How to check transit times in Google Maps
From the Bay Area’s BART to the New York Subway and parts in-between, there’s a universal question that comes to all commuters: when is the train coming? Check this article in PCWorld.com
Archive for month: August, 2016
How to Benchmark Your CPU and GPU Like a Pro
Whenever a new GPU or CPU enters the market, the online world floods with benchmarks. Benchmarks allow users to take temperature readings under load, gauge PC performance through FPS, and test PC components for stability. Furthermore, benchmarks can also indicate how well your rig performs compared to other systems across the globe. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com
How to Build a Professional Network You’ll Actually Use
LinkedIn has made it very easy to set up a professional network, but how often do we meaningful network? Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com
5 Best Open Source Note-Taking Apps for Android
Taking notes on a computer used to mean opening a text editor. Now people are more likely to use Evernote, Google Keep, or Microsoft OneNote. But these are closed-source, proprietary services that store your data on remote servers. Do you really want to deal with potential privacy risks just to jot down a few notes? More from this article in MakeUSeOf.com
New Pokémon Go maps show you where to catch ’em all
If you’ve been wondering how to find Pikachu, Scyther, Electabuzz, or any other rare Pokémon, you probably wanted to use the hot new thing: crowdsourced Pokémon Go maps taught players how to find Pokémon in Pokémon Go. More from this article in PCWorld.com
Hardcore Windows: How to solve Windows 10 crashes in less than a minute
When I began to work with Windows 10, I was able to shut the laptop down without Googling to find the power button icon; a great improvement over Windows 8. My next interest was determining what to do when the OS falls over, generating a Blue Screen of Death. This article will describe how to set your system up so that, when it does, you’ll be able to find the cause of most crashes in less than a minute for no cost. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
RAW files: Why You Should be Using Them for Your Photos
Almost every article featuring advice for people just learning photography stresses one thing: shoot RAW images. More information from this article in MakeUseOf.com