We’ve been a fan of Kodi since it was still called XBMC . The Android version of the media center app has been in an open beta for a while, but now that period is over. You can now download and install it on your phone, tablet, or Android TV without joining a Google+ community. Read more…
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Kodi (Formerly XBMC) Now Available on Android, No Beta Signup Required
Android: Adblock Plus is a great browser extension, and the company has tons of useful other services . Today, it gets one more. The company has announced a new, standalone browser—based on Firefox—that has ad blocking built in. Read more…
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Adblock Plus Releases Standalone Browser That Blocks All Ads
Windows: Last year, Microsoft announced an app that would allow you to have real-time conversations with people who spoke different languages, built on Skype. While the service was only available to a small group of testers, it’s now open to everyone. Read more…
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Skype Translator Preview is Now Available to Everyone
If you’re looking for a fun way to use an old PC, Lakka can turn it into an amazing retro gaming machine. This easy setup doesn’t require any advanced Linux knowledge, and you can even use the controllers you already have lying around. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your own all-in-one retro arcade in no time. Read more…
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How to Turn Your PC (or Other Device) Into a Retro Arcade with Lakka
iOS/Mac: In an odd move, the original version of the non-jailbreak version of Popcorn Time required a Windows computer to install it. Thankfully, Mac users can get in on the fun now with a new Mac installer. Read more…
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You Can Now Install Popcorn Time for iOS from Your Mac
iOS: 1Password for iOS got an update today that drastically improves the extension and makes it easier to use 1Password with other apps. It’s now about as feature-packed as the desktop extension. Read more…
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1Password for iOS Gets Extension Improvements for Faster Logins
Chrome: If you’re a regular Google Keep user, you might have missed a (relatively) new feature in the app. If you paste an image into a note, Google lets you convert the image into editable text. Read more…
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Scan Images Into Text with Google Keep’s OCR Feature
If you still have an old PC, you’re in luck. A new Linux distribution based on Lubuntu will give any old PC a new lease on life, designed for non-technical users and optimized for popular web sites. Read more…
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Xtra-PC Helps Non-Technical People Install LInux on an Old PC
Windows: Programs that “freeze” Windows are great for testing new software without risking your system or simply protecting a family member from infecting their computer. Each time you reboot, all the changes (including viruses) are erased. ToolWiz is another system restore utility, but this free program adds password protection. Read more…
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ToolWiz Time Freeze Protects Your PC’s State With a Password
Mac: Microsoft Office for the Mac hasn’t been fully updated since 2011, but Microsoft just put the training wheels on its preview build for Office 2016, and you can check it out for free right now. Read more…
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Microsoft Releases Preview Build for Office for Mac 2016