Last chance: Watch these Netflix movies while they last, plus what's new in April by Kim Komando

It's that time again! Licenses for individual movies and TV shows are set to expire on Netflix at the end of the month, so that means it's time to watch certain titles before they disappear forever. But don't worry, the streaming video service also regularly adds news films as well. So what's going to be new in April? And what should you watch before it goes away at the end of March? We've got lots to look forward to. There are new episodes of "All Hail King Julien," you can catch Simon Pegg's "Hot Fuzz" and a new Netflix original special, "Derek." But first, don't miss these favorite titles before they disappear. Comedy classics like "Coneheads" and "Pee-Wee's Big...

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Document Shredding Event by Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Securely shred documents and donate shoes at KSB event Date: 9/13/2014 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Wolfe Adult Recreation Center884 Church StreetSmyrna, Georgia 30080 ...

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The 5 Best Ways to Backup Digital Photos by J.R. Bookwalter

Digital photography — particularly on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad —  has many advantages over traditional film, but unfortunately, security isn’t really one of them. Unlike prints or negatives, digital images can be lost forever in a catastrophic hard drive failure, or even accidentally deleted with a few clicks of the mouse. Here are a few ways for Apple users to make sure those digital memories don’t vanish before their eyes. Store Photos Across Multiple Libraries The best offense for any potential disaster is a good defense: The latest versions of Apple’s Aperture ($79.99, Mac App Store) or iPhoto (free, Mac App Store) not only share the same library format now, they also...

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4 tricks for Messages in iOS 8 by Ben Patterson

The standard iOS Messages app—you know, the app you use daily for trading all those text messages, photos, and videos—can do much more than you might think. Not only can you forward any text messages you receive, you can also find out when a given message was sent or received, shush an annoying group thread, and sync Messages between your iOS device and your Mac. Forward a message To forward a message, tap and hold it, then select More, and tap the forward arrow in the bottom-right. Sounds simple, but forwarding a text or picture message to someone else on an iOS device isn't easy if you've never done it before. In the name of creating the flattest, most Spartan interface...

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True or false: Do these 7 tech tips really work? by Kim Komando

Some tech advice is so common that no one really stops to think about where it came from. It's just repeated from tech to tech, tech to user and user to user as gospel. But technology keeps evolving at a fast pace. So, is advice that's years or even decades old really still good today? Could it even hurt modern technology? That's what we're going to look at. From "reboot" to "more is better" to "just hit it," I've got the real scoop on seven common tech tips. Some are still true, but there are a few false ones you might believe. Let's start with one you've heard if you've ever dealt with tech support of any kind. It's so simple. "Did you try rebooting it?" If you've ever gone...

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Microsoft is giving away free Office 365 subscriptions by Kim Komando

College students might have to survive on ramen noodles and dig through the couch cushions to find extra spending money, but at least they won't have to pay for the software they use to finish their homework. That's because Microsoft is giving away Office 365 packages to students at participating colleges and universities. At first, the free Office 365 offer was only good for students in the U.S. But, Microsoft has expanded it to apply to students around the globe in countries where the product is available. With the free subscription, students will have access to a bunch of great programs and features like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher and 1 TB...

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Throw away your fax machine and use these apps instead by Jason Cipriani

When I was growing up, that screeching sound now most commonly associated with a dial-up modem wasn’t emitted from a computer. The sound came from a heap of plastic and buttons called a fax machine. As digital communications took over, faxing declined, but some agencies and large corporations still rely on faxing documents instead of emailing them. Looking at you, government offices. But honestly, how many of us actually own a fax machine? If you said yes, is it actually hooked up to a dedicated phone line? If you answered no to either one of those questions, or are looking for a way to cut back on expenses for your small business, an iOS app might work just as well. I slogged...

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Boost your Android gadget's battery life by Kim Komando

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Your Android smartphone or tablet is truly an amazing piece of technology. But like so many of our high-tech gadgets these days, it has a weakness that can make it all come screaming to a halt: the battery. The truth is, battery technology has hardly kept up with the leaps and bounds made in processors, memory and super-sharp, crystal-clear screens. But battery life is not just about how long a single charge lasts, it's also about how long the battery lasts before it finally has to be replaced.  That's what makes protecting your Android's battery so important. Phone store employees and tech reporters have been known...

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Bust these energy myths to boost battery life on your Apple gadget by Kim Komando

Your iPhone or iPad is truly an amazing piece of technology. But like so many of our high-tech gadgets these days, it has a weakness that can make it all come screaming to a halt: the battery. The truth is, battery technology has hardly kept up with the leaps and bounds made in processors, memory and super-sharp, crystal-clear screens. But battery life is not just about how long a single charge lasts, it's also about how long the battery lasts before it finally has to be replaced. That's what makes protecting your Apple's battery so important. Phone store employees and tech reporters have been known to offer up some wildly differing advice about what...

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Smartphone Comparison Charts by kim Kommando

There are so many great smartphones out there, I couldn't fit them all on one chart anymore. Click one of the links below for the chart of your choice. High-end smartphone comparison chart: The best of the best with a screen size of less than 5.5 inches. From the iPhone 6 to the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the super-affordable Moto X, this is where you want to shop for the latest and greatest. Mid-level smartphone comparison chart: If you don't need the best, but still want a solid performer at a reasonable price, look here. This is where the iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy S4 and other titans of yesteryear hang out. Phablet comparison chart: Looking for plenty of screen real estate to watch...

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Stop this Windows update now by Kim Kommando

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock What do you think about this?   Update 3/12: Some Windows 7 users are reporting that the update left their computers stuck in a reboot loop. The culprit was found out to be a file called MS Update 3033929, which helps the computer figure out whether a file is authentic or not. If you have this update installed on your Windows 7 PC, then you'll want to avoid restarting your computer until Microsoft can release a fix. If you don't, then be sure to install all of the Patch Tuesday updates except for MS Update 3033929. The third Patch Tuesday of 2015 has come and gone. It...

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Information regarding an issue with the signature file in Panda Cloud Office Protection and Retail 2015 by Marta Lopez

We inform you that we have had an incident with our signature file that might have affected our Panda Cloud Office Protection and Retail 2015 customers. This issue causes some files to be moved to the quarantine.  The signature file has already been replaced, so this situation should not recur. Nonetheless, we advise our customers not to restart your computer. At Panda Security we are working to restore the situation at the endpoint as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will keep you informed at all times. *** SOLUTION  – Thursday, 3:36 (CET) The signature file was repaired immediately. Additionally, a solution ...

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This free anti-virus software actually wrecks computers by Kim Kommando

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock What do you think about this?   Not all security software is created equal. In fact, the tools that would normally protect your computer can turn against you if one line of code is out of place. If you have Panda Security anti-virus software installed on your computer, look out, because your last virus scan may have bricked your PC. A mistake may have flagged files on your computer as malicious. The files that it flagged were so not malicious; in fact, your computer needs them to power on. Panda Security only learned that its anti-virus software was bricking computers after users reported that ...

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How to Maximize Your Free Storage Space on Every Cloud Service by Eric Ravenscraft

Between Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and a half dozen other services, the sky's the limit on how much cloud storage you can get for free. Here are some of the best tricks for getting it with each service. Every cloud storage provider has a variety of changing promos that can give you extra storage space, so it's always worthwhile to keep an ear to the ground. Some of the promotions we mention here may change over time, but they'll also likely be replaced by something else. Cloud storage providers seem to like giving away space like candy if it means new customers. Dropbox Dropbox probably offers more freebies than just about any other providers, which makes it...

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Which Watch? How to pick the Apple Watch that’s right for you by Leah Yamshon

Picking an Apple Watch isn’t like picking out your next iPhone—forget about focusing on specs and storage size. Instead, you’ll be looking at alloys (aluminum, stainless steel, or solid gold?), style (sporty, classic, or bling-bling?), and price ($349, $549, or the cost of iPad Air 2’s for you and 19 friends?) The Apple Watch is unchartered territory, but we’re here to help you navigate. Here are some things to consider before you pre-order your Apple Watch on April 10.  The Watch itself ...OK, this isn’t true to size, but if you launch the Apple Store app on your iPhone, you can toggle back and forth between 38mm and 42mm case sizes to get a real-life feel. Under...

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6 things to know about the USB-C port in the new MacBook by Agam Shah

Apple is challenging laptop users to adapt to fewer ports with the bold design of its new 12-inch MacBook, which has just one USB-C port using the USB 3.1 standard, as well as a regular headphone jack. Apple laid out a similar challenge with its first MacBook Air in early 2008, which had just one USB 2.0 port to connect peripherals and a micro-DVI port to connect monitors. But the faster USB 3.1 port is significant because it will also be used to recharge the MacBook, as well as to connect to a wider variety of peripherals such as monitors, external storage drives, printers, and cameras. The MacBook is one of just a few devices to carry the new USB port. USB 3.1 can technically transfer...

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