1/3/20
Uber breach
It looks like the UK is well aware of Uber's breach and yet the company still refuses to fix their problem. Unlike the U.S.A. the UK refuses to let this breach be unaddressed and it's justified since the company now is growing.
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1/2/20
Find Anyone
Use these great search tips to find you lost friends online. You will be surprised how quickly you can find anyone online. If the person uses social media you can hopefully easily find them, if they do not then you will have to rely on other sources to find them. Here is the info.
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1/1/20
Reach an Operator
Reaching an operator nowadays is frustrating and can take a long time with these automated voice menus. Your best bet is to try services like GetHuman.com or FastCustomer to get in touch with an operator directly. Life should not be complicated speaking to a human.
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12/31/19
12/30/19
Which Mobile Carrier is Best
It looks like a lot of companies want to claim they are the best when it comes to signal strength but to find the truth you going to maybe have to go outside the box to get the information you want. This is where OpenSignal comes in and gives you the verdict on your wireless carrier.
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12/29/19
iOS new testing change
Looks like iOS will now change the way it tests new features for the iOS and users will have the options to disable features that are buggy.
Let's see how effective this new testing method will make patching easier in the future.
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Let's see how effective this new testing method will make patching easier in the future.
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12/28/19
End of Windows 7
Microsoft is setting up Windows 7 death notice to all users and it should be happening soon. So get ready for the end of an era.
It's Microsoft way on pushing their new OS to new users.
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It's Microsoft way on pushing their new OS to new users.
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12/27/19
Digital Data
The future for digital data is becoming a reality and now there is a place that anyone can sell their data and business in the digital world. Odd but reality.
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12/26/19
OPSEC for Everyone
Everyone should read OPSEC and how they track people daily so that they are aware of what's going on in their online digital lives. Not only will it make you understand why they are gathering all this information, but how it can affect anyone moving forward.
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12/25/19
Tidy inbox After Holiday
This year before the Holidays make sure you prepare your inbox so that you are not jammed with hundreds of emails from the holidays. Here are some great tips to minimize mail during these events.
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12/24/19
Real Estate Scams
Buyer beware of real estate scams going global and I just hope that this gets resolved quickly because it's then going to make it very difficult on how everyone purchases a property or a business.
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12/23/19
Jigsaw Ransomware Decryption
Looks like another Ransomware has been decrypted and if users were victims here is the decryption to free up the hostage programs.
Be happy that your not alone and the fight to be free from Ransomware continues.
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Be happy that your not alone and the fight to be free from Ransomware continues.
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12/22/19
Informed Delivery
The United States Postal Service has a new delivery system that informs you of the mail that you received. If you are having mail problems, this could be a good method to confirm that you got all your mail for the day and that no one is stealing your mail.
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12/21/19
North Korean Malware
Looks like the North Korean's are getting sophisticated with their malware that they were able to infiltrate the Nuclear Power Corporation of India. Now there is no telling on what they could have been capable of but it just points out that their current strategy is working and other countries should make note of this incident.
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12/20/19
Social Politics
Twitter will now ban political ads in order to prevent future backlash from others. It's the easiest and best way to clear social media on the war on politics. It's about time.
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12/19/19
Chrome Experiment Help
It looks like a bad Chrome experiment had browsers crashing worldwide. This may be a flag for Chrome to rethink on how it deploys its future updates on its browser.
Lucky for us this patch update did not reach the regular consumer.
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Lucky for us this patch update did not reach the regular consumer.
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12/18/19
12/17/19
Walmart Bank Accounts
It looks like this giant retailer is offering customers banking services. If you are always shopping at the big giant and want something that's convenient it may be wise to look into what services GoBank offer customers. It could be something that you are looking for.
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12/16/19
Google BERT is here
Google Bert has joined Google search and now Artificial Intelligence will soon help you find what you are looking for on the web. Now finding things will be simpler and easy to do with the help of Bert. Thanks Bert!
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12/15/19
Writing Help
Want to become a great writer? Then here are some great sites to check out to perfect your writing skills. It will not only get your writing skills in order but take you to your next level.
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12/14/19
Report a Spammer
Tired of spammers sending you lots of unwanted emails, Here is the best way to fight back against these predators and what your options are.
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12/13/19
12/12/19
Microsoft Privacy Law
Looks like Microsoft will follow California's digital privacy law and it's good news for consumers for now. Although consumer privacy is still a hot topic, it's showing for now that one big powerful company following the law and hopefully will push the path for other companies to follow.
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12/11/19
Cool Generator
Here is a great generator that outthinks what other generators have done in the past. Although it's still a Kickstarter project. It definitely has a future for consumers.
I still have not seen anything like this before and I am excited to hear that someone is listening to the consumer.
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12/10/19
Netflix Support Update
Looks like Netflix is cutting support for Samsung and Roku devices that it's basically forcing its customers to upgrade so that they can get the latest Netflix platform.
So now customers will have to accept that their devices now may not last forever.
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So now customers will have to accept that their devices now may not last forever.
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12/9/19
12/8/19
Android Apps Warnings
If you like installing Android applications you should be cautious of these applications on your phone so that your phone is not compromised. Google cannot keep track of all it's Play Store application, so when it doubt google it to see if the software is safe.
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12/7/19
PDF Document Signing
Here is the easiest way to sign PDF documents using Adobe Reader. You will be surprised at how easy you can sign documents online with just a few steps.
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12/6/19
Microsoft relaunches Edge
Looks like next year Microsoft will be launching their new browser along with Bing search engine and everyone is excited on how the new browser is going to do now that's it has the similar backbone as Chrome.
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12/5/19
12/4/19
Fitbit Update
It looks like Google has made a bid to acquire the company if so you can expect these features to go away like, Amazon Alexa, Fitbit Premium, Fitbit Play, and Fitbit Flyer.
For more information click on the link below.
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For more information click on the link below.
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12/3/19
Google Face Data
What you should know about Face Match technology and how other companies are now easily collecting the information where ever you go. It's a very interesting article and on how another technology is secretly acquiring your facial data.
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12/2/19
Airbnb Mess
Looks like over 7 million Airbnb listings are scams after a recent news report and the company now is going to change the platform so that consumer trust is confident.
I guess this will be the re-making of the company to it's potential.
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I guess this will be the re-making of the company to it's potential.
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12/1/19
Wing 1st Flight
Looks like Wing the first commercial drone finished its first flight and the future looks very bright for the company. Now last-minute deliveries could happen in no time.
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11/30/19
Product Chart
Comparing electronics is going to get easier to do now that this website made comparing products easier to do. All you have to do is choose the device and pick from a number of items available that you want in that device and the website does the rest to narrow down the products that are available to you.
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11/29/19
Windows Cloud Recovery
Microsoft is working on Windows 10 Cloud download recovery and if all goes well you can easily install a fresh copy of Windows in the cloud. It's a great way to always have access to the latest release of Windows in the cloud.
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11/28/19
Deals on Donations
Here are a few sites to help you with donations. From donation-pickup, moving services, and free shipping labels. These sites make donating simple to do.
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Salvation Army offers free pickup service and accepts clothes, household items, book furniture, and cars.
Restores offers to remove furniture as well as building materials such as lumber and bricks.
Give Back Box offers you to place your items in any shippable box and send it via UPS or Postal.
Salvation Army
Restores
Give Back Box
ex:
Salvation Army offers free pickup service and accepts clothes, household items, book furniture, and cars.
Restores offers to remove furniture as well as building materials such as lumber and bricks.
Give Back Box offers you to place your items in any shippable box and send it via UPS or Postal.
Salvation Army
Restores
Give Back Box
11/27/19
Work From Home
It looks like a new trend is quietly taking place and it's funny on how not so many people are noticing it in our daily lives. This work at the home trend is not for everyone and with it comes challenges that people have yet to understand until they work remotely. Are you ready for the new challenge?
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11/26/19
11/25/19
Google Password Checker
Google just launched its password check and it will help the users create passwords that have not been compromised. Hopefully, it will crack down on recently exposed hacks.
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11/24/19
Google Fi Unlimited
Looks like Google Fi just became unlimited and even though it's still not in my area, it's interesting how they grouped all so many free international calls into the plan. Worth looking into if you make a lot of international calls.
It's still not in my area, but I will keep on hoping soon.
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It's still not in my area, but I will keep on hoping soon.
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11/23/19
Facebook TV Portal
Looks like Facebook just launched it's Portal TV and it would be very interesting to see people signing up for this service and take social media to your living room.
It's like hanging out with people you care about and watch the programming together.
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It's like hanging out with people you care about and watch the programming together.
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11/22/19
Libra in Jeopardy
After Paypal pulling out Facebook Libra's cryptocurrency future looks dim. It looks like other companies are thinking of bailing out as well because of interest from regulators and lawmakers.
Even if the Libra is able to move above these regulations, Libra has much more to prove to be the way of payment for the future.
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Even if the Libra is able to move above these regulations, Libra has much more to prove to be the way of payment for the future.
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11/21/19
Airport USB Chargers
It looks like these devices are not safe and users should be aware and cautious when charging your devices in a public place. Great informative video.
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11/20/19
11/19/19
New House Buying
House buying and selling is going to take a turn for better. Let's just say that it's going to soon be easier to buy and sell a house similar to buying stocks. If all goes well, do not be surprised to see this go live and in realtime.
Will be pretty nice to tell your grandkids that you once had a beachfront house for 30 days.
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Will be pretty nice to tell your grandkids that you once had a beachfront house for 30 days.
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11/18/19
Pc Building Simulator
This software helps you put together a computer and see how it looks and decide the final product with real-world components. Not only is it helpful but make your business profitable.
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11/17/19
Software Inventory
Want to get an inventory of all your software on your computer. Just use the PowerShell script below to help you get that information for the reinstallation of your computer.
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Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*| select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate |Format-Table -AutoSize > c:\software.txt
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Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*| select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate |Format-Table -AutoSize > c:\software.txt
11/16/19
Apple Field Test
Here is a nice way to get into the Apple iPhone field test menu. This is where you will figure out the signal strength of your phone.
Dial on your phone Press *3001#12345#*
Qualcomm
Rx AGCO signal strength
>-70 = Excellent
-70 to -85 = Good
-86 to -100 = Fair
< -100 = Poor
Intel Chip
looking for rsrp0 mode
>-90 = Excellent
-90 to -105 = Good
-106 to -120 = Fair
< -120 = Poor
-125 = No Signal
Dial on your phone Press *3001#12345#*
Qualcomm
Rx AGCO signal strength
>-70 = Excellent
-70 to -85 = Good
-86 to -100 = Fair
< -100 = Poor
Intel Chip
looking for rsrp0 mode
>-90 = Excellent
-90 to -105 = Good
-106 to -120 = Fair
< -120 = Poor
-125 = No Signal
11/15/19
NAS Data Leak
Lenovo confirms a faulty NAS exposed 36TB of sensitive data. Now, this highlights new security threats on how hardware can easily pose holes into your companies security structure.
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11/14/19
Device Drivers
Tired of searching for Windows 10 device drivers, then here is a list of sites that you can use to get the latest device drivers for your computer.
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11/13/19
Rappers Delight
I was pretty amazed at how they got these digital assistants to sing a classic. Just comes to show you that AI is here to stay.
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11/12/19
iPhone 11 without 5G
Looks like the iPhone 11 or 12 might not come with 5G after all and users will have to wait a little longer to get that service while 5G expands it's service nationwide.
I guess Apple is not going to invest in the service unless it works right out of the box.
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I guess Apple is not going to invest in the service unless it works right out of the box.
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11/11/19
Facebook & Instagram after life
If you have a Facebook and Instagram account, you might want to review the account status afterlife so that the account can go on, or just end the way you did. It's worth considering if you are concerned with your social profile.
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11/10/19
What is WiFi 6
WiFi 6 is soon to roll out and everyone should understand what it is and how important it's going to change our lives with technology improving daily.
Let's just say better connection and reliability we have long been waiting for.
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Let's just say better connection and reliability we have long been waiting for.
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11/9/19
Chrome apps phasing out
Looks like Chrome apps are phasing out for Windows and Mac OS users that Google for once an all. Don't worry Chrome user's this is just stand-alone apps for Windows and Mac OS.
I guess only a small percentage is really using the applications and there is no need to keep them alive since no one really uses them.
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I guess only a small percentage is really using the applications and there is no need to keep them alive since no one really uses them.
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11/8/19
Google Killed Products
Ever wonder what happened to certain Google products. Here is an update on what happened to them and when they were shut down by Google.
I guess user activity how they use the product is the number one reason why certain products get shut down.
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I guess user activity how they use the product is the number one reason why certain products get shut down.
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11/7/19
Win 7 Life Extended
Looks like Windows 7 life has been extended for another year. I guess Microsoft is learning that user's do not want to upgrade and they may have to find other ways to profit in the software industry. Makes you want to think all this hype the company goes through to tell you it's a great idea to upgrade.
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11/6/19
John's Background Switcher
Looking for beautiful full-screen photos and stunning montages for your desktop. Look no more and give John a try to see if it works.
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11/5/19
11/4/19
Raspberry PI 4
The new Raspberry PI 4 has more exciting features and it's even more powerful than it's previous versions. You can even now see it's like having a mini-computer.
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11/3/19
11/2/19
Open JAR file
If your having problems installing JAR files in Windows, then what you are going to need to open the file is Java Framework.
11/1/19
New Cable Hack
I guess the new hacking device is a charging cable. Now, this should be some concerns for user's who are security conscious of their phones.
10/31/19
Apple Forecast
Looks like Apple is still trying to be ahead of the game but time is running out and besides their iPhone, Apple really does not have any breathtaking future inventions that is going to keep Apple alive much longer. Take it while the supplies last.
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10/30/19
Cyber Attacks on Connected Cars
Looks like cyber attacks are cars could be happening sometime in the near future if we do not do something about it. It has been proven that remote attackers can easily paralyze vehicles and who knows what they will be capable of doing next.
I think it's time to rethink this technology before a gridlocked city becomes possible.
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I think it's time to rethink this technology before a gridlocked city becomes possible.
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10/29/19
Telsa Megapack Battery
There is a big deal with Telsa Megapack battery and for the simple reason is that it can be built in less than 100 days and will provide enough power to use as a backup when energy is in demand. I must admit this is a positive move in the right direction.
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10/28/19
Apple Card
Now I do not see the reason why anyone would want a card from Apple unless it had some incentives. And Apple is going to do more with its 3% cashback on Apple store purchases. Otherwise, what's the point, a card is a card.
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10/27/19
Microsoft Pays
Microsoft has paid some hackers to find security vulnerabilities and the bounties have been a win-win scenario for both organizations. Hope this keeps on continuing.
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10/26/19
Siri Concern
Looks like Siri is having privacy concerns and in turn for users raising concerns on how recordings are queries, Apple suspends the service.
This sort of points out that Siri was probably doing exactly what user's thought it was doing. Saving voice recordings.
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This sort of points out that Siri was probably doing exactly what user's thought it was doing. Saving voice recordings.
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10/25/19
Amazon unsold items
Looks like Amazon will now be donating its unsold items instead of destroying them or throwing them out. It's a very positive way of making use for something that no one has any use for. I cannot begin to image how many gadgets are being tossed away, can you?
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10/24/19
Equifax Settlement
If you have not done so, you should because you don't know how much information has leaked out to hackers ready to take your identity. It's so sad to hear a credit report agency hack and this one being the first is not the last. So decide which option is best for you and get a piece of the settlement before it's too late.
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10/23/19
Best Flash Drives 2019
Here is the list of best flash drives for 2019, although the devices are soon to be obsolete, you still have to admit that they are still great lifesavers when it comes to moving files.
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10/22/19
Ring Surveillance
Looks like the police are using Amazon Ring service to do surveillance in some neighborhoods and if you have the device, you might be monitored as well.
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10/21/19
At&t Bribe
Interesting article on how a hacker brided At&t employee's to unlock millions of company phones. What makes this story so amazing is how the hacker was able to unlock the phones and use a pricing incentive for buyers to get the phones to work and make millions.
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10/20/19
Economic Policy Institute
Want to know what is the best cost of living where you live it? We'll if you are planning on moving to another city, this site is a great resource to tell you what the cost of living will be in that area.
It might not be the realistic prices that you will pay, but it's giving you at least some solid resource to the data that you want.
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It might not be the realistic prices that you will pay, but it's giving you at least some solid resource to the data that you want.
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10/19/19
Microsoft Axes Office 2019
Microsoft is moving away from perpetually license Office 2019 and it's Home Use Programs to subscription-based licensing.
It was a way to get users to use to their program until they fulfilled their dominance of everyone adapting to Office 365. This was bound to happen sooner or later.
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It was a way to get users to use to their program until they fulfilled their dominance of everyone adapting to Office 365. This was bound to happen sooner or later.
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10/18/19
10/17/19
Apple foldable Device
Looks like Apple's first foldable device will not be an iPhone but a tablet-like device. But I figure they want to make sure they figure out the kinks before deploying it on the iPhone.
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10/16/19
Georgia Malware again
Looks like Georgia is not having good luck securing their systems. It looks like another malware again hit their networks and this time they at least shut their servers down. Hopefully, they will be ready the next time around.
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10/15/19
Github News
Looks like Github encourages hacking as per the recent Capital One hack. Now it's unfortunate for Microsoft who now owns Github to figure out how to resolve and savage their new acquisition.
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10/14/19
Twitter Share
Looks like this favorite social site just shared user's information without consent. Now the information that has been gathered is very vague, how come no one is concern about this?
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10/13/19
Motherboard Info
Want to know what type of motherboard you have on your computer. This link will give you the information on where to find your make and model number and depending on the software you use, what are the specs.
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10/12/19
Remove scratches from Aluminum Laptop & Macs
Here is some great information on how to revive your computer from scratches and scuffs. In most situations, it will just make your computer more appealing.
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10/11/19
USB Not Recognized
Windows 10 can have some difficulties when it comes to installing USB drives. Now if you are having difficulties, here are seven solutions to help Windows recognize your USB device.
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10/10/19
Huawei OS
Looks like mobile maker Huawei might not need Android OS after all. In fact, the company has its own OS named HarmonyOS that can easily replace Android.
So if anyone thinks that this company is going away anytime soon, let's just say, not at this moment. As for the future of Huawei is still unknown.
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So if anyone thinks that this company is going away anytime soon, let's just say, not at this moment. As for the future of Huawei is still unknown.
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10/9/19
Employer Spyware
Here is some great information on how to find employer spyware and what you can do about it. But in the long run, you are very limited on your choices.
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10/8/19
N. Korea Cyberattacks
Looks like North Korea cyber attacks having been funding successfully their weapons program and we could see more of these attacks to occur in the near future with no limits.
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10/7/19
Office Printer Threats
Looks like the new upcoming threat is starting to look like office printers. And it's only a matter of time before they do get into your network and test your security limits. Users are warned to keep printer software updated daily and create good admin passwords for these devices.
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10/6/19
iPhone Must Have Settings
If you have an iPhone it is a good idea to have these settings enabled so that hackers do not get access to your phone. Setting up these simple settings make sense and secures your identity.
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10/5/19
Driver Updater Win 10
Want to know which is the best driver updater for Windows 10, here is your best solution on updating those drivers in Windows.
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10/4/19
Apple Flops
Yes, Microsoft is not the only big giant that has flops. Apple has been long known to flop for decades until Steve Jobs came back and revived his company.
Unfortunate, Apple still has a bad reputation to kill off its own successful products and to this day, they still keep on doing it. It's only a matter of time before users start moving away from Apple and start using something else.
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Unfortunate, Apple still has a bad reputation to kill off its own successful products and to this day, they still keep on doing it. It's only a matter of time before users start moving away from Apple and start using something else.
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10/3/19
Microsoft Flops
Microsoft has it's up and downs here is a list of the big giant's flops. Sometime's you just need to concentrate on something else because you are just not going to get it right.
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10/2/19
Facial Recognition
Looks like California is taking facial recognition to another level by sharing information across databases to easily identify suspects in their city quickly and easier. Now authorities will have realtime information when necessary to help beat crime.
Scary, but it looks like it's becoming a reality.
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Scary, but it looks like it's becoming a reality.
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10/1/19
Laptop Service Manuals
Here is some great service manuals library for those users looking to do the DYI of laptop repairs. Note that not all laptops are easy to repair and when in doubt, just take it to your local neighborhood repair guy.
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9/30/19
AirDrop Alert
Anyone using the handy software AirDrop should know that their device can easily be at risk of sharing their phone numbers. With this hackers can easily clone your number and still vital information from users. This is what you should know.
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9/29/19
Tmobile, Dish and Sprint
Yes, the big talk about Tmobile, Dish, and Sprint it looks like it's all really about 5G and how they will bring the service out to users.
It's deals that like this that change how the competitors rule the world.
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It's deals that like this that change how the competitors rule the world.
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9/28/19
SIM Swap Attack
Here is an interesting SIM Swap attack from a user and I must say it is very interesting on what the big companies are doing to protect your privacy.
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9/27/19
Fix the Sound in Win 10
Here some cool tips on how to fix your sound problem in Windows 10. My trick to uninstall the driver and reboot always works. What's yours?
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