iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users are about to get a big jump in numbering of the operating software from simple numbers to years. It’s been widely reported that at the upcoming WWDC (WorldWide Developers Conference) Apple will change how they number their operating systems. Up to now, it’s been a simple integer for each […]
Our annual look at the words that challenged the Scripps Spelling Bee champs to see how many are recognized by the spell check in Microsoft Word. Again in 2025 Word was beaten by some very clever 14 year olds. Here’s a selection of the last round words from the 2025 Bee, starting with the winning […]
What are the safety and energy implications of leaving device chargers for smartphones, headphones etc plugged in continuously? Modern chargers are designed with safety features that minimize risks when left plugged in without a device attached. However, they still consume a small amount of electricity, known as “vampire power,” which can accumulate over time. While […]
In other news from the “About %$£$@! Time” category, WhatsApp finally has an iPad app to complement the existing Windows, Mac and web extensions. It only took what, 15 years? but WhatsApp has finally coughed up an iPad app. Meta, ever the pioneer of doing the absolute minimum just late enough, has finally rolled out […]
Microsoft has decided to discontinue the free Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses previously granted to non-profit organizations. They’ll now have to pay a discounted price or move away from the Microsoft 365 desktop apps. Effective immediately, nonprofits will no longer receive ten complimentary Business Premium licenses, which included desktop versions of Office applications and management […]