More than a third of Facebook users get their news from the site, but lately the stories being shared are light on information and heavy on crap—commonly referred to as click-bait. So Facebook is cracking down on headlines designed to rake in page views without offering substance. Check this article from TechHive.com
For a long time, Windows was the operating system that everyone grew up on and learned how to use in school. Times have changed, however; while kids are certainly learning with technology, Windows is no longer a core part of that. Due to the widespread use of alternate operating systems, including iPads, Android devices, and even Macs, it’s possible for some people to get by without ever touching Windows. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google said Wednesday that its Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps, now a part of Google Drive, would be broken out into separate mobile apps. Check out this article from Greenbot.com
Google’s voice search on Android now works much smarter for those who are bilingual. More info on this article from Greenbot.com
The $249 Asus Chromebook C200 is helping me make peace with 11-inch Chromebooks. I understand they’re very affordable. I understand they’re easy to tote around the house or the schoolyard. Check this review from PCWorld.com
When Facebook and Foursquare recently split up their respective apps, they were met with intense backlash. Why would you require users to download and install two separate apps in order to connect to one overarching service? It’s particularly absurd, not to mention a little maddening for those of us who expected technology to simplify our lives—not complicate them. Check out this article from Greenbot.com
Chances are that you have encountered a pop-up advertisement at some time in your online life. These pop-ups can appear out of nowhere and surprise you, and if you panic you may make a stupid mistake. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com