Jumat, 27 April 2018

It’s 2018, Is Virtual Reality Any Good?

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After the “flair” that servers wore—buttons and other adornments—was made the butt of a joke in the popular movie Office Space, TGI Fridays, the restaurant the joke was modeled on, dropped the requirement that servers wear such flair as part of their uniforms.

Today's Featured Articles

Spotify Free vs. Premium: Is it Worth Upgrading?

Spotify offers two tiers: a free, ad-supported plan and a $9.99 per month Premium plan. But what are the differences between the two and is it worth upgrading? Let's find out.   Read More »


How Good is VR in 2018? Is It Worth Buying?

In 2018, VR headsets are better and cheaper than they’ve ever been. They were overhyped and they haven’t transformed the world, but they’re really cool toys. So are they worth investing in yet?   Read More »


Hey Google, Why Do You Have Four Different Task Apps?

Gmail’s new interface feels shiny and new on the surface, but something about it just stinks. Gmail’s new Tasks app is separate from Reminders, which are used by Calendar, Inbox, and Assistant. And Google has two other task apps—including one used only for your shopping list.   Read More »


Gigabit Ethernet vs. Fast Ethernet: What's the Difference?

Not all Ethernet is created equal. These days there are two available standards, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit, which are completely distinct speed interfaces. It’s important to understand the difference between them and which one you should choose.   Read More »




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FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines
This new section contains our commentary on what we're reading from around the web. It's like a daily digest of the things we found interesting in the world of technology.

Here’s How to Back Up Your Mac Now That Apple’s Done Making Routers
It’s official: Apple is getting out of the router business. There will be no new versions of the AirPort, AirPort Extreme, or Time Capsule.   Read More »


Alternative Ubuntu Versions Are Also Out This Week
Ubuntu 18.04, codename Bionic Beaver, came out this week, but that’s not all: Ubuntu’s official flavors also offer new releases.   Read More »


iTunes Is Now in the Microsoft Store
Sick of Apple’s update tool bugging you in Windows, but want to keep iTunes around just in case? Good news: you can now download iTunes on the Microsoft Store and get your updates that way.   Read More »


Alexa Can Now Tell Your Kids to Say Please
Worried that bossing around voice assistants is teaching your kid to be rude? Alexa will soon be able to help.   Read More »


Messaging Can Be Open or Secure (But Probably Not Both)
People value both openness and security when it comes to communication, but those goals may be at cross purposes.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Avoid Computer Eye Strain and Keep Your Eyes Healthy
How to Use a USB Flash Drive with Android
How to Use Alexa Blueprints to Create Your Own Alexa Skills
Amazon Is Raising the Price of Prime Again to $119 Per Year
Sensor Push Review: The Best Smart Hygrometer and Thermometer Around
Face It, Apple Products Are Just Better Value
Despite Banning Paid Reviews, Amazon Still Has a Ton of Them




Geek Trivia

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Today's Tech Term

Spam Trap

A Spam Trap is a honeypot specifically created to “catch” spam email and help identify spammers. Email addresses used for Spam Traps will be posted/published in webpage locations that are hidden from a normal user’s view so that the only way the addresses are obtained is when they are collected by automated email address harvesters.



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