https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/11/twitter-facebook-social-media-decline/672074/ The Age of Social Media Is Ending It never should have begun.By Ian Bogost Getty; The Atlantic NOVEMBER 10, 2022, 12:43 PM ETSHARE It’s over. Facebook is in decline, Twitter in chaos. Mark Zuckerberg’s empire has lost hundreds of billions of dollars in value and laid off 11,000 people, with its ad business in peril and its metaverse fantasy in irons. Elon Musk’s … Continue reading The end of the era of social media? (food for thought from The Atlantic)
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Amazon Prime Video just made it easier to hear dialogue — turn this feature on now
http://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/amazon-prime-video-just-made-it-easier-to-hear-dialog-turn-this-feature-on-now (click thru to see illustrations) Amazon Prime Video just made it easier to hear dialogue — turn this feature on now By Rory Mellon May 15, 2023 Prime Video Dialogue Boost is a must-hear feature Last month Amazon Prime Video launched a new feature called Dialogue Boost that does pretty much exactly what it sounds like. The nifty upgrade … Continue reading Amazon Prime Video just made it easier to hear dialogue — turn this feature on now
Google Maps cheat sheet
http://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-maps-cheat-sheet-the-most-useful-tricks-you-need-to-know/ Google Maps Cheat Sheet: The Most Useful Tricks You Need to Know Use these Google Maps tricks to optimize your trips. Katie Teague Jan. 13, 2023 12:52 p.m. PT Use these Google Maps tips at home or while traveling. James Martin/CNET Using a navigation app like Google Maps is a must when you're traveling … Continue reading Google Maps cheat sheet
Why do millennials like books on paper and baby boomers love Kindles?
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-baby-boomers-love-the-kindleand-millennials-dont-e28c1eae GEAR & GADGETS Why Baby Boomers Love the Kindle—and Millennials Don’t While younger Americans value paperbacks as digital-detox tools, some older folks have quietly become e-book fanatics. A millennial explores the counterintuitive divide. FAMILY MATTERS Our millennial author and her father agree on most things. But regarding the e-book, they couldn’t disagree more. MINTED/JAINE KERSHNER … Continue reading Why do millennials like books on paper and baby boomers love Kindles?
Apple WatchOS 10’s Weather App is much improved — here’s a peek
9to5mac.com/2023/06/30/new-apple-watch-weather-app-watchos-10-how-it-works/ Here’s how the all-new Apple Watch Weather app in watchOS 10 looks and works [Gallery]Michael Potuck | Jun 30 2023 - 11:18 am PT23 CommentsArriving with watchOS 10 is a redesigned Weather app that looks great, includes more weather metrics, and makes better use of the Apple Watch display to show more information. Follow along for … Continue reading Apple WatchOS 10’s Weather App is much improved — here’s a peek
11+ Secret iPhone codes you need to try
http://www.makeuseof.com/secret-iphone-codes-to-try/? 11+ Secret iPhone Codes You Need to Try BY RONIL THAKKAR PUBLISHED 17 HOURS AGO Type USSD codes on your iPhone to access hidden cellular features quickly. Here, we'll list some of the most useful ones. Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may … Continue reading 11+ Secret iPhone codes you need to try
Sharing passwords isn’t safe. Here’s how to minimize your risk if you do.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/there-are-good-and-bad-ways-to-share-passwords-acc70042? PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY: NICOLE NGUYEN Sharing Passwords Isn’t Safe. Here’s How to Minimize Your Risk If You Do. Don’t use email or SMS, but do use an encrypted password manager PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL MENDELSON/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, ISTOCK (2) By Nicole Nguyen, published June 11, 2023 5:30 am ET Sharing is caring. But sharing passwords … Continue reading Sharing passwords isn’t safe. Here’s how to minimize your risk if you do.
You’re missing a bet if you don’t use Apple’s Cash card in your iPhone or Apple Watch wallet
With so many ways to send cash to individuals with apps (for example, Venmo, Zelle, Cash), you might have missed the method that's already in your iPhone or Apple Watch wallet. I've always just periodically moved the balance to my checking account. Here's a clear explanation of this alternative. https://youtu.be/Ph0RRmEn-Ko
How to fast charge your Apple Watch series 7 and later
9to5mac.com/2023/04/23/how-to-fast-charge-the-apple-watch/ Apple Watch fast charging: How it works, and what you need for best results Chance Miller | Apr 23 2023 - 7:15 am PT One of the more useful changes to recent Apple Watch models is support for fast charging. This allows you to quickly top off your Apple Watch battery at much faster speeds than … Continue reading How to fast charge your Apple Watch series 7 and later
What juice jacking and trustjacking are, and how to protect yourself
appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/what-juice-jacking-and-trustjacking-are-and-how-to-protect-yourself? What juice jacking and trustjacking are, and how to protect yourself Alex Baggott | Apr 21, 2023 A humble USB charging port could be the road to compromising your iPhone. Inserting an unprotected iPhone or iPad into a new port can leave you with unwanted infections. "Juice jacking" and "trustjacking" are two ways to catch digital diseases, but … Continue reading What juice jacking and trustjacking are, and how to protect yourself
Apple devices to buy now — and the ones you shouldn’t
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-apple-device-you-shouldnt-buy-right-nowand-the-ones-you-should-be3d6770?mod=djemTECH The Apple Device You Shouldn’t Buy Right Now—and the Ones You Should Do not buy an iPhone. MacBook Air? Go for it. A guide to which Apple products are in season. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ELENA SCOTTI/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, ISTOCK, APPLE By Joanna Stern, June 18, 2023 5:30 am ET Never double dip a chip. Never … Continue reading Apple devices to buy now — and the ones you shouldn’t
Apple’s new version of HomePod compared to earlier one and Mini
9to5mac.com/2023/02/03/homepod-comparison-new-original-and-mini/ Here’s how HomePod 2 compares to the original and HomePod mini Michael Potuck - Feb. 3rd 2023 7:21 am PT @michaelpotuck In a surprise launch, Apple revived its full-size HomePod with a second-generation model. While the overall design and many of the features remain the same as the discontinued original, there are new capabilities and changes. … Continue reading Apple’s new version of HomePod compared to earlier one and Mini
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