Vicious new ransomware takes your money and still deletes your files

ransomware_locked_computer_stock_image_cropped-100664749-largeThere’s a new form of ransomware—apparently built by amateurs—that takes your money but deletes your personal files anyway. Security research firm Talos recently published a blog post about a new form of malware dubbed Ranscam. See the rest of the article from PCWorld.com

Microsoft is replacing Skype’s ancient Linux client with a web app (sort of)

The Skskype-for-linux-alpha-100671658-largeype team teased “exciting” news for Linux users, and it’s arrived. The old, outdated Skype for Linux application that’s barely been updated in years is being phased out. Replacing it is a new, modern Skype for Linux application that’s currently in alpha. More of this latest from PCWorld.com

How to Find Apps You Can Trust in the Windows Store

trust-windows-store-644x373Microsoft introduced its official app store back in 2012. It was an attempt to bring Windows onto a par with Google and Apple, whose app stores had been flourishing for years. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

5 Best Mac Clipboard Manager Apps to Improve Your Workflow

clipboard-manage-mac-644x373The clipboard on your Mac isn’t a particularly impressive feature. You can copy something, and then paste it. That’s pretty much it — it’s just a small, temporary storage area. Check out the helpful uses of Mac Clip on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Get to Inbox Zero with These 8 Amazing Android Apps

gmail-zero-inbox-644x373Inbox Zero sounds like an impossible dream. The idea that you can keep your email inbox empty just doesn’t sound realistic amidst the constant deluge of mails that we all receive. Get this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Make the Most of Google Calendar with 7+ New Tools

make-most-google-cal-644x373Did you know that Google Calendar can help you make timesheets, manage projects and even find time for goals or things you want to get done, but have never been able to schedule? One of the things in shortest supply, for most people today, is time. Check this out from MakeUseOf.com

Pokémon Go update for iOS now available, clarifies access to Google data

pokemon-go-ios-icon-100671284-largeIf you have Pokémon Go fever, but you’re concerned about the controversy surrounding the app and access to your Google data, you’ll want to install the Pokémon Go update. (Research has shown that the risk was real.) Even if you didn’t use Google to sign into the game, you’ll want the update, since it has bug fixes. Get this latest article from PCWorld.com