One of the best reasons for upgrading to Windows 10 is that it fixes so many annoyances present in Windows 8. With 8’s dual personalities split between the desktop and Start screen, it was tough to keep track of every program you had installed. In Windows 10, this improved with the All Apps option on […]
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If you aren’t reading fiction already, you should be! Reading fiction has several benefits, studies have shown, from relieving stress and sleeping better to lightening your mood and keeping your mind sharp as you age. Now, it’s advisable to target one brain-boosting habit each year. So for 2016, let’s make it about reading a little […]
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It’s a fact of computing: apps are going to nag you to update. These shouldn’t be ignored, though, as updates often carry security patches, bug fixes, and new features that make the software more useful. We’ve talked about the essentials to updating Linux and Linux software, but perhaps you just want to quickly update an […]
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The Internet browser is perhaps the most important app on your operating system. Apple makes its own, Safari, and bundles it with OS X. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only browser you should use. There are plenty of third-party browsers on Mac that are worth a shot. Opera has three unmissable reasons it should […]
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Tried out Siri, Google Now, and Cortana only to find yourself disappointed? Here are a few alternatives to check out, brought to you by Cool Apps and Websites. We’ve covered free alternatives to Siri in the past, and rounded up the three major virtual assistants to find out which is best. We’ve even explored using Cortana on the desktop. But […]
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The old saying goes: “No matter where you go, there you are,” which is fine and dandy until you really need to know where “there” actually is. There’s no shortage of iPhone apps that can get you from Point A to Point B, but today we’re only covering the best. For most of us, that’s […]
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