Six modern Windows apps for Fourth-of-July fun
Independence Day may be largely an outdoor affair, but your PC or Surface can still play a role in planning your day. Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com
How To Delete Data & Factory Restore Your Windows Phone 8 Device
Is your Windows Phone 8 device creaking under the weight of apps, music, videos and photo? Deleting apps, games and media is simple, either individually or in bulk – but you might prefer to reset your phone and start from scratch. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Microsoft plans six security bulletins for July Patch Tuesday
As much of the workforce in the United States coasts through the rest of the day looking forward to an extended weekend to grill hot dogs and drink beer—I mean, celebrate the nation’s independence—Microsoft released its advance notification for next week’s Patch Tuesday. The six security bulletins include two ranked Critical, three Important, and one listed merely as Moderate. Check out this news from PCWorld.com
To Xfinity WiFi we’re all hotspots, but you don’t have to be
Everything we’re told about digital security says that you should never let strangers roam your network without your permission. But if you’re a Comcast customer, that’s exactly what will happen as the company’s Xfinity WiFi service rolls out. Fortunately, there’s a way to bar the door. Get some tips on this article from PCWorld.com
Google buys Songza to beef up its music service
In early June, we wrote about a report in the New York Post claiming that Google was about to buy Songza. Today that news is confirmed by a short and simple post on the official Songza blog. Great news from Greenbot.com
7 Extensions Firefox Users Love That No Other Browser Has
The browser war is still going strong. What makes one better than the other? Speed? Memory usage? Built-in features? The only real answer is “personal preference” and, as it turns out, browser extensions make up a big part of those preferences. It’s becoming more common for extensions to be supported across many browsers, but that isn’t always the case. Check this out from MakeUseOf.com
What’s The Difference Between An E-Reader and A Tablet?
What’s the difference between a tablet and a dedicated e-reader? And what should you look for in an e-reader? Check this article from MakeUseOf.com