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When most companies reach a certain size, they start supplying employees with computers and phones. Setting up and configuring each of these devices by hand is a big time commitment for any IT department. Jamf Now offers a great alternative. This platform allows you to deploy, manage and protect all your iPhones, iPads and Mac through one simple interface. Right now, you can sign up and manage three devices without spending a dime. Device Management Made Simple Once upon a time, office workers would spend their entire day using a single desktop machine. But times have changed, and now we get work done on phones, tablets and laptops. For business owners, keeping all these devices updated and protected can be a nightmare. Jamf Now is an Apple-focused solution that makes things much more straightforward. This cloud-based platform allows technical staff to configure, update and optimize company devices from anywhere in the world. This includes installing required apps, freeing up dis...

How cool would it be if you could retire much before you reach your 60’s, and live a fulfilling lifestyle? That’s the goal of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. And these apps, calculators, and guides can help you save money for early retirement. The FIRE movement is a combination of living within your means, saving wisely, and managing your finances. Financial blogger Mr. Money Moustache, who managed to retire in his 30’s, spearheaded the movement and it has now even got a documentary. You will also need to learn about lifestyle choices and changes, as well as the tools you need to be financially independent. That’s where these resources come in. 1. Financial Toolbelt’s FIRE Resources : Calculators, Guides, and Articles Financial Toolbelt is one of the best new sites to learn how to save money and reduce spending . It has now added a new section dedicated to early retirement, that talks about many of the common terms you will hear when reading or discussin...

WordPress 5.3 is expected to be released on November 12, 2019. It will be the last major release of the year and will ship with some significant improvements. We’ve been following the development closely and testing the first beta to try out new features that are on the way. It is packed with new features, block editor improvements, and user interface update. There are also many more behind the scene improvements for developers as well. In this article, we will show you what’s coming in WordPress 5.3 with features and screenshots. Note: You can try out the beta version on your computer or on a staging environment by using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin. WordPress 5.3 is still under development, which means features can still change and may not make into the final release. Having said that, let’s take a look at what’s coming in WordPress 5.3. A New Default WordPress Theme This release will come with a new default WordPress theme called Twenty Twenty. This beautiful theme i...

Google is now offering everyone the chance to take a virtual tour of the Palace of Versailles. You’ll be able to tour the royal residence, view hundreds or artworks in ultra high resolution, and more besides, all using the Google Arts and Culture app. What Is The Palace of Versailles? The Palace of Versailles is the former royal residence of France. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived there when the French Revolution began in 1789. And it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most visited monuments in France. Unfortunately, not everyone can visit the Palace of Versailles in person. Which is why Google has teamed up with the Palace to create an online exhibition dedicated to Versailles, its history, its occupants, and the many works of art contained within its walls. Take a Virtual Tour of Versailles Google announced the new effort in a post on The Keyword . The company describes Versailles: The Palace Is Yours as “a new online exhibition for everyone who can’t make i...

With deliberate misinformation campaigns and the continued prevalence of fake news, fact-checking sites are now more important than ever. So in the digital era, where news travels quickly through multiple channels, how do you check your facts? Here are five of the best fact-checking websites, like Snopes and PolitiFact, so that you can find the truth. 1. Media Bias/FactCheck (MBFC News) If you were wondering who is there to fact check the fact-checkers, that would be MBFC. From Palmer Report to Breitbart and even browser extensions like Newsguard, MBFC rates them all. The website is a bias rating resource, with multiple fake news checking apps and extensions integrating these ratings into their own systems. The site’s reputation means that it has long been a resource that internet users can visit to check the bias in their favorite news websites. MBFC not only includes reports on the bias of famous fact-checking websites like Snopes and PolitiFact but also publishes a daily...

From now on, the YouTube Music app will come preinstalled on Android devices. While this only applies to devices running Android 9 (Pie) and Android 10, it’s another nail in the coffin of Google Play Music, which you’ll now have to download manually. YouTube Music vs. Google Play Music In May 2018, Google announced YouTube Music . YouTube Music comes in two flavors: the free, ad-supported version called YouTube Music, and the $10/month paid version called YouTube Music Premium. Both of which allow you to stream music and more. Over time, YouTube Music is going to replace Google Play Music. However, the inability to import your songs and playlists to YouTube Music is slowing progress down. Still, Google is pushing forward, and YouTube Music is the new default on Android. YouTube Music Becomes the Default Player Google announced the switch in a post on the Official YouTube Blog . The company explains that YouTube Music will now “come installed on all new devices launching with Andr...

Do you need to digitize handwritten notes to edit or index them? Or would you like to copy text from the picture of a handwritten quote? What you need is something called an optical character recognition (OCR) tool. OCR tools analyze the handwritten or typed text in images and convert it into editable text. Some tools even have spell checkers that give additional help in the case of unrecognizable words. We’ve tested six of the best OCR tools to convert handwriting to text. 1. Microsoft OneNote Availability: Windows, Mac, Web, iOS, and Android Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking program that doubles up as a pretty good handwriting OCR app. Right-click on an imported picture and you’ll see the option to Copy Text From Picture . Use this command to extract letters from the image and convert them to text you can edit. This option works in seconds, and Microsoft OneNote is a free, cloud-based program that you can use across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, ...

Are you feeling zombie fatigue yet? Zombies have been on trend for decades. People still love them, and there’s no sign of that stopping. Fortunately, the genre isn’t completely stale, as evidenced by some of the best Netflix zombie series currently available. If you’re looking for a TV series to satisfy your zombie fix this Halloween, here are the best zombie shows on Netflix ranging from horror to comedy, and from drama to action. 1. Kingdom Drama, Horror | IMDb: 8.3 | RT: 89% Kingdom is, without a doubt, the best zombie series on Netflix. This South Korean production isn’t just about survival against the undead—it’s set in medieval South Korea and drenched in political intrigue, class warfare, and cultural insight. While many zombie shows suffer from long seasons and repetitive story beats, Kingdom is smart and knows the story it wants to tell. The first season is a tight six episodes, and the overall narrative is based on a South Korean webcomic series with clear direction....

Looking for a lightweight Raspberry Pi distro without the burden of a desktop environment? You’re thinking Raspbian Lite, right? Well, don’t. There is an alternative that you need to try: DietPi. Designed to be light, with excellent and hardware tweaking options, DietPi also comes with pre- configured software ready to install. Basically, if you haven’t tried DietPi already, now is the time. Here’s how to install DietPi on your Raspberry Pi and why it might just turn into your favorite Raspbian alternative. Why Use a Lightweight Distro? Most Raspberry Pi users rely on the latest version of Raspbian. There’s nothing wrong with this. After all, it the original operating system and is designed specifically for the Pi. However, things have started to grow a little out of control. At the time of writing, three versions of Raspbian are available: Raspbian Lite Raspbian with desktop Raspbian with desktop and recommended software With more choice comes more software. For a basic ex...

Our verdict of the Roborock S4 : If you're looking for a quality robot vacuum and want to save a few bucks by skipping the mopping functionality, the Roborock S4 is one of your best options. 8 10 There was a time when robot vacuums were largely a novelty. Sure, they’d pick up some dirt and help you keep your home slightly cleaner, but even the best didn’t work all that well. That was quite a long time ago now, and things have changed. Now, we actually expect a robot vacuum to perform its job. Even budget robot vacuums can do a passable job of cleaning up. When you’re paying more, you expect a vacuum with serious performance. The good news is that the Roborock S4 delivers on nearly every front. What’s in the Box? Open up the box and the first thing that will catch your eye is the vacuum itself, as you may imagine. Alongside this, you’ll also find the dock and power cable. These aren’t the only things in the box, though, as Roborock has also included a few extras. You’ll fi...