MyShake is an Android app that can detect earthquakes

Here in California, seismologists and other researchers have been hard at work developing an earthquake warning system that would give residents a brief heads-up to prepare for an impending quake. It’s similar in nature to a warning system Japan has had in place since 2007. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Google kills off Picasa to focus its efforts on Google Photos

Well, it had a good run.

On Friday, Google announced that it would discontinue the popular Picasa photo management tool in order to put all its efforts toward its newer Google Photos service. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

Here’s 40 Things You Can Do to Get Your Creativity Going

Sometimes, when you’re experiencing a creative slump and you need to do something big to break out of it. You might need to start a new project, or even take some time off. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

8 Nifty Windows Folder Tricks You Have to Know

Look after your folders and they’ll look after you — use these tips to get a head start!

Anyone who uses a computer will likely have to use folders on a daily basis. They’re meant to keep the many files we store on our systems organized, but they can only accomplish that task if they’re used properly. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

Qualcomm’s new LTE modem hits a gigabit and touches the future of mobile

Qualcomm’s next LTE modem can reach gigabit speeds, but that might not be the most important thing about it. Check this article from PCWorld.com

It’s official: Older versions of Internet Explorer are now at risk

Microsoft this week made good on a 2014 promise and withheld security updates from users of older versions of the company’s Internet Explorer (IE) browser. Check this article from PCWorld.com

What to do with Excel 2016’s new chart styles: Treemap, Sunburst, and Box & Whisker

Excel 2016’s many new features include six new chart types. We’ll go over three of them here and talk about how they could be used with your data. More of this article from PCWorld.com