Relax: It’s not a major update. The point-three part of the release number isn’t even considered a minor release. This update fixes some bugs and addresses other issues. It’s still Android version KitKat.
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June 11, 2014Android 4.4.3 is Here
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I Remember When Playing Games was EasyThe excitement was palpable. A new game. A shiny new CD or — years earlier — a stack of floppies. After a torturous few minutes, you were up and playing the latest game. Those were the days.
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June 10, 2014Avoiding Facebook ScamsIn addition to these solid tips (link below), I recommend using an incognito tab/window to view links in Facebook. Be wise and safe.
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June 9, 2014OS X “Yosemite” Respects Desktop UsersJust last week, Apple introduced its latest update to OS X, the Macintosh operating system. A Macintosh is a traditional computer, coming in desktop and laptop varieties. It is not a mobile device, like a tablet or phone. Apple gets that point, therefore their new operating system actually respects the computer user. Unlike Microsoft, which completely disrespected computer users with their awful Windows 8.
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Wi-Fi All Over the HouseMost people set up a home network that includes a Wi-Fi base station. Smart move: Given today’s portable gizmos, it makes sense for them all to gang up on the local network and eschew those mobile data surcharges. When the Wi-Fi network doesn’t reach everywhere in the house, extend it with a Wi-Fi extender. June 6, 2014Mail Lists to Love, Mail Lists to LoatheA mail list is an email delivery system. You sign up, and then information is sent to your email account. Mail lists can be useful, but they can also be a pain in the rump. Fortunately, things are better today than they were ages ago.
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June 4, 2014Table Formatting in WordA table is really an Excel-thing. Word does tables, of course, but Excel does them better. Still, it’s easier to whip out a table in Word than it is to do the convoluted exercise of inserting an Excel “object” into a Word document.
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June 2, 2014Dumb Format Wars: 4K VersionThe next big battle in home technology formats is the 4K TV. It may not be the last, but according to the article (link below), it’s rapidly proving to be one of the most stupid. Windows 9 Looms on the HorizonI just checked the stats for Windows 8. Things don’t look good. May 30, 2014Have Film-Video Game Tie-Ins Ever Worked?Computer games have come a long way since tic-tac-toe. Today, the video game industry rivals Hollywood as a source of visual entertainment, not to mention that video games are interactive whereas movies aren’t. Where the two behemoths meet, however, is a sour, ugly patch of land. |
