FCC chairman cited false broadband data in spite of warnings

The FCC has proposed fining internet provider BarrierFree for providing false subscriber data, but not before it used some of that data to further its own claims — and it had plenty of warning,… Read more from the original source: FCC chairman cited false broadband data in spite of warnings

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Yes, you can install the August Windows and Office patches now

It looks like we’re good to go with Microsoft’s August Windows and Office patches. The second cumulative update for Windows 8.1, KB 4578013, throws some Virtual Private Networks out of kilter,… View original post here: Yes, you can install the August Windows and Office patches now

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Crowdfunded dongle brings wireless Android Auto to more cars

While wireless Android Auto will soon be easier to find on phones, it’s another matter for cars. The cable-free tech is still rare outside of a few brands like BMW. A crowdfunded project might… Follow this link: Crowdfunded dongle brings wireless Android Auto to more cars

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Memory-Lane Monday: OK, so it’s no problem for you, but what about your PC?

User complains that her PC has no network connectivity, so this help desk pilot fish gives her a call to do basic troubleshooting before making a desk-side visit. “I describe the network cable… View original post here: Memory-Lane Monday: OK, so it’s no problem for you, but what about your PC?

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Withings’ ScanWatch is the best hybrid smartwatch I’ve tried so far

As I wrote last year, there aren’t very many fitness tracking technologies that you can cram into a watch. When you have activity tracking, heart-rate and ECG monitors on board, the best you can… Read the original post: Withings’ ScanWatch is the best hybrid smartwatch I’ve tried so far

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Pentagon says Microsoft still deserves $10 billion JEDI cloud contract

After an internal investigation, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced that is standing by its decision to award the $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract to Microsoft and not Amazon…. See the original post here: Pentagon says Microsoft still deserves $10 billion JEDI cloud contract

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