The browser continues to run in the background and display notifications from Facebook or Google Hangouts, for example. While some users might find this a helpful feature, you might be annoyed by it. If you are not a fan of it, here is a look at how to stop Chrome from running in the background on your computer. Stop Chrome from Running the Background Open the Chrome browser and then click on its icon on the Taskbar....
This week’s host, Josh Windisch, is joined by senior writer, Eric Mack, Executive Editor, Ron White, and Editor in Chief, Brian Burgess. This week the groovyPost crew covers the following. Microsoft Surface Tablet – Laptop SurfaceWho is the Microsoft Surface for ExactlyWindows Phone 8 Details RevealedWhat Android Fragmentation Really Looks LikeSurface vs iPad Keynote mash up Video …And A lot More Tech Grooviness! Tech Groove How To of The Week: How To Close Windows 8 Metro Apps Thanks for joining us for the Tech Groove Podcast....
Path, the personal photo sharing app, was updated today. Significantly. It’s not the same app anymore, and has a completely different agenda. If you’re not familiar with what Path was before, I’ll explain. Path was there to take photos with some contextual information (time, weather, location) and share those photos with a small group of friends using push notifications and email. That was all it did. The only thing it could be compared with was Instagram....
To help supercharge your productivity, here are some of the best Microsoft OneNote add-ins and tools for you to try. Using OneNote Add-Ins If you want to add OneNote add-ins, you’ll need to use OneNote 2016 or earlier. Unfortunately, the OneNote 2019 UWP app doesn’t currently support most add-ins, but you should be able to download OneNote 2016 for free. The installation procedure for each OneNote add-in will vary. However, major add-ins will come with an installer file that will install and configure OneNote automatically....
The datAshur Pro from iStorage is much more than a simple flash drive for transferring around random files. It’s a powerful data storage tool that allows you to keep your most sensitive data locked down with military-grade hardware encryption. Here is a look at what you can expect from a flash drive that takes security very seriously. I don’t know how many flash drives I have laying around or lost over the years....
Whether you link your kids’ allowance to chores, dock their spending money for a less-than-stellar report card, or pay them just for existing as decent human beings, you need an effective method of monitoring that stipend. And if you’re only using pen and paper—or worse, your memory—you might be making it a bigger hassle than necessary. Instead, try outsourcing your bookkeeping to your phone. From customized budgeting options to prepaid cards, these apps let you—and your kids—virtually keep track of who’s getting paid what and when....
Starting with Chromecast After using the Chromecast a few times over a couple of weeks, it has basically sat unused, that was until I discovered Videostream for Chromecast. Videostream for Chromecast This free app for Google Chrome is touted as “What you bought your Chromecast for” by its developers — and they’re right. It allows you to easily stream the videos stored on your local computer or network location directly to the big screen....
Labels in Gmail go beyond simple tagging. You can nest labels inside others, color labels for spotting messages at a glance, and show or hide particular labels depending on how often you use them. Here’s how to use these additional features to make the most out of labels in Gmail. Nest a Label You can nest a label within another when you create one or do it later by editing the label....
But not all apps are free. In fact, some of the apps that really take advantage of your phone’s hardware can be quite pricey. That’s exactly why we’re here to show you a few tricks on saving a few bucks on paid apps at or even getting them for free. AppShopper (iOS) AppShopper is the go-to place for getting your favorite apps for less cash. You don’t have to complete surveys or download other apps — all you need to do is register a free account and add some apps to your wishlist — as soon as the apps go on sale you will be notified via E-mail....
To do this previously, it was a unofficial feature found in third-party Twitter clients like TweetDeck, and some other mobile apps. Or you could copy and paste the original tweet as a quote, but then you’d have a limited space to comment on it. Twitter Quote Tweet Improved To use it on the desktop client, find a tweet that you want to share, and click the retweet icon. That will bring up the screen shown below which includes a comment box for you to share your thoughts....
Live transit data is available in Boston, Portland (Oregon), San Diego, San Francisco, Madrid (Spain) and Turin (Italy). On the desktop version of Google maps you’ll get the most out of the transit maps. The bus routes, scheduled stops, and actual stops will be posted in a single call-out. The native Android 1.6+ version, or the mobile browser version also feature similar route transit data, but they don’t quite have the same features as the full desktop one....
Xbox is the first gaming console to get the service which started to roll out yesterday. It’s still not yet available for PlayStation owners. It’s available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360. According to the post on Xbox Wire, Jeff Dallesandro, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Digital Distribution and Business Development for HBO said, “Xbox has proven to be a favorite platform for HBO audiences to stream their beloved HBO shows and movies, and we are excited about this next big step in our partnership....
Blurb is a service that creates physical photo books out of pictures stored online or uploaded to the service. And WeTransfer is a service for sharing large files. The service posted on its Facebook page — a free 60 page book made out of your Instagram pictures. You do have to pay for shipping though. The offer is valid until 19 November 2012 (11:59 pm local time). Getting it is easy....
IOS 11, macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4, New Macs and iPads Launched at WWDC 2017 The WWDC 2017 was so jam packed, CEO, Tim Cook, didn’t even bother going into the annual financial reports. Much of the keynote focused on Apple’s key platforms, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and iOS. A couple of hardware update surprises were thrown in for good measure. watchOS – Apple’s wearable device was the first to come up; no surprise, the next major version, watchOS 4, will be launched this fall, with support for all Apple Watch editions....
What is FaceTime? Apple first introduced FaceTime along with the iPhone 4 in 2010. Since then, the features associated with the solution have grown considerably. At its heart, FaceTime allows users to communicate through audio or video. Compatibility and Support If you own an iOS or macOS device, you already have access to FaceTime. It has been available for free on iOS devices since 2010 and on macOS since Mac OS X Lion launched in 2011....
What is Bluetooth Exactly? Bluetooth is a communications technology that allows devices to talk to each other directly, instead of through an intermediary like a router, switch, or repeater. That sounds like how a plain old radio works, but it isn’t. Every day radio is a bit more of a fire hose approach to communication where Bluetooth is more like a super fine water jet. A radio station pumps a lot of power into their signal and sends it out over the airwaves indiscriminately....
Like many, I had never heard of the Amphetamine app until the January coverage. Now, I can’t imagine living without it on my MacBook Pro. Here’s a look at the Amphetamine app and why you should consider installing it on your Mac. Amphetamine App: First, What Happened? The Amphetamine app launched in 2014 on the Mac App Store. Its primary purpose is to allow users to keep their machines awake for a set amount of time using a series of tools not available through macOS alone....
Tor Browser The Tor Browser Bundle is one of the best ways to stay anonymous on the web. Originally developed by the US navy, it was publicly released in 2002 in order to protect users from websites trying to get hold of their personal information. Nowadays the technology behind Tor still remains relevant and can keep you safe from any sort of surveillance that might be on you, including the NSA....
After the blogging software b2/cafelog was discontinued in 2003, two users – Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little – decided to build a new open-source blogging platform to replace it. On May 27, 2003, they announced the first version of the WordPress blogging platform. Since then, millions of users adopted the platform across the world. Thousands of developers built countless themes and addons to enhance the platform. Today, WordPress is the single most popular choice for website owners everywhere....
Hackers of the web browsers received prizes of $10,000 per team or individual. Halvar Flake and two friends were responsible for breaking into the iPhone and retrieving full SMS history (included deleted messages) and contacts information, their work earned them a hefty $15,000. Chrome might have been the winner of this match, but it was also the only browser that was left completely untouched. Nobody even attempted to hack Chrome this year!...
