How to Avoid Downloading Trojans to Your Android Device

trojan-virus-android-644x373We’ve seen on repeated occasions over the past few years that Android is vulnerable to a host of hacking techniques that would previously only have been possible on desktop PCs running Windows. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

Common hardware causes Windows 10 Anniversary Update crashes, again

windows-8-bsod-100022357-largeMicrosoft’s Anniversary Update is causing headaches yet again, this time for owners of Kindle e-readers. Some Kindle Paperwhite and Voyager devices are causing PCs running the Anniversary update to lock up and display the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD) whenever the e-readers are connected via USB, as first reported by The Guardian. Check more of this article in PCWorld.com

5 Reasons to Switch to Ubuntu Phone

reasons-switch-ubuntu-phone-644x373You’ve had Android phones, and you’ve had iPhones. Buying a smartphone for most people is a polarized, A/B choice. And for some, the experience of choosing a new phone is becoming… jaded. Check this article in MakeUseOf.com

How to Decide If a Chromebook Is Right For You

decide-chromebook-644x373Ever since purchasing an Acer Chromebook 15 over a year ago, I’ve been smitten with it. The low power consumption, ease of use, and mobility of it makes it a dream come true for a writer like me, but is a Chromebook for everyone? In a word: No. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

Facebook further automates trending topics, ditches human-written descriptions

Facebook is a little closer to completely automating its trending topics feature. On Friday, the company announced that it would no longer have employees write short descriptions for each trending topic it displays. More of this latest article in PCWorld.com

Twitter will soon let you use keyword filters to combat online harassment

twitter-ios-app-100672638-largeOnline harassment on Twitter has gotten so bad that some users opt to never read their mentions, while others are driven to log off the platform forever. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

3 Discounted Pieces of Mac Software You Can Get Right Now

MUO-CrossOver-15-for-Mac-Linux-644x373Who wants to pay full price for anything? Today, we’re going to look at three Mac apps that are heavily discounted, allowing you to get stuff done without breaking the bank. There’s an app for using Windows programs, a VNC, and even an app that will protect your security! Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com