Chromebooks obviously run on Google’s self-brewed operating system, Chrome OS. The OS doesn’t allow applications to be locally installed, but it also doesn’t require anti-virus software because the netbook itself is very secure. The entire OS is basically the Google Chrome web browser, made bootable, with a few extra perks thrown in. If you do find that you need to run a desktop app, you can stream them from a remote Windows Server using a new piece of software called Citrix Receiver....

Google has already updated the app for users of Android 3.2, so users of different versions got completely different experiences. Now, things have been put back in order, as the new update makes the YouTube app very similar. The new app now has the same user interface as the the newer versions of Google’s mobile OS and it also features preloading. This lets you watch videos in your queue while charging your device or while on a faster network without annoying buffer times....

Design & Functionality The overall design of the Android app is taken from the streamlined Windows 8 interface. Files are categorized into neat tiles (or thumbnails for photos) that can either be viewed in a grid or list style. Files can be selected by tapping directly on them and you’re given all available options such as Share link, Download to Device and Delete. You can also edit an entire folder by switching to list view and checking the box beside a folder name....

Make an App Screen Activate by Hovering Over It Normally when you have multiple program screens open on the Windows desktop, you need to click the one you want, so it displays on top. Or you can click the one you want from the taskbar. To change the way the mouse works, you need to access the classic Control Panel. Hit the Windows key and type: control panel and choose the Control Panel app from the top results....

The temporary quick-fix What if you only rarely use insecure networks? Well, in that case, you can use a single-session secure connection. When you go to login and use Hotmail (or the rest of Windows Live) just type HTTPS:// before the URL. This will give you a secure connection to Hotmail for a single session. If you prefer this method, it is useful to create a bookmark with the https:// included in the address....

On the Kindle Fire open the Bookstore menu and tap Kindle First from the list. Today I do most of my reading on my Kindle Fire HD. How would you compare reading on that to your Paperwhite? I’m trying to decide if I should break down and get one…. ? Thnx for the comment and thanks for reading Konrad! Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post....

Details about what was fixed The original exploit was discovered by Jose Rodriguez from Spain. He found that an iOS 7 device grants partial device access without entering the locks-screen passcode by performing a simple set of tasks. To do this swipe swipe up on the lock screen, reveal the control center, access the clock, press down on the power button in the the device prompts with “slide to power off,” and then double-tap the home button to cancel....

Apple iTunes 10.5 is brand new, released just a day before the Apple iOS planned launch tomorrow. It includes the final version, it says, of iTunes in the Cloud. This give you features like automatic downloading of previous purchases and WiFi syncing. Interestingly, iTunes 10.5 doesn’t require or even include the old Apple standby QuickTime. To upgrade iTunes on your PC, launch iTunes and go to Help » Check for Updates...

Although Ping launched with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement, few people today will be missing the service. Perhaps Apple will move its social endeavors elsewhere, or perhaps it will stick to making phones. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

The annual study reveals the top companies in terms of investment in research & development, as well as how that money is spent, or which industry spends more in said field. It’s a pretty interesting read, and you can check out the PDF here. A part of the study involves determining the world’s most innovative companies. These are decided by survey participants which include executives from 700 companies. For the third year in a row, Apple has topped the most innovative company chart, followed by Google, and 3M came in third place....

The glasses are currently in the hands of developers and haven’t been made available to the general public, and there’s already a movement to ban them from public places. It seemed to start with a bar in Seattle banning them (arguably a smart publicity stunt) and lawmakers in West Virginia pushing a law that bans them while driving. Recently the headlines were that Google is axing Google Glass porn apps....

First log in to your uploaded video. Click Edit Info. Next click 3D Video. Select Single Image in Frame (normal video). The check Enable 3D conversion for this video. Click Save Changes. You’ll have your 3D-converted video available after the conversion takes place. It can take several minutes. The service is still in beta. So expect some glitches. If you have a clean record with YouTube and completed an account verification, you’ll get to upload clips longer than 15 minutes....

iPhone Gesturing Copy and paste and other text-based commands have improved in iOS 13. To copy text after selecting it, pinch-in with three fingers. The paste, perform the opposite command, again with three fingers. To undo a command, use a three-finger left-swipe gesture; to redo, use a three-finger gesture to the right. There’s a new text toolbar also available in iOS 13 that relates to a three-finger command. You can activate the new toolbar by tapping and holding on the screen with three fingers....

Note: Before making any changes to the Windows Registry, make sure you back it up first. Use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + R to display Run and type: regedit and hit Enter. Now in Registry Editor browse to the following: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Grid The right click an empty area in the right pane and select New » DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value Launcher_SessionLogin_Animation_OnShow and hit Enter. Now change the Value Data from 0 to 1 and click OK....

Because Cisco Linksys is the most common home router, this article shows the process on a Cisco E4200 wireless router. Remember, each router is different, but upgrading the firmware is essentially the same process. Important: Make sure you’ve got a hardwired connection to the router before attempting to upgrade the firmware. Update Cisco Linksys Router Firmware Open your browser and type in the router’s IP Address – typically 192.168.1.1 into the address bar....

What seemed like an ordinary morning immediately became special to me as soon as I saw that my PC was now ready to proceed with installing Windows 10. A big notification window appeared on my screen, letting me know I can finally upgrade to the new OS. Hooray! I was really excited. Without a second of hesitation, I slammed my finger on the mouse, clicking on “Start the upgrade now”....

Earlier this week Yahoo trimmed it’s workforce laying off roughly 600 employees. Following the layoffs are more changes, and it seems Yahoo doesn’t know what to do with itself so they’re taking a cut-n-run approach. The Delicious social bookmarking site will be closing in the next few months, followed by other Yahoo services. It has been 5 years since Yahoo acquired Delicious from the developer Joshua Schachter, when I first saw news of the acquisition I was excited because I thought Yahoo would take it to new heights....

Macs Don’t Need Any Protection One of the longest-running security myths is that Macs are more secure than Windows. Because there are more Windows-based computers in the world, hackers typically go down that route first. And yet, that doesn’t mean Macs are unscathed. Today’s viruses and malware are designed to hurt both types of computers because they are often attached to an email and just waiting for some unsuspecting recipient to make a few clicks — regardless of their device type....

This week Sprint actually pushed through the official Jelly Bean 4.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy SII Epic Touch 4G (SPH-D710). Even though this is the exact same version that was leaked weeks ago, many are (myself included) almost in disbelief that it’s official. It will be interesting to see if this is the last or more updates continue to be released. Unlike previous updates this one will only be available through Samsung Kies software, and not over-the-air....

Even upgrading or reinstalling can be futile at this point. The best way to fix the problem is to start Firefox in Safe Mode. Open Firefox in Safe Mode by holding down the shift key and starting the program normally. This method will work whether it’s a desktop shortcut, as pictured, or a link in the Start menu. When you open Firefox in Safe Mode you are presented with a screen that lets you to disable certain functions....