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It’s time for Internet Explorer to end. Microsoft has been begging users to stop using Internet Explorer (IE) for some time and we agree. Just stop. While this may seem like common sense to some people, there are still plenty of users that just can’t let go. As of March 2020, Internet Explorer takes up […]
Consumers are adopting emerging technologies faster than ever, and that trend will continue. Look at the shift from the adoption of mobile phones to Facebook and Pokemon Go. The speed at which people are using new tech has jumped from over a decade to less than a month. From the time mobile phones became available, […]
Windows 7 was released over a decade ago and millions of user systems still rely on the outdated operating system. Microsoft recently announced Windows 7 is officially losing support beginning January 14, 2020. What does losing support mean? Losing support sounds scary, but what it really means is if you’re still using Windows 7 on […]
Windows PowerToys was first introduced in Windows 95. It was a way for developers and engineers to test prototype features in the operating system. Some of the more popular utilities were Tweak UI used to customize the user interface, Quick Res to change screen resolution at the touch of a button, and Send To X […]
There’s no doubt AI assistants are becoming a normal fixture in most households. These smart home devices are making it easier to connect our devices and make our lives so much easier. But Alexa and Google Home are hogging the spotlight right now. Cortana, Windows’ AI assistant and a feature of Windows 10, might be […]
At Friendly PC, we are gamers (no, seriously), VR & AR lovers, automators, code-learners, customizers, upgraders, optimizers, power users, and fans of drones & all things tech. We eat, sleep, and breathe technology. One time, a Friendly-PCer even had a dream in binary. And we know that many of you love technology as much as […]
What’s realer than being real? Augmented reality! It seems like we’ve been talking about virtual reality for years, but what do you know about its hybrid cousin, AR? Augmented reality is a technology that analyzes video of the physical world and adds digital components in real-time. If you’ve used Snapchat (or Instagram) or played Pokémon […]
Have you been keeping up with the growing popularity of drones? We sure have. If you’ve noticed a little extra buzz about the subject in the last few weeks, it’s for good reason. Amazon recently published a patent application for huge drone hives. Yes, you read that right (but Amazon actually calls them “Multi-level Fulfillment […]
At Friendly PC, you may have noticed we’re big fans of upgrading. We’ve talked about hardware upgrades, software updates, and even ways to automate your life with IFTTT recipes. In this post, we’re going to talk about a few exciting ways you can upgrade your living space with smart home devices. If you’ve thought about […]
It’s summer, so you know what that means: it’s time to talk about the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)! Each year, Apple welcomes about 5,000 to the Bay Area (and many more online) for a four-day tech showcase. Last year, software (especially iOS 10 and Siri) stole the show. However, this year’s WWDC 2017 event […]
