Skype 7.0 for Android rolls out a tablet-friendly redesign

skype-android-7.0-update-100663499-primary.idgeSkype has a tablet-friendly refresh coming your way.

With version 7.0, the app more fully embraces Google’s Material Design language by adding in a floating action button for quick access to new messages, voice, and video calls. There’s also finally a multi-pane view when you use the app in landscape mode so you’re able to quickly switch over to another conversation. Check out this latest news from Greenbot.com

Move over, Skylake: Asus’ new Surface rival rocks Intel’s Kaby Lake chip

asus_transformer_3_primary-100663677-largeThe wait for Intel’s Kaby Lake chip will end in the third quarter this year, as the first PC with the 7th Generation Core chip was announced at Computex. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Don’t be a Victim of These Common Phishing Attacks

PhishingInfographFeat-644x373There’s no redeeming quality to a phishing attack. They exist to prey upon anyone who lets their guard down for just a moment. At its worst, attacks can lead to identity theft, which can ultimately ruin the victim’s life. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Flaw in popular WordPress plug-in Jetpack puts over a million websites at risk

jetpack_page-100663634-largeOwners of WordPress-based websites should update the Jetpack plug-in as soon as possible because of a serious flaw that could expose their users to attacks. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

4 Things to Make with an Old Android Tablet

old-android-tablet-uses-644x373If you’re anything like me, chances are high you’ve got an Android tablet gathering dust in a drawer somewhere, unused and unloved. You might have received one as a Christmas or birthday present one year, and just not have found a compelling use for it. It might have served you faithfully for years, but has been rendered slow and unwieldy under the weight of multiple software updates. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Did Google Make the Best iPhone Keyboard Yet? Meet Gboard

gboard-iphone-644x373Android users often get some features that iOS users don’t have. For the longest time, this included keyboards not made by Apple, which meant constant jibes from Android fanboys about Apple’s restricted system. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to set up Android Pay on your Android phone

You’ve seen people whip out their phone at the cash register and decided it’s finally time to give this a go.

Getting started with Android Pay is relatively straightforward, but there are a few subtleties to be aware of. First you’ll need to grab or update your existing version of Android Pay from the Google Play Store. Then, you’ll first see the obligatory start screen that shows off all the great features. Check out this article from PCWorld.com