No, Christmas lights won’t slow down your Wi-Fi — but these gadgets will

If you’re thinking about shifting or taking down your Christmas lights because you heard such holiday decorations can slow down your Wi-Fi network, hold it right there. Lots of things cause Wi-Fi issues, but unless your home is absolutely swathed in Christmas lights, (think Griswold), holiday decorations are not one of them. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Steve Ballmer thinks the future of Windows Phone is Android—and he may be right

Windows 10 Mobile has barely launched, and Microsoft’s former chief executive is already burying it—though in doing so, he may be pointing toward a better way forward for the company. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com

4 add-ons that make Google Docs a more powerful word processor

While there’s plenty to love about Google’s lightweight word processor, there are times it leaves you scratching your head wondering how they could’ve left out this or that obvious feature. Fortunately, the power of add-ons lets you put many of your favorite functions back in. Here are four you should install today. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How to Remap Your Xbox One Controller Buttons

Unlike with past consoles, now Xbox One users can remap the buttons on their controller, allowing them to create the gaming experience that works for them. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Beat Twitter’s 140 Character Limit

Twitter lifted the 140-character limit from its Direct Messages in August 2015, and it’s reportedly planning to do the same for tweets. Instead of waiting for that change to get here, beat the limit right away with one of the third-party apps listed below. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Chrome’s notification center is the latest casualty in the war against browser bloat

Google just stripped a major feature from Chrome—but it’s one you’ll probably never notice is gone, and it’s just the latest casualty in the new war on browser bloat. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

5 Best Free Internet Security Suites for Windows

As a Windows user, you have three possible paths when it comes to system security: use the built-in Windows Defender, install third-party security software, or ignore security altogether (the last option isn’t possible on Home versions of Windows 10). The path you take is crucial. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com