Kamis, 02 Agustus 2018

Here's What You Should Use Instead of CCleaner

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The letter J is the only letter that makes no appearance on the Periodic Table—Q appears, but only in temporary placeholder names like ununquadium (which later officially became Flerovium and lost the Q).

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Today's Featured Articles

How Does Android Messages for Web Compare to Similar Apps?

We’ve long had the ability to send text messages from a computer with third party apps like Pushbullet and MightyText. Google has now finally added this functionality to its Android text messaging app. But how does it compare to the tools we’ve had for so long?   Read More »


Here’s What You Should Use Instead of CCleaner

CCleaner just became worse. The popular system-cleaning tool now always runs in the background, nagging you and reporting anonymous data back to the company’s servers. We don’t recommend you upgrade to CCleaner 4.45. Here’s what you should use instead.   Read More »


CCleaner’s Sketchy Data Collection Feature Automatically Re-Enables Itself

CCleaner’s latest version, 5.45, collects anonymized information about your system, then basically makes it impossible for you to turn the feature off.   Read More »


How To Add USB-C Ports To Your Windows PC

USB-C is becoming the standard for connection among laptops and mobile devices. But if your laptop or desktop PC is lacking in ports and you don’t want to replace it, you’ll need an alternative. Here are a few.   Read More »






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 Why Microsoft Can’t Make Windows 10 Visually Consistent
Windows 10 is great, but it’s also kind of a mess visually. Why is that?   Read More »


Heads Up: Your Ancient Reddit Password is Compromised
If you still use the same Reddit password you did in 2007, wow: you’ve been on Reddit a long time. Also your password is compromised.   Read More »


CCleaner’s Sketchy Data Collection Feature Automatically Re-Enables Itself
CCleaner’s latest version, 5.45, collects anonymized information about your system, then basically makes it impossible for you to turn the feature off.   Read More »


Quickly Load the Cached Version of Any Website With This URL Trick
Can’t get a particular page to open? Just add cache: in front of the URL and Google’s cached copy will open instantly.   Read More »


How to Turn Off Those Annoying New Google Maps Notifications
Tired of Google Maps notifications alerting you to “Rising Foodie Stars?” Me too. Here’s how to turn them off.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Change the Default Search Location in Microsoft Outlook
How to Plan a Road Trip with Multiple Destinations on Google Maps
How to Set Up and Install the Nest Protect Smart Smoke Alarm
JBL’s Smart Display With Google Assistant Drops September 3rd For $250
Cure Your TV Cable Management Problem With a Behind-the-Wall Kit
The Best Indoor Bike Trainers for Every Budget and Discipline
Neato’s Botvac D7 Robot Vacuum Can Remember Maps For Multiple Floors In Your Home
Lenovo Smart Display Review: Google Home Gets a Much Needed (But Expensive) Upgrade




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Today's Tech Term

Command-Driven

Command-Driven refers to programs and operating systems that are run/operated using commands in the form of specific words and/or letters rather than menus.

Contrast with Menu-Driven.



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