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 There used to be a time when sharing a video online was a tough job. These days, the problem has morphed into having too many options. Whether you want to share a video with the world, or only show it to your friends and family, the following websites will help you out. Read More »
|  IFTTT is easy to set up, but full of limitations. And while Stringify allows for complexity, it can be daunting with its flows, chains, and modes. Yonomi is a great alternative, allowing for more complexity with easy to create routines. Read More »
|  iOS 12.1.1 is coming today with many features in tow, but perhaps the best is the return of single-button camera flipping in FaceTime. It may not seem like a big deal, but this has been annoying since iOS 12 “broke” it. Read More »
|  Some users are reporting that they’re getting some bizarre spammy messages on Google Maps of all places. The pop-ups notify the users that they’ve won something, then request their location. What the hell? Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  Virtual Reality is working hard to be the future of gaming, but dedicated devices are still a little too expensive. Thankfully, you can experience the joy of VR by pairing your cell phone with an affordable headset. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  When it comes to Android manufacturers that offer insane bang for your buck, OnePlus is often at the top of that list. The company's latest handset is the 6T, an iterative update from its predecessor, but a powerhouse nonetheless. Read More »
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watchOS 5.1.2 is Available Today, Brings ECG and Irregular Heartbeat Detection
 One of the standout features of the Apple Watch Series 4 is its ability to execute an ECG (electrocardiogram). It’s the first consumer product to do this, but the feature wasn’t available initially. Today, it is. Read More »
You Can Now Set a Delay in Alexa Routines
 Alexa Routines are a great way to automate all sorts of actions around the house at once, but thanks to a heavily-requested new feature, you can now add a delay to certain actions in those Routines. Read More »
Microsoft Fixes Broken Mapped Network Drive Issue Earlier Than Expected
 Nearly a month ago we reported that Windows 10’s issue-laden October 2018 update had broken mapped network drives, and the issue wouldn’t be fixed until 2019. It looks like Microsoft got ahead of it quicker than expected because the fix is available now. Read More »
What’s Up with This Weird Google Maps Spam?
Some users are reporting that they’re getting some bizarre spammy messages on Google Maps of all places. The pop-ups notify the users that they’ve won something, then request their location. What the hell? Read More »
iOS 12.1.1, Out Today, Makes Switching FaceTime Camera a Single Tap Again
iOS 12.1.1 is coming today with many features in tow, but perhaps the best is the return of single-button camera flipping in FaceTime. It may not seem like a big deal, but this has been annoying since iOS 12 “broke” it. Read More »
Office Design Lead Talks Fluent Design Commitment for Microsoft Software and Hardware
 Earlier this week, the design lead from Microsoft’s Office team talked about the upcoming icon changes in both Office and Windows. Now we’re seeing how the teams at Microsoft are working together to bring Fluent Design to more products. Read More »
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