Google Maps for Android gets Wi-Fi-only mode and SD card download option
Google has finally enabled two of the most requested features for Google Maps: WiFi only mode and the option to download offline maps to the SD Card. It might not seem like something everyone would want but these will be extremely useful to a lot of people. Here is a quick rundown of the two…
Read MoreBacking up data on the Cloud
Written by Rack Alley When it comes to the standard data center and server room practices, data backup is one of the most important. Everyone involved is used to the standard backup processes, offsite backup and archival storage. However, what happens to all of that once all your data and systems are on the cloud,…
Read MoreThe absolute basics you should be doing with online accounts
Have any of your online accounts ever been hacked? If the answer is yes then you will know how painful it is to get your account back, if you even managed to do that at all. An account getting hacked is even worse now, with our gmail, icloud accounts holding payment information, contacts and calendar…
Read MoreGoogle: Links in mobile search will now take you to an AMP page if available
AMP, also known as accelerated mobile pages, is Google initiative it reduce the size and complexity of web pages for the mobile browser. Modern day web pages are huge, filled with unoptimized images and lots of needless javascript code. AMP pages on the other hand are tiny light and load very quickly. “We’re really thrilled…
Read MoreApple in talks to acquire rival streaming service Tidal
Reports are coming in that Apple is in exploratory talks to acquire Jay-Z’s streaming music service Tidal. From the Associated Press report: “The talks are ongoing and may not result in a deal, these people said. Apple is exploring the idea of bringing on Tidal to bolster its Apple Music service because of Tidal’s strong…
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