Posts By Jack Busch
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unpluggedAsk the Readers: Are You Polite to Alexa?
"Please" and "Thank You" won't improve the performance of Siri, Cortana, or Alexa. But should we still be nice?
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News
Microsoft Office for Chromebooks is Now Available
Chromebooks that support Android apps can now install Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote from the Play Store.
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tips
groovyTip: I Stopped Using Autocorrect and You Should Too
Typing without digital crutches increases your speed and makes you a better human (sort of).
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unplugged
Facebook Doesn’t Eavesdrop on Your Mic. The Truth is Much Creepier
The technology and techniques Facebook and other big tech companies use to profile you are much more sophisticated than simply wiretapping you.
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News
KRACK Attack WiFi Vulnerability: What You Need to Know
The WPA2 security protocol used by practically every wireless device—from laptops to smartphones to your Apple TV—has a serious vulnerability. Here's what...
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How-To
How to Control TV Volume and Power with Your Apple TV Remote
Having trouble getting your Siri Remote to change the volume or turn on your TV? Try these steps.
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Reviews
What’s New in PDFelement 6? Improved Graphics Editing, XFA PDF Support, Form Field Recognition and More
This lightweight PDF solution costs way less than Adobe and Bluebeam, but does everything you need it to do.
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How-To
How to Start a Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever wanted to start a blog? Good news, my step-by-step tutorial explains how to start a blog in just a...
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Reviews
Is the Amazon Rescue Data Recovery Plan Worth It?
When you buy hard drives off Amazon, they offer you a super cheap data protection plan. But what does that really get...
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How-To
How to Pair an Old Apple Mighty Mouse or Magic Mouse in Windows 10
Got an old Apple Bluetooth mouse laying around? Good news, it works in Windows 10!
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deals
Now’s a Great Time to Buy an iPhone — An Old One, That Is
The announcement of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X means a big price drop for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
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deals
Wow! Students Can Get Spotify Premium and Hulu for Just $4.99
This is one of the best back-to-school deals yet. Stream unlimited music, TV shows, and movies for less than you'd pay for...
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How-To
How to Disable Boot from USB or CD in BIOS Setup
Booting a live CD or bootable Linux USB is one of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to skirting...
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unplugged
Ask the Readers: What’s Your Favorite iOS or Android Email App?
Which email app do you use on your phone? Share your thoughts in this Ask the Readers thread.
