Google quietly announces a spec bump to Glass
We’re less than 24 hours away from the Google I/O kickoff keynote, but the company has already made some minor announcements that are already rocking the boat. Check out from Greenbot.com
How To Sync Google Calendar With Every Other Platform
Google Calendar is arguably the easiest, most intuitive and most versatile way to organize your day. The only problem users commonly encounter is syncing it with their devices. While this is dead simple when using Android, and easy enough to view in a browser on a PC, syncing with other platforms is not always so obvious. Here’s how to do it. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com
10 things to know about the smartphone kill switch
Apple already has one, Microsoft and Google say they’ll build one, Minnesota will demand it from next year and it could soon be the law in California and maybe nationwide. The smartphone kill switch appears to be on its way to every handset sold in the U.S. so what’s all the fuss about? Here’s a look at the main points of the technology. Check this out from PCWorld.com
Microsoft ups free OneDrive storage: Office 365 users get 1TB, everyone else 15GB
Realizing that business users and consumers alike are producing far more digital content than a few years ago, Microsoft has increased the amount of free OneDrive cloud storage available to Office 365 subscribers by 500 times. Great news on this article from PCWorld.com
5 Fileshare Options That Work From The Windows Desktop
File sharing has become commonplace, but for many people it’s an activity that still takes place primarily through web browsers or app extensions. That doesn’t have to be true because you can share files straight from your desktop, at least on a Windows PC. While the specifics, and cost, vary from one option to the next, these clients can all handle large files (or many small ones) with ease. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Watch out Google: Firefox OS-powered Chromecast competitor in the works
Google’s nifty Chromecast dongle may be getting some competition from a similar device powered by Mozilla’s Firefox OS. On Thursday, Mozilla developer evangelist Christian Heilmann tweeted an image of a TV casting dongle loaded with Firefox OS. Get more info on this article from TechHive.com
5 Tips You Should Always Remember For Sending Money Internationally
With so much to learn about crypto-currencies, it’s easy to forget about the problems of real-world money. If you’ve ever sent money internationally you’ll know it’s a potential minefield of hidden charges, security concerns, and paperwork. If you need to send money regularly — perhaps to pay a mortgage on a second home or to family members who live abroad — then there are some tips you should always remember to keep your experience as cheap, smooth, and hassle-free as possible. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com