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The May Update For Windows 10 Offers Fool’s Gold About User Control Over Automatic Updates

The May update for Windows 10 is giving users some control over when the operating system’s updates are installed. Some commentators have lauded this as a significant change that will protect users from the serious and sometimes system-breaking problems that have accompanied almost every Windows 10 update

How can I control my child’s social media use?

Why do social media sites such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook etc deem children ‘adults’ in the vast and dangerous world of technology? My 14-year-old is engaging in a toxic relationship with a girl on Instagram. I am not allowed access to his account as it is protected by

Nutanix NOS 4.0: Major Control & Data Fabric Enhancements

Nutanix launched version 4.0 of its operating system (NOS) this week. This updated platform packs a number of new features and improvements, including end-to-end system analytics and multi-cluster management in the control fabric. NOS 4.0 also adds tunable resilience and distributed data services in the data fabric.

US to hand over control of the internet naming system as of 1 October

The US will finally be handing over the naming system of the World Wide Web more specifically known as the Domain Naming System or DNS to nonprofit organisation Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann), on 1 October. The confirmation brings to an end the 20-year

Siri takes control as Apple’s macOS Sierra beta arrives

Less than a month after its unveiling at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, macOS Sierra arrived today for beta testers who have signed up to try Apple’s new desktop operating system. This is the third year in a row Apple has offered a public beta of

New BBM update gives enhanced privacy, control over content

Canadian mobile manufacturing company BlackBerry on Monday launched a new BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) update that will provide users enhanced privacy and control over messages and content. The update, rolled for iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones, is available without any subscription fees. “The new release provides unmatched level

The value of version control

Whether you are a designer, a developer, or both, chances are high that you have several versions or instances of the same project on your computer at any one time. The problem is, it can be hard to keep up with these items if you don’t have

Instagram’s algorithmic timeline: We are angry … but too lazy to take control

Instagram has been quick to reassure users that ‘when your best friend posts a photo of her new puppy, you won’t miss it’ Getty Our social media lives have become a battle for control, although it might not feel like it when we’re scrolling through tweets about