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New Amazon Alexa Functionality Will Suggest Third-Party Skills

September 6, 2017

Amazon is making it much easier for Echo and Alexa-powered devices to find and use voice apps designed to extend their virtual assistant functionality. More Power to Alexa When you ask Alexa a question it doesn’t know the answer to, the digital assistant is typically forthcoming with its “Hmmmm, I don’t know that” answer. Unfortunately,… read more »

What to Do When Google Prevents Sign-In Access to Third-Party Apps

July 28, 2017

About three years back, Google put a bigger lock on its doors and improved sign-in security access for all of its services. That lock was (and is) OAuth 2.0, which is very specific about which third-party apps it allows access to. Think of this protocol as a big burly bouncer guarding the smarts of a computer. Only… read more »

HP Abandons the DRM Killing Third-Party Ink Cartridges

September 30, 2016

HP is backing down over its use of DRM to prevent third-party cartridges from working on its printers. And lo, it came to pass that a company saw sense for a change. However begrudgingly. In March of this year, HP issued a firmware update for some of its printers. So far, so ordinary. Unfortunately, this… read more »

Choose a Third-Party Mac Mail App for All These Benefits

April 2, 2016

Are you looking for a new email client for your Mac because you’re tired of Apple Mail? Many third-party clients are worth considering, each packed with features either missing or lacking in Mail.app. Let’s take a look at what features you’re missing out on, and which clients do them the best. Has Your Message Been Read? So you’ve sent an… read more »

The 5 Best Third-Party Amazon Tools for Big Savings

February 17, 2016

If you don’t shop much at an alternative online retailer, Amazon is probably your go-to source for online shopping. We recently showed you some awesome Amazon tips for getting more out of their service, but there are plenty of great resources outside of Amazon, too. These services are focused on helping you save money on… read more »

The Best Third-Party Password Managers for iPhone & iPad

February 2, 2016

Passwords can be one of the most frustrating parts of using modern technology. Assuming you follow basic online security principles and have unique passwords for every account, it’s nearly impossible to keep track of them all. The easiest solution to this problem is to use a password manager on your phone or tablet. These apps store all of your… read more »