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 power the phones, allowing them and other businesses to … 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 potential to become a key application for Nextcloud users … 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 Google Search for years because Google tracks and collects … 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 updated its laptop. The company changed up the two-in-one’s
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 >
Acer Swift 7 review: thinness above all else demands many compromises
From: Ars Technica
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The tech industry is obsessed with making things thin, and Acer is no exception. The company bills the new Swift 7 as the world’s thinnest laptop, measuring 8.98mm thick at its widest point. Designed for professionals and frequent travelers, this year’s Swift 7
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 alerted TripAdvisor, where the majority of fake reviews … 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 like a lot of work just to hear … Read >