Finding free software shouldn’t be hard, and it shouldn’t come with risk. Linux users are lucky: they have access to package managers full of clean software. Android and Windows users, not so much: there’s always a chance that any “free” app will be riddled with ads, or come with malware. Which is why open source software is nice: it’s developed by a community, not a company. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
A report by AdDuplex due to be released Friday appears to confirm that Microsoft will release a third Lumia, the Lumia 550, at an event it is holding in New York City October 6. More of this article from PCWorld.com
How much work you get done depends on many factors. There’s your motivation, the amount of distractions you’re facing, and one you probably don’t even think of, the environment in which you’re working. You might think that the room where you’re sitting doesn’t matter, but it really does make a huge difference in how much you can get done. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
The introduction of HealthKit with iOS 8 marked a turning point in how we think about our day-to-day health. Now, your iPhone can function accurately and consistently as a way to track important stats, monitor health conditions, and encourage you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
So many of the new features that Google rolls out to Android come not through operating system updates, but the Google app. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Is your password secure? We’ve all heard a lot of advice about what sorts of passwords you should never pick – and there are various tools that claim to assess the security of your password online. However, these can only be dubiously accurate. The only way to really test the security of your passwords is to try to break them. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
In the days before the Internet (a.k.a The Dark Ages), people would travel to an office and stay there until their employer (henceforth known as Big Boss) released them from their chains of servitude. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com