作者彙整: Joe Maring

Time to chat with the AC forums.

Whether you’re visiting websites through your browser or using a free app or game from the Play Store, chances are you see a lot of ads on your Android phone.

When handled properly, ads are a good way for sites and apps to be offered for free, but at the same time, they can be overdone to the point where the user experience is ruined. As such, some users go the route of using ad-blockers.

Recently, this very topic came up for discussion in the AC forums.

sweetypie31
01-23-2020 08:33 AM

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Can anyone tell me the names of apps like Adguard that will block in app ads? I was using Adguard , but then it started blocking me to where I couldn’t use my data on my phone. Any help us appreciated.
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Gayle Lynn
01-24-2020 04:05 PM

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I created custom filters in AdGuard Pro … 閱讀全文 →

All the info you need in one place.

If you keep an eye on your local news channels, news apps, Twitter, etc., you’ve probably heard a thing or two about something called the “Coronavirus.”

There are a lot of outlets reporting on the disease and mobs of people saying a bunch of different things about it, and with so much conversation happening, it can be difficult to focus in on the core facts and get a general understanding of what’s going on.

In this article, we’ve put together a list of resources we recommend checking out to learn all about Coronavirus, what it is, what preventative measures you can start employing, and much more.

Resources you should know

CDC

If you want an easy one-stop-shop to learn about Coronavirus, you can’t go wrong with the Center for Disease Control’s website. The Coronavirus page is broken up into four main sections, including:

2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Information
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Transmission
Prevention & Treatment

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Today, doorbells are better than they’ve ever been before. Thanks to the rise of smart video doorbells, you no longer have to stress about who might be showing up to your home when you weren’t expecting anyone. Instead, you can look on your phone, see who it is, and even talk with whoever’s at your door. If you rely on the Google Assistant for controlling all of your smart things, these are the doorbells you’ll want to check out.

Best overall

Staff pick

Google Nest Hello

The Nest Hello is at the top of our list for good reason. Its camera records video at a resolution of 1600×1200 in HDR and with up to 30 frames-per-second (FPS), giving you a crystal clear view of everything. It also has night vision, supports 24/7 continuous recording, and can detect specific faces when you buy a Nest Aware subscription. It also boasts 128-bit encryption with support for two-step verification!

$220 at Walmart

Free cloud storage

RemoBell S

The RemoBell S just might be one of the bes… 閱讀全文 →

It’s tough to find a smart home product that doesn’t connect to, or run, Google Assistant these days. No matter what size your room is, how much counter space you have in the kitchen, or what you need to control, Google Assistant is there. It’s also an amazing platform for media, whether you want music, streaming video or an integrated TV experience. However, if you want the best of the best, these are some of our favorite picks.

Assistant with a screen

Google Nest Hub

Staff pick

The Nest Hub is a perfect upgrade for anyone who’s fallen in love with their Google Home or Home Mini but wants the added benefit of a screen. Not only can it give you visual responses and watch YouTube videos, but the Nest Hub is also one of the best digital picture frames you can buy.

$130 at Best Buy

Works with everything

Sonos One

The Sonos One might not look like much at first glance, but you’d be wrong to underestimate its discreet looks. For one thing, it’s an incredibly powerful speaker w… 閱讀全文 →

The S10 was incredible. Here’s what Samsung’s doing to improve for 2020.

Samsung’s Galaxy S series is always one of the most anticipated smartphone releases year after year. Following a modest upgrade with the S9 series, 2019’s Galaxy S10 lineup shook things up with an all-new Infinity-O design for the display, triple rear cameras, and even a third “budget” model.

In the coming months, it’ll be time for Samsung to take the wraps off of the Galaxy S20 (Samsung’s expected to ditch the Galaxy S11 name). The phone has big shoes to fill, but knowing Samsung, it’ll be up to the task.

Without further ado, here’s everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S20!

There will probably be three versions
The S20’s design has been revealed
Here are the specs we’re anticipating
Why isn’t it called the S11?
Expect a high price
It’ll be announced on February 11
Don’t count out the Galaxy S10 just yet

Flagship in every way

Samsung Galaxy S10

From $900 at Samsung

Samsung’s 2019 flagshi… 閱讀全文 →

We also know what some of the official cases will look like.

What you need to know

A leaked promotional image confirms the existence of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+.
You’ll get them for free when pre-ordering the Galaxy S20+ or S20 Ultra.
Another leak showcases official case options Samsung will offer for the S20 series.

We’re less than a month away from Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Unpacked event, and while it seems like we already know everything about the upcoming phones, there’s apparently still more to learn. Most recently, new details surfaced regarding a pretty sweet pre-order promotion Samsung will offer.

Thanks to a leaked promotional image Evan Blass shared on Twitter, it appears that Samsung will give away its upcoming Galaxy Buds+ earbuds for free if you pre-order the Galaxy S20+ or Galaxy S20 Ultra. Based on the image, regular S20 pre-orders won’t qualify you for this freebie.

The Galaxy Buds+ are shaping up to be pretty solid true wireless earbuds, with the biggest improvement… 閱讀全文 →

Let’s try this again.

What you need to know

Sonos recently announced that it would be ending support for some of its older speakers in May 2020.
Following a lot of backlash, Sonos reassures that legacy speakers won’t be bricked in any way.
It’s also working on a way to split your system between old and current devices.

Sonos found itself in the middle of the spotlight this week, and not for the right reasons. The company issued a press release announcing that it would be ending support for some of its legacy speakers come May 2020, and this got a lot of people worked up. Following a few hours of relentless backlash, Sonos has issued a follow-up statement to clear the air on a few things.

For starters, Sonos wants to make sure you know that its legacy speakers won’t be bricked in any way. Big software updates will no longer be sent out once May rolls around, but you can still use them as you are right now.

Per Sonos CEO Patrick Spence:

We are not bricking them, we are not f… 閱讀全文 →

Ready, set, secure.

Facebook. Just about everyone has an account on the social networking platform whether they like the site or not. It can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family members, but we also understand if you’re regularly thinking about finally deleting your account for good.

However, if you do still have an active Facebook account, it’s important that your password for it is secure and up-to-date. Whether you’re trying to protect yourself from a data breach or it’s just been a while since you did a security audit of your various online profiles, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change your Facebook password.

How to change your Facebook password

Changing your Facebook password is a pretty simple process, and lucky for us, it can be done entirely on the Facebook mobile app. Ready to go? Let’s dive in.

Open the Facebook app on your phone.
Tap the three lines on the top navigation bar.
Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy.

Tap Settings.
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Not sure if your phone will get Android 10? You’ve come to the right place.

Android 10 is upon us, and whether you’re excited about its new permission settings for apps or the glorious dark mode, there are plenty of reasons to be eager for Google’s latest and greatest.

However, as with all Android updates, there’s a difference between when Google launches the final build and when the new software actually arrives on your smartphone. Today, we’ll be taking a look at all of the major OEMs and breakdown when exactly you can expect an Android 10 update for your device.

Google Pixel
Samsung
Huawei
Motorola
Nokia
OnePlus
Odds & Ends

Google Pixel

Let’s start with Google’s own phones, the Pixel series. Android 10 has been guaranteed for every existing Pixel device, with the full list being as follows:

Pixel 3a / Pixel 3a XL
Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL
Pixel / Pixel XL

As of September 3, Android 10 started rolling out for all of these handsets, making them the f… 閱讀全文 →

In just a couple of minutes, you’ll be rocking and rolling with a new password.

In our world of 2020, chances are you have a ton of online accounts. From Twitter, Amazon, your bank, and more, there are virtually endless usernames and passwords for you to keep track of.

Among all of the accounts you have, one of the most important is your Google account. Your Google account is used for Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Photos, and so many other Google-run services. If it’s breached or hacked into, you’ll be in for a world of hurt.

An easy way to ensure your Google account stays secure is with a new password, especially if it’s been a while since you last changed it. Today, we’re going to walk you through this process so you can go ahead and change your own password to give yourself some added peace of mind.

How to change your Google password

Changing your Google password is pretty simple, and it can all be done from your Android phone.

Open the Settings on your phone.
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