A number of governments in Europe have made a significant, long-term decision to move away from cloud services that may risk citizens’ privacy and security. Germany, France, Netherlands and Sweden have announced that the first steps have been taken to drop cloud services, for instance, from Google in favor of … Read >
Author: Sommet
Great expectations for Linux software on personal computers as developer communities decide to co-operate
An effort to co-operate for a unified app ecosystem is a valuable long-term mission for the Linux desktop community. Make it happen (along with a unified App Store), and see how the popularity of Linux grows on personal computers.
Linux operating system powers the majority of world’s server computers, and … Read >
It is actually easy to switch to apps and services that don’t spy and track you on the internet
I have written about apps and services that let you do exactly the same things as services provided by Google, but with one key difference: those tools don’t spy on you like Google does. It is possible to find a good alternative almost to every Google product, but what … Read >
Germany bans Microsoft Office 365 in schools due to privacy concerns
If an institution where you study, or a school where your children study has adopted Office 365 cloud services, their private data is collected by Microsoft. Due to privacy concerns, a German state has banned the use of Office 365 at schools.
Microsoft Office software package has been around for … Read >
One specific activity dominates the internet minute in 2019
It is pretty amazing what happens on the internet during 60 seconds. One might think that since almost everyone hangs out at Facebook and believes the Google search box is the gateway to online services that these two would be the most popular destinations. That’s not the case. Email and … Read >
Fake review business flourishes at online stores, but new tools help shoppers identify fabricated opinions
A neighbor asked me to help her with a purchase from Amazon. We searched the kitchen appliance she wanted, and quickly discovered a couple of good candidates. She glanced at them, and chose the one I wouldn’t have chosen. The product had plenty of positive reviews, she said. I didn’t … Read >
The most popular electric cars in the world during the last 5 years
The world is at the edge of a massive technological, cultural and lifestyle change. It is caused by a new technology that will replace the old way of doing many things in our daily lives. I am referring to electric vehicles.
The thing is that the change is practically inevitable, … Read >
Reading ebooks or documents on an e-reader is not counted as screen time, right?
Time spent staring at a screen of phone, tablet, PC or any other electronic device with a screen has raised concerns after reports were published that excessive screen time can be harmful. Especially, people who read ebooks like to read on an ereader. Kindle, Kobo, Cybook or another device that … Read >
Top 10 games and most popular movies have something in common
Video games have rapidly developed into a major entertainment industry. It is already going through a major change as mobile devices, game streaming services and new business models are emerging. Free games are truly trending – they generate more revenue than games that must be purchased. Are video games becoming … Read >
Valencia in Spain is a curious historic-modern city full of surprises, especially during festivities
For years, Valencia has been one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations for Spanish living inland. Over the years, Americans, travelers from other Europeans countries and also Asians have found Valencia’s ancient and ultramodern sights, delicious food scene and massive fiestas. A travel guide for Valencia shows the places to … Read >