New Surface Book owners complain of unexpected freezes, other bugs

Although Microsoft’s Surface Book is officially just a few days old, the “ultimate laptop” is being hit by a wave of unexpected lockup problems that has concerned new users. More of this article from PCWorld.com.

Hide pictures of your ex thanks to Google Photos for Android update

Google Photos now lets you banish pictures of someone you’d rather not see again from the app’s People section. Check out this latest from PCWorld.com

This One Trick Can Make Your iPhone Battery Last for Days

As an iPhone 6s Plus user, I’ve noticed significant improvements to battery life due to the upgraded hardware and the latest iOS update. I certainly can’t complain about battery life, but it’s always nice to squeeze a little extra out of one’s device. Check out this trick from MakeUseOf.com

How to Individualize Folder Icons in Windows with Custom Images

You can customize your computer in so many ways, but are you still using the same old boring Windows folder icons? Here’s a way to spice up individual folders with custom images that you provide. Check out how on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Kangaroo is a portable, phone-sized Windows 10 desktop PC that costs $99

The Kangaroo from InFocus isn’t the smallest PC in the world, but among miniature computers it could be the most versatile. Check this latest news from PCWorld.com

How to hold Skype chats with people who aren’t Skype users

Recently, Microsoft added a new feature to Skype that lets anyone join a conversation even if you aren’t a Skype user. Personally, I’d be hard pressed to find someone I know without a Skype account. Nevertheless, it’s a good feature to have ready just in case. Check the tips from PCWorld.com

20 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with the Mac Option Key

The Command (cmd) key steals the limelight on your Mac’s keyboard, but it’s the Option (or alt) key that is the real hero. It works behind the scenes, providing you with fast access to a variety of functions and actions — and you probably never realised. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com