iFixit has pulled apart a Microsoft Surface Duo, giving us a look at what’s inside the dual-screen device. One of the team’s most notable findings is that the Duo has a “refreshingly simple hinge design” compared to the ones found in foldable devices on the market today. iFixit says it’s like a “miniature 360-degree laptop […]
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{Guest Post} Regaining Your Privacy from Public Facial Recognition Systems by Augustina Baker
Do you share the same concerns as the facial recognition protesters? Are you also concerned about how you can escape the watchful eyes of facial recognition systems? Here is a rundown of things you can start doing today. Outfit Sweatshirts with hoodies on them will help protect most of your face from these systems. You […]
{Guest Post} The Top 5 Internet Browsers for Improved Data Privacy and Security by Chris Jones
We don’t need to be the ones to tell you this, but we will say it anyway: There are a lot of internet browsers out there today.Besides the common ones that you know, mobile phone OEMs have even developed a habit of bundling their devices with in-house browsers out of the box too. This does […]
Apple dives deep into specs for the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR
Apple today shared two new “Technical Overview” white papers that take an extensive look into the technology and feature set of the Pro Display XDR and the Mac Pro. Apple posted white papers for both the Mac Pro (PDF) and Pro Display XDR (PDF) that dive deep into the specs for each. The Mac Pro […]
How to rearrange and delete your apps in iOS 13
iOS gestures is what some call “jiggly mode,” which is when you press and hold an app and all of the apps on your screen start wiggling. This means you can move them around and, if you need to, delete them. That behavior hasn’t really changed since it was first introduced in January 2008, but […]
A guide to protecting your child on the internet
Instead of television channels, many of us today stream video content on YouTube or Netflix. Being able to select the specific episode and show you want gives parents and children more flexibility. But there’s a dark side to this convenience the proximity of explicit content. Netflix curious children are just a step away from switching […]
Chrome arrives with Dark Mode support for Windows 10
Chrome 74 is officially out today for Windows, Mac, and Linux, marking the introduction of a new dark mode for Windows users. The same dark mode arrived last month on macOS with Chrome 73, and today’s update includes automatic Windows 10 support. Chrome will automatically theme itself to match if a dark mode is enabled […]
How to enable and use Gmail’s AI-powered Smart Reply and Smart Compose tools
Google has been adding a lot of productivity and machine learning tools to its email service. New additions this week include a way for Gmail to write email subject lines for you and schedule an email to send at a later time. Compounded with a redesign that launched last year for desktop and earlier this […]
General Tricks Computer Tips & Tricks
Bring back a closed tab We have dedicated a section to web browsing further down below, but this one is too useful to be missed. Accidentally closed a tab? Simply press Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen the most recently closed tab and get back to what you were doing (Cmd + Shift + […]
How to watch Game of Thrones online: stream season 8 or catch up from anywhere
Game of Thrones is finally making a return for its 8th season. Finally, after what feels like more than a lifetime, Game of Thrones is finally returning for its 8th and final, yes final season. And for all of the keen fans of the show, you’re in the right place to learn about where […]
OLED TV: what you need to know
Welcome to the world of OLED TV. More manufacturers than ever are betting on OLED technology is seeing wider implementation and improvement all the time, even becoming the display of choice for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. But what is OLED, and why should you care? Standing for ‘Organic Light Emitting Diode’, the OLED […]
Things Your Phone Can Do That You Might Not Know About
You use your smartphone a lot, we’re sure of that, but you’re probably just touring round the same apps and the same settings day after day. Are you aware of everything your pocketable mobile device is capable of? Here are just some features you might have missed that should come in useful somewhere down the […]
What is 5G? Everything you need to know
What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps […]
Microsoft Flow Basics
Microsoft Flow automates repetitive tasks, allowing you to devote more of your time to important matters. It does this by linking different cloud-based apps, collecting data from them, synchronizing files, sending you notifications, and much more. In Microsoft Flow, automated workflows are simply referred to as “flows.” Currently, Microsoft Flow allows you to link apps […]
Playstion 4 Error NP-40833-8
I’ve been having sign-in problems for about a week now. None of my devices on my home network can connect to the playstation store or playstation network. When I try to access PlayStation Store on my laptop, I get an error page saying “This page can’t be displayed. Contact support for additional information. The incident […]