you can get right now on MakeUseOf Deals. Whether you need a fantastic way to edit PDF files, you need a quality OCR scanner, or you want to run Windows software, these apps… read more »

Which Linux Package Manager (and Distro) Is Right for You?

August 4, 2016

As a new Linux user, you may be completely overwhelmed with the sheer number of choices you have when it comes to distributions you can install to your computer. What is the difference between Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Sabayon, or Arch? Ultimately, the short answer is: package management. Each distro offers users a unique method of… read more »

Swipe Right for Jobs, Food, Email & More with These iPhone Apps

July 11, 2016

Online dating is not the only thing that Tinder has made popular. It has also started a craze for apps that turn decision making into a simple yes-or-no affair rather than a stressful one riddled with maybes. Today we’ll take a look at eight such apps that have capitalized on Tinder’s successful swipe left/right approach. Unlike… read more »