Archive for month: August, 2014

Google’s Play Store refund policy appears to have been extended to two hours

Google’s 15-minute app refund policy is already rather generous compared to the other app stores out there, but it’s a relatively short window compared to the full day it used to offer back in Android’s early days. Check this out on this link Greenbot.com

8 Ways To Spell & Grammar Check In Microsoft Word Using Different Dictionaries & Languages

Microsoft Word’s built-in spelling and grammar checking tools work automatically most of the time, but there are many ways to customize them. You can even use AutoCorrect to speed up your typing. Check out this article from this link MakeUseOf.com

Justin.tv goes off the air

Twitch’s gain is Justin.tv’s loss. The online service that let anyone broadcast themselves to anyone who cared to watch has closed up shop so that its owners can put their entire focus on streaming game play. Check out more of this news from this link TechHive.com

 

Windows Phone 8.1 Update hands-on: An insignificant upgrade

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (we’ll call it ‘the Update’) is rolling out now, but don’t get too excited. Check this out from this link MakeUseOf.com

 

How Accurate Are These 4 Big Name Virus Scanners?

If you’re not using an anti-virus suite, but have discovered that living dangerously has led to your PC behaving oddly, there’s a fair chance that your system has been infected by some form of malware. Check out this helpful article from MakeUseOf.com

5 Things In 5 Minutes: Make Your Smartphone A More Pleasant Place

Does your phone stress you out? Is it packed with unnecessary apps, widgets, and contacts? Is it running outdated software? It’s time to make some changes! Take five minutes to go through one of these steps each day for five days, and you’ll have a phone that runs faster, looks nicer, and gives you a more pleasant overall experience. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Asana review: a full-featured task manager for iOS devices