Chrome is arguably the fastest performing browser available today, but that goodness comes at a cost. In order to be that fast, it has to use more CPU than other browsers are willing to use — and more CPU usage means more battery drainage. That’s just one of the manyContinue Reading
Apple is ditching Bing in favor of Google. While Bing will still power Image Search in Siri, everything else will now be handled by Google. Microsoft has been keen to point out how popular Bing is of late, but this will be a blow to Bing’s reputation. If Bing actuallyContinue Reading
Microsoft interestingly chose an education-focused event to launch the newest member of the Surface series of computers: the Surface Laptop. It was interesting because almost everything about the Surface Laptop spells premium; from the laser-cut Alcantara material that wraps the keyboard and trackpad, to feats like implementing the thinnest LCDContinue Reading
Apple’s refreshed MacBook Pros from last year received a fair share of flak from Mac loyalists. Major complaints included removal of the SD card slot, using futuristic-but-mostly-incompatible-today USB Type-C ports, and flaky real-world battery life. Power users sighed at Apple’s focus on a thinner design instead of drastically better performanceContinue Reading
It’s been a decade since we first saw the iPhone and iOS. Apple has never included a “user exposed” file system on iPhone or iPad. Each app would have its own sandboxed storage system. With iOS 11, that’s changing. The new Files app finally lets you have your own fileContinue Reading
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting at your desk at work, fiddling with some spreadsheets or documents online when you get a sudden urge to take a peek at Facebook. A harmless mistake, sure, but you’re not feeling so productive once an hour rolls by and you’ve gotten absolutelyContinue Reading
Remember when smartphone plans were all about the number of call minutes and text messages you got, and the data was unlimited? These days, it’s exactly the opposite. When carriers realized what we really wanted was data, there was a shift to unlimited minutes and texts and data caps —Continue Reading
Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press the Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, choosing copy from the fileContinue Reading
iOS 11 is now available. Here’s what you need to know. Nowadays, Apple releases a beta version of iOS months ahead of its official release. So, we’ve already been playing with iOS and compiling how-tos so you can get started, too. What’s the release date? Sept. 19. Continue Reading
Whether you’re a telecommuter, freelancer or just starting a brand-new home-based business, having a reliable printer is essential to your productivity. Whether you’re choosing your first printer for a new home office or replacing an old workhorse, the right model can help to save valuable time and money. The followingContinue Reading