Last week, the Southeast U.S. saw possibly the most devastating storm of the year for the region. States including Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee were all hit by the worst of it. As a result support has been pouring in, and Google has even updated their imagery in Google Earth to reflect the damage. If you don’t have Google Earth installed, you can just view Google’s Picasa web album for the “before and after” photos....

Now Bobsled isn’t new. It’s always been cool and a little cult-y. Now — with this new release — it’s still easy and free to call landlines. plus your Apple iPhone device, PCs or Macs, most mobile browsers and most devices running Android. Comment Name * Email * Δ Save my name and email and send me emails as new comments are made to this post.

Tag My Doc is a useful online service that lets you share documents online and let people interact with them. The best thing about the service is that you can view comments made by other users and interact while discussing the document and its contents. The document tag helps people download the document to their smartphones. Plus all the commonly used document file types are compatible with it. Using TagMyDoc Using the service is easy....

I really enjoy trying out new add-ons and seeing how far the browser can be stretched in terms of usefulness. Below are the ones which I use every day and point-blank refuse to uninstall, no matter what. I would be interested in your preferences in the comments. The Best Chrome Extensions To Rock Your Browser There are too many extensions, which is why I try to limit them to only the ones I really need to use....

Apple M1 The first Apple silicon chip, M1, is a single system on a chip (SoC) that includes the processor, I/O, security, and memory. Built using 5-nanometer process technology, the M1 includes 16 billion transistors, the most transistors Apple has ever put into a single chip. Generally speaking, M1 will provide Macs with faster processing, more battery life, and better power efficiency. Why Change? Apple’s decision to move away from Intel-based processors on Macs is significant and will change how developers make apps and how consumers use them....

Some of that has to do with privacy and fear. A common comment I hear is, “who knows what the service will do with the photos? I don’t want to see them on a billboard somewhere.” This is a slightly valid concern as there have been a few documented cases of this. But nothing that should keep you up at night wondering if you are modeling tank tops without your knowledge....

Sprint is next in line to receive the pure Google experience on one of their phones. The Nexus S is getting the 4G treatment and will be available starting May 8, 2011. This is a big change from Google’s nearly exclusive relationship with T-Mobile. If you’re sick of waiting for lousy manufacturers to push Android updates to your device, this is the phone to get. The Nexus S is made by Samsung and based on their flagship, the Galaxy S....

Disable Startup Programs This option has been around for a long time, and it works. One of the first things I do to help speed startup time, no matter what version of Windows a PC is running, is disable startup programs. The computer will start up much faster without a ton of programs trying to start at the same time, too. To do it, right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager, and then the Startup tab....

The device comes with configuration instructions, a mini-CD resource disk and a Ethernet cable (not shown). Power is provided by directly plugging the device into a standard power outlet. And the power connectors gracefully fold into the body for easy traveling. The bottom of the small device includes a cable connection for Ethernet LAN/WAN service, and a reset button is the only control. Once plugged in and connected to an Ethernet Internet connection, you’re set to connect to your new wireless network....

Unfortunately, remembering to track all of these things isn’t easy. And forgetting means you’ll miss tracking workouts and monitoring your progress. To make this process a little easier, let’s look at how you can automate this process using MapMyFitness, Zapier, and Google Sheets. Set Up Your Accounts Before you can set up this system, you’ll need to create a new account with MapMyFitness, Zapier, and Google Sheets. Visit the MapMyFitness website and select Sign Up....

Right click the image you want to upload and select Copy Image URL. Now log in to your Facebook account and select Add Photo/Video. Click on Upload Photo/Video. Click Choose File and in the dialog box that appears, paste the URL of the image you want to share on Facebook and click Open. It will automatically upload the image to Facebook. Give it the caption you want and post it to your timeline....

Today’s the big day!! The waiting is finally over! The Verizon Tech just called, and he’s on his way to my house now to start the install. Goodbye DSL, HELLO FIBER! Now, let’s get to the testing! Like any good geek I wanted to document the BEFORE and AFTER results (DSL Vs. FIOS) so read on and enjoy. The first Shot is BEFORE the FIOS installed. I generally use the SpeakEasy....

The One and Only Ivan on Disney Plus Here is the announcement according to a Disney press release: Here is the trailer for the upcoming movie: The new film is set to stream only on Disney Plus on August 14th. Subscribe to Disney Plus The service streams in resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD in Dolby Vision and HDR 10. Where available, it also supports Dolby Atmos sound. It is just $7....

According to Major Nelson’s blog, you’ll be able to get live coverage from June 10th through the 13th. You’ll be able to catch everything on your Xbox 360 through Xbox Live, Xbox.com, and the June 10th event on Spike TV. Here’s a look at the coverage schedule. Are you excited about the new Xbox One? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! Comment Name * Email *...

A router is a hardware device that handles the flow of information (packets) as they travel out of one network and into another. Most modern routers meant for home networking use actually serve multiple purposes. What Is a Router A full-featured, modern router will: Transfer internet traffic from a modem over to your separate home networkA built-in switch creates your internal home network and manages its trafficAn internal firewall will filter out malicious attacks from the internetMany routers also include parental controls for limiting internet access from your home...

The $Windows~BT folder also contains important log files that can help diagnose problems that might prevent Windows from installing successfully. In this article, we show you how to find it and how to decide whether you should keep it or delete it. A Look Inside the $Windows~BT Folder – What’s in it and Should You Delete It? A digital download of Windows 10 can be performed using one of the following: Windows Update, Windows Update Assistant or the Media Creation Tool....

A New Secure Universal Sign In First announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, Sign in with Apple lets you log into a site or app using only your Apple ID. In doing so, you no longer need to establish a new username and password or fill out time-consuming forms. Instead, you can sign in quickly using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Created with privacy in mind, Sign in with Apple introduces Apple’s new private email relay service, Hide My Email....

Conclusion These are just a few of the new and more notable features you’ll find in this January build of Windows 10 technical preview. So far I have had good luck with this build and it seems pretty stable. However, I have heard from people who say it’s more unstable than the last build. This is to be expected since we’re still in the technical preview cycle, and you have to expect bugs and crashes....

Update: 2/18/2016: I’ve updated this articles with new screenshots that come from my test computer running Build 14267. This week’s new build includes improvements to Cortana, Microsoft Edge, and Messaging and Skype improvements. Windows 10 Redstone Preview build 14267 Cortana has been enhanced to help you search for music easier. There is now a music search icon in the upper-right corner. Cortana has been able to identify songs since Windows Phone 8....

Add Classic System Icons to the Desktop To get the icons on your desktop, right-click an empty area of your desktop and click Personalize from the menu. That will open the Settings app to the “Personalization” section. From there, click on Themes on the left-hand side. Scroll down on the right section and click the “Desktop icon settings” link under the “Related Settings” section near the bottom. There you go. That brings up the Desktop Icon Settings screen, where you can choose the ones you want to display....