There are several protocols and systems in place that make the internet function as it does. We’ve discussed DNS (domain name system) in the past. This component translates user-friendly website names into machine-friendly IP addresses, and makes for a seamless browsing experience. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com
I’m a big fan of the Apple Magic Keyboard (CA) that came with my iMac. I know, I know, there are many reasons why Bluetooth keyboards are bad, including the fact that Bluetooth is still a security risk, but the ability to use it plugged or unplugged is so convenient. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Microsoft today quietly put an end to sales of Windows 7 licenses to computer makers, marking a major milestone for the seven-year-old OS. Check out this article in PCWorld.com
The latest update to Google’s Hangouts brings the app up to speed with some of the new tricks in Android 7.1. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
There are lots of different ways to take screenshots on your Android device. Some are manufacturer-specific, some are operating system-wide, and some rely on dedicated apps from the Google Play Store. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com
Windows 7 introduced Aero Snap, the feature that lets you drag any window to the edge of the screen for instant snapping and resizing. Windows 10 improved on it with some additional features — and it’s now called Snap Assist instead. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com
The future of Windows phones…might not be phones?
Rumors and hopes for a category-defining Surface phone were not satisfied at Microsoft’s press event last Wednesday. The company didn’t even mention Windows 10 Mobile. With the collective market share of Windows phones stagnant at about 1 percent, customers and partners have to wonder why anyone should bother investing in Microsoft’s mobile strategy. Check out this article in PCWorld.com