Rabu, 19 September 2018

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Today's Featured Articles

How to Make Android as Secure as Possible

Mobile security is a big deal, probably now more than ever. Most of us live on our phones, with financial information, calendar appointments, family photos, and more stored on our devices. Here’s how to keep your Android phone secure.   Read More »


Linux Apps Are Now Available in Chrome OS Stable, But What Does That Mean?

Chrome OS 69 just hit the stable channel and is currently rolling out to devices. This brings a handful of new features and changes, including Google’s Material theme, Night Light, an improved file manager, and most importantly: support for Linux apps.   Read More »


What Kind of Smart Lights Should You Buy?

While most smart lights let you control them from your phone, by voice, or through automation, not all smart bulbs are created equal. Here are the different type of smart lights and which ones might be best for you.   Read More »


What is LockApp.exe on Windows 10?

You may see a process named LockApp.exe running on your PC. This is normal. LockApp.exe is a part of the Windows 10 operating system and is responsible for displaying the lock screen.   Read More »


Smart Light Switches vs. Smart Light Bulbs: Which One Should You Buy?

If you want to control your lights from your phone or with your voice, you have two options to consider: buy smart bulbs or buy smart light switches. Here’s how to decide between those two options.   Read More »


How to Avoid Malware on Android

Android may have a more open platform than Apple, but with that comes the potential for malware. Google is trying to take steps to correct it with things like Google Play Protect, but it’s still out there. WIth a little bit of care, though, it’s pretty easy to keep your phone safe and malware-free.   Read More »


Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: A Curious Question Face Off

There’s a lot of factors to consider when selecting a voice-assistant platform but what if your biggest consideration is just how they answer your question? We asked Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri a bunch of questions and documented the results.   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.

Create RSS Feeds to Follow Instagram and Twitter Users Without an Account
Wish you could follow a couple of Twitter or Instagram users, without setting up an account? Create an RSS feed for them.   Read More »


This Free Font Stretches Out Your Term Paper
Are you five pages into a seven page paper, with no time to spare? A stretched out font could pad things out for you, helping you reach that arbitrary page count.   Read More »


Safari 12 Finally Supports Favicons in Tabs
Safari 12 is here with a feature we’ve all been waiting for: favicons. Here’s how to enable them on macOS and on your iPhone or iPad.   Read More »


Chromebooks Are Getting Better Parental Controls
Better parental controls are coming to Chromebooks, with the ability to set screen time limits and manage apps.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Get Started Editing Videos with Final Cut Pro X
How to Create and Customize a Folder View in Outlook
How to Delete or Disable All Alarms on Your iPhone
How to Hide Suggestions in Windows 10’s Timeline
How to Print Just the Speaker Notes for a PowerPoint Presentation
The Best Smart Water Bottles To Keep You Hydrated
Sony’s Jumping On the Nostalgia Train With the PlayStation Classic For $99
Mousr Review: The Most Expensive Cat Toy That Your Cat Might Actually Play With
Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: A Curious Question Face Off
Finally, a Collection of Old Sega Genesis Games Is Coming to the Switch
Everything You Need to Get Started with Street Photography




Geek Trivia

Which Comedian Had A Recurring Role In The Star Trek Franchise?
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Today's Tech Term

PSAP

A PSAP (short for Public Safety Answering Point, a.k.a. Public Safety Access Point) is a physical location (call center) responsible for answering emergency telephone calls and routing the information to the appropriate emergency services (police, fire department, ambulance services, etc.).



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