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Home » Archives for April 2016
7:27 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Now that the HTC 10 has been revealed
in all its glory and we aren't likely to hear of any other new major
phone releases until the end of the summer, it's time to announce my
picks for the ten best smartphones to start 2016.
Smartphone survival test
Swapping my iPhone 6s for a $200 Android handset
After swearing off the platform four years ago, are we still sick of Android? We're about to find out.
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7:11 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Now that there are two different sizes available for the iPad Pro, a
wider range of people will likely be interested. For example, the
12.9-inch iPad Pro might work best for artists who want a larger canvas.
Meanwhile, as a writer, I would love the 9.7-inch iPad Pro for use as a
notebook. I’ve written multiple articles at this point including great
gear and apps for the iPad Pro, but this is the first one since Apple announced the smaller model. Here’s five awesome apps for either model of iPad Pro.
Sunrise Calendar (Free)
If you’re someone who has multiple calendars with different platforms
such as Google, Facebook, etc — Sunrise Calendar could make your day.
Personally, I’ve...
5:55 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Messaging is a core feature of your iPhone that lets you connect with
friends and family instantaneously, without interrupting whatever
activity you're doing. This roundup of tips is all about helping you get
the most out of Apple’s Messages app. We’ll cover all of the basics,
starting with teaching you the difference between sending an iMessage
and a text message. We’ll show you how to include emojis in your texts,
how to send videos and photos, and how to manage how you’re notified of
incoming messages.
1. Set Up iMessages
With iMessage, you can use your cellular data or Wi-Fi to send texts
from your phone number, email address,...
5:51 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
5:45 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Finding
time for our own personal aspirations can be hard, and when we do have
time, we often conjure up a reason to push it to another day.
Whether it’s exercising, learning a new language, or organizing your home — Google wants to help nudge you to get cracking on those personal goals through a new automated feature in Google Calendar.
Related: Google Calendar finally lets you set reminders on desktop
“One
day it’s ‘I got called into a last-minute meeting,’ Jyoti Ramnath,
product manager at Gmail, said in the blog post announcement. “The next
day it’s ‘I have a friend in town.’ And before you know it, your goals
are delayed or forgotten. In fact, with all the things...
5:21 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
The Web browser is a funny thing. Thanks to the Internet it's become
one of the most-used programs on our computers, but many people don't
really understand it. That's why in the past we've tackled common
browser myths and misconceptions that many people believe but shouldn't.
Today,
though, we're helping you get the most out of your browser with a few
simple tricks that you really need to know. We'll cover Chrome, Firefox,
Internet Explorer, Safari and the new Microsoft Edge. Don't forget to
share this Tip with friends and family so they can improve their
browsing as well.
1. Choose your home page
What's
the first thing you see when your...
5:03 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Feb. 9 is Safer Internet Day.
For the past 13 years, cyber-advocates across the world have used the
second Tuesday in February to remind people to be careful out there. The
day is now observed in more than 120 countries. And while most of the discussion is focused on keeping kids out of harm’s way, adults can also learn a thing or two.
Internet
safety is also about securing yourself from cybercriminals, snoops,
creeps, and assorted other denizens of the Net’s dark side. Follow these
13 rules and you should be able to surf in safety.
Rule #1: Update early and often
If
there’s a vulnerability in your operating system, browser, or other
software, be assured the bad guys know about...
4:47 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Yet another program is joining Java 6 and Windows XP as big-name software you do not want running on your PC. Security firm Trend Micro and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are advising all Windows users to uninstall Apple’s QuickTime as soon as possible. (The advisory does not affect Mac users.)
The reason for getting rid of QuickTime for Windows is twofold. First,
Apple told Trend Micro it is deprecating the software and will no longer
deliver security updates for it. Second, there are two known critical
vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to take control of a system
running QuickTime.
That's a hellacious combo.
Apple was unavailable for comment at this writing,...
4:27 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Apple on Tuesday introduced a new lineup of 12-inch MacBook models.
The 12-inch MacBook was first unveiled last March.
Here’s everything that’s been updated in the new 12-inch MacBooks:
- Updated Intel Core M processors
- New Intel graphics chip that offers up to 25% faster graphics performance
- Faster flash storage
- Faster RAM for multitasking
- One additional hour of battery life
- A new color: rose gold
Despite
these updates, you won’t notice a significant difference in the
performances of this year’s and last year’s 12-inch MacBook. All of the
updates are pretty minor; you’d be hard pressed to tell any difference
at all if you used these laptops side by side.
The
...
