Friday, April 5, 2019

Everything New in Windows 10's May 2019 Update

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Just as we orbit around the Sun, the Sun orbits around the core of the Milky Way. Relative to the center of the galaxy, we’re moving at an average speed of 143 miles per second—even at that breakneck speed though, it still takes 225 to 250 million terrestrial years to complete one trip around.

Today's Featured Articles

Daily News Roundup: Amazon’s Big Plan to Bring Internet Access to the Globe

Plus Snap’s big push to stay relevant, Amazon’s Alexa-powered AirPods alternatives, more Android Q news, and a lot more. It’s time to talk about the biggest, coolest, or generally most interesting stories from the last 24 hours.   Read More »


How to Extract Files From a .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 File on Linux

Tar files are compressed archives. You’ll encounter them frequently while using a Linux distribution like Ubuntu or even while using the terminal on macOS. Here’s how to extract—or untar—the contents of a tar file, also known as a tarball.   Read More »


Everything New in Windows 10’s May 2019 Update

Windows 10’s next update is the May 2019 Update, which is version 1903 and was codenamed 19H1 during development. It features a light theme, speed improvements, and lots of polish. There are no crazy new features like My People or Timeline.   Read More »


Microsoft Abandons Windows 10’s Constant Forced Updates

Microsoft has a major announcement today: Windows 10 will no longer automatically install those big feature updates every six months. Home users can pause smaller updates, too. In fact, Windows will even let you pause updates after checking for them!   Read More »


Daily News Roundup: 540 Million Facebook User Records Leaked

Plus Android Q Beta 2 hits Pixel devices, Verizon flips the switch on its 5G Network in a couple of new cities, and Apple announces the Beats Powerbeats Pro to compete with its own AirPods. Wait, what?   Read More »


5G E Isn’t Real 5G. Here’s What You Need to Know

AT&T is about to brand much of its existing cellular network as “5G Evolution” or “5G E.” Your phone’s “4G” logo may transform to a “5G E” logo after an update, but nothing has actually changed.   Read More »




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Everything Else We Published Today
How to Change Your Language and Region on iPhone and iPad
How to Change the Wallpaper and Theme on Your Google Chromebook
How to Launch Applications on Your Mac
How to Add a Nickname to a Contact for Easier Calling and Texting on iPhone and iPad




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