Take precautions when using Gmail—or any other email service

Nothing in this world is ever entirely safe, and that goes double for anything that lives in the cloud. If you use Gmail, your mail could be read by someone other than the intended recipient, or your account just might get hijacked. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com

 

How To Download Free Fonts & Manage Them In Windows

Don’t underestimate the power of fonts. Few things can alter the mood and look of a graphical element as effectively as a new font set. Newsletters, web designs, resumes, and even beautiful Windows themes – all of these can be rendered worthless when paired with ugly letters. Fonts are the building blocks of digital aesthetics. More information from MakeUseOf.com

Declutter Your iTunes With Tune Sweeper

iTunes – for all its warts – is probably the best media player on the market right now. What makes it so great? Well, for starters, it’s tightly integrated with the world’s largest music store. Radio junkie? It also allows you to create and manage a library of podcasts. Check out how on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft plans six security bulletins for July Patch Tuesday

As much of the workforce in the United States coasts through the rest of the day looking forward to an extended weekend to grill hot dogs and drink beer—I mean, celebrate the nation’s independence—Microsoft released its advance notification for next week’s Patch Tuesday. The six security bulletins include two ranked Critical, three Important, and one listed merely as Moderate. Check out this news from PCWorld.com

 

Outlook ties in Office Web Apps for document collaboration

Beginning Friday, Microsoft’s Outlook Web App integrates features that allow saving changes in documents attached to emails—all without the hassle of downloading the files, saving changes, and emailing them back. Check this news from PCWorld.com

 

How To Add YouTube Thumbnail Images To Your Video Blog Post

Instead of searching around for a suitable image to feature for your video blog post, why not use an image from the video itself? Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

To Xfinity WiFi we’re all hotspots, but you don’t have to be

Everything we’re told about digital security says that you should never let strangers roam your network without your permission. But if you’re a Comcast customer, that’s exactly what will happen as the company’s Xfinity WiFi service rolls out. Fortunately, there’s a way to bar the door.  Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com