Editor's Pick|517,928 views|Oct 9, 2019,4:38 am Windows 10 Warning For 800 Million Users: Microsoft Says Install THIS Update First Davey WinderSenior ContributorCybersecurityI report and analyse breaking cybersecurity and privacy stories Microsoft hasn’t had the best of times lately as far as Windows updates are concerned. Users are rightly and royally fed up with updates that … Continue reading Microsoft issues warning for 800 million users of Windows 10
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32-bit programs biting the dust with MacOS Catalina — BEWARE!
You've undoubtedly been getting messages from software you use warning that installation of the next MacOS (Catalina) is likely to make the software doesn't work any longer. Some of that legacy software can be updated or replaced. You'll simply lose other software. So think about whether you want that before and how much preparation is … Continue reading 32-bit programs biting the dust with MacOS Catalina — BEWARE!
If you use Windows, two reminders for 7 and 10
Unfortunately, I am forced to use Windows in a PC partition on my Mac because I need it to run Quicken which still far excels over any Mac financial software. That means I keep in touch (as little as possible) with Windows news. Since I see no reason to change versions of Windows until forced, … Continue reading If you use Windows, two reminders for 7 and 10
Big duh… Don’t move to MacOS Catalina yet. Problems already announced.
Reversing two changes made by iOS 13
Sometimes small changes can sometimes be truly annoying. Both of these qualify. https://bgr.com/2019/10/04/ios-13-bugs-problems-how-to-fix-rearrange-apps-cursor/ Two big changes in iOS 13 are making iPhone users furious, but I’ll show you how to fix them Zach Epstein @zacharye October 4th, 2019 at 8:21 AM Share Tweet Apple still has one more big event next month, during which the … Continue reading Reversing two changes made by iOS 13
New feature with Apple WatchOS 6.0 — AQI
https://www.businessinsider.my/what-is-aqi-on-apple-watch/ ‘What is AQI on an Apple Watch?’: How to view the Air Quality Index on your Apple Watch with the AQI complication Dave Johnson, Business Insider US September 30, 2019 The AQI complication on an Apple Watch measures the Air Quality Index in your area. Robert Galbraith/Reuters Your Apple Watch can display the AQI … Continue reading New feature with Apple WatchOS 6.0 — AQI
If you use Reminders, iOS 13 has done you dirt by wiping them out
Why Your Apple Reminders Disappeared in iOS 13 Mike Epstein Wednesday 2:45PM Screenshot: Mike EpsteinApple Reminders is in the process of getting a big overhaul this year. The new version is available now on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, and will arrive on macOS when the Catalina update hits this month. It looks better and … Continue reading If you use Reminders, iOS 13 has done you dirt by wiping them out
How did the Apple Watch wind up focusing on health issues?
If you've been wondering how the Apple Watch has gradually moved more and more to helping measure health, this will intrigue. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/apple-watch-health-heart-world-day-jeff-wiliams-interview-features-a9124601.html How the heart became the centre of the Apple Watch On the eve of World Heart Day, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams talked exclusively to The Independent about the versatility of the … Continue reading How did the Apple Watch wind up focusing on health issues?
iOS 13 release not going smoothly — fourth update since September 18th
A nicely comprehensive article explaining why iOS 13 has needed four updates already and what each one does. Worth reading unless you want to simply update each time one is released. Frankly, for most people that's best as the problems with releases will ordinarily not affect usual operations and the releases may indeed provide protection. … Continue reading iOS 13 release not going smoothly — fourth update since September 18th
Apple Watch 5 terrific at what it does
As an older person, my risk of falling is far greater than it was when I was younger. Moreover, the consequences can be very severe. Apple Watch 4 and 5 have built in fall detection that contacts emergency services and your specified contacts if you don't respond when contacted. That's terrific peace of mind. My … Continue reading Apple Watch 5 terrific at what it does
Google has a solution to a common browser problem –now
I'm one of those people who keeps a lot of tabs open AND sometimes winds up with a video playing sound on a tab I can't readily locate. This workaround solves that problem. Enjoy. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-finally-solves-this-common-browser-problem-start-using-it-now/ Google finally solves this common browser problem. Try it out now How to save your sanity with one click with … Continue reading Google has a solution to a common browser problem –now
Apple’s still trying to get iOS 13 right — another update
Apple has been slow producing solutions to widely reported vulnerabilities. The latest big one is access to the entire system thru keyboard apps. This update solves that. But isn't it long past time for someone, anyone, to sit down and thoroughly review the warnings trumpeted in widely available media? It's downright embarrassing that a company … Continue reading Apple’s still trying to get iOS 13 right — another update
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