Forgetting or losing your password is never a pleasant experience — especially when its the password to the administrator account on your Windows PC. However, don’t jump into a complete factory reset too quickly, as there are several methods of retrieving your password with a minimum of effort and hassle. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
You’d probably expect the padlock to be the last thing to go high tech, but an Australian company has done just that. Mobile accessory maker Dog & Bone released the LockSmart Tuesday, a keyless, app-controlled, Bluetooth padlock. Check out this article from TechHive.com
Google wants you to talk to its search app like it’s just another human.
The company revealed several updates to its voice-search capabilities that allow you to ask questions like, “What was the Royals roster in 2013? or “What was the U.S. population when Bernie Sanders was born?” Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Stock Android has come a long way over the years, and the Nexus program has replaced custom ROMs as the fastest way to experience the latest version. Other manufacturers may still make various tweaks to the software, but the experience isn’t as bogged down as it used to be. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
When it comes to pronunciation, Siri is generally pretty good. While Apple’s assistant doesn’t always sound like a real person when it responds to your every command, it does sound close — that is, until it completely butchers your friend’s name. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google Now dishes out a lot of helpful cards, giving you a quick way to find a map for the way home, read news updates, get reminders, and browse sports scores. More of this article from PCWorld.com
They say that politics makes strange bedfellows. Sometimes it’s the same in technology, and we have a fresh example with Google and Facebook. Check out this article from PCWorld.com