Hardware

Last year we looked at services you could use to secure connections to servers and websites when you were on the public Internet. This week we’re going to take a look at setting up the Server app’s VPN service, which … Continue reading →

After years of making killer software, Google’s next step is to try to integrate it all together into hardware that’s just as impressive. On Tuesday, Google showcased a slew of new products aiming to replicate Apple’s success when it comes … Continue reading →

Apple had set a date for its quarterly earnings call later this month, then that date mysteriously changed. Apple has rescheduled its FY16 fourth quarter earnings call to Tuesday, October 25. Originally, Tim Cook and company had planned to publicly … Continue reading →

It had a good run, but the 4-year-old third-generation Apple TV is being quietly phased out. Apple confirmed that it was discontinuing the set-top box in an email to staffers obtained by 9to5Mac. The move isn’t surprising. The fourth-generation Apple … Continue reading →

Amazon has quietly released a good deal on its popular Kindle series of e-readers, but it’s available only to Prime Members, or anyone who has an active 30-day free trial. For a limited time, Kindle’s price sinks from $80 to … Continue reading →

Good news, privacy enthusiasts: Facebook’s one-on-one encrypted messaging feature called Secret Conversations is now live for all Android and iOS users.  Secret Conversations allows Messenger users to send end-to-end encrypted messages to their Facebook friends. There are a few caveats, … Continue reading →

Amazon has just announced one more compelling reason to consider a Prime membership — “Prime Reading“. As a Prime member, you now have unlimited access to over a thousand books, current issue magazines, comics, Kindle Singles, and more. With access … Continue reading →

Better bags This week’s roundup includes several bags that make it difficult for thieves to make off with your MacBook. Read on! To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

When I first reviewed Postbox, it seemed like an ideal alternative to Apple Mail: a friendly client with smart features its Cupertino-born rival lacked. Since then, the program’s taken aim at Microsoft Outlook, piling on advanced features while trying to … Continue reading →

Earl Jarrett asks a question many people have about Time Machine backups. He’s currently using a 1TB external drive and wants to upgrade to a new 4TB drive. Time Machine can keep a deep history of your previous versions, and … Continue reading →