Facebook has announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra in 2020. I look at why nothing about Libra (or cryptocurrency) sounds appealing.
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Category: Tech
How to block autoplay videos in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari
I take a look at how to use autoplay video blocking in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari web browsers.
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Microsoft announces new Xbox console due late 2020, other Xbox news
Microsoft announced some new Xbox product details during (and before) this week’s 2019 E3, including the next Xbox due out in late 2020.
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Thoughts on Apple’s WWDC 2019 announcements
Apple announced at WWDC 2019 its latest developments, including iOS 13, improvements to the iPad, and the debut of an all-new Mac Pro.
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Chrome to make ad blockers less effective; recommended alternative browsers
Google’s announced changes to its Chrome web browser, which will render ad blocking software much less effective. I list a few alternatives to Chrome.
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Most US households no longer have landline phones
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of 2018, most US households no longer use landline phones.
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Microsoft releases the discless Xbox One S All-Digital Edition; is it worth it?
Microsoft’s released the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a Blu-Ray drive-less version of their traditional One S. But is it worth the $50 price difference?
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Facebook co-founder calls for social network to be broken up
Facebook’s co-founder Chris Hughes has written an opinion piece for the New York Times, advocating that the government break up Facebook.
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Blog status update (late April 2019): The blog’s moved from WordPress to ClassicPress
After much consideration, I’ve decided to switch my blog from my longtime use of WordPress to a fork of such, ClassicPress.
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Disney announces Disney+ pricing, November 2019 launch date
Disney has announced details about its upcoming streaming service Disney+, including content information and a November 2019 launch date.
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