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Is Your Chromebook Protected Against Meltdown?
Google has published a list of all known Chrome OS devices, detailing which are currently vulnerable to Meltdown, and which require patching.
Apple Slows Down Old iPhones: How to Check Yours, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Apple has finally confirmed what more and more people are thinking: It is deliberately slowing down the processors of older iPhones. Read on to find out the full story -- and whether you're affected.
I Went to CES 2018 and It Was Quite Underwhelming
For the first time in its long history, MakeUseOf has made the journey to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). We brought three of our finest (and me) along for the trip.
9 Great Third-Party Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Smart Speakers
Looking for a Smart Speaker? There's no need to stick with the big brands, with the functionality, appearance, and price of these fantastic third-party smart speakers for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Avoid IRS Scams: 7 Warning Signs to Watch Out For
Do you really owe as much tax as the email says? Or is it an IRS scam? Here's how to avoid getting taken in by scammers impersonating the IRS.
7 Ways You Can Help Save YouTube From Itself
YouTube had a lot of problems in 2017, but we ordinary users can make it better. Here are simple, common sense ways you can help save YouTube from itself.
These 30-Day Learning Challenges Can Completely Change Your Year
Learning a new skill is a challenge. Turn it into a 30-day experimental challenge and see if you have the grit and the interest.
8 To-Do List Mistakes You Must Avoid
Have you been doing to-do lists wrong all this time? Learn what mistakes to avoid and what you should do instead. Maybe that'll fix your productivity!
Why You Should Try Switching Linux Operating Systems
Switching regularly between different Linux operating systems (distro hopping) lets you try out a new way to use your computer and carries many benefits.
The Google Docs Guide You Need for All Your Business Documents
If you have never considered Google Docs for business documents, then this quick guide will change your mind. Learn everything you need to know.
How to Disable OneNote From Pasting Source Links
If you're a regular OneNote user, you've probably come across this annoying feature: when pasting text from a website, OneNote automatically includes the link to that site with your copied text.
How to Learn a New Language by Reading the Daily News
How about practicing with real-world sentences in the vocabulary of everyday conversation?
Messenger Kids Is Now Available on Amazon Tablets
Messenger Kids is now available on the Amazon Appstore, meaning children can now use the latest Facebook app on their Amazon Fire Tablet.
Revealed: How Spectre Updates Will Affect Your PC
We assume you're fully aware of Meltdown and Spectre by now. Which means it's time to find out exactly how the Windows updates Microsoft has released will affect your PC...
Buy Discount iTunes Gift Cards and Never Pay Full Price Again
Discounted iTunes gift cards can save you money when you go online shopping at the iTunes Store. Keep these tips in mind before you shop around.
5 Superpowers You Can Get at CES 2018: Drones, Instant Camera, and More
Some of the technologies at CES 2018 can give you superpowers. Here are three of the best!
7 Ways Alexa and Amazon Echo Pose a Privacy Risk
Amazon's Echo devices are neat, but having a network-connected microphone in your bedroom is a potential privacy nightmare. Here's what we need to consider about Alexa's effect on our privacy.
8 Things You Should NOT Be Doing on Instagram
Want more than just your friends and family following you on Instagram? Knowing what you should be doing is only half the picture. You also need to know the Instagram rules on what not to do.
9 Security Reasons You Should Upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 8.0 Oreo improved the security of the operating system by leaps and bounds -- and that means you need to upgrade.
7 Productivity Gmail Extensions for Your Browser
If you use Gmail on the web, these browser extensions can boost your productivity. Reduce time spent in your inbox and do more of what's really important.