Thursday, January 24, 2019

I Used a Cortana Smart Speaker All Weekend. Here's Why It Failed

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An approximately 14,200 year old grave site uncovered in Germany in 1914 is the earliest evidence we have of the domestication of dogs. The site had two humans along with the body of a puppy; researchers not only identified the puppy skeleton as that of a domesticated canine species, but evidence at the site suggested it had received direct care from humans.

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Today's Featured Articles

Facebook Fudges Your Password for Your Convenience

If you think the only correct version of your password is the exact capitalization and letter/symbol sequence you use, you may be in a shock. Facebook will accept slight variations of your password, for your convenience. And it's perfectly safe.   Read More »


I Used a Cortana Smart Speaker All Weekend. Here’s Why It Failed

I spent days using Cortana instead of Alexa or Google Assistant and the experience left me feeling as rough around the edges as Cortana does. Unfortunately, Microsoft has fallen so far behind that the only reasonable solution is to give up.   Read More »


Your Expensive Smart Appliance May Not Last A Decade

When you buy a new appliance, you’re making an investment that should last a while, but that may not be true for smart appliances. Manufacturers aren’t obligated to keep your machine up to date, which could turn your investment sour.   Read More »


PSA: If Your Nest Cam Doesn't Have 2FA Enabled, Hackers Might Be Watching You

It’s highly unlikely that someone will hack into your Nest cameras, but it has happened. And if you don’t enable two-factor authentication on your Nest account, it could eventually happen to you.   Read More »


The Future of Software on Windows: What is an MSIX File?

A file with the .msix extension is a Windows application installer. Microsoft recently introduced MSIX as an alternative to EXE, MSI, and even AppX packages. Exercise caution and ensure you trust an MSIX file’s source before running it.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

iClever Solar Charger & Battery Pack Review: Wave Goodbye to Wall Plugs

If you do a lot of adventuring or hiking and you hardly ever have access to an outlet to charge up your phone, you may very well benefit from iClever’s solar charger, a combination solar charger and battery pack.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

AirPods Sound Great, But Convenience Remains Their Killer Feature

Since their release over two years ago, AirPods have become one of Apple’s most popular accessories—but it’s not really because of the audio quality. The selling point is how amazingly convenient they are to use.   Read More »






Review Geek Deals
DEAL OF THE DAY

Deal Alert: Our Favorite Trackball Mouse, The Logitech MX Ergo, Is $33 Off Today

Friends, the universe wants you to have our top-choice trackball mouse, the Logitech MX Ergo—and to help with that it’s $33 off today. This mouse is a great value at full price and at this price, it’s a must-have for trackball fans.   Read More »




FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


All Social Networks Should Let Us Take Back Control From the Algorithm
Twitter recently introduced a button that lets users sort Tweets in a way that makes sense (read: chronologically), then quickly switch back to the default “popularity” sorting. The thing is, why can’t all networks do this?   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
What Is the “God Mode” Folder in Windows 10, and How Do I Enable It?
How to Add or Remove Shadows on Objects in PowerPoint
How to Disable Government and AMBER Alerts on iPhone
Deal Alert: Our Favorite Trackball Mouse, The Logitech MX Ergo, Is $33 Off Today
iClever Solar Charger & Battery Pack Review: Wave Goodbye to Wall Plugs
After Netflix Price Hike, Hulu Now Starts at Just $5.99 Per Month
AirPods Sound Great, But Convenience Remains Their Killer Feature
The Meizu Zero is a Phone with No Ports or Buttons Because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
YouTube TV is Finally Available Everywhere in the US
This Double-Folding Xiaomi Phone is Bonkers
Hexgears X-1 Review: Mechanical Keyboards Finally Get Sleek
Deal Alert: Arlo Pro 2-Camera Kit At All-Time Low




Geek Trivia

Which Much Maligned Font Was Never Intended For Widespread Use?
Comic Sans →
Papyrus →
Courier →
Algerian →


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