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April 18, 2019 at 2:38 PM Editors Note; We actively use in our day-to-day work all the tool and techniques recommended below.
Check out Part-One of this article series.
Gun Activists Guide To Privacy and Safety: VPNs, DNS, & Password Managers
U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- We know that ISPs (internet service providers) spy on what we do online. They scan packets for content IDs. When a user sends information through the internet, it is broken up into small chunks of data called packets. A content ID is a signature of a pac... Tags: Apple, Google, Facebook, Guns, Social Media, Netflix, United States, Middle East, Silicon Valley, Vpn, John, Prince, Cloudflare, Dashlane, DHCP, Nra100 people like this. Like
April 18, 2019 at 10:24 AM blackzheep / Shutterstock
On the latest MacBook Pros, Apple has replaced all of the ports with USB-C connections. This makes it more complicated to charge your phone, as you can no longer use your Lightning-to-USB cable with your MacBook.
Apple wants USB-C to be the new standard, and it’s undoubtedly a great connector, but during the switch, you’ll be stuck using dongles and adapters to connect the devices Apple left behind (which ironically includes the latest iPhone models).
Use a USB-C ... Tags: Apple, Amazon, Crafts, Macbook, MacBook Apple, MacBook Pros Apple, USB C Apple147 people like this. Like
April 17, 2019 at 11:01 AM Apple and Qualcomm met each other in court this week in what was supposed to be a brutal trial. Turns out that wasn’t the case, as the two companies surprisingly agreed to a settlement yesterday. This means three things.
Firstly, the settlement ends all ongoing legal action across the board—from Apple, Apple’s manufacturing partners, and Qualcomm. While it’s unclear why the two suddenly decided to settle, it’s very likely that neither wanted company secrets made publicly available in court. The... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Verizon, Intel, Ars Technica, Harvard, Qualcomm, Beowulf, Engadget, Apple Apple, Bleeping Computer, Notre Dame Digital Trends139 people like this. Like
April 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM Ryan Perkins/Shutterstock.com
By not including buttons, Apple made the interface for AirPods non-existent. But that’s fine because they’re full of sensors, so they know when they’re in your ears, and when you double-tap them. And you can configure all of those things.
The sensors built into every pair of AirPods allow for some great features. For example, out of the box (and by default), Automatic Ear Detection means that AirPods will start the playback of audio when you put them in your e... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Siri, Ryan Perkins Shutterstock80 people like this. Like
April 15, 2019 at 5:33 PM Opinion
AmmoLand News Is Launching A Guide To Internet Privacy & Safety for U.S. Readers
U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- People on the internet think they are anonymous. The scary truth is that no one on the internet is truly anonymous. Companies like Google and Facebook log every site you visit and everything you buy online. What you do on the Internet lives on forever in someone's database.
Companies across the web build profiles of internet users to be able to target them with advertisements. I... Tags: Apple, Google, Facebook, New York, Guns, US, America, United States, Mpaa, John, Nazi, Pool, Riaa, Jack Dorsey, Jones, Dorsey75 people like this. Like
April 15, 2019 at 11:36 AM Plus Apple goes all in on Arcade, I/O sessions show what Google has cooking this year, Outlook.com was hacked, and a whole lot more. Here’s your Monday roundup of the biggest stories from the weekend.
Google Location Data is Helping Police Find Witnesses and Suspects
Over the weekend, the New York Times broke a fascinating story about how police are using location data kept by Google to find both witnesses and suspects related to cases that they’re having a hard time cracking. The report is b... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, New York Times, Associated Press, New York Time, Google Location Data117 people like this. Like
April 15, 2019 at 6:40 AM Craig Lloyd
Everyone’s been talking about Bloomberg’s report that Amazon workers are listening to the voice recordings created when you speak to Alexa. But Amazon is far from alone. Here’s how tech companies can—and have—looked at that private data you upload.
From Reading Your Notes to Stalking Minors
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Let’s talk about some examples, from Evernote employees talking about reading your private notes to Google and Facebook employees stalking people.
Evernot... Tags: Apple, Google, Amazon, Crafts, Facebook, Nsa, Evernote, US, Siri, Bloomberg, Google Voice, Wall Street Journal, Alexa, Google Home, Alexa But Amazon, Craig Lloyd Everyone86 people like this. Like
April 12, 2019 at 10:24 AM Using an iCloud email alias is a great way of disguising your real email address. You can use an alias when signing up for newsletters or websites, keeping your real address out of their database. We’re going to show you how.
Handing your real email address over to someone who you might not know or trust to keep it private can lead to spam and general misuse. By creating an alias, you’re adding a buffer between the email sender and your master email address. They never see that master email add... Tags: Apple, Crafts77 people like this. Like
April 12, 2019 at 6:38 AM 1. iPad Air 2
iPad Air 2 has a 9.7-inch screen, high resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels, possesses anti-glare technology, reduces glare by 56% compared to normal when used in sunny conditions. Despite the monolithic aluminum metal casing, Air 2 is quite light at only 444g and is one of the thinnest iPad series today.
iPad Air 2
IPad Air 2 performance, although not as strong as the iPad Pro generation, is not weak either. iPad Air 2 owns 3-core Apple A8X chip and 2GB of RAM, so the speed of proc... Tags: Apple, Books, Apple Devices39 people like this. Like
April 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM Mobile gaming has finally matured into something serious. But if you’re using an Apple device, it can be hard to find a solid mobile gamepad that actually works. Lucky for you, we’ve tracked down the best iOS-ready mobile controllers, for everybody’s needs.
Back in February, Epic games announced gamepad compatibility for Fortnite Mobile. That’s an exciting change for any Fortnite Mobile player, but it’s also a serious landmark in mobile gaming as a whole. In less than a decade, phone games have... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Xbox, Minecraft, Fortnite Mobile, Doodle Jump and Flappy Bird, SteelSeries Nimbus iOS Gaming Controller68 people like this. Like
April 11, 2019 at 11:23 AM When you start a new iMessage conversation it might not originate from the phone number or Apple ID that you expect, causing confusion for the recipient. Here’s how to make sure new conversations use the correct phone number or email address.
This setting is one that has been part of iOS and macOS for years, but it’s one that might not be set up correctly by default. If you’d rather use your email address when starting a new iMessage conversation, then you will need to make sure all of your dev... Tags: Apple, Crafts69 people like this. Like
April 10, 2019 at 11:28 AM Facebook fixes its most prominent issue with memorialized profiles, Verizon fixes issues with millions of routers, Google’s laptop and tablet team isn’t dead yet, Roku finally bets on itself, and a whole lot more.
Exodus Finds a Home on iOS
Last week, a story broke about a new type of government malware found in the Google Play Store. The malware, called Exodus, completely hijacks an infected phone. And now it’s also on iOS.
Before you start to lose confidence in Apple’s normally-tight securi... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Verizon, Facebook, UK, Eu, Roku, Nfc, Engadget, Mac Apple, Arthur Van Hoff, Lookout Security, NFC Chip Unlocked for UK Users Plus Apple63 people like this. Like
April 9, 2019 at 8:00 AM Jason Fitzpatrick
The Nebula Capsule is a mini projector with the form factor of a soda can. It’s cute, eye catching, and frankly, the design practically sells itself right out of the gate. But is this can-sized projector worth the price of admission?
What’s In the Box
The Nebula Capsule is Anker’s first offering in the pico projector market. The projector is, quite literally, the size of a 12 oz soda can give or take a few millimeters and doesn’t weigh much more all things considered—a ... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Anker, ANSI, Joby Gorillapod, Jason Fitzpatrick, Quick Charge, Micro USB OTG150 people like this. Like
April 9, 2019 at 6:40 AM Adobe
Adobe pulls the plug on Shockwave—no, not Shockwave Flash, which is different—today. Dating back to 1995 when it was named Macromedia Shockwave, this plugin was used for games, presentations, and other multimedia on the web.
RIP Shockwave
Adobe is discontinuing Shockwave today, on April 9, 2019. You can no longer download the Shockwave Player for Windows from Adobe, although enterprise customers with support contracts can use it for a few more years. The Shockwave Player for Mac wa... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Adobe, Nintendo, Nabisco, Donkey Kong Country, Macromedia, Life Savers, Habbo, Macromedia Shockwave, VideoWorks113 people like this. Like
April 8, 2019 at 11:37 AM Apple passes Spotify subscribers in the US, Google’s Pixel 3a and 3a XL leak (again), Microsoft makes it easier to remove USB drives, and a whole lot more. Here are the biggest stories from the weekend to start your Monday.
Netflix Kills AirPlay Support Because of “Technical Limitations”
Netflix has supported casting content with Apple AirPlay since 2013, but over the weekend it “suddenly” pulled the plug on the feature. It was originally speculated this was a response to Apple upcoming TV+ s... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Spotify, Microsoft, US, Netflix, Vizio, Chromecast Android TV90 people like this. Like
April 4, 2019 at 11:48 AM Plus Android Q Beta 2 hits Pixel devices, Verizon flips the switch on its 5G Network in a couple of new cities, and Apple announces the Beats Powerbeats Pro to compete with its own AirPods. Wait, what?
540 Million Facebook User Records, Passwords, Comments, and More Leaked
The biggest story to hit the scene over the last day was undoubtedly another Facebook leak. This time, sensitive data like passwords was part of the leak, but also Facebook IDs, comments, reactions, account names, and more.... Tags: Apple, Amazon, Crafts, Verizon, Facebook, Gizmodo Facebook, Cultura Colectiva64 people like this. Like
April 4, 2019 at 6:40 AM Framesira/Shutterstock
More and more manufacturers are bragging that their phones have Time of Flight (ToF) cameras. But what are ToF cameras, how do they work, and why would you want one in your smartphone?
ToF Cameras Have Extra Depth Resolution
At a very basic level, ToF cameras are just regular HD cameras with an increased depth resolution. In fact, phones like the 2019 Huawei P30 Pro sport a depth resolution that’s four times better than conventional cameras. While “depth resolution... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Samsung, Huawei79 people like this. Like
April 3, 2019 at 11:29 AM In other headlines, YouTube’s questionable video suggestion algorithm comes under heavy fire, Apple wins a seven-year battle for the “iPad” trademark, and Skrillex may save you from mosquitoes this summer. Let’s talk some news, shall we?
Apple News: News+ is a Hit
It looks like Apple News+ is on its way to success—it garnered more than 200,000 subscriptions in the first 48 hours. Apple also won a battle for the “iPad” trademark, Clips got a nice little update, and more.
After seven years of ... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Verizon, Facebook, Youtube, Bloomberg, Ars Technica, Susan Wojcicki, John Legend, Google News, Skrillex, Apple News, Google Magazines, Oof Bloomberg51 people like this. Like
April 2, 2019 at 10:25 AM Logitech dropped its first iPad Pro keyboard, Toshiba rebranded and is making a comeback, and in news that has nothing to do with April Fools’ Day, Google says the Play Store is more secure than ever. Let’s get to it!
Apple News: Logitech’s New iPad Pro Keyboard Looks Pretty Hot
Also, the iPad Mini 5 got the official iFixit teardown treatment, and its innards are all new.
Logitech’s new iPad Pro keyboard avoids the smart connector and opts for Bluetooth LE. But it’s pretty and cheaper than A... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Walmart, Logitech, Play Store, Skype, Toshiba, Pixel, Warp, Android Police, Google Assistant Google, Google Pixel Slate, Skype for Android146 people like this. Like
April 2, 2019 at 11:20 AM Amazon, Hard Cider Labs
Are you still reeling from the death of Apple AirPower? Maybe it’s time to unload your disappointment through the well-informed purchase of a discounted iPad, a wireless charging mat, or a cheap copy of RDR2.
Right now, there are some exciting deals on Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy, and Rakuten. If you’ve avoided playing Red Dead Redemption 2 (or you’ve been waiting for a good deal), now’s the time to see what everybody’s excited about. Rakuten is selling refurbished copi... Tags: Apple, Amazon, Crafts, Samsung, Walmart, Nba, Logitech, Nintendo, Orion, Dell, Rakuten, Lenovo, Google Pixel, Karcher, Amazon Newegg Best, Cuisinart Cast Iron Cookware -LSB- Amazon108 people like this. Like
April 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM Apple
iMessage is a built-in messaging app for everyone in Apple’s ecosystem. From your Mac, you can message all your iPhone-using friends, and—if you have an iPhone as well—send and receive regular SMS messages with Android users.
RELATED: How to Set up Text Message Forwarding on Your Mac or iPad
How to Set Up Messages on Your Mac
You don’t need to use iCloud (or even have an iPhone) to use iMessage, but you will need an Apple ID. If you already have an iCloud account, the email you use... Tags: Apple, Crafts112 people like this. Like
April 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM Children's author and illustrator T. L. McBeth has produced and released his first resin figure - Apple and Worm: Red Edition . This 6-inch tall hand-painted resin sculpted is a limited edition of 9 pieces (in this colorway). You can currently pick one up for $100.00 plus $15.00 for US shipping (contact Mr. McBeth for international orders). Tags: Apple, Toys, Miscellaneous, US, McBeth88 people like this. Like
April 1, 2019 at 11:10 AM It’s April Fools’ Day, but you won’t find any fake news here. Today we’ll take a look at the top stories from the weekend, including the demise of AirPower, government malware in the Google Play Store, and more.
Apple News: RIP AirPower, 2017-2019
In a shocking bit of new, Apple announced that the AirPower “project” was dead and the product wouldn’t be released.
Apple kills AirPower, citing failure to meet the company’s high standards. Wild. [Review Geek via TechCrunch]
Speaking of things Ap... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Motherboard, Alphabet, Pixel, Engadget, Google Samsung, Airpod515 people like this. Like
March 29, 2019 at 4:40 PM Apple first announced AirPower in 2017 with a projected release in 2018. But that time came and went with nary a word from Apple. Now, despite several reports and rumors to the contrary, the project has been canceled.
In a statement to TechCrunch, Apple Senior VP of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio cited the inability to meet Apple’s strict standards the reason for the cancelation.
After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project.... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Dan Riccio81 people like this. Like
March 29, 2019 at 5:05 PM Jason Fitzpatrick
I really love wireless charging, but I don’t love packing multiple wireless chargers when I travel. The Unravel travel charger from Ampere makes it simple to pack light. Now that AirPower is dead, it’s an even more compelling product.
At CES 2019 I got a chance to take a peek at the Unravel in person and was really impressed with the design. While everyone was waiting for AirPower to arrive, here was this company with not just a triple charging pad but one that could f... Tags: Apple, Amazon, Crafts, Kickstarter, Qi, Jacob, Google Pixel, Jason Fitzpatrick, Samsung Galaxy S9, Ampere57 people like this. Like
March 29, 2019 at 10:29 AM Happy Friday, guys and gals! While Apple and Microsoft have been quiet for the last day, there’s a little bit to talk about in Google-land. But the biggest news? Office Depot has been duping users. And it makes me sad.
Google News: Gmail on iOS Finally Gets Gestures
Google has a new game, Gmail on iOS gets gesture-ized, and Photos is getting some document storing chops. All this and more!
YouTube TV is available in every US TV market now. Despite getting off to a rocky start, this is now a f... Tags: Apple, Google, Amazon, Crafts, Verizon, Fcc, Microsoft, US, Ars Technica, Sony, Alexa, Ftc, Vtech, Engadget, Office Depot, Chicken Soup96 people like this. Like
March 28, 2019 at 10:10 AM Apple finally acknowledged that there are issues with the MacBook keyboard, Samsung showed off how it tested the Galaxy Fold for durability, and the FTC is cracking down on robocalls. And so much more!
Apple News: Sorry ‘Bout that Keyboard!
The third-generation MacBook keyboards have been getting heavily criticized for a while now, and Apple finally said something about it.
In a comment to The Wall Street Journal, an Apple spokesperson said they’re aware that a “small number of users” are ha... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Hong Kong, Europe, Microsoft, Samsung, Atlas, Wall Street Journal, Ftc, Engadget, Pixelbook, Shoddy MacBook Keyboards FTC94 people like this. Like
March 28, 2019 at 8:00 AM ChefSteps
Sous vide is all the rage for those who love cooking and gadgets in equal measure. While the Anova Precision Cooker gets a lot of press, we’re putting its slender competitor the ChefSteps Joule through the paces.
What Is Sous Vide Again?
When we reviewed the Anova Precision Cooker last year, we dove into the details of sous vide. Effectively, sous vide is a fancy French word meaning “under vacuum.” You place food in a plastic bag or glass jar, then put it in water.
Then the sou... Tags: Apple, Crafts, Jason, Anova, Joule, Anova Precision Cooker, ChefSteps Joule, Anova Precision Cooker So98 people like this. Like
March 27, 2019 at 11:16 AM Things have been pretty quiet in terms of “big” stories over the last 24 hours, but there are still some interesting points to take a closer look at. Apple’s half-baked News+ service is a good one, as is Google’s feature gap on ChromeOS.
Apple News: Turns Out News+ Isn’t Very Secure
Apple launched News+ just two days ago, but it’s already been “hacked” to show that you can look at magazines without paying for a subscription. Oof.
Known iPhone hackers Steve Troughton-Smith was able to pull ma... Tags: Apple, Google, Crafts, Texas, Microsoft, Singapore, Ncaa, Dieter Bohn, Google Home, Steve Troughton Smith, Apple News Insecurity Verizon, Chris Caposella140 people like this. Like
March 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM Primakov / Shutterstock
Macs are expensive, but they have a higher secondhand value than PCs. Here’s how to sell your Mac hardware, whether you’re upgrading to a new Mac or you just want some cash for old MacBooks you have lying around.
Back Up and Delete Your Old Data
It’s obviously not a great idea to sell a device with all of your personal information stored on it. The first thing you’ll need to do is get rid of all of that data and reset your Mac back to factory settings, to protect... Tags: Apple, Crafts132 people like this. Like
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