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Much-wanted Windows 10 improvements
Life, James Hein, Published on 10/08/2016
» The Windows 10 anniversary update is out and reviews are mixed. The original Windows 10 was somewhat of a rushed release so this update addresses some of that. The Start menu has been improved but still not up to Windows 7 standards. Cortana still does a web search so that hasn't improved, it was a lot better under Windows 7 where the result was always something on the current machine. For tablet users there is a new Ink Workspace supporting pen-based applications better and will make Windows 8 lovers feel more comfortable.
A sexy new way to pay
Life, James Hein, Published on 05/02/2014
» Forget PayPal, what you really need is at least as The Register in the UK quaintly puts it "pay by bonk". Using the system, you knock your smartphone against another smartphone or device in a store to transfer funds from one account to another. A new payment system is also being planned at Apple, who wants to lead the near field communications (NFC) race. It will no doubt heavily feature the iTunes store (i.e. you pay money into your iTunes account and then use that to purchase items in the real world). This could essentially work like an iTunes-based debit card. Remember, however, that these NFC payment systems are also subject to those of a more unsavoury nature passing close to you and grabbing some cash for themselves. It is early days yet, but I expect that this will turn into a real issue. As for me, I bought myself a woven stainless steel wallet that acts as a Faraday cage. You could also just wrap it in tin foil, I suppose.