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I’m Jim Barr, and jimstips.com is one of my little corners of the Internet–my voice for all things tech. I love riding on the bleeding edge of technology, and I love exploring new gadgets, services, Web sites, programs, and anything interesting! Here you will find all sorts of tips and information about those things that interest me.
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Jim
Recent Tips
Wow, What a Wild Ride!
It is now 10 years later, and I sit here typing this very relaxed and unburdened. I just completed a year of serving as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina, the fourth year as a Grand Officer in the
Machine Embroidery: I caught the bug!
The Geek finds (another) hobby I’m a geek by hobby and profession with some experience in Web design, image conversion, desktop publishing, electronics, etc. I’ve always had a love for processes that can take a virtual design on a computer and result in a physical item. So I looked looking into
The Pebble Time Smartwatch
I really like the Pebble Time Black. It provides everything I need in a smartwatch, and the long battery life makes it worth it. Why I Bought It I was having issues with my LG G Watch running Android Wear, so I bought a Pebble Time, and I have zero
The Kindle 3G+Special Offers edition
I just purchased a Kindle 3G+Special Offers ebook reader, and I have to say that it has far exceeded my expectations. To me, when assessing a device like this, it is always important to put into perspective just exactly what such a device can and cannot do. First, what the
Vonage: Revisited and loving it!
In an earlier post, I moaned about how though Vonage was a great service, it just didn’t fit our needs due to several significant shortcomings. Well times change, and so have my views about Vonage. We recently got a faster, more reliable Internet connection through Charter Cable, and decided to
CR-48 and eyeOS – a match made in Heaven?
Many years ago, I played around with an “online desktop” site called eyeOS. After playing around with the CR-48, it got me thinking that a virtual, online desktop just might be useful on the CR-48. Remember, the CR-48 is a completely Web-centric device. It is truly a “cloud computer” because
CR-48 Important Security Tip
I love the CR-48’s fast bootup, and I absolutely love its instant-on feature: Leave it powered on, close the lid, and when you re-open it, it’s instantly on where you left off. This standby mode is easy on batteries, and it is extremely useful to me. BUT… I just realized
Advanced sign-in security for your Google account
Posted by Nishit Shah, Product Manager, Google Security(Cross-posted from the Google Blog)Has anyone you know ever lost control of an email account and inadvertently sent spam—or worse—to their friends and family? There are plenty of examples (like…
News from around the 'net
Gmail
- Use Gmail at work? Now you get security sandbox to fight 0-day threats, ransomware - ZDNet
- ECJ: No Surveillance Obligations For Gmail – But For SkypeOut - Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment - Germany - Mondaq News Alerts
- Google beefs up Gmail security with new tools for admins - SiliconANGLE News
- Casting call seeks extras for new ‘Walking Dead’ series to be filmed in Virginia - WTKR News 3
- Gmail spam filter: Here's how Google is using AI to block up to 100m spam emails per day - The South African
- Dynamic Email, the next roll out plan of Gmail. What is it exactly all about? - Market Insights
- The Buzz: "We have room," say banquet halls to displaced brides and grooms - Appleton Post Crescent
- Highest EU Court: Skype Is A Regulated Telecommunications Services – Gmail Is Not - Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment - United States - Mondaq News Alerts
- The 2 Email Hacks This CEO Swears by For Keeping Her Inbox in Check - POPSUGAR
- What is this 'dynamic email' Gmail will roll out next month? - Livemint
Windows 10
- How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 10 in 2019 - Beebom
- Microsoft might beat Apple to market with an ARM-powered laptop - BGR
- Windows 10 May 2019 Update: How to enable dark mode in any Windows app - TechRepublic
- Here’s why your Windows 10 computer has been taking forever to shut down lately - BGR
- Get the tiny yet powerful Fusion C Windows 10 PC for $127 (Orig. $250) - 9to5Toys
- How To Enable Bluetooth in Windows 10 - Tom's Hardware
- Microsoft Edge Canary in Windows 10 updated with support for alternate display languages - MSPoweruser
- How To Stop Windows 10 Apps From Launching At Startup - PCMag AU
- 12 tips to help you fix OneDrive sync problems on Windows 10 - Windows Central
- Can you run VirtualBox with Hyper-V on Windows 10 v1903? - Windows Report
Chromebooks
- Indianola School District Preparing Middle School for Chromebooks - KNIA / KRLS Radio
- Score a refurbished Chromebook for less than $100, plus tablets on sale - Mashable
- How To: Connect Your Chromebook To A Printer With Google Cloud Print - Android Headlines
- Amazon Prime Day 2019: Where to find the best deals on laptops, Chromebooks and tablets - CNET
- Huge Savings On The Lenovo’s 4K Yoga Chromebook - Chrome Unboxed
- West Hancock district getting new Chromebooks | News - Mason City Globe Gazette
- Pre-Prime Day Deal: 60% Off XPS 15, Asus Chromebook, More - Tom's Guide
- CTL Honored With Fastest Growing Private Company Award by Portland Business Journal for Third Consecutive Year - Yahoo Finance
- Going One on One - Language Magazine
- District invests $226K in technology projects - Herald Palladium