How to change your phone’s name in the Google Play Store
One of the many strengths of the Google Play Store is that you can download apps and manage purchases right from your web browser. Check out this article in PCWorld.com
Firefox blocks websites with vulnerable encryption keys
To protect users from cryptographic attacks that can compromise secure web connections, the popular Firefox browser will block access to HTTPS servers that use weak Diffie-Hellman keys. More of this article from PCWorld.com
What It Would Take for This Apple Fan to Switch to Android
I’m an Apple fan. I love my iPhone and Mac. But I’m also a tech writer. I’ve always followed the latest Android developments. I’ve tried some of the flagship phones. My choice to use an iPhone isn’t some thoughtless, fashion-following attempt to buy the coolest phone, it’s a deliberate decision. An iPhone fits my needs. Check out this comparison from MakeUseOf.com
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How the new age of antivirus software will protect your PC
Antivirus 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
How to change the home screen launcher on Android
Personalization 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
Chromebooks get stable Android apps as Andromeda rumors swirl
Andromeda may be the future, but Android and Chrome OS are already merging. Google just made Android apps available on the stable version of Chrome OS for the first time, and organizations can now centrally manage Android apps on their Chromebooks. Check more of this latest article in PCWorld.com
Apple Admits iOS 10 Weakens iPhone Security
Once you have updated your iPhone to iOS 10, manual backups are much less secure than they were previously. This is because the password-protected backups employ an “alternative password verification mechanism” which can be cracked a lot faster than the previous mechanism. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com