Friday, January 18, 2019

Can Anyone Really Track My Phone's Precise Location?

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Today's Featured Articles

What Is the NTUSER.DAT File in Windows?

Hidden in every user profile is a file named NTUSER.DAT. This file contains the settings and preferences for each user, so you shouldn't delete it and probably shouldn't edit it. Windows automatically loads, changes, and saves the file for you.   Read More »


What US Cities Will Get 5G In 2019?

5G will revolutionize the way we use the Internet, bringing high-speed data everywhere, creating smart cities, and even replacing home Internet connections. That’s what the industry says, anyway. But when is 5G coming to your city?   Read More »


Can Anyone Really Track My Phone’s Precise Location?

It’s the year 2019, and everyone willingly carries a tracking device in their pockets. People can have their precise locations tracked in real time by the government, advertising companies, and even rogue bounty hunters. It sounds like dystopian fiction—but it’s a reality.   Read More »


Don’t Downgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 8.1

Windows 10 can sometimes be a real mess. Between botched updates, treating its users as beta testers, and adding features we never wanted it can be tempting to downgrade. But you shouldn’t go back to Windows 8.1, and we can tell you why.   Read More »


Stop Buying Inkjet Printers and Buy a Laser Printer Instead

Are you sick and tired of how slow your inkjet printer is? Does it seem like the ink constantly runs out? Do yourself a favor and replace that hunk of junk with a quality laser printer.   Read More »


Over 1 Billion Login Credentials Leaked, Here’s How to See if You Were Compromised

Good morning! A whole slew of usernames and plaintext passwords were leaked for a number of different sites—at 772 million and 21 million respectively, it’s the largest data leak in history. Here’s how to make sure your information is still safe.   Read More »


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The Best Headset Stands For Your Desk To Keep Your Headphones Safely At Hand

You spent good money on a nice pair of headphones, so stop tossing them on your desk or leaving them dangling precariously off a drawer knob. Rest your favorite headphones on one of these great made-for-the-task stands instead.   Read More »


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The Best Dry Shampoo For All Hair Types

A lot of people won’t wash their hair every day, whether for the sake of convenience or for hair health. But how do you keep your hair looking clean between those washes? Dry shampoo.   Read More »




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FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Microsoft is Ending Windows 10 Mobile Support on December 10th, 2019
Windows 10 Mobile support is coming to an end in December. Microsoft stopped developing features for the Mobile OS in 2017, but with this news, all updates come to an end, marking a final death to a once-promising mobile OS.   Read More »


Cortana Pulls an About Face, Opts to Integrate with Alexa and Google Assistant Instead
Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant has struggled to stay relevant, and it looks like it’s reached its last brick wall. Cortana will no longer compete with other voice assistants, but will instead be available as an Alexa Skill, as well as work with Google Assistant at some point.   Read More »


A Vulnerability in ES File Explorer Exposes All of Your Files to Anyone on the Same Network
For the longest time, ES File Explorer was the de facto file manager on Android. As time has gone on, however, it’s proven to be less trustworthy. A recent vulnerability reminds us why there are better choices now.   Read More »


Over 1 Billion Login Credentials Leaked, Here’s How to See if You Were Compromised
Good morning! A whole slew of usernames and plaintext passwords were leaked for a number of different sites—at 772 million and 21 million respectively, it’s the largest data leak in history. Here’s how to make sure your information is still safe.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
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The Best Dry Shampoo For All Hair Types
Google is Going to Buy Fossil’s Smartwatch Tech for $40 Million
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