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A Look at Google Sites
Did you know that Google has had a website builder tool since 2008? They do, and it’s called Google Sites. You’re certainly not to blame if you had no idea this product existed, because Google themselves let it languish. In late 2016, Google gave its Sites app a complete overhaul. We know you must have several burning questions. Why would you use Google Sites? How do you use Google Sites? Is Google Sites any good?
Using Synology as a Media Server
Last month, we wrote about setting up a Synology for backing up all your devices at home. This week, we’ll explore another of its most entertaining uses—as a home media server. A media server is simply any device that can be used to store or share media, including audio, photos, video, and books, via a network. This definition perfectly matches a Synology, which is a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device that can be used to hold and broadcast these types of files. The only problem? Synology’s instructions for doing so are so incredibly boring and obscure that they’re useless to most people. So—here we are.
Should You Delete Facebook?
With all the Cambridge Analytica news this week, many folks have been suggesting that it’s time to delete Facebook. But while Facebook’s lax terms of service for app developers and advertisers may have grave consequences, is it really any more egregious than what Google, Apple, and Amazon are all doing too right now. We’ve willingly turned over our privacy in exchange for convenience… and you know what? We will not criticize you for it. Instead, we recommend being aware of what’s happening and understanding the risks. So don’t feel like you have to delete Facebook; we have plenty of tips that will help you curtail its power over your personal information.
