Wednesday, February 6, 2019

What Happens to Your Digital Property When a Company Goes Out of Business?

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Did You Know?

Thanks to serious conservation efforts and sustainable harvesting programs starting in the 1950s, the United States has enjoyed increasing tree growth ever since.

Today's Featured Articles

Game Streaming Services Will Face The Same Problems As Streaming TV

The future of game streaming is an open road. But we already have some markets we can use to draw a map: online video streaming services. If we're not careful, game streaming will hit the same speed bumps.   Read More »


What Happens to Your Digital Property When a Company Goes Out of Business?

A handful of digital services will be terminated this year, and you’ve probably bought digital copies of games or movies from them. You’ve purchased this digital property, but there’s a chance that you won’t be able to keep it.   Read More »


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The Best Battery-Powered Video Doorbells

Video doorbells are one of the most useful smarthome gadgets to have for your house, but if you’d rather not deal with the wiring situation, you can buy battery-powered models that you simply just mount to an outside wall and connect to your Wi-Fi.   Read More »


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The Best Smartwatches for Kids of All Ages

Smartwatches aren’t just for adults any more. These kid-centric offerings are ideal for a kid who wants a smartwatch just like their mom and dad. There’s seemingly a smartwatch for every situation now, which is why your kids can also enjoy having their own smartwatch. We’ve checked out the best wearables for your kid, no matter their age or taste.   Read More »




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Deal Alert: Matte Gold Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Headphones for Just $160

Still rocking those old wired headphones? Now might be the time to grab some stylish, wireless Beats by Dre.   Read More »


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Gamer Deal: Six Great Switch Games Are $45 Apiece Right Now

It’s no secret that the best games on the Nintendo Switch are made by Nintendo. Sadly, Nintendo tends to sell these games at full price year round. So when a good deal comes by, it’s irresistible.   Read More »




FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


How to Beef Up WhatsApp Security on iPhone with Biometric Options and Encryption
WhatsApp made a name for itself as a secure messaging platform with its use of end-to-end encryption. Despite being owned by Facebook, it just released an update that furthers that pursuit of security, bringing support for Touch ID and Face ID, too.   Read More »


Here’s How to Unsend Messages on Facebook Messenger
Last year, it was revealed that Mark Zuckerberg had an option to “unsend” messages that were sent on Facebook Messenger. Once that info came out, everyone who uses Messenger wanted in on the functionality too—and now Facebook is delivering.   Read More »


Google’s New Chrome Extension Alerts You If Your Passwords Have Been Leaked
We’ve reached a point where new data breaches are announced on what seems like a weekly basis. It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the breaches and your password situation, but a new Chrome extension from Google is here to help.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Write Fractions in PowerPoint
How to Disable Motion Smoothing on a Vizio TV
How to Play Chrome Audio Through Separate Devices
How to Change the Default Screenshot Save Location in macOS Mojave
What is Microsoft Sway, and What Can I Do with It?
The Best Battery-Powered Video Doorbells
Deal Alert: Matte Gold Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Headphones for Just $160
Gamer Deal: Six Great Switch Games Are $45 Apiece Right Now
The Best Smartwatches for Kids of All Ages
The Best Bluetooth Speaker Phones For Your Old Car
Makeblock Neuron Explorer Kit Review: A Pricey Programming Craft Kit For Kids
Deal Alert: Grab an Echo Show and a Philips Hue Bulb for $180
Deal Alert: Grab an Anker 10W Wireless Charger for 46% Off ($13)




Geek Trivia

Which Sci-Fi Author Famously Encouraged Us To Never Forget Our Towels?
Arthur C. Clarke →
Ray Bradbury →
Douglas Adams →
William Gibson →


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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Your Smarthome Setup Might Break, and There's Nothing You Can Do About It

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Did You Know?

Not only did astronomer William Herschel discover Uranus, two of its moons, and two of Saturn’s moons, he was also a talented musician who composed 24 symphonies, many concertos, and even some church music.

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Today's Featured Articles

iMessage Features to Avoid with Your Green Bubble Android Buddies

There are a lot of cool things you can do in iMessage other than just sending text messages to your friends and family, but for your compatriots that use Android, you’ll want to skip these specific iMessage features, since they don’t work on Google’s mobile OS.   Read More »


Your Smarthome Setup Might Break, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It

Your smarthome devices might be running smoothly now, but at any time, a forced update or a change by the manufacturer could potentially break your device, either temporarily or permanently. And there’s nothing you can do about it.   Read More »


Google May Make Chrome Faster with New Resource-Blocking Mode

Look, Chrome can get bogged down sometimes and be pretty slow. That sucks, so Google is working on a new mode called “Never-Slow” that should help keep Chrome snappy by blocking the biggest website resources.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

Makeblock Neuron Explorer Kit Review: A Pricey Programming Craft Kit For Kids

Nintendo Labo has somehow made cardboard-based tech toys something we take seriously, and it turns out Nintendo isn’t the only manufacturer keen to embrace the concept. Makeblock has joined in on the fun with their Neuron Explorer Kit.   Read More »


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The Best iPhone XS Cases To Keep Your Phone Stylish And Safe

It can be tempting to carry around your expensive new iPhone without a case. Some cases are ugly, or too bulky for your phone. But there are plenty of good looking cases that can suit your style.   Read More »






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DEAL OF THE DAY

Deal Alert: Grab an Echo Show and a Philips Hue Bulb for $180

Managing your smart home can be difficult, especially if you live with other people. But things would be easier if you had a smart home hub, like Amazon’s Echo Show.   Read More »


DEAL OF THE DAY

Deal Alert: Grab an Anker 10W Wireless Charger for 46% Off ($13)

Wireless Charging is a luxury you can live without, but once you experience the joy of wireless, you won't go want to go back. Thankfully Anker's wireless charging pad is on steep discount for just under $13 today.   Read More »




FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Google’s New Chrome Extension Alerts You If Your Passwords Have Been Leaked
We’ve reached a point where new data breaches are announced on what seems like a weekly basis. It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the breaches and your password situation, but a new Chrome extension from Google is here to help.   Read More »


Google May Make Chrome Faster with New Resource-Blocking Mode
Look, Chrome can get bogged down sometimes and be pretty slow. That sucks, so Google is working on a new mode called “Never-Slow” that should help keep Chrome snappy by blocking the biggest website resources.   Read More »


How to Disable Recommended Extensions in Firefox
Firefox 65 now displays extension recommendations for users in the US. When you visit websites like Facebook or YouTube, you may see an extension “recommendation” in Firefox’s address bar. Here’s how to disable it.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
What is Microsoft Sway, and What Can I Do with It?
How to Disable Motion Smoothing on a Samsung TV
How to Roll Back a Driver in Windows
How to Insert an Animated GIF into a PowerPoint Presentation
Makeblock Neuron Explorer Kit Review: A Pricey Programming Craft Kit For Kids
Deal Alert: Grab an Echo Show and a Philips Hue Bulb for $180
Deal Alert: Grab an Anker 10W Wireless Charger for 46% Off ($13)
The Best iPhone XS Cases To Keep Your Phone Stylish And Safe
The Nest Secure Can Now Double as a Google Home
Google Releases Two New Android Apps for the Hearing Impaired
The Best Low-Profile USB Car Chargers
Audible Releases Choose Your Own Adventure Books as Alexa Skills
Acer Announces New Chromebase Models (Reminder: That’s a Chrome OS All-in-One)
Anker’s USB-C to Lighting Cable is Available for Pre-Order




Geek Trivia

What Is The First (And Only) Art Installation On The Moon Called?
Fallen Astronaut →
Apollo's Touch →
Lunar Life →
Sol →


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