Archive for category: Information Technology

Google’s Play Store refund policy appears to have been extended to two hours

Google’s 15-minute app refund policy is already rather generous compared to the other app stores out there, but it’s a relatively short window compared to the full day it used to offer back in Android’s early days. Check this out on this link Greenbot.com

Justin.tv goes off the air

Twitch’s gain is Justin.tv’s loss. The online service that let anyone broadcast themselves to anyone who cared to watch has closed up shop so that its owners can put their entire focus on streaming game play. Check out more of this news from this link TechHive.com

 

Windows Phone 8.1 Update hands-on: An insignificant upgrade

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (we’ll call it ‘the Update’) is rolling out now, but don’t get too excited. Check this out from this link MakeUseOf.com

 

How Accurate Are These 4 Big Name Virus Scanners?

If you’re not using an anti-virus suite, but have discovered that living dangerously has led to your PC behaving oddly, there’s a fair chance that your system has been infected by some form of malware. Check out this helpful article from MakeUseOf.com

Asana review: a full-featured task manager for iOS devices

 

Twitter looks to give context to hashtags

We’ve all been there: You see a hashtag trending on Twitter or in something your friend tweeted…except you have no idea what it means or what’s going on. Twitter, it seems, has heard your cries of confusion, and is working on a new feature that should help. More info on this article from PCWorld.com

 

A list of all the Google Now voice commands

You pick up your phone and say “OK Google”… and then what? Your phone is listening. The microphone icon is pulsing. What do you say to your phone? What can you say to it? Google Now’s voice function has become surprisingly robust over the years. Check this one from Greenbot.com