Hard drives are a key component in modern computers. It’s normal to purchase a new one every few years, either to replace an old hard drive or to use as an additional hard drive. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Encryption is an interesting thing. The first time I saw encryption in action was on a friend’s Gentoo Linux laptop that could only boot if the USB key with the boot partition and decryption key was inserted. Cool stuff, from a geek point-of-view. Check out these tools from PCWorld.com
Google announced a major upgrade to its streaming music service to take advantage of the company’s strengths in machine learning. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
The best thing about PowerPoint is the animation. Building motion into slideshows makes them come alive like no static images could ever hope to do. It’s going to get even more interesting when PowerPoint gets 3D capabilities with the Windows 10 Creators Update due in early 2017. Check how on this article from PCWorld.com
Short-form video creators everywhere were dumbstruck at the end of October when Twitter announced it was killing Vine. There’s still no word on when Vine might see its final day, and there are rumors that Twitter may sell Vine to a third-party, giving the service new life. More of this latest news from PCWorld.com
Why does your home’s Wi-Fi coverage insist on being so temperamental?! Dead spots can feel like they appear at random, the connection quality can vary throughout the day, and the router can give the impression it has a mind of its own. More tips from this article in MakeUseOf.com
It’s amazing to see how far Google Now has come since it launched in 2012 — yet perhaps more surprising is how many people don’t use it, and more surprising still is how many don’t know what it is. In short, Google Now is a better, sleeker alternative to Siri. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com