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Better Than iCloud? 6 Superior Cloud Services for Apple Users

May 4, 2017

“Apple sucks at online services” is a common complaint around these parts of the internet, and it’s kind of true. Apple creates awesome hardware and software but when you throw internet services and the cloud into the mix, the company’s rigid approach to product development actually works against it. In some ways, the things that make Apple such a… read more »

Google Home Now Supports Multiple Users By Voices

April 21, 2017

Your Google Home speaker now supports up to six different users at any one time. Google Home will recognize each user’s voice, and deliver customized results accordingly. This is a feature Google Home devotees have been requesting since day one, and Google has finally acquiesced. Google Home is, for the uninitiated, a smart home speaker… read more »

7 Must-Use Netflix Tips and Tweaks for Windows Users

April 20, 2017

I only watch Netflix in two ways: on my smart TV and on my Windows PC. While the big-screen-and-couch combo is nicer for movies, I prefer watching TV shows on the computer because smart TV interfaces are often terrible. And while I used to watch Netflix solely in my browser, I recently switched to using… read more »

Everything Linux Users Need to Know About Installing a VPN

April 14, 2017

Windows users who are switching to Linux have many considerations. At first, perhaps it’s about usability, and whether the browser is any good. Then come thoughts about software compatibility, document access, and whether favorite games will run on Linux. And then comes security. As you probably know, Linux is inherently more secure than Windows. But… read more »

15 Essential Safari iOS Tips & Tricks for iPhone Users

February 13, 2017

A surprising number of useful actions in Safari on iOS are hidden behind long presses, gestures, and 3D Touch. The browser’s UI is simple, clean and sharp and while I do appreciate that, it comes at the cost of reduced discoverability. Whether you’re new to the iPhone or iPad or you’ve been using Safari for years,… read more »

Quora Cracks Down on Anonymous Users

February 11, 2017

Quora is cracking down on users’ ability to hide behind a veil of anonymity. The vast majority of actions will no longer be available to anonymous users, and everything else will be reviewed before publishing. The reason? The usual spammers and harassers, of course. For the uninitiated, Quora is a website where some people ask… read more »

iOS Users Can Now Stream Facebook Videos to Their TVs

October 23, 2016

At the beginning of the year Facebook announced that its users are watching a whopping 100 million hours of video per day. So it’s doesn’t come as a surprise that the social network is trying to make it easier for its users to watch that video, starting with people using their iOS app or accessing Facebook… read more »

7 Essential Chrome Extensions for Twitch Users

August 31, 2016

If you use Twitch – either to watch others play games, eat, or create art; or to stream such things yourself – then you have something in common with millions of other people. Twitch’s popularity has soared since its humble beginnings on Justin.tv. But basic Twitch doesn’t cut it for a lot of people. The… read more »

Windows Users: Your Printer May Be Open to Hackers

August 2, 2016

There are a lot of cyber security myths out there and we could argue about them 24/7, but at the end of the day, what really matters is that we do what we can to stay safe and not fall victim to malicious attacks. One common misconception is that security-related Windows Updates aren’t necessary, but… read more »