Since the summer of 2014, I’ve been using an Acer C720 Chromebook as a secondary computer … A week with the Toshiba Chromebook 2Read more
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Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
Anthony’s Xubuntu Linux 14.04 post-installation guide
(Update, 12/7/16: I have a newer version of this guide for Xubuntu Linux 16.04.) I haven’t … Anthony’s Xubuntu Linux 14.04 post-installation guideRead more
A week with the Moto G (third generation) smartphone
Last weekend, I finally replaced my Nexus 4 smartphone with the third-generation Lenovo Moto G. While … A week with the Moto G (third generation) smartphoneRead more
PBS Kids to get a dedicated digital subchannel, streaming service
PBS Kids, the children’s programming block of PBS, will soon be getting its own 24-hour digital … PBS Kids to get a dedicated digital subchannel, streaming serviceRead more
Amazon to raise the free shipping minimum amount to $49
Back in 2013, the minimum purchase amount for Amazon free shipping was raised from $25 worth … Amazon to raise the free shipping minimum amount to $49Read more
Flash dying off on websites and Google ads
Adobe Flash was once an extremely ubiquitous part of the web surfing experience, with many sites … Flash dying off on websites and Google adsRead more
Google to end support for Picasa
On Friday, Google announced it’s ending its support for its desktop photo management software Picasa. The … Google to end support for PicasaRead more
Time, Inc. to buy (what’s left of) MySpace
MySpace was once the most popular social media network in the 2000s, but Facebook’s rapid rise … Time, Inc. to buy (what’s left of) MySpaceRead more
How do Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton fare on technology issues?
It’s another presidential election year here in the United States. Of course, there’s been plenty of … How do Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton fare on technology issues?Read more
Twitter to offer an algorithm-based timeline?
News came late Friday that Twitter plans its latest alteration to its service. The service plans … Twitter to offer an algorithm-based timeline?Read more