A nasty new form of ransomware is wreaking havoc on computers. Hackers that encrypt your files and demand money from you in the form of bitcoin is bad enough, but a few versions also overwrite your Windows PC’s master boot record (MBR). More of this article in PCWorld.com
Yes, I get the reason for safeguarding our accounts—especially our precious Google accounts—with lengthy “strong” passwords that are safe from all but the most determined of hackers. Check out this article in PCWorld.com.
People who only have a single desktop computer in their homes might choose to wire their machine directly into the ISP-provided modem. After all, why introduce unnecessary additional hardware and cables when less is more, right? Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com
Gmail is the go-to email service for many Android (CA/UK) users. The Gmail app is installed on almost every device — it’s fast, easy to use, and on the whole, it makes email about as painless as it’s ever going to be. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com
One of the most prominent tweaks that will make a big difference in how you use Android involves multitasking. It’s smarter, better designed, and should move you more quickly from one app to another. More of this article in PCWorld.com
Concerns at the Apache Software Foundation that the Apache OpenOffice project it hosts might be failing have prompted a debate about retiring the project, and triggered the resignation of at least one member of the project’s management committee. Check out this article in PCWorld.com
Update 09/02/16 3:20 PM (Pacific): In response to concerns over defective batteries prone to explosion, Samsung has offered to exchange current Note 7 phones with a new Note 7 “as early as next week.” Current Note 7 owners can also immediately opt to exchange their phones for a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge and pocket the price […]