Lenovo’s Yoga Book makes it easy to be creative on the go

lenovo_yoga_book_painting_create_mode_landscape-100680087-largeI want Lenovo’s innovative new Yoga Book, and here’s why. It’s not because it’s small, thin, and light, making it easy for me to take it anywhere—though that’s a plus. It’s because Lenovo turned the keyboard side into a large, touch-sensitive surface, adding sketchpad superpowers that make it a tool for creativity as much as productivity. The Yoga Book stretches the boundaries of what a computer can do for you. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

BitTorrent client is found distributing Mac-based malware

151003-osx-elcapitan-install-100619116-largeA popular BitTorrent client called Transmission has again been found distributing Mac-based malware, months after it was used to spread a strand of ransomware. More of this article in PCWorld.com

7 Security Apps For Your Mac That Are Super Cheap Right Now

MUO-The-Ultimate-Mac-Cyber-Security-Bundle-644x373When you think about apps that make you hop out of your chair in excitement, security apps are probably at the bottom of the list of what comes to mind. They’re necessary, but not exactly fun. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com

5 Reasons to Switch to Ubuntu Phone

reasons-switch-ubuntu-phone-644x373You’ve had Android phones, and you’ve had iPhones. Buying a smartphone for most people is a polarized, A/B choice. And for some, the experience of choosing a new phone is becoming… jaded. Check this article in MakeUseOf.com

3 Discounted Pieces of Mac Software You Can Get Right Now

MUO-CrossOver-15-for-Mac-Linux-644x373Who wants to pay full price for anything? Today, we’re going to look at three Mac apps that are heavily discounted, allowing you to get stuff done without breaking the bank. There’s an app for using Windows programs, a VNC, and even an app that will protect your security! Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

Google Maps beta adds enhancements to navigation mode and new coordinate scheme

google-maps-navigation-beta-100679116-largeThe beta version of Google Maps has another Thursday special for you, with a mix of features that ease sharing directions and telling Maps how you plan to get to your destination. Check out more of this article in PCWorld.com

Apple advises immediate update to iOS 9.3.5 after discovery of targeted iPhone spyware

ios_9_icon-100616500-largeApple released an update to iOS 9 on Thursday—iOS 9.3.5—that patches multiple critical zero-day vulnerabilities that have been shown to already have been deployed, allegedly by governments to target activists and dissidents, according to a report from Citizen Lab and Lookout Security. Apple turned around an update within 10 days from when the company received Citizen Lab’s initial report. The update is recommended immediately for all iOS 9 devices.  Check out this article in MacWorld.com