Getting Comfortable With The Basics

Glenn

Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager

Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager – digitbin.com
Chrome’s password manager is a structural gamble?
The M127 incident was not a freak accident. It exposed something I had not fully thought through. Chrome’s password manager is not a standalone product. It is a feature wired into a browser and tied to a Google account sync cycle.

Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out

Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out and your favorites just got easier to reach – AndroidAuthority
For the past few months, Google has been testing a few key interface upgrades for the Wallet app to make important or most frequently used passes easier to access. While we’ve brought you early previews of these features from tinkering with the app internally, Google is now officially rolling out these visual upgrades.

I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions

I found an Android browser that runs Chrome extensions — and I don’t get why it’s not popular – makeuseof.com
There’s an unspoken frustration that lives rent-free in the minds of anyone who has ever used Chrome on Android: where are the extensions? And so, for years, I found myself tethered to my laptop whenever I needed a specific browser extension for anything that required more than just scrolling.

I ditched modern file transfer apps for a 25-year-old FTP client

I ditched modern file transfer apps for a 25-year-old FTP client—here’s why – howtogeek.com
Most people, by default, rely on cloud storage for wireless transfers between computers. However, there is a better, faster way to transfer files wirelessly (as long as they’re connected to the same local network.) Instead of uploading files to the cloud just to access them on a different device, you can use FileZilla.

I wasted years buying compressed air cans

I wasted years buying compressed air cans—this $20 electric duster changed everything – howtogeek.com
Disposable compressed air dusters are an essential part of the desktop toolkit, as they provide an easy, efficient, and effortless way to clean your computer and everything around it. However, they come with one major downside—they are a one-and-done deal. Once you run out of gas, you need to buy a new can.

Tech News by Topic