Microsoft Edge to follow Chrome, Firefox by turning on Web notifications by default

Beginning with Microsoft’s Anniversary Update this summer, Microsoft Edge browser notifications will be turned on by default, sending a stream of updates to Windows 10 if you opt in. More of this article from PCWorld.com

How to get rid of hum and eliminate other noises from your audio and video systems

electricalnoise-100661093-largeSo you just unboxed your new entertainment gear, hooked everything up, and you hear a buzz, whine, hiss, chatter, or any number of other annoying noises that have been known to plague audio equipment. You might even see some banding or waves on your TV. So you take it all back to the store, only to watch the salesperson plug it in and have everything work perfectly. What the…? Check out this article from TechHive.com

Twitter is on the right track with this rumored change to its 140-character limit

id-2970616-150812-twitter-icon-100608242-largeTwitter might be finally making a change everyone can get on board with: The ability to tweet links and photos that don’t count against your 140-character limit. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Google’s new ‘Spaces’ app is for group sharing across Android, web, and iOS

google-spaces-100661219-largeGoogle is on quite the app-building spree. It’s latest is a new service called Spaces, which aims to simplify the way you share images, videos, links, and other content gathered from the web. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

Tired of Bloatware? How to Purge Windows 10 Store Apps

windows-10-bloatware-644x373For Microsoft, Windows 10 is a cash machine. With future updates, more apps will be pre-installed and promoted on the Start Menu. More information from MakeUseOf.com

Google vs Apple: Know the Winner Before You Buy Into Smart Home Hype

smart-home-google-apple-644x373When a new category of tech product enters existence, you can guarantee a flurry of companies and products will launch, all vying for dominance in this brave new field. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

4 Security Reasons That Explain Why You Should Avoid Lenovo PCs

lenovo-security-threat-644x373It’s happened again. Like a dodgy employee with their hand caught in the till and given one last chance, Chinese computer and smartphone manufacturer Lenovo has been pushing flawed bloatware on its users. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com