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Are You Putting Off Productivity?

I recently took a good look at what was keeping me from accomplishing what I needed to do. After all, I had my goals. I had them written down. I read my affirmations daily. And still, I was not achieving what I wanted to do. Leaving town was a major... Read More

Protect Your PC from Viruses, Worms & Trojans

Each of the items in the checklist below is part of a broad and easy to implement security policy. Install all windows critical updates for your operating system from the Microsoft Update site - it's free! All that's required to keep your Microsoft operating system up to date is an... Read More

Windows Task Manager in English

You use Ctrl+Alt+Del to see what's running on your PC, to close crashed programs and processes, and to check performance. You probably avoid a few processes whose names mean nothing to you, but they're essential to Windows. svchost.exe sure likes to appear all the time and multiple times at that.... Read More

How To Search Your PC With Google Desktop

In this era of Internet, most people are frequent users of computers. Many of us use computers through out the day, accumulating morasses of information in various formats, which include email, digital photo, word document, spreadsheet, presentation file, ebook, article, other downloaded files, music, visited web pages, and many others.... Read More

A Peek Into the Near Future of Electronics Technology

How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years? 10 years? Actually, they have only been around for about seven years, but it seems like they have been around much longer. Many of us can hardly remember life before DVDs. That can be attributed to how rapidly we can... Read More

Toshiba Wins Hollywood Support for the HD DVD format

What led them to this choice, as all four studios stated separately, is better performance for the price and copyright protection.The other standard in competition, the Blu-ray disc, unconditionally backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, is also counting on support from Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Twentieth Century Fox (the latter has... Read More

The Many Benefits of Owning a DVR

Has This Ever Happened To You? OK.. it's Friday night, the kids are asleep, and a movie you've been waiting for is on Pay-Per-View for the first time. You buy the movie, grab a bag of popcorn, get all comfy on the couch, and ten minutes into the movie "RINGGGG"... Read More

Buying a Home Theater Receiver

Buying a receiver is one of the most important decisions you're going to have to make when building your home theater. The receiver has a number of functions including; connecting and switching audio sources; connecting and switching video sources; decoding surround sound formats; amplifying an audio signal and sending it... Read More

Passwords and the Human Factor

Passwords have a strange dual nature. The stronger and safer the password the more likely it will be undermined by human weakness.It is widely known that passwords are the most common means of access control. It is also common knowledge that passwords are the easiest way to compromise a system.... Read More

Looking For an MP3 Player?

If you don't have an mp3 player, and even if you do, you should check out all the new stuff that's going on. I'm hoping this article will give you some idea of what kind of mp3 player you want and some tips on what to look for in an... Read More

In The News:

‘Oversharing’ on Google Calendar, and Making Sure Readers Come Back for More The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Jodi Rudoren, associate managing editor for audience, discussed ...

How Updates in iOS 13 and Android Q Will Change Your Smartphone The New York TimesYear after year, Apple and Google announce big upgrades for their smartphone operating systems. That means the software that makes your phone tick is about ...

Have you been cloaked? It's the newest dating-app annoyance. The Oakland PressOn a hot night last July, I walked into a bar appropriately named Loves Me Not, expecting my first date not to show up. We'd made plans to meet here,

Taking Steps to Maximize Privacy While Covering the Lack of It The New York TimesJennifer Valentino-DeVries, an investigative reporter who has delved into issues of online privacy, is “under no illusions” that protecting our digital selves is fully ...

Outside the U.S., It’s All About WhatsApp The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Adam Satariano, a technology correspondent based in London, ...

Are AirPods Worth the Costs? The New York TimesApple's wireless earbuds have led to questions about personal tech as environmental scourge and punch line.

Congress launches Big Tech antitrust probe | Personal Tech The Oakland PressSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The federal government may be warming up its antitrust enforcement machine and pointing it at Big Tech.

Here's how big tech companies like Google and Facebook set salaries for software engineers CNBCWhen recent college graduates and friends Zuhayeer Musa and Zaheer Mohiuddin started to break into the software industry, everything they found on the ...

Get More From Your Letters With Custom Stationery for Print or Pixels The New York TimesEven in today's digital world, notes sent under a formal letterhead can help get the right message across. Here's how to make your own powerful design with just ...

Where is the EU going on tech and competition policy? TechCrunchHuge technology policy questions are looming for whoever takes the top jobs at the European Union in the coming months. Decisions that could radically ...

Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes) The New York TimesIn a free *service*, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person.

On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate The New York TimesMiriam Jordan, who covers immigration for The Times, says that migrants crossing the border often use WhatsApp and that Google Translate can break the ice.

Hillel's tech corner: DayTwo: Your personal dietitian algorithm The Jerusalem PostHow is it that I eat a slice of pizza and see the weight immediately, and my friend can eat a pizza pie and remain slim?

Get up close and personal with Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa with the Louvre's first VR experience Evening StandardIconic Parisian museum The Louvre is marking the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci by teaming up with HTC Vive Arts to create a virtual ...

Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones The Oakland PressSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Apple executives previewed a large set of privacy and speed-focused changes to the company's phone and computer software ...

Best Buy now sells smart gym equipment for the home USA TODAYBest Buy is taking a step toward the future of at-home workouts, offering connected gym equipment from various popular brands both in-store and online.

Trump’s interested in breaking up Big Tech for all the wrong reasons Vox.comOn CNBC, Trump demands tech giants let him have his way — or else.

Your home, it's only going to get smarter Vancouver Sun“Somebody the other night said … 'We're 25 per cent into the evolution of the smart home.' And I was like, there's no way!” David Kohler, the president and chief ...

Uber tests drone food delivery, launches new autonomous SUV The Oakland PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Uber is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone.

What is Libra? All you need to know about Facebook's new cryptocurrency The GuardianFacebook claims it wants to reach people without access to a bank account, and that Libra is the best way. Kari Paul in San Francisco. Tue 18 Jun 2019 05.00 ...

Target Stores Back Online After Crippling Cash Register Computer Failure NPRThey were reopened after the company resolved a computer problem, but for two hours, shopping carts across the country were stopped in their tracks and ...

Dishcraft launches with a massive robotics-powered dishwashing system TechCrunchBay Area-based robotics startup Dishcraft has unveiled a massive robotics and AI-powered dishwashing system. Like much of the rest of the industrial robotics ...

Hong Kong's digital battle: tech that helped protesters now used against them The GuardianWary of being tracked and targeted like activists inside China, protesters are keeping a low profile online. Lily Kuo in Hong Kong. Fri 14 Jun 2019 01.51 EDT ...

How music tech startup Roli is reimagining music & management SiftedMusic tech company Roli hasn't only invented three new musical instruments; it's also created a workplace that feels more like a friendly cult than a company.

Personal Capital Cash Latest Fin-Tech Attack on Banks; ICI MF Holdings Crane Data LLCPersonal Capital is the latest "fin-tech" firm to attempt to draw assets from lower-yielding bank deposit options with competitive yields. A press release ...

One year after GDPR, China strengthens personal data regulations, welcoming dedicated law TechNodeChina has accelerated legislation on the issue, with more than 200 laws, rules, and national standards being brought up by government bodies.

Serpentine: Yana Peel resigns over 'toxic, personal attacks' BBC NewsYana Peel, the CEO of the Serpentine Galleries in London, has resigned from her role after three years in the job. Peel said her decision came "in light of a ...

Millions of Instagram influencers had their contact data scraped and exposed TechCrunchUpdate 5/23: Updated with additional comments from Facebook and a statement from Chtrbox. We have also updated the wording of the article to note that email ...

California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress The New York TimesThe state is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make mental health services more available. Promises abound, and so do potential problems.

Facebook Under Oath: You Have No Expectation of Privacy The New York TimesThe social media giant thinks privacy is a you problem.

Walmart’s JetBlack personal shopping service customers are spending $1,500 per month TechCrunchA year after Walmart's personal shopping *service* JetBlack launched in New York, the retailer reports two-thirds of customers engage with the *service* on a ...

Nearly all states use drones for range of work The Oakland PressSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In Utah, drones are hovering near avalanches to watch roaring snow. In North Carolina, they're searching for the nests of endangered ...

Threat or promise? E-auto boom could cost industry jobs The Oakland PressZWICKAU, Germany (AP) — Over 115 years the auto industry in the east German town of Zwickau has lived through wrenching upheavals including World War II ...

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You The New York TimesNeighborhood-watch networks are on the rise, even though crime is not. Here's how to put the data into perspective.

Neal Stephenson’s New Novel — Part Tech, Part Fantasy — Dazzles The New York TimesFALL; OR, DODGE IN HELL By Neal Stephenson. Straw poll: Who thinks we're living in the Matrix? On the one hand, are we really to believe a single human is ...

Microsoft Issues Windows 10 Upgrade Warning ForbesMicrosoft has warned users about a Windows 10 problem which will result in a lot of tech support calls...

Personal Group (LON:PGH) Stock Price Down 0.4% Tech Know BitsPersonal Group Holdings plc (LON:PGH) fell 0.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as GBX 474 ($6.19) and last traded at GBX 471 ($6.15).

Social media entrepreneur wanted domain name, took it at gunpoint The Oakland PressRossi Lorathio Adams II had big plans to turn risque photos and footage of drunken bad behavior into a social media empire.

'I've paid a huge personal cost': Google walkout organizer resigns over alleged retaliation The GuardianLongtime employee who helped organize global protest alleges Google's response was designed to 'have a chilling effect' on growing workplace activism.

Father's Day: Help your parent go digital, financially LivemintMake sure you warn your dad about phishing apps and tell him how not to expose financial data to fraudsters.This Father's Day, here's how you can help your ...

Future launches $150/mo exercise app where real coaches nag you TechCrunchThe only way to beat laziness is with guilt, so that's what Future sells. It assigns you an actual human trainer who builds personalized workout plans and ...

How to Declutter and Organize Your Personal Tech in a Few Simple Steps The Indian ExpressAccessories and data may not take up much physical space, but they contribute to frustration and anxiety. Here are ways to keep e-junk at bay, Marie ...

New UFC Apex Facility Looks To Be Perfect For 'EA UFC 4' Esports Competitions ForbesUFC Apex is the home for the third season of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, but it could also be an impressive home for EA UFC 4 esports ...

#TGW: The Everyday Champions' Champion – Women's Track & Field — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech Official Athletic SiteHumble and grateful to the end, Jeanine Williams savored her entire Georgia Tech experience.

Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Key Players 2019 – 3M, Alpha Pro Tech, Ansell, Avon Rubber, Bergeron, Bullard – Market Trends Market TrendsThe Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market report shed light on the latest technological developments, upcoming business opportunities, market ...

Apple Backs Off Crackdown on Parental-Control Apps The New York TimesSAN JOSE, Calif. — Over the past year, Apple purged iPhone apps that helped people limit the amount of time they and their children spent on Apple devices, ...

Maker of US border's license-plate scanning tech ransacked by hacker, blueprints and files dumped online The RegisterExclusive The maker of vehicle license plate readers used extensively by the US government and cities to identify and track citizens and immigrants has been ...

Canadian University Offers Graduate Training in Blockchain Tech CointelegraphThe University of British Columbia offers a so-called training path in blockchain and DLT tech, focusing on public benefit blockchain solutions.

Check Latest Study on Adults Personal Floatation Devices Market with Technology Trends and Market Outlook TechZiffyThe research on Adults Personal Floatation Devices Market coducted by Worldwide Market Reports had seen signficant growth, demand, developments and is ...

Sliding Backward on Tech? There Are Benefits The New York TimesPamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review, decided to downgrade her tech two years ago. It has worked out, with paper and DVDs instead of the ...

Personal Protective Devices Market Manufacturers Analysis and Insights 2019 | Alpha Pro Tech, Ansell Limited, Lakeland Industries, Kimberly-Clark The Connect NewsPersonal Protective Devices, report is divided in a few highlights which incorporate producers, locale, type, application, advertise status, piece of the overall ...

Exclusive Investigation: How Lies And a Troubled Workplace Brought Down The Founder Of $115 Million Cleo ForbesBacked by ex-GE boss Jeff Immelt and venture capital firms Greylock and NEA, Cleo was on the Silicon Valley fast track. But its CEO and cofounder Shannon ...

Devices That Will Invade Your Life in 2019 (and What’s Overhyped) The New York TimesA.I. that responds to your voice. Next-generation wireless networks. If this year's biggest consumer technology trends have a familiar ring, there's a reason for ...

Robocalls are overwhelming hospitals and patients, threatening a new kind of health crisis The Washington PostFor most Americans, robocalls are a nuisance. For hospitals, spam calls can be a life-or-death threat in a setting where every second counts.

7 Women Leaders in AI, Machine Learning and Robotics TechopediaWhat would an artificially intelligent world designed by women look like? Here are seven women blazing the trail in the fields of AI, ML and robotics.

14 Banks, 5 Tokens: Inside Fnality's Expansive Vision for Interbank Blockchains CoinDeskThe Takeaway: With $63.2 million in *fresh* funding from 14 banks, Fnality is building tokenized versions of five major fiat currencies. The digitized fiat would be ...

Privacy policies are still too horrible to read in full TechCrunchA year on from Europe's flagship update to the pan-EU data protection framework the Commission has warned that too many privacy policies are still too hard to ...

Capturing What’s Online in China Before It Vanishes The New York TimesIt's important to preserve snapshots of China's internet before they vanish without a trace, says Raymond Zhong, a Times tech reporter in Beijing.

Tech Is Changing New York, but Not How He Reports on the City The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? J. David Goodman, a metro reporter, discussed the tech he's using.

Do Not Track is back in the US Senate. And this time it means business. As in, fining businesses that stalk you online The RegisterAnalysis New legislation that would put teeth into the web's Do Not Track option for internet users, by fining companies that ignore it, will be introduced this week ...

Lifting Journalism by Knowing What Readers Are Looking For The New York TimesClaudio E. Cabrera, who specializes in search engine optimization, describes how he keeps track of what's hot in search and how that informs coverage — and ...

‘The Effects Cannot Be Overstated’: When Tech Invaded Media The New York TimesJim Rutenberg reflects on the convergence of technology with media, and how that has changed his consumption habits and coverage. (Warning: iPhone ...

My 2019 tech: Here are the computers, gadgets, and accessories I'm using on a personal basis this year — and which ones I'd recommend Business InsiderI review a lot of new tech for Business Insider, like headphones, gadgets and accessories. But reviewing tech isn't the same thing as owning it.

The Tech That Was Fixed in 2018 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing The New York TimesFrom Facebook to creepy online ads, the worst tech of the year made the internet feel like an unsafe place to hang out. Yet there were some products that were ...

The Must-Have When Reporting on Disasters: A Satellite Phone The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Thomas Fuller, a national correspondent based in San Francisco, ...

Limiting Your Digital Footprints in a Surveillance State The New York TimesTo protect himself and his sources from prying eyes in China, Paul Mozur, a technology reporter in Shanghai, leaves just an “innocent trace” of digital exhaust.

This Tech Makes D.I.Y. Key Duplication Easy. Maybe Too Easy. The New York TimesYou can now take key duplication into your own hands using kiosks and apps from start-ups. Our columnist explored whether the benefits of this outweigh the ...

I Deleted Facebook Last Year. Here’s What Changed (and What Didn’t). The New York TimesOur personal tech columnist didn't lose touch with his true friends — but strange things did occur, including Instagram thinking he was a woman.

He Reported on Facebook. Now He Approaches It With Caution. The New York TimesNick Confessore, an investigative reporter who has written about social media and data privacy, has changed his tech habits after what he has learned.

Zombie survival are games everywhere; 'Days Gone' plans to stand out The Oakland PressOn April 26, Bend Studio will release "Days Gone," a post-apocalyptic, open-world game exclusive to PlayStation 4. The story revolves around Deacon St. John, ...

Where a TV Pro Goes for Video When YouTube Just Won’t Do The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Liz Day, a senior story editor for The Times's new television show, ...

What Is 5G? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Cellular Network The New York TimesThe transition to new fifth-generation networks, known as 5G, will affect how you use smartphones and many other devices. Let's talk about the essentials.

Digital Privacy Is a Big Concern in Europe. For This Reporter, Too. The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Matt Apuzzo, an investigative correspondent in Brussels, discussed ...

A Favorite Tool While Reporting on Start-Ups: Paper? The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Erin Griffith, a start-ups and venture capital reporter in San Francisco ...

Craig Wright Ordered to Personally Appear at Bitcoin Theft Mediation CointelegraphA judge has ruled that a personal appearance by Craig Wright at mediation will promote “meaningful participation.”

From Bubble Memory to Hot Spots and a Fly Rod The New York TimesDavid E. Sanger, a national security correspondent, recounts his gear from the computers in use when he joined The Times in 1982 to his overloaded backpack ...

Why Play a Music CD? ‘No Ads, No Privacy Terrors, No Algorithms’ The New York TimesStreaming services have revolutionized the discovery of songs, but here's why Ben Sisario, who covers the music industry, still likes to listen to compact discs.

Talking to Taffy Is Low Tech. And Intense. The New York TimesArmed with an Olympus recorder, she's spent time with Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Cooper. Here's how Taffy Brodesser-Akner of The New York Times ...

High 5: Cavaliers mulling options with 5th pick in NBA draft ABS-CBN SportsWith the 5th and 26th picks in the draft, the Cavaliers can add quality talent to a young team now under the direction of new coach John Beilein.

If I'm going to wear a computer on my face, it needs to be perfect Financial PostTech reporter James McLeod test drives North's smart glasses Focals.

You Can’t Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn’t Have To. The New York TimesToday's solutions for fighting spam and scam calls are ineffective. But the onus should be on the phone companies, not you, to solve this problem.

Trump's 2020 campaign launch: the key takeaways The GuardianAfter two and a half years in office, Trump remains fixated on the same grievances – and successes.

Germany Is Wary of a Digital World (but Loves Its E-Toothbrushes) The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Melissa Eddy, a Berlin correspondent for The Times, discussed the ...

When the Tools of the Trade Are the Keyboard and Mouse The New York TimesFor Daisuke Wakabayashi, who covers Google, computer accessories are important. Very important.

Inflatable penises, latex pigs and a Justin Bieber shrine: Dark Mofo's wildest rides The GuardianPaul Yore's It's All Wrong But It's Alright is billed simply as “a technicolour chapel in which to worship Dolly Parton and Justin Bieber, and other icons of love, sex ...

Facebook Did Not Securely Store Passwords. Here’s What You Need to Know. The New York TimesSAN FRANCISCO — Facebook said on Thursday that millions of user account passwords had been stored insecurely, potentially allowing employees to gain ...

100 Bitcoin Users Perform What Might Be Largest 'CoinJoin' Transaction Ever CoinDeskThe community behind the privacy-centric bitcoin app Wasabi Wallet recently brought together 100 people to collectively execute a “CoinJoin” transaction on ...

How an App Creates ‘Disturbingly Agile Millennial Thumbs’ The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Isabella Kwai, a correspondent in Sydney, Australia, discussed the ...

Hurricanes. Shootings. Fires. Time for an Editor’s Emergency Kit. The New York TimesWhen news of natural disasters or man-made ones break in the U.S., Julie Bloom taps a variety of tools to communicate with reporters, edit stories and get them ...

It’s Time to Use Your Imagination With Bluetooth Trackers. We Did. The New York TimesThe tiny tags are typically used to find valuables like house keys, but they are far more versatile than that.

Protecting Your Internet Accounts Keeps Getting Easier. Here’s How to Do It. The New York TimesThere are many tools for setting up two-factor authentication, a security mechanism that prevents improper access. These four methods are the most compelling.

Uber vs. Lyft: Which Ride-Hailing App Is Better? The New York TimesUber and Lyft recently made clear that they are in the ride-hailing business for the long haul. Shortly after Lyft went public with plenty of fanfare last month, Uber ...

Organizing Your Unwieldy Photo Collection Is Easier Than You Think The New York TimesDo you ever find yourself scrolling madly through your phone's camera roll, looking for that one fabulous vacation shot you're describing to a friend — and you ...

In a Stumble for Apple, a FaceTime Bug Lets iPhone Users Eavesdrop The New York TimesA glitch in the video and audio calling app, which the company says it will fix, can turn the device into one perhaps better suited for espionage.

Spending Is as Easy as Pushing a Button. The Hard Part? Keeping Track. The New York TimesHow do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Tara Siegel Bernard, a personal finance reporter, discussed the tech ...

To Cover China, There’s No Substitute for WeChat The New York TimesLi Yuan conducts much of her work on the WeChat mobile app, including spotting trends — and prodding sources to get back to her.

Stiff penalty: Prenda Law copyright troll gets 14 years of hard time for blue view 'n sue scam The RegisterIt was a simple plan: obtain the rights to pornographic films, share copies of them online, then threaten to sue those downloading the skin flicks for copyright ...

Setting Up Your Tech on the Assumption You’ll Be Hacked The New York TimesSheera Frenkel, who writes about cybersecurity for The Times, explains how she safeguards her devices, and why passwords remain a weak link for more ...

Power Move Before Power Lunch: Tron CEO Switches Venue for Buffett Meeting CoinDeskTron CEO Justin Sun is moving his $4.6 million lunch date with Warren Buffett to “the heartland of tech” aka Silicon Valley. This is the first time since the annual ...

What’s Next for Smartphones? Samsung’s New Galaxy Line Offers a Few Answers The New York TimesOne of the company's newly unveiled models works with 5G wireless networks. Another folds up like a book.

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