Researchers: iPhones, iPads connected to Windows PCs are at risk
Attackers could compromise iPads and iPhones on a large scale through the infected computers that make up botnets, researchers say. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Forget Keys: 5 Smart Locks You Can Unlock With Your Phone
When you’re creating a smart home, you’ll spend most of your time thinking about things that are within the walls of your house, like smart lamps and smart TVs. But there are some really cool things you can do when you’re outside, too! One of those things is unlocking your front door — why not take keys out of the equation and use a smarter solution? Here are 5 different locks that you can unlock with your phone. More on this article from MakeUseOf.com
The Ultimate Chrome Sync Hacks For Swapping Between Desktops
Are you the type of person that needs unfettered mobility of their browsing data? If you are such an individual, a typical day may involve moving from a desktop in the office, to a laptop at a client’s office and back to a desktop at home. In between, you likely also use your mobile device to continue browsing. Switching between devices interrupts the browsing experience. More tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com
The top iOS 8 features for business users
When it shows up in the coming weeks, Apple’s iOS 8 is set to bring several new features, including its HealthKit and HomeKit platforms, to the iPhone and iPad. Many of the advances are consumer-oriented and focused on creating a seamless experience across iOS devices and Macs running the forthcoming OS X Yosemite. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Partition & Use Your Time Machine Hard Drive To Store Files Too
Now that every Apple laptop ships with a solid state drive, many of us are learning to live with smaller storage capacities once more. At the same time, external hard drives are cheaper and roomier than ever – which means there’s often plenty of room for backups and file storage on the same drive. More information on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Apple launches free iPhone 5 battery replacement program for defective units
Apple is offering a second replacement program for iPhone 5 users after offering to replace the sleep/wake button on some models in April. This time around it’s the phone’s battery that’s giving users headaches. Apple says that a “very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices” may be experiencing poor battery life, requiring users to charge the device more frequently. Check this from PCWorld.com
You’ll never believe how Facebook plans to fight click-bait
More than a third of Facebook users get their news from the site, but lately the stories being shared are light on information and heavy on crap—commonly referred to as click-bait. So Facebook is cracking down on headlines designed to rake in page views without offering substance. Check this article from TechHive.com