Google will mark non-encrypted websites with a scarlet letter
Google Chrome users may now enable a mark of shame when visiting websites that don’t use HTTPS encryption. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Archive for year: 2016
Microsoft’s Lumia may be a dead phone walking, as sales continue to fall
Microsoft said Thursday that it sold half as many Lumia smartphones as it did a year ago, and that the trend will continue—what some might call a virtual death sentence for Microsoft’s Lumia smartphone line. Check this article from PCWorld.com
How to Know If Someone Accessed Your Google Accounts
Being lax about the security of your Google account can prove costly. Keep regular tabs on your account activity via Google Dashboard. Here’s how you can set up a monthly reminder for that. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
How to Configure Windows 10 Privacy Settings During Setup
The Windows 10 installation is a pretty straightforward experience. Whether upgrading from an older version of Windows, or installing Windows 10 for the first time, Microsoft aimed to deliver the easiest experience to its users. It has been a success, and continuing growth in Windows 10 devices is testament to that. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
6 Microsoft Tactics to Make You Upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft is keen to get you onto Windows 10. For them, it’s easier to support, develop, and monetize an operating system, when more people are using it. Ideally, everyone will quickly buy into the new Windows 10 ecosystem. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
Get Free Unlimited Photo Storage & More with Google Photos
Do you know what Google Photos is? By name, it sounds just like any other photo management app, but it is so much more. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
Box, Dropbox users can now edit Office documents together in real time
Business users who rely on cloud storage providers like Dropbox and Box now have some improved tools in their collaboration arsenal, thanks to a set of integrations that Microsoft announced Wednesday. More of this article from PCWorld.com