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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Chrome update breaks web viewing in other apps - Komando.com
Chrome update breaks web viewing in other apps - Komando.com: If you're an Android user, we may have some bad news for you. The latest Chrome update breaks web-viewing in apps. Is your device affected?
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Friday, December 13, 2019
Ring video doorbell owners must change this setting now - Komando.com
Ring video doorbell owners must change this setting now - Komando.com: If you own a Ring doorbell, you need to be careful. Hackers have been accessing devices to harass homeowners and even talk to unsupervised children.
BBC Sound Effects - Research & Education Space
BBC Sound Effects - Research & Education Space: BBC Sound Effects - 16,016 sound effects and field recordings from the BBC Archive available to listen/download, licensed for personal, educational or research purposes - Research & Education Space
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
What’s New in Chrome 79, Arriving Today
What’s New in Chrome 79, Arriving Today: Google is set to release Chrome 79 today on December 10, 2019. Expect lower CPU usage and improved security. The latest version of Chrome can share a clipboard with Android phones, too.
Monday, December 9, 2019
What Is Dropbox? The Unofficial Dropbox User Guide
What Is Dropbox? The Unofficial Dropbox User Guide: What is Dropbox and how do you use it? Our Dropbox user guide will explain everything you need to know to get started.
6 Unique Ways to Use Google Maps With Other Google Tools
6 Unique Ways to Use Google Maps With Other Google Tools: Maps can show lots of details. Learn how you can take advantage of Google Maps by making it work with other Google services.
7 Things to Do With Old RAM Modules
7 Things to Do With Old RAM Modules: Can old RAM modules be reused? Can you recycle RAM? Just what can you do with old memory? Try these ways to use old RAM sticks.
Startpage Extension | Install Startpage Extension
Startpage Extension | Install Startpage Extension: The World's Most Private Search Engine
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019
BBB Scam Tracker℠ | Find and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau
BBB Scam Tracker℠ | Find and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau: Spot a scam? Tell the BBB about it. Help the Better Business Bureau investigate scams and warn others. Report a scam or fraud, view scams reported by others.
7 Useful Ways to Reuse an Old Router: Don't Throw It Away!
7 Useful Ways to Reuse an Old Router: Don't Throw It Away!: Old router cluttering up your drawers? Instead of throwing it away, here's how to repurpose your old router and save some money.
How to Download Anything on the Web for Free: 12 Tips and Tools
How to Download Anything on the Web for Free: 12 Tips and Tools: Here's how to download all the stuff from the web that you thought you couldn't for free... without breaking the law.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Learn how to use ISS tracking alerts to Spot The International Space Station | NASA
Learn how to use ISS tracking alerts to Spot The Station | NASA: Information to help you know where to look and what to look for when trying to spot the station in the sky.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Don't fall for this trap hackers are using to steal Android user credentials - Komando.com
Don't fall for this trap hackers are using to steal Android user credentials - Komando.com: Android phones seem to be rife with security flaws and are often targeted for breaches, malware and viruses. The latest issue? A glitch found in the device.
What’s New in Windows 10’s November 2019 Update, Available Now
What’s New in Windows 10’s November 2019 Update, Available Now: Microsoft released Windows 10’s November 2019 Update, codenamed 19H2, on November 12. Also known as Windows 10 version 1909, this is the smallest, quickest Windows 10 Update yet. It’s practically just a service pack.
Monday, December 2, 2019
How to freeze your credit
How to freeze your credit: When your banking information or identity are hacked and stolen, you need to protect yourself. We'll tell you how.
Ubuntu 19.10: It’s fast, like “make old hardware feel new” fast | Ars Technica
Ubuntu 19.10: It’s fast, like “make old hardware feel new” fast | Ars Technica: There's even support for the ZFS filesystem (though it's "EXPERIMENTAL").
Sunday, December 1, 2019
10 Quick Steps to Increase Mac Performance
10 Quick Steps to Increase Mac Performance: 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.
Friday, November 29, 2019
How to download your Twitter archive
How to download your Twitter archive: It's easy to download your Twitter archive. Here's how.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Pitch Deck examples from successful startups (Airbnb, Uber, Facebook)
Pitch Deck examples from successful startups (Airbnb, Uber, Facebook): Pitch Deck Examples that made companies like Airbnb, Uber and Facebook, the giants they are today. A pitch deck is usually a 10-20 slide presentation designed to give a short summary of your company, your business plan and your startup vision.
Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety' - BBC News
Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety' - BBC News: The herd was shown "a unique summer field simulation program" in a bid to boost milk yields.
6 Best Websites to Find New, Trending, and Weird Memes
6 Best Websites to Find New, Trending, and Weird Memes: You can't escape memes on the internet anymore. So embrace them with these websites for new, trending, and weird memes.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Needs to Know | Digital Trends
The Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Needs to Know | Digital Trends: Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to speed up your day to day Mac usage. The only downside is you have to learn Mac keyboard shortcuts in order to make the most of them. To help you memorize the most useful ones, we've put together a list which you can learn from now, or bookmark to come back to later.
Monday, November 25, 2019
6 Most Popular Email Providers Better Than Gmail and Yahoo Mail
6 Most Popular Email Providers Better Than Gmail and Yahoo Mail: Each free email provider listed here offers different benefits and all of these email services are popular choices.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
How to Destroy Your Laptop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Destruction
How to Destroy Your Laptop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Destruction: Wondering how to destroy a laptop? These common mistakes will damage your computer over time, so you must beware of them.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
20 Google Sites tips and tricks - Ditch That Textbook
20 Google Sites tips and tricks - Ditch That Textbook: Google Sites provide us and our students with the ability to create beautiful web pages. There are so many other ways to use this tool. Here are 20 tips and tricks you might be surprised to know!
Private.sh - the search engine that cryptographically protects your privacy
Private.sh - the search engine that cryptographically protects your privacy: Private.sh is an encrypted proxy-based private search engine without any logging and with auditable code.
About this Collection | U.S. Telephone Directory Collection | Digital Collections | Library of Congress
About this Collection | U.S. Telephone Directory Collection | Digital Collections | Library of Congress: The Library of Congress's collection of telephone directories represents the following states and localities: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the city of Chicago. The dates of the directories span most of the 20th century. The Library's United States telephone directory collection consists of 8,327 digitized reels of microfilm; of these, about 3,500 are presented in this collection. The remainder of the collection may be requested from the Microform Reader Services (LJ 139).
How to Scan a Document in Windows 10
How to Scan a Document in Windows 10: A great way to preserve sensitive, written documents like W9s, contracts, and living wills is to store them digitally. This guide shows you how to scan a document in Windows 10 without installing third-party tools.
Designing Cost-Efficient Mechanisms: Minimum Constraint Design, Designing With Commercial Components, and Topics in Design Engineering: Lawrence J. Kamm: 9780070335691: Amazon.com: Books
GOOD REFERENCE BOOK. EXPENSIVE. Recommended for engineers, mechanics, designers, tinkerers.
Designing Cost-Efficient Mechanisms: Minimum Constraint Design, Designing With Commercial Components, and Topics in Design Engineering: Lawrence J. Kamm: 9780070335691: Amazon.com: Books: Designing Cost-Efficient Mechanisms: Minimum Constraint Design, Designing With Commercial Components, and Topics in Design Engineering [Lawrence J. Kamm] on Amazon.com.
Designing Cost-Efficient Mechanisms: Minimum Constraint Design, Designing With Commercial Components, and Topics in Design Engineering: Lawrence J. Kamm: 9780070335691: Amazon.com: Books: Designing Cost-Efficient Mechanisms: Minimum Constraint Design, Designing With Commercial Components, and Topics in Design Engineering [Lawrence J. Kamm] on Amazon.com.
10 Nerdy and Geeky TV Shows You Can Stream for Free – WhatNerd
10 Nerdy and Geeky TV Shows You Can Stream for Free – WhatNerd: Looking for something new to watch but you’re sick of paid streaming services? These won’t cost you a dime.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Secret way to dig up dirt on anyone - Komando.com
Secret way to dig up dirt on anyone - Komando.com: If you've met someone new and wanted to really understand who they are as a person, it isn't unusual to Google them. But what else can you do?
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
Scam Alerts | FTC Consumer Information
Scam Alerts | FTC Consumer Information: Learn about recent scams and how to recognize the warning signs.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Email vs. texting: Which better protects your privacy? | Komando.com
Email vs. texting: Which better protects your privacy? | Komando.com: Keeping messages secure is difficult in the digital world but not impossible. We'll tell you which offers more protection, email or texting.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Free People Search | PeekYou
Free People Search | PeekYou: PeekYou's free people search engine allows you to find and contact anyone online. Find social links, photos, work history, alumni info, family and more.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Thousands of fake apps on the Google Play Store contain malware | How to spot bad Android apps | Komando.com
Thousands of fake apps on the Google Play Store contain malware | How to spot bad Android apps | Komando.com: The Google Play Store was recently found to have thousands of apps containing malware — including
This malicious Android app will sign you up for services you don't need | Komando.com
This malicious Android app will sign you up for services you don't need | Komando.com: One Android keyboard is actually malware that can hack your accounts and sign you up for thousands of dollars' worth of subscriptions. Learn how to delete it…
Saturday, November 2, 2019
5 Free Audio Converters Online to Convert Any File Easily
5 Free Audio Converters Online to Convert Any File Easily: One day you will need to convert audio files into an alternative format. Here are the top web-based audio conversion tools.
How to Test Your Wi-Fi Speed (And 7 Mistakes You Should Avoid)
How to Test Your Wi-Fi Speed (And 7 Mistakes You Should Avoid): Wi-Fi speed tests can tell you how fast your wireless speed is. These tips will help you check Wi-Fi speed accurately.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
How to Use Caps Lock as a Modifier Key on Windows
How to Use Caps Lock as a Modifier Key on Windows: The Caps Lock key takes up prime keyboard real estate, and it isn’t pulling its weight. This easy AutoHotkey script will turn Caps Lock into a modifier key so you can use it for customizable shortcuts.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
What use do teenagers make of YouTube?
What use do teenagers make of YouTube?: "What are teens doing with YouTube? Practices, uses and metaphors of the most popular audio-visual platform" is the title of an article published in the journal Information, Communication & Society by Fernanda Pires, Maria-José Masanet and Carlos A. Scolari, members of the MEDIUM research group at the Department of Communication at UPF and the Department of Library and Information Science and Audiovisual Communication of the UB. The article is part of Transmedia Literacy, a H2020 research project led by Carlos A. Scolari involving 50 researchers from eight countries between 2015 and 2018.
How to set up a VPN | Komando.com
How to set up a VPN | Komando.com: simple step by step instructions for how to set up a VPN
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
How to tell if someone has blocked your number | Komando.com
How to tell if someone has blocked your number | Komando.com: Ever place a phone call to someone that goes unanswered? Or you are met with a voicemail recording? No big deal — unless this happens every time you call t…
Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged in All the Time?
Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged in All the Time?: Is it better to keep your laptop plugged in, or use it on battery power? Turns out, the answer isn't entirely straightforward.
Monday, October 28, 2019
How to stop the Blue Screen of Death on the latest Windows 10 update | Komando.com
How to stop the Blue Screen of Death on the latest Windows 10 update | Komando.com: The latest update for Windows 10 causes critical system crashes like the Blue Screen of Death. Here's how you can stop it and roll back to a stable version o…
The top 5 Amazon security settings to change right now | Komando.com
The top 5 Amazon security settings to change right now | Komando.com: These 5 security settings can help make your Amazon profile anonymous, and help keep the company from accessing your personal data for marketing and research…
The top 5 Amazon security settings to change right now | Komando.com
The top 5 Amazon security settings to change right now | Komando.com: These 5 security settings can help make your Amazon profile anonymous, and help keep the company from accessing your personal data for marketing and research…
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Getting rid of your printer? Do this first | Komando.com
Getting rid of your printer? Do this first | Komando.com: Before you get rid of any electronic gadget, think about what information it might be storing. It's especially critical to wipe computers, cellphones and tab…
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Friday, October 25, 2019
How to Save Office Documents to This PC by Default
How to Save Office Documents to This PC by Default: Microsoft Office wants you to save your documents to online locations like OneDrive or SharePoint. That’s the default in applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here’s how to change the default save location back Documents or another folder on “This PC.”
10 Free Internet TV Channels You Can Watch Online
10 Free Internet TV Channels You Can Watch Online: Here are the best internet TV channels to watch online, all of which are both free and legal.
28 Websites Every Apple Fan Must Bookmark
28 Websites Every Apple Fan Must Bookmark: Are you passionate about Apple? Here are the online blogs, message boards, and Apple-related resources you should bookmark.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
How to Make YouTube Videos Loop Continuously
How to Make YouTube Videos Loop Continuously: Should you need a YouTube video on a continuous loop, a few methods can help you keep repeating a video without having to start it over manually. Here’s how to do it.
What’s the Difference Between Intel Core i3, i5, i7, and X CPUs?
What’s the Difference Between Intel Core i3, i5, i7, and X CPUs?: While AMD is making inroads, Intel is by far the number one choice in computer processors. Core processors are great chips for a desktop or laptop, but what’s the difference between Core i3, i5, i7, i9, and X?
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
How to Remove Your PIN and Other Sign-In Options from Windows 10
How to Remove Your PIN and Other Sign-In Options from Windows 10: Windows 10 boasts a suite of security features to keep your PC safe. But what if you need to remove a password or security key? This guide shows how to remove your PIN and other sign-in options from Windows 10.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
50 Sites to Download Free Sound Effects for Almost Everything - Hongkiat
50 Sites to Download Free Sound Effects for Almost Everything - Hongkiat: Best websites to download different kinds of music, sound effects, vocals, and audio snippets etc. for free.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Check whether your email account has been hacked | One Page | Komando.com
Check whether your email account has been hacked | One Page | Komando.com: It's a sad reality, but thousands of websites are hacked each and every day. What does that mean for your data and personal information? Simply put, it's not…
The Best RSS Readers and News Aggregation Apps
The Best RSS Readers and News Aggregation Apps: A few days ago, I asked you for your favorite news aggregator apps. We got tons of responses, but it was pretty clear which apps were going to be our top recommendations within the first batch of comments. Without further ado, here are the best RSS readers/news aggregators, plus a few alternatives for good measure.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Slash your energy bill - 6 common power drains costing you money | Komando.com
Slash your energy bill - 6 common power drains costing you money | Komando.com: Are you a conscientious consumer who turns off electronics, like your desktop or cellphone charger, every night in the hope of saving energy and money? As ad…
Saturday, October 12, 2019
How to buy an electric bike - The Verge
How to buy an electric bike - The Verge: Electric bikes belong in their own category of rideables because they are more than just a fun tech fad. They could actually be the future of transportation. That said, there’s a lot to choose from out there, and you don’t want to get fooled, so here’s what you need to know.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
10 Ways to Share Music on Twitter
10 Ways to Share Music on Twitter: Twitter is fast becoming one of the most important ways to share information quickly, easily, and instantly over the web. Users and developers have found a lot of innovative way...
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Man Catches Job Interviewee Cheating During Skype Interview - Digg
Man Catches Job Interviewee Cheating During Skype Interview - Digg: There are times when cheating during job interviews happens, but rarely is it as poorly-executed as this.
Streaming device comparison chart | Komando.com
Streaming device comparison chart | Komando.com: If you're undecided on which streaming device is best for your needs, we've put together a detailed guide on all the specs and features you have to choose fr…
Monday, October 7, 2019
Create Self-Destructing Websites With This Simple Tool - VICE
Create Self-Destructing Websites With This Simple Tool - VICE: What if you could create your own easily destructible website by just visiting a URL?
Saturday, October 5, 2019
List Of Directories To Submit a Blog for free
List Of Directories To Submit a Blog for free: List Of Directories To Submit a Blog for free
Friday, October 4, 2019
Cable Company Fees Add $450 to Typical Annual Bill - Consumer Reports
Cable Company Fees Add $450 to Typical Annual Bill - Consumer Reports: Consumer Reports looks at the surprise cable company fees and add-ons that can jack up consumers' bills. Our research shows advertised cable TV prices don't reflect what you really have to pay, and fees continue to rise.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Time and Date of Satellite Maps: 9 Steps (with Pictures)
Time and Date of Satellite Maps: 9 Steps (with Pictures): Time and Date of Satellite Maps: [This Instructable was authored with my colleague, Margaret Jensen, a high school science teacher.]One of the wonders of the Modern World is Google Maps and other online mapping services. At your fingertips, with your computer or you phone, you ca...
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
4 ways to recycle printer cartridges and get money back | Komando.com
4 ways to recycle printer cartridges and get money back | Komando.com: Don't just toss out those empty printer ink cartridges. There are several options to recycle or reuse them, including ways that pay you back with a little ca…
Monday, September 30, 2019
Dropbox launches reimagined shared folders with Dropbox Spaces - Neowin
Dropbox launches reimagined shared folders with Dropbox Spaces - Neowin: Dropbox has announced Dropbox Spaces, a drastic evolution on shared folders that aims to meet the needs of today's workload. The firm will release some features like Dropbox Transfer later on.
Monday, September 23, 2019
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