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Windows 10 tips and tricks: How to use Cortana with Hulu, Uber, Skype, more
Cortana, Windows 10’s built-in personal assistant, allows you to complete various tasks using only your voice, including creating calendar appointments or setting reminders. The digital assistant works across all devices you have Windows 10 is installed on, including phones, PC’s and tablets. Cortana is also integrated with a variety of third-party Windows 10 apps, including ...
New LG Stylus 2 vs. Galaxy Note 5 vs. rumored Galaxy Note 6 | #MWC16
LG Electronics Inc. on Tuesday announced that it would unveil the LG Stylus 2 (pictured above), a 5.7-inch phablet equipped with a stylus, at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) taking place in Barcelona, Spain February 22 to 25. At 7.4 millimeters and 145 grams, the LG Stylus 2 is both thinner and lighter than the ...
iPhone tips and tricks: How to use the new Airmail app on iPhone
Airmail for Mac has been around for a few years and now iPhone users can opt for an alternative mail service with the release of the new iPhone version. Airmail for iPhone includes the ability to snooze messages, a selection of swipe actions, the option to quickly filter your inbox and more. Airmail offers support ...
Windows 10 PC starting up slowly? Go from Off to On in no time with Fast Startup mode
Windows 10 has a built-in feature called Fast Startup mode that allows your computer to startup quickly after you shut it down. This article covers what the Fast Startup mode is and how to enable the built-in feature. What is Windows 10’s Fast Startup mode? In Windows 10, the Fast Startup feature (also known as ...
What’s Twitter done to your timeline and how to fix it
Twitter users were in an uproar this weekend when rumors emerged that Twitter Inc. would be changing its timeline this week. The rumors sparked the introduction of #RIPTwitter, which became a very popular hashtag over the days that followed. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey attempted to quell users’ frustration and concerns with the announcement on Sunday, ...
New kid on the block: Unlocked Huawei GX8 vs. LG Nexus 5X vs. Moto X Pure vs. LG G4
U.S. consumers in the market for an affordable, unlocked Android phablet now have one more handset to pick from. Earlier this week the 5.5-inch Huawei GX8, from Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., went on sale through GetHuawei.com, BestBuy.com, select Best Buy stores, Amazon.com and Newegg for $349.99 unlocked. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics ...
Veniam lands $22M Series B to expand Internet of Moving Things, aims to disrupt connected cars, smart cities
Veniam, Inc., a European startup building what it calls the “Internet of Moving Things”, has raised a $22 million Series B round led by Verizon Ventures. The round included new investors Cisco Investments, Orange Digital Ventures, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Existing investors Cane Investments, True Ventures and Union Square Ventures also participated. Founded in 2012 ...
Windows 10 tips and tricks: Add, manage multiple email accounts in Windows 10 Mail app
The built-in Mail app on Windows 10 allows you to link all your email accounts into a consolidated hub for easy access. The Mail app supports any account that supports POP or IMAP including Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and iCloud. Here is how to add an email account to the Mail app and link ...
9 Chrome extensions to pimp your Facebook page
To customize your Facebook page and add new features, Google’s Chrome browser offers a variety of Facebook-themed extensions to suit your needs. From changing colors and background images to zooming in on photos or blocking ads, there is an extension for everyone. Here is just a handful of the Facebook-inspired extensions that are available. Zoom in ...
5 apps to boost your Android phone’s battery life
You can manually extend your Android smartphone’s battery life by adjusting certain features like Bluetooth, NFC or GPS. You can also check to see whether apps are constantly pinging for updates or if your device is set to adjust its brightness automatically. Adjusting these features or placing your device in airplane mode will allow you ...