Thursday, January 17, 2019

Don't Downgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 8.1

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The iconic “chung CHUNG” double beat sound effect in the long-running police procedural Law & Order was accidentally created when a microphone bounced on a piano and is described by composer Mike Post as a happy accident.

Today's Featured Articles

The Best Google Docs Add-Ons

Google Docs add-ons work similarly to how a browser extension works. They are a third-party app that you install to Google Docs to gain additional features. Some add-ons increase productivity (like proofreading tools) and some add more extensive capabilities (like allowing teachers to integrate grades into students papers). Here’s how to install them and some of our favorites.   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 »


How to Change Slack's Annoying Purple Sidebar Color

Slack just got a new design with a much more purple sidebar in an update. Here’s how to change Slack’s sidebar colors back to the classic theme you’re familiar with, or pick any other color scheme.   Read More »


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The Best Coffee Gear to Start Making a Delicious Brew

If you’re ready to move on from subpar coffee in the morning and want to start making a worthwhile delicious cup of joe, here’s some coffee gear that will help get you started.   Read More »


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Everything You Need For The Ultimate Mobile Office

Your work desk is big, comfy, and perfect for getting things done. Your laptop is… less so. But with a few extra gadgets, you can cram the essential comforts of a full desktop setup into a bag and take them anywhere.   Read More »




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FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


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 »


Cortana Is Leaving Windows 10’s Search Bar, But Bing Stays
In the upcoming release of Windows 10, codenamed 19H1, Cortana and the search bar are breaking up and moving into separate houses. Unfortunately, the search bar won custody of Bing. Windows 10 19H1 is expected for release around April 2019.   Read More »


How to Change Slack's Annoying Purple Sidebar Color
Slack just got a new design with a much more purple sidebar in an update. Here’s how to change Slack’s sidebar colors back to the classic theme you’re familiar with, or pick any other color scheme.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Safely Buy Photography Gear Online
Stop Buying Inkjet Printers and Buy a Laser Printer Instead
How to Set Ethernet or Wi-Fi as the Default on a Mac
How to Get a Picture Behind Text in PowerPoint
The Best Coffee Gear to Start Making a Delicious Brew
Everything You Need For The Ultimate Mobile Office
The Best Small Thermoses to Keep Your Drinks Warm or Cool
The Best Cleaning Implements For Washing Your Car Or Truck
The Motorola Razr Might be Making a Comeback…As a $1500 Foldable
CTL Announces $300 Rugged Chromebook Tablet for the Education Market




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Food →
Email →
A Virus →
A DCMA Notice →


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