However, they both still have plenty of users. Even though people know all the problems, they keep using them. At what point will people leave though? What will cause you to stop using services like Google and Facebook? Our Opinion Miguel explains that if something less censorious and mainstream pops up, it would cause him to stop using Facebook and Google. However, for right now he believes that “networks that are dedicated to freedom of expression are either on the fringe, poorly developed, or (more often than not) a combination of both....

Out of the box, your phone will regularly check for, store, or announce your location unless you tell it otherwise. Here’s what you need to know to take control over when and how your phone checks for your location – and what it does with it afterwards. Android’s Three Location Modes When you hit up Android’s settings menu, there are three modes available under Location: “High accuracy,” “Battery saving,” and “Device only....

Timeshift allows you to create incremental backups that produce exact images of your system at a specific point in time. You can use them to restore your system to the exact state that it was in when the backup was made. Since they’re incremental, they don’t take nearly as much hard drive space to store. In this post we show you how to get started with Timeshift on your own desktop....

If you were hoping to read something optimistic, you might want to save this column for boxing day. Otherwise, scroll down to find out who we named our winner and loser in tech this week. Winner: Apple Apple’s AirTag has been a controversial product since it first hit the scene at the beginning of 2021. The small tracker is designed to be hooked onto items you’d typically find yourself misplacing, like your wallet, keys and other valuables....

The Q353 Quadcopter has a unique design that allows it to be used in three different ways, and it does so simply at the press of two buttons! It’s also 100% waterproof, so even if it happens to flip over in the water, it will be just fine. Here’s a closer look at this impressive Quadcopter. What’s in the Box Besides batteries for the remote control, the Q353 Quadcopter comes with everything you need to quickly start flying, driving, or boating....

What is ZeroNet? ZeroNet is a decentralized, real-time updated tool that allows users to create, share and browse peer-to-peer websites. All traffic sent through the ZeroNet protocol is done using BitTorrent technology and also has the ability to work with the TOR network. It is also encrypted using the same technology that powers Bitcoin (the cryptography-based virtual currency). Not only can you create your own websites and share them within the ZeroNet community, but you also have access to ZeroTalk, ZeroMail, ZeroBoard and ZeroBlog....

1. Apple’s Notes Apple’s Notes has improved dramatically in iOS 14. This is especially true if you have an iPad Pro and already use an Apple Pencil. The range of drawing input is extraordinary. Even without the drawing-focused features, Notes is a capable note-taking application. The app is incredibly responsive and includes a sufficient number of styling options. You can build lists, create checkable to-do lists and share notes with other contacts....

1. App Trailers Unlike other apps in this list and as the name implies, App Trailers pays its users for watching video trailers and demos. By completing the listed tasks, you will earn anywhere from half a cent to ten cents per task in the form of points, and those points can be redeemed for PayPal cash. Besides watching video trailers, you can also try the app and game demos for increased revenue....

Since your user profile has all your important documents and settings, it makes sense to back up a copy so that if your PC crashes, you can easily restore back the settings. However, you can not back up the user profile folder by just copying the folder to a safe place because it will always be in use when you’re logged in. There is a risk that files are not copied properly and leads to data loss....

But Google Docs has one downside you can’t ignore – image extraction. That’s right, you can’t extract images directly from Google Docs. No worries, though, as there are workarounds. Here are three workarounds to extract images from Google Docs. 1. Use Screenshots This option is best for extracting just one or two images from a document, and there are better options for extracting multiple images or all of the images from a document....

In this post, we show you how to fix the Service Battery warning on your Mac. First, though, let’s discuss the different conditions that will be reported for your battery. Your Mac’s Battery Conditions Explained Before we get onto the fixes, let’s outline three battery conditions that indicate the need for a fix. The quickest way to find out how your battery fares is by selecting it on the Toolbar....

Streaming is one of the most popular solutions available that can save you from going completely stir crazy as you hang out at home to avoid the cold weather this season. If you plan to let your streaming habits reach an all time high this season, chances are you’ll probably run out of things to watch after a while and will be looking to find what to watch on Netflix....

Internet radio apps are a dime a dozen on mobile platforms like Android and iOS, but dedicated radio apps for Linux can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. In this article we will examine the possible Internet radio options for Linux users. Dedicated Internet Radio Apps 1. Gradio Gradio is a new radio app that allows you to search for public radio stations on your Linux desktop....

Full device encryption pre-Android Marshmallow is generally regarded as OK. It’s not amazing or anything, but it gets the job done. Sadly, though, since Google didn’t really pick up their security chops till Marshmallow, we’ve decided to make a list of supplemental file encryption tools you can use to increase encryption on your phone. 1. Andrognito 2 Andrognito 2 has already been talked about, and in fact, if you’re looking to get your files encrypted on Android, this is probably the way to go....

How do these apps make money? The short answer: they don’t. So far they are all being funded by an existing company or venture capital firm, with the expectation that they will find a way to monetize (translation: ads) after building an audience. Where did they all come from? To make a short story shorter, new paid trivia apps have been popping up semi-regularly since HQ launched. Mostly, they’re coming from existing companies that saw a good, potentially profitable idea with low startup costs and decided to jump on board....

We say “almost” because for obvious security reasons there’s usually a delay between the original broadcast and what you receive in the app. It’s not great for criminals, but enthusiasts and reporters should appreciate it! 1. 5-0 Radio Police Scanner Platforms: iOS This iPhone app is possibly the most polished police scanner out there, giving some credence to the view that the App Store is far more selective about what it allows into its hallowed halls than the Play Store....

1: Putting The Laptop On Your Lap Although it’s called a “laptop,” its place is not on the top of your lap, or any soft surface, for that matter. Laptops are specifically designed to allow air to flow through the bottom and sides. They have little rubber stoppers on the bottom for the purpose of lifting the laptop slightly off the surface it’s on. If you put the laptop on your lap, you may block airflow through the bottom and insulate heat....

1. QuickCast QuickCast is one of the best and the simplest tools to capture the screen on a Mac. With its very easy to use options, you can get started recording your screen in no time. And what’s more, once you’re done with the recording, you can then easily share it with your friends using the QuickCast URLs. If the recording that you just did is only a few seconds long, you can have a GIF version created to be shared with your friends....

1. Spawning a New Window One of the most useful feature in Emacs is the ability to split a window. Using either Ctrl + x, 2 or Ctrl + x, 3, you can easily duplicate your current buffer either horizontally or vertically. This can be especially useful if you are working on different parts of the same file. Knowing that, you can also use this Ctrl + x paradigm to split a window for a new file....

The following is our ranked list of the best Mac games of 2018. 5. Rust Rust feels like it’s been in early access pretty much since the stone age, which is appropriate for a grueling online shooter in which you start off naked with a rock for company and need to scavenge and survive to find your place in the world. The full Mac version only came out in 2018, however, so in the interest of including a shooter in this list, Rust makes the cut....