Source: Brady Gavin, HowToGeek.com, January 6, 2020 There comes a time in your Chromebook’s life when it no longer receives updates from Google. It’s inevitable and could be a lot sooner than you think. Here’s how to see your Chromebook’s scheduled end-of-life date. Google is transparent about the update policy it has for all devices… Continue reading How to See Your Chromebook’s End-of-Life Date
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8 Warning Signs Your Mac Might Have a Problem (and How to Fix It)
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, December 31, 2019 Does your Mac crash a lot? Have you noticed constant fan noise or battery issues? Your Mac could have a problem, but the solution might be easy! Let’s look at some common Mac issues and how you can fix them. Sudden and frequent restarts, particularly those accompanied by… Continue reading 8 Warning Signs Your Mac Might Have a Problem (and How to Fix It)
10 Quick Steps to Increase Mac Performance
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, December 3, 2019 Whether your Mac is running slow or you just want to squeeze some extra performance from your system, we have some quick solutions. Buying a shiny new Mac or upgrading your current Mac’s RAM aren’t the only options. Clicking the red “X” in the corner of a window won’t always close… Continue reading 10 Quick Steps to Increase Mac Performance
Windows 10’s November 2019 Update Is the Best Yet
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, December 3, 2019 Windows 10’s November 2019 Update, also known as version 1909, is the best update to Windows 10 yet. It’s a small update that’s quick to install, doesn’t add any crazy new features, and isn’t breaking many things. Since Windows 10’s release, Microsoft has issued a major new update to… Continue reading Windows 10’s November 2019 Update Is the Best Yet
What is the Brave Browser, and How Does It Compare to Chrome?
Source: Matthew Hughes, HowToGeek.com, November 26, 2019 There are more competing web browsers than ever, with many serving different niches. One example is Brave, which has an unapologetic focus on user privacy and comes with a radical reimagining of how online advertising ought to work. Brave is based on Chromium, the open-source code that forms the… Continue reading What is the Brave Browser, and How Does It Compare to Chrome?
How to Use Google Password Checkup
Source: Brady Gavin, HowToGeek.com, November 26, 2019 Google has a tool designed to securely analyze your passwords against a database of ones that are known to be compromised and breached. Password Checkup is available as an extension or a web service. Here’s how to use it. If you don’t use a third-party password manager or don’t use strong… Continue reading How to Use Google Password Checkup
10 Easy Steps to Better iPhone and iPad Security
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, November 19, 2019 There’s a good chance you spend more time interacting with the online world on your smartphone than any other device. Let’s take a look at how you can up your iPhone and iPad security game. It might sound obvious, but keeping your iPhone (or iPad) up to date… Continue reading 10 Easy Steps to Better iPhone and iPad Security
Facebook Bug Secretly Activates Your iPhone Camera As You Scroll The News Feed
Source: Dunja Djudjic, DIYPhotography.net, November 13, 2019 iPhone users have noticed a pretty worrying and creepy bug while using Facebook on their phones. It seems that the app was accessing the camera while they were watching videos or looking at photos on their News Feed. A number of users noticed a glitch and then discovered that… Continue reading Facebook Bug Secretly Activates Your iPhone Camera As You Scroll The News Feed
Is My iPhone Waterproof?
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, November 12, 2019 Modern iPhones are water-resistant, but the strength of that protection varies from model to model. Having your device’s battery or screen replaced might impact this protection, depending on who performed the repairs. It’s also important to understand that “water-resistant” and “waterproof” are not the same thing. Here’s what you… Continue reading Is My iPhone Waterproof?
Using an old iPhone? Update soon or you could lose internet access
Source: Rachael D’amore, Global News, October 31, 2019 It might be time to finally pull the trigger on that iPhone upgrade you’ve been putting off. Apple is warning owners of iPhones and iPads from 2012 and earlier that without an update, the devices won’t be able to connect to the internet. The update is required to maintain an accurate GPS… Continue reading Using an old iPhone? Update soon or you could lose internet access