Like it or not, it is more or less necessary for practically everyone to have a smartphone today. Access to banking services, communication, work projects, news, entertainment often rely on a smartphone. Unfortunately, Google and Apple manage the software products that Read >
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A review of Collectives: New feature with the most potential in Nextcloud 22
New major versions of open source cloud service software Nextcloud have been frequently released during the last two years. In July 2021, Nextcloud 22 was introduced with a number of improvements and new features. One of the new features, Collectives, has Read >
What the? An open source, privacy-respecting search engine is better than Google
Google is such a strong brand on the internet that some people think it is the home page of the entire web. They type facebook.com into the search field and click the first result to visit the service. I haven’t used Read >
Dell XPS 13 twoone review: Lots to flex, few weaknesses
From: Ars Technica

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If the changes brought to the Dell XPS 13 earlier this year intrigued you, you may be even more excited for the XPS 13 two-in-one. Dell updated its flagship convertible even more than it 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 Read >
Acer Swift 7 review: thinness above all else demands many compromises
In addition to fake information, travelers must watch out for fake reviews of hotels and apartments
From: Travel User Guide
In a landmark case for travel industry, a person in Italy has been sentenced to prison for nine months for writing fake reviews of hotels. The entrepreneur marketed review writing services rather aggressively to Italian hotels. Some hotels Read >
The Case for Beta Readers
From: FundsforWriters
More authors are beta-ing their books than ever before. But many writers are asking the question, “Why should I use beta readers?” This question is usually followed by either “I write well enough not to need it,” or, “It seems Read >