Given how widely Chrome is used, it’s sad to see this headline. Do update your software tho. New Google Chrome Security Alert: Update Your Browsers As ‘High Severity’ Zero-Day Exploit Confirmed EDITOR'S PICK|180,584 views|Nov 1, 2019,8:11 am Davey WinderSenior ContributorCybersecurityI report and analyse breaking cybersecurity and privacy stories It takes a lot to scare anyone … Continue reading Update Chrome immediately
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New features with the lates Apple Watch iOS update
The Apple Watch isn’t for everyone but i find it’s a continually useful tool. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/new-features-apple-watch-update-you-should-start-using-asap/ 6 new features from the Apple Watch update you should start using ASAP Your Apple Watch got a whole lot better with Apple's latest WatchOS 6 update.Jason CiprianiOctober 30, 2019 9:50 AM PDT WatchOS 6 adds many new features. Sarah Tew/CNET … Continue reading New features with the lates Apple Watch iOS update
Owners of iPhone 5’s — update your software before November 3rd
Eventually all tech devices come to (or close to) the end of their useful lives. This time is’s the iPhone 5. https://iphone.appleinsider.com/articles/19/10/26/apple-advises-iphone-5-owners-to-update-to-ios-1034-by-november-3 Apple advises iPhone 5 owners to update to iOS 10.3.4 by November 3 By: Malcolm OwenSaturday, October 26, 2019 5:02 PM Apple has started to warn owners of the iPhone 5 to update their … Continue reading Owners of iPhone 5’s — update your software before November 3rd
Is Amazon unstoppable?
A long read, but fascinating. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/10/21/is-amazon-unstoppable A Reporter at Large October 21, 2019 Issue Is Amazon Unstoppable? Politicians want to rein in the retail giant. But Jeff Bezos, the master of cutthroat capitalism, is ready to fight back. By Charles Duhigg October 10, 2019 Bezos, reportedly worth a hundred and fourteen billion dollars, has donated … Continue reading Is Amazon unstoppable?
Apple has added options to delete Siri history
Apple is at least making an effort to increase users' privacy powers but what ever made something think that listening to private conversations for an purpose -- without a specific opt-in -- would be a good idea? https://www.macrumors.com/2019/10/10/siri-privacy-options-ios-13-2/ Apple Adds Option to Delete Siri History and Opt Out of Sharing Audio Recordings in iOS 13.2 … Continue reading Apple has added options to delete Siri history
AMC starting a streaming service too
Streaming services are multiplying like the proverbial rabbit. All of them want a monthly fee and many offer unique content. But how many subscriptions does any one person want? I'm moving from one to another, taking advantage of introductory offers, watching key shows available only in that location, and then moving on. These are budget … Continue reading AMC starting a streaming service too
How you position your Apple Watch affects its accuracy
Am glad I already have my watch positioned for the best results. https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/10/18/apple-has-made-it-clear-how-you-should-wear-your-apple-watch Apple has made it clear how you should wear your Apple Watch By William Gallagher Friday, October 18, 2019, 08:06 am PT (11:06 am ET) You don't need advice on how to wear any other watch, but Apple Watch comes with activity … Continue reading How you position your Apple Watch affects its accuracy
Comparison of Apple TV+ and the latest version of Roku — the two best set-top streamers
I was recently forced to get a set-top streamer when my old Sony Bravi, supposedly internet-ready, was abandoned by Amazon Prime. I definitely prefer watching streaming content on my TV to my computer or laptop. I was lucky and a generous friend who gave me a surplus Roku. What a difference it's made! So much … Continue reading Comparison of Apple TV+ and the latest version of Roku — the two best set-top streamers
Catalina may brick software you need — don’t automatically upgrade
The warnings about upgrading to Catalina if you use 32-bit software are everywhere in the tech world, but not as visible for the ordinary user. This article points out that Overdrive, used by many of us to search for ebooks or listen to audiobooks, does not plan to upgrade to a 64-bit version. That means … Continue reading Catalina may brick software you need — don’t automatically upgrade
Preserve encryption or lose privacy
Edward Snowden is a man who's made a difference and always has something vital to say about the relationship of government to its people. He's also recently published a memoir "Permanent Record." https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/15/encryption-lose-privacy-us-uk-australia-facebook Surveillance Without encryption, we will lose all privacy. This is our new battleground Edward Snowden The US, UK and Australia are taking … Continue reading Preserve encryption or lose privacy
Political campaigns have added smartphone tracking to their repertoire
The key is to turn off your smartphone's tracking (instructions below). https://www.wsj.com/articles/political-campaigns-track-cellphones-to-identify-and-target-individual-voters-11570718889 Political Campaigns Know Where You’ve Been. They’re Tracking Your Phone. Voter targeting has grown more invasive with location data that apps can transmit from cellphones President Trump at a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., last month. kevin lamarque/Reuters SaveShare Text 127 By Sam Schechner, … Continue reading Political campaigns have added smartphone tracking to their repertoire
How do you sync once you update to MacOS Catalina and lose iTunes?
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/itunes-is-dead-heres-how-to-back-up-and-sync-your-iphone-in-macos-catalina/#ftag=CAD-09-10aai5b iTunes is dead. Here's how to back up and sync your iPhone in MacOS Catalina Apple killed off its syncing app for Mac, but we'll show you everything you need. Jason Cipriani October 12, 2019 3:00 AM PDT With the release of MacOS Catalina, Apple made some key changes to how you'll use your … Continue reading How do you sync once you update to MacOS Catalina and lose iTunes?
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