Jumat, 14 September 2018

Disk Cleanup is Going Away in Windows 10 and We Miss It Already

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Wait, is it iPhone “XS” or iPhone “Xs”? 🤔

Apple just announced a trio of new phones with pretty silly names. On top of being kind of…not good names, they’re also confusing to type: is it iPhone XS or Xs? Xr or XR? So how do you actually capitalize these confusing names? We decided to take a closer look.   Read More »


Disk Cleanup is Going Away in Windows 10 and We Miss It Already

Microsoft quietly announced that Disk Cleanup is now deprecated, news that was buried at the bottom of a blog post about Windows 10’s Storage Sense. Disk Cleanup isn’t going away immediately but is on its way out the door.   Read More »


Remember Linux’s Wobbly Window Animation? It Might Come Back!

Remember playing around with wobbly windows in Linux? That animation, and a few more, might be coming back soon.   Read More »


Windows 10 Tries to Push Firefox and Chrome Over the Edge

Windows 10 now “warns” you not to install Chrome or Firefox when you download them. It’s just one of the many annoying ways Microsoft pushes Edge, which only has 4% market share despite Microsoft’s increasing desperation.   Read More »


All the New Games Nintendo Suddenly Announced At Its September 13th Direct Event

Last night, Nintendo held a Direct event to ostensibly showcase its upcoming online service. However, the company dropped a surprisingly huge number of game announcements. Here’s what you might have missed.   Read More »


Should You Buy or Upgrade to One of the New X Series iPhones?

As the dust settles on yesterday’s Apple event, it’s time to take a closer look at the new iPhones. This is the most dramatic change we’ve seen from Apple in years, so there’s a lot to talk about.   Read More »


Should You Buy or Upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 4?

Alongside the new iPhone X series, Apple announced the all new Watch Series 4 yesterday. This is the first major upgrade to the Watch line since its introduction, with a slew of great new features on board.   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.

The ‘Gmail Offline’ App is Shutting Down, Here’s What to Use Instead
Do you use Chrome’s Gmail Offline app to access your email offline? That app is shutting down on December 3, but you can still access Gmail offline on your computer.   Read More »


Stream Free Live TV if You Live in New York City, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, or Denver
You can watch local TV online right now, for free, assuming you live in New York City, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, or Denver.   Read More »


Apple is Now Selling an Exclusive Belkin Charger. Is AirPower Dead?
Apple won’t talk about AirPower, their revolutionary, multiple-device wireless charging pad that missed the ship deadline—but now they are selling a new Belkin wireless charging pad that both looks really nice and is exclusive to Apple. Is this supposed to be a replacement for AirPower?   Read More »


Remember Linux’s Wobbly Window Animation? It Might Come Back!
Remember playing around with wobbly windows in Linux? That animation, and a few more, might be coming back soon.   Read More »


Cord Cutting Is Confusing Because Regional Network Deals Are Complicated
Hulu just cut a deal with CBS, offering a national feed in 24 markets. These feeds will offer CBS’ primetime and daytime content but no local news or syndicated shows.   Read More »


You Can Now Download 10,000 Spotify Tracks For Offline Playback
Spotify Premium users can download albums and playlists for offline listening, which is perfect for travelers, people who live in poor coverage areas, or anyone trying to cut back on data usage. The new 10,000 track limit, first reported by Rolling Stone, is so high the vast majority of people probably won’t even have to think about it.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Create Custom Cover Pages in Microsoft Word
How to Record Your PC's Audio With Virtual Audio Cable
How to Move to a Full Frame Camera
What's the Difference Between AppleCare and AppleCare+?
How to Reset a Touchpad to Default Settings in Windows 10
How to Print Multiple PowerPoint Slides to Each Piece of Paper
All the New Games Nintendo Suddenly Announced At Its September 13th Direct Event
AppleCare+ Now Covers Lost And Stolen iPhones
Everything You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch Online Before It Drops September 18th
Should You Buy or Upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 4?
Should You Buy or Upgrade to One of the New X Series iPhones?
If You Haven’t Gotten Your Cheap iPhone Battery Replacement Yet, You Have Three Months Left
The Best Beard Trimmers For Your Man Face




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Today's Tech Term

Context Sensitive

Context Sensitive refers to a program feature that changes/shifts depending on the particular mode or current “action” an individual is engaged in while using a program. An example is a help screen that provides specific information and/or documentation about the feature/mode an individual is currently using in the program.



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