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Google Made A Test For Depression

People often delay seeking treatment for mental health conditions like depression. The longer they wait to see their doctors, the worse the condition becomes, making it harder to treat in the future. In an effort to encourage more patients to seek treatment sooner, Google announced Aug. 23 that it has teamed up with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), an advocacy group, to create a simple…

How to remove unwanted apps from Windows 10 (even though Microsoft doesn’t want you to)

When it comes to the desktops displayed on my computers, I hate clutter. I want to see only those applications I regularly use on my PC. Everything else should be uninstalled or at the very least hidden from view. However, in Microsoft Windows 10, uninstalling some applications can’t be achieved with a simple right-click of the mouse, because the Uninstall menu item is purposely missing. Very…

Nokia 9 may launch after all with a bigger screen than Nokia 8

Earlier this week we saw the launch of the Nokia 8, but there was no sign of the Nokia 9 – yet new rumors suggest there will be another phone from the company soon. A representative for HMD Global – the company that is licensing the Nokia name for phones – has hinted there will be a Nokia 9 coming soon, which will have a larger screen than the Nokia 8. The rep said it will have a larger screen…

Google wants you to use Android apps on the job

Google wants you to use a Chromebook at work. The company just announced a new enterprise version of Chrome OS that will make it much easier for businesses to use Chromebooks. Chrome Enterprise, which will cost companies $50 a year for each device, adds a suite of business-focused features on top of Chromebooks’ standard features. These include: single-sign-on support, theft prevention tools,…

The best free office software 2017

Everyone needs reliable office software, and some of the very best suites are completely free – whatever operating system you use. New Windows 10 PCs come with a trial of Microsoft Office installed, but this will soon expire, leaving you in need of a replacement. Macs come with Apple’s own office suite, but if most of your colleagues are PC users, you might be better off trying a cross-platform…

How to Block a Number on Any Phone

There are all sorts of reasons to block a number: an ex who won’t stop calling, telemarketers who can’t take a hint, scammers, or an aunt who wants to check in and see why you’re still not married.   When your phone has buzzed one more time than you can take, you know it’s time to block that number. But how? Here are the steps to take by popular operating systems and carriers. Do Not Call The…

Galaxy Note 4 batteries recalled due to overheating

It seems that there is some more trouble with Samsung’s Galaxy Note line of phones. Today the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on batteries used in the Galaxy Note 4. The power supplies are being recalled due to the potential to “overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.” The CPSC urges anyone with an affected device to immediately stop using it and power it down.   If…

How to take a screenshot on any Android phone

Every Android phone is different, and so is taking screenshots with them. Even though Android 4 introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-key combo, nailing it can still be tricky. That’s why some phone makers have introduced new methods. We’re here to help: Just find your Android phone on the list below to learn the various ways to snap, share, and save a…

Apple is earning billions per year from Google to remain the default search engine on the iPhone, analyst claims

If there’s one takeaway from the current technology environment, it’s that mobile is king and there’s no shortage of opportunities to be had (and money to be made). Just ask Apple and Google. The two technology titans may be arch rivals but both are willing to put aside their differences and work together to advance their respective business interests. According to Bernstein analyst Toni…

I think someone I know has hacked my Gmail account. What should I do? Nixon.

‘I think someone I know has hacked my Gmail account. What should I do?’ Photograph: Peopleimages/Getty Images Source The Guardian: This is a relatively common question. Other recent examples include “Someone is using my Gmail account to steal my data on a game. How do I get rid of him?” from Rodimus Ghost, and “My daughter is using my Gmail account. How do I stop her?” I don’t recall getting…

Thinking out Loud: Staying virgin is not lack of opportunity

Source Daily Monitor: For some of us who were raised in Christian homes, we were advised to stay pure until marriage. Our ancestors valued virginity. But lately, some bullies have turned virginity into something else. They claim that if someone is still a virgin until marriageable age, then he or she just lacked opportunities. As a matter of fact, we should preach abstinence until marriage to our…

Polling starts in Kenya (Photos)

Kenya Elections: Kenyans vote in tight, tense elections

Source: Daily Nation Kenyans began voting Tuesday in general elections headlined by a too-close-to-call battle between incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga, sparking fears of violence in east Africa’s richest economy. Long lines of voters snaked outside of polling stations around the country, many of them camping out from before midnight, under heavy security. Voting got underway…

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New USB standard promises to double data transfer speeds

There may still be a sheen on USB-C, but already a new specification for all our gadgets, connectors and cables is on the way. The USB 3.0 Promoter Group, an industry cohort with members including Apple, HP, Intel and Microsoft, today announced the pending release of USB 3.2, a new USB-C specification. The big deal here is that USB 3.2 allows for multi-lane operation, double the data throughput.…

You’ve been charging your smartphone wrong

Yes, we know. Our smartphone batteries are bad because they barely last a day. But it’s partially our fault because we’ve been charging them wrong this whole time. Many of us have an ingrained notion that charging our smartphones in small bursts will cause long-term damage to their batteries, and that it’s better to charge them when they’re close to dead. But we couldn’t be more wrong. If fact, a…

5 Google Drive tips you’ll kick yourself for not knowing

Are you getting the most out of Google Drive? If you don’t know, check out these tips that could make your experience of using Google Drive even better. Start using these lesser-known keyboard shortcuts The standard shortcuts in Google Drive (for features like cut, paste, select all, print) all work as expected, but there are other shortcuts you’ll want to know. This is the short list: Shift + t:…