Samsung Galaxy Fold: Mind-blowing, but does it need more time?
Rarely does a concept seem so crazy to me that I dismiss it almost instantly. Only when the myriad of potential negatives outweighs the positives. I’ve always been a huge fan of technology and the strides it's made in the last few decades.In my opinion,…
Thomas Fox
A birthday isn't something you might think of as private information. Almost everyone celebrates them on social media, and quite a few people post them on their profile.
That's a horrible idea and here's why.It's Probably One of Your Security QuestionsAlong with the model of your first car and your mother's maiden name,…
Free VPNs (virtual private networks) are too good to be true. You can download a variety of free VPN apps from the Google Play or Apple App Store, but you shouldn’t. These apps aren’t worthy of your trust.
How a VPN Works
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, encrypts all the traffic sent over your Internet connection…
ATT is no stranger to unique and often misleading marketing ploys.In 2012, ATT and Apple pushed updates to the iPhones. This update rolled out after ATT had launched its 4G network. The update removed the 4S from the top of the screen and changed it to 4G, indicating ATT’s move to it’s new 4G service.The…
The next version of Windows 10 will support passwordless Microsoft accounts. Microsoft will achieve this by sending a code via SMS (text message) to your phone number which you can use to sign in. It's all part of Microsoft's stated goal of "a world without passwords.""We’re pushing forward on eliminating passwords and keeping your…
“Hey Alexa” is a phrase that is garnering more and more capability. At home, you can use Alexa for all sorts of things using Amazon Echo, the Echo Dot, fire TV with Alexa, and an expanding network of devices.
Lights? TV? No problem! Setting up multiple devices and connecting them all in an easy-to-use app…
Telemarketers, beware!
Google has created one of the most needed features we didn’t know we were dying for: Google Call Screening! This wonderful new feature is quite impressive, easy to use, and is already changing the lives of so many people across the United States.Well, maybe that is a bit of a stretch. While it…
It’s widely known that Facebook allows advertisers to specifically target groups of people, but did you know that you can see which advertisers are actively targeting you? You can — and it may blow your mind.As part of Facebook’s attempt to be more transparent, you can easily find out which advertisers are showing ads using a…
Don't Click "Check For Updates"
As Microsoft revealed, only people who clicked “Check for Updates” got bitten by Windows 10’s recent file deletion bug. When you click the “Check for Updates” button, Microsoft gives you updates early, skipping a normal part of the testing process.Don’t take our word for it. Here’s how Microsoft defended its performance after…
What is a smart outlet?
You may have heard of "smart plugs" before. They're the awkward-looking, plug-in bricks that connect to your wall outlets. They are another addition to the ever-growing list of smart appliances that are available to bring your home into the modern world. Aside from being awkward plug-ins rather than actual outlets,…
Applications using Azure Active Directory (AD) to authenticate — a category that includes Office 365, among other things — will soon be able to stop using passwords entirely. It's not as counter-productive as it sounds.
App-based Authentication
Azure AD accounts can already use the Microsoft Authenticator app for two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication combines a password with…
Happy Birthday Google: 20 Years of Google
As someone has been using computers for the past 20+ years, I feel like I have a unique connection with Google. I remember using it for the first time and thinking, “This isn’t going to replace anything. Internet Explorer and Netscape are just too user friendly and have…