Li-Fi Is 100x Faster Than Wi-Fi, But What’s the Catch?

You’ve heard of Wi-Fi, now you need to hear about Li-Fi. Still in the nascent stage, this new technology could change how you use the Internet. It’s much faster than existing Wi-Fi tech, it’s more energy-efficient, and potentially more secure as well. More of this latest news from MakeUseOf.com

Yahoo spinoff brings an end to an era to one of the Web’s pioneers

By deciding to shed its Internet business, Yahoo is moving to take on a different business focus amid a rapidly changing online landscape. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

Microsoft’s new Bing election site tracks candidates, will predict the next U.S. president

Microsoft’s Bing has launched an election site for those who prefer their nuanced political positions boiled down into easy-to-read charts and graphs—and yes, Bing will try and predict the outcome at a later date.Check this article from PCWorld.com

No, Christmas lights won’t slow down your Wi-Fi — but these gadgets will

If you’re thinking about shifting or taking down your Christmas lights because you heard such holiday decorations can slow down your Wi-Fi network, hold it right there. Lots of things cause Wi-Fi issues, but unless your home is absolutely swathed in Christmas lights, (think Griswold), holiday decorations are not one of them. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Steve Ballmer thinks the future of Windows Phone is Android—and he may be right

Windows 10 Mobile has barely launched, and Microsoft’s former chief executive is already burying it—though in doing so, he may be pointing toward a better way forward for the company. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com

How to Remap Your Xbox One Controller Buttons

Unlike with past consoles, now Xbox One users can remap the buttons on their controller, allowing them to create the gaming experience that works for them. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

Chrome’s notification center is the latest casualty in the war against browser bloat

Google just stripped a major feature from Chrome—but it’s one you’ll probably never notice is gone, and it’s just the latest casualty in the new war on browser bloat. Check out this article from PCWorld.com