Got a new Android phone? Here’s how to properly get rid of your old one

dispose-phone-2016-lead-100697433-largeWhether you got a smartphone under the tree or just plan to gift yourself a handset soon, we hope the joy of the holidays extends to your relationship with your new phone. More of this article from Greenbot.com

5 Ways an Offline PC Can Be Hacked

offline-pc-hacked-featured-670x335Sometimes it feels as though we can’t go one day without yet another hack of a major organisation. You only have to look at the recent revelation from Yahoo that a staggering one billion user accounts were stolen to see evidence of this growing trend. More from this article in MakeUseOf.com

How to Disable System Integrity Protection (and Why You Shouldn’t)

mac-disable-system-integrity-protection-featured-994x400Each new release of Apple’s desktop operating system seems to place more restrictions on users than the last. System Integration Protection (or SIP for short) might be the biggest change yet. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to incorporate keyboard shortcuts into your workflow

macbook_pro_13_late2016_review-adam_keyboard-100693203-mediumUsing keyboard shortcuts may seem complicated since you have to memorize a bunch of key combinations. However, when it comes to efficiency you just can’t beat them. It’s much faster (and eventually easier) to keep your hands on the keyboard while navigating around your PC. Get to know more of this article from PCWorld.com

Hack Your Chromecast Experience With These Tricks

chrome-experience-tricks-670x335So, you’ve made the leap and bought a Chromecast. Well done, that was a smart move.

You’re probably now happily using it to stream video content straight to your TV. And you’re so impressed you’re even thinking about cutting the cord altogether. That would be another smart move. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

4 easy Linux projects for newbies and intermediate users

kaboom-linux-command-tools-100687414-origIt’s nearing the end of the year, and most people are busy finishing up the last week’s worth of work, and students are finishing up finals. For me, the last week and a half of December is usually a time to catch up on sleep, and take it easy. But an endless flow of cookies and Netflix can get tiresome. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How to customize your Windows PC with Winaero Tweaker

winaerotweaker-100700057-mediumAnyone who’s been using Windows long enough has probably heard about all the wonderful customizations you can do to the operating system through the registry. You’ve also probably been warned away from touching the registry for fear of messing up your PC. Get to know more from this article in PCWorld.com