Jumat, 21 September 2018

No, Google Doesn’t Just Let Apps Read Your Email

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No, Google Doesn't Just Let Apps Read Your Email

There's a story spreading in the news today that Google is letting companies scan through your email and sell the data, but this is really misleading. So what’s actually going on?  

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Google Keeps Pushing ChromeOS and Android Closer Together

A supposed merge of Android and Chrome OS has been rumored for years—to the point where some people believe one will eventually replace the other. That’s not what’s really going to happen—but the two are joining forces.  

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Don't Give Apps Access to Your Email (Even to Save Money)

Some online services want full access to your email account, so they can scan it for purchases, travel plans, or annoying newsletters. Apps like these generally sell your private data. They’re not great for your email account’s security, either.   Read More »


What Apps Can You Actually Run on Linux?

Chromebooks can now run Linux desktop apps, offering a whole new universe of software to Chrome OS users. You can install a Linux distribution like Ubuntu on your PC, too. But what applications are available for Linux?   Read More »


What Are the Most Beneficial Smarthome Devices to Own?

When deciding which smarthome products to install in your house or apartment, there are a lot of things to consider. Your first step should be deciding which products will give you the most value.   Read More »




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FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Gmail Will Let You Disable Smart Replies on the Desktop Soon
If you’re annoyed by the “smart” replies Gmail started putting below your emails, good news: you’ll be able to disable them on the desktop soon.   Read More »


Microsoft: Upcoming Windows Update Might Fail If Your Hard Drive is Too Full
Full hard drives could cause an upcoming Windows update to fail, according to Microsoft, and the system will not check for adequate storage space before installing.   Read More »


John Hancock To Only Sell “Interactive” Life Insurance, Will Heavily Push Health Tracking
John Hancock plans to only sell life insurance packages that offer incentives to customers who wear a smart watch and track their health data.   Read More »


It’s Not Just You: Google Renamed Keep to “Keep Notes” on Android
You’re not going crazy: Google’s Keep is now called “Keep Notes” on your Android home screen, despite it being called “Google Keep” everywhere else.   Read More »




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Public Domain Software

Public Domain Software refers to any program/software that is not copyrighted in any form and the ownership of has been relinquished to the public at large.



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