Thursday, April 4, 2019

Windows 10's "Stable" April 2019 Update Will Cause BSODs in Some Games

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Daily News Roundup: Facebook Data Leaks for 540 Million Users

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 »


Why Does Chrome Say It’s “Managed By Your Organization?”

Google Chrome says it’s “managed by your organization” if system policies are controlling some Chrome browser settings. This can occur if you’re using a Chromebook, PC, or Mac that your organization controls—but other applications on your computer can set policies, too.   Read More »


What Is a Time of Flight (ToF) Camera, and Why Does My Phone Have One?

More and more manufacturers are bragging that their phones have Time of Flight (ToF) cameras. But what are ToF cameras, how do they work, and why would you want one in your smartphone?   Read More »


Windows 10’s “Stable” April 2019 Update Will Cause BSODs in Some Games

Windows 10’s April 2019 Update contains a change that causes some PC games to crash Windows with a blue screen of death. Not all games have fixed the problem, but Microsoft has confirmed it’s releasing the update anyway.   Read More »


How-To Geek is Looking for an Android Writer

Are you a die-hard Android user who knows the ins and outs of the operating system on a spiritual level? Are you just at home knee-deep in an ADB session as your home screen? We want you to write for us.   Read More »


Daily News Roundup: Facebook Wants Your Email Password (No, Seriously)

In other headlines, YouTube’s questionable video suggestion algorithm comes under heavy fire, Apple wins a seven-year battle for the “iPad” trademark, and Skrillex may save you from mosquitoes this summer. Let’s talk some news, shall we?   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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