WhatsApp update brings rich link previews, starred messages, and other goodies
When it comes to a powerful, cross-platform messaging client you can’t go wrong with WhatsApp. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Archive for month: November, 2015
9 ways to keep your Windows computer safe
For today’s criminals, the Internet’s where the action is. Compared to traditional muggers and burglars, cybercrooks make more money with less risk. Check this article from PCWorld.com
12 travel-friendly tech gifts you’ll want to take with you
Technology that’s easy at home can become a burden on the road—whether it’s too big, too heavy, or helpless when you’re away from a speedy Internet connection. The travel-friendly tech in this gift guide can save your favorite frequent flier some stress on their next trip. Whether it’s a clip-on camera accessory or a great organizer, it’s all worth taking with you. Check this helpful article from PCWorld.com
Why Microsoft Is Killing the Windows Control Panel
It is a cruel world, and the demise of the Control Panel leaves me wondering “is nothing sacred to Microsoft?” So while users new to the Windows experience may rejoice in the new Settings panel, what of us older generations brought up with the Control Panel? More of this news from MakeUseOf.com
Venmo vs. Google Wallet: Send Money to Friends Easily
Cash is old news. The next time your friend or family member covers you for dinner, a movie ticket, or even a night out on the town, there’s an easier and classier way to pay them back — one that doesn’t involve inconvenient dollar bills. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
How to save Windows Store apps to external storage in Windows 10
Once the domain of a registry hack in Windows 8, the Windows 10 November update finally adds the native ability to save Windows Store apps to external storage as a built-in feature. Anyone who doesn’t want to take up precious internal storage space with Windows Store apps can now keep them on a thumb drive or a larger external hard drive left at home. Check this article from PCWorld.com
5 ways to use Google Keep to manage tasks
Google Keep gets overshadowed by Evernote and Microsoft Onenote, but it can be a powerful part of you productivity arsenal, particularly if you’re invested in Google’s ecosystem. Like the rest of Google’s apps, Keep is lean, fast, easy to use, and it syncs across devices. Its growing list of capabilities make a convincing argument for it as the go-to note-taker for Android users. Check out this article from PCWorld.com