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| August 9, 2019  |
| Did You Know?
Oreo cookies were introduced in 1912 and are the best selling cookies in the United States. |
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| How to Stop Companies From Listening to Your Voice Assistant Recordings |
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It’s been in the news for weeks: Employees and contractors at Amazon, Google, Apple, and Microsoft are listening to recordings of you talking to voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana. Here’s how to stop humans from listening in. Read More »
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| How to Install the Linux 5.0 Update on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS |
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Canonical just released Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS, which features Linux kernel 5.0. This kernel, also found in Ubuntu 19.04, includes improved hardware support and performance tweaks. But, if you installed the original Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, you won’t automatically be updated. Read More »
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| How to Set Up a POP3 or IMAP Account in Microsoft Outlook |
| Microsoft Outlook can access any email account—not just Microsoft accounts—as long as you’ve got the right information. Here’s how to hook up your email account to Outlook, using either POP3 or IMAP. Read More » |
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| How to Disable Automatic Gym Equipment Detection on Apple Watch |
| Some newer pieces of gym equipment include the ability to connect to your Apple Watch to sync data automatically. If you don’t want this pairing process to happen automatically, you can disable the gym equipment detection on your iPhone. Here’s how. Read More » |
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| How to Use Adobe Flash on Your iPhone or iPad |
| Growing up, you might have come across Flash while playing a game or using an interactive site. But Adobe Flash never officially made it to iOS devices. Here’s the only way to access Adobe Flash sites on your iPhone and iPad. Read More » |
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| Daily News Roundup: Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS for IoT Devices, Not Phones |
| After being placed on the U.S. government’s Entity List, it wasn’t clear what Huawei would do without access to Android. The company claimed that it had an operating system in the works in case that day came. Today, during its annual developer conference, Huawei officially unveiled HarmonyOS. The OS is built with a microkernel, supposedly making it faster and more secure than Android. For now, HarmonyOS will only reside on IoT devices. We expect version 1.0 to power some of the company’s smart displays later this year, such as the Honor Vision TV. Huawei stated that it doesn’t plan to replace Android with HarmonyOS, but it could immediately switch if Google ever revoked access to the mobile OS. [Engadget] In Other News: - Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS Is Now Available with Linux Kernel 5.0: Canonical just released the third of five point releases for Ubuntu 18.04. In addition to bug fixes, this update brings with it a selection of color emoji options in the emoji picker, GNOME Shell and Mutter enhancements, and Linux Kernel 5.0. Just like in Ubuntu 19.04, the new kernel features improved hardware support and other performance improvements. Make sure to check out our guide on how to install the Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS update. [OMG Ubuntu]
- Tell Alexa to Speak Slower: Depending on what you use Amazon Alexa for, you might find that the voice assistant talks too fast to understand. Starting today, U.S. customers can ask their smart speakers to talk slower or quicker. To adjust Alexa’s speaking rates, say, “Alexa, speaker slower,” or “Alexa, speak faster.” To reset the smart assistant’s speech, say, “Alexa, speak at your default rate.” [Amazon]
- Sony’s New Laptop Includes All of the Ports Missing from Your Computer: Most modern laptops might include two or three USB-A or USB-C ports, but that’s basically it. Sony decided that wasn’t enough and instead released the SX12 with three USB-A ports, one USB-C, HDMI, SD card slot, ethernet port, VGA, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack. The VAIO SX12 starts at $1,119 in the U.S. with a U-series Core i5 CPU 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. [The Verge]
Jupiter recently entered a position called opposition, making its place in our solar system almost opposite the Sun from Earth. Its location makes it easier for scientists to view and study the planet. On June 27, the Hubble telescope captured a new photo of Jupiter with its Great Red Spot front and center. According to the European Space Agency, the image provides further evidence that the Great Red Spot is shrinking. It’s still not clear why, but the storm—which has a diameter roughly equal to the Earth—has been raging for 150 to 350 years. Scientists hope these new pictures help them discover what is going on in Jupiter’s atmosphere. [Science Alert] |
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| LIFESAVVY How Can I Stop Getting Someone Else’s Mail? |
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Is your mailbox often graced with the mail of the previous tenants of your home or apartment? Here’s how to get that misdirected mail out of your mailbox. Read More »
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| LIFESAVVY How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate (and Why You Might Not Want One) |
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Be your own boss, set your own schedule, and decide how much you’ll be paid. To most, this sounds like a fantasy. But for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and contract workers, that fantasy can become a reality. However, like all dreams-come-true, reality is a bit more complicated. Read More »
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| REVIEW GEEK Mophie’s New Wireless Charging Pads Might Satisfy Your AirPower Desires |
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Mophie unveiled a couple of new multi-device charging mats today, both of which are designed with Apple products in mind. If you’re still bummed that AirPower never happened, these might satiate your desires. Read More »
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| REVIEW GEEK The Best Sound Bars to Boost the Decibels in Your Home Theater |
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Ready to ditch your TV’s crappy sound for a high-quality sound bar? We’ve rounded up the best on the market. Let’s check out the details so you can find the best sound bar for you. Read More »
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