Computers are complex devices that require special attention to keep in optimal shape. Unfortunately, some people don’t pay enough attention to the current state of their computers — or realize that keeping a computer clean means more than running virus scans. It means cleaning it physically too. Once you’ve cleaned your computer properly, though, it’s…
Thomas Fox
Latest Chrome update to contain Brotli.
Google has announced that it has started to release the latest update for its Chrome browser. This update will contain their new browser compression tool, "Brotli." The new algorithm will compress web pages by 26%, thus increasing your browsing speed.
Google first made the announcement last September: "At Google, we…
There’s a string of malware on the Internet that locks users out of their browser and directs them to call a phone number. That phone number reaches hackers who have set up a subterfuge as an IT support company. If this happens to you, even if you are in the middle of something important, do…
Changes to streams will offer relief to data-capped Comcast customers.
By reencoding its entire library, Netflix is optimizing the bitrate at which it sends video streams to you on a per-title basis. This will reduce the size of the stream, providing data-capped Comcast customers a more enjoyable viewing experience — without using up their available…
One experience shared by every mobile device user is their battery losing power faster than they’d like. Until someone invents a battery that never again needs to be recharged, this struggle will always be around. In the meantime, here are seven ways to make your mobile device's battery last longer:Dim Your Screen
Go to Settings > Display…
Have you considered cloud backups yet?
The cloud is a great tool that can help your business fully leverage its technology solutions, but one of the most common problems that people associate with the cloud is that it’s not nearly as secure as a private in-house IT network. However, contrary to popular belief, the cloud…
Google offers free Play Store credit with Chromecast purchase.
Now is the time to buy. Buy what, you ask? Buy the latest Chromecast device!
Google is offering $20 in free credit to the Play Store to anyone that purchases the newly released, revamped, redesigned and rethinked Chromecast device. You're almost getting a 100% return…
Requesting a ransom from victims is an trend gaining momentum in the hacking world. This is typically done using ransomware (where hackers encrypt data and request money for the key) and distributed denial of service attacks (where hackers threaten to overwhelm a system with traffic, thus knocking it offline). In both scenarios, hackers are looking…
Adobe Lightroom is now free for Android users
Adobe has just released their full-featured Lightroom app as free to use to Android mobile users. There is no subscription to Adobe's Creative Cloud needed to take advantage of the application.The only drawback is that Lightroom does not come with the ability to sync files between your…
Knowing how to properly use your PC is key to its longevity. Therefore, basic PC best practices should never be taken for granted. Here are three basic PC best practices that everyone overlooks.Don’t Plug Your Computer Equipment Directly Into an Outlet
While it’s likely that you plug a variety of your electronics directly into your outlet,…
Cyanogenmod has released an alternative for Marshmallow.
CyanogenMod 13, an alternative to Google’s Marshmallow operating system, has been released. Mod 13 or “Nightlies” is reportedly compatible and running on OnePlus One, Nexus 7 and LG G4 devices, along with the G Pad 7.o, LG G3, Moto X 2014 and the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. Additional devices…
Bluetooth has come a long way since it hit the market years ago; now, with an innovation called Fin, you can control your devices with your thumb.How does Fin work? You simply wear the ring on your thumb and your thumb controls the virtual “smart surface” on your palm. Each of your fingers act like a Hot…