How the new age of antivirus software will protect your PC

cyberattack_stock_image-100607242-largeAntivirus software ain’t what it used to be. The sneaky, sophisticated security threats your PC faces now have gone far beyond what traditional software can do. The future of protecting your PC will require a multi-pronged approach involving vigilant updates, bug bounties, and artificial intelligence. More of this article in PCWorld.com

Meet Pixel, a gorgeous, much-needed visual overhaul for Raspberry Pi’s main distro

pixel-overview-100685012-mediumThe Raspberry Pi isn’t exactly known for its polish. The glorious, but bare-bones $35 mini-PC packs humble hardware and even lacks a case in its quest to deliver affordable computing to the masses. That austere design even extended to the no-frills “Raspbian” Linux distro designed specifically for the Pi—until now. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

PSA: Windows 10’s Anniversary Update reactivates ads you’ve already disabled

new_windows_10_logo_primary-100614151-mediumIn any case, Microsoft’s still in the process of rolling out the Anniversary Update to users, and the majority of Windows 10 owners haven’t made the upgrade yet. More of this latest article in PCWorld.com

How to change the home screen launcher on Android

change-your-launcher-android-100684839-mediumPersonalization is at the heart of Android. You’re not stuck with the same grid of app icons that came with your phone or tablet. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

Is It Better to Get a Tablet With 4G LTE or Wi-Fi Only?

starbucks-wifiThere are still many good reasons to buy a tablet, and when you’re buying one, your biggest choice is between an iPad or Android device. Or maybe even opting for Windows instead. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com

8 Important Email Addresses You Should Add to Your Contacts List

background-3It’s hard not to indulge in email bashing, isn’t it? Yes, your inbox is the source of much lost time, but only if you treat it like a coffee shop where you can hang around as long as you want to. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

OneDrive’s file placeholders will return to Windows 10 as On-Demand Sync

onedrive-100670196-mediumIt’s official: OneDrive placeholders are coming back to Windows, but with a new name. Microsoft made the announcement on Monday during Ignite, the company’s conference for IT professionals. The new feature will be called On-Demand Sync when it comes to Windows 10. Get to know more of this article in PCWorld.com