insert_link Highlights TECH TIP When it comes to smartphones, many folks simply accept as fact that they have to choose between size and convenience. But is that actually true? While it’s true that larger phones are a bit more difficult to carry around and use when making a voice call, I believe that for most people that’s a sensible trade-off to make. If you take a moment to think about the way most of us use them nowadays, smartphones aren’t simply phones that can […] todayNovember 1, 2021 47
insert_link Highlights TECH TIP There comes a time when every computer owner realizes that their current computer just isn’t up to the task of working with the latest hardware and software. When we reach that conclusion we must inevitably make a choice between upgrading and buying a new computer. In my opinion there are only five possible upgrades that really make sense given the historically low prices of new computers these days: 1 – Adding more RAM 2 – Replacing the internal hard drive with an SSD 3 – Adding a new external USB […] todayOctober 26, 2021 48
insert_link Highlights HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES Clear space on your DVR today because the Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” starts tomorrow. The first of 41 made-for-TV holiday movies on Hallmark will be You, Me & The Christmas Trees featuring The Wonder Years co-stars Danica McKellar and Jason Hervey. (The Wrap) Scott Disick is down in the dumps. Though he wants you to know that he’s “distancing himself” from Kourtney Kardashian three days after she accepted Travis Barker’s proposal. This is a case of Scott yelling, “You cannot fire me. I quit!” (People) Angelina Jolie has been reportedly “making […] todayOctober 21, 2021 24
insert_link Highlights TECH TIP It seems like the scammers of the world never sleep, and unfortunately they’re increasing in number every day. The latest scam that’s making the rounds is targeting unsuspecting iPhone users. This “Call AppleCare for Support” scam typically works something like this… You receive an email with this subject line: “[Your Name] Critical alert for your account ID …”. Of course your first instinct is likely to be to open the email to find out what the problem is. Don’t do it! […] todayOctober 20, 2021 45
insert_link Highlights MEGHAN MARKLE: Father Threatens Visitation Lawsuit Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may face a lawsuit from her estranged father, Thomas Markle. They have not seen each other for more than three years. Dad has never met the grandkids. On Tuesday, he claimed that he does not want to take Meghan to court for visitation rights. Yet, “several lawyers in California” told him it’s a winnable case. Thomas Markle said on the Good Morning Britain TV show how he’s unlikely to escalate the feud with Meghan by filing a lawsuit. (quote) “That I’d […] todayOctober 20, 2021 26
insert_link Highlights TECH TIP If you’re a blogger you probably get frustrated by all the scrolling you have to do while you’re busily writing a post. Remember how you have to keep scrolling up to access the editor’s menus and then scrolling back down to continue writing your post? Yeah, I hate it too! Having a vertically-mounted monitor makes the task of writing blog posts so much easier than using a monitor that’s mounted horizontally. Why? Because having the monitor mounted vertically greatly increases […] todayOctober 14, 2021 91
insert_link Highlights TECH TIP One of the biggest frustrations for Windows users has always been how the Clipboard will only store the last item that was “Copied” or “Cut”. In other words, when you copy or cut an item to the Clipboard, the data that was previously stored in the Clipboard was over-written by the newly-copied or cut data. There are several great third-party Clipboard tools that will force the Clipboard to store multiple items, and some of them are quite good. However, Windows […] todayOctober 8, 2021 120
insert_link Highlights FACEBOOK: Zuckerberg Fires Back Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is firing back against the claims made by whistleblower Frances Haugen, who accused the company of prioritizing profits over user safety. Zuckerberg had been silent since Haugen came forward in a 60 Minutes interview, but he broke his silence last night after she testified in front of a Senate subcommittee about the company's practices. He wrote in a Facebook post, "At the heart of these accusations is this idea that we prioritize profit over safety and well-being. That’s just not true.” He continued, "Of everything published, […] todayOctober 6, 2021 64
insert_link Breaking News George Floyd Statue VANDALIZED In NYC An art exhibit in Union Square, New York City was recently unveiled for the world to see. Three bronze statues honoring the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and John Lewis were placed in the area. While the statues initially received praise, it seems like others weren’t here for the touching tribute. According to photos taken on Sunday, the George Floyd artwork was vandalized. The Shade Room spoke to an artist who works for Confront Art, the organization in charge of the […] todayOctober 4, 2021 167