What the Tech? How to Access Your Home Computer from Anywhere
If you use Google, there's a free tool that gives you almost complete control of your computer from anywhere in the world.
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What the Tech? Back to College Gadgets That Students May Need
Here are a few consumer tech gadgets you might not think about when packing up your son or daughter's car as they head to campus.
What the Tech? How to Choose the Best Laptop for Teens
Not every student needs their own laptop. But by the time they're in middle school, a computer for homework is more important. But there are lots of choices. Don't pay too much.
What the Tech? How to Change the Name of Your Alexa
Amazon's latest update to its Echo devices, called by most people "Alexa", gives owners the option to change its name, or wake-word to Ziggy.
Pay It Forward: Edna Savage of Selma
For the past nine years, Edna Savage has played a key role in the organization Save Kids of Incarcerated Parents, also known as SKIP, Inc.
Selma Police Officer Killed, Woman Injured in "Ambush Shooting"
A Selma police officer was killed and a woman injured in what Dallas Co. District Attorney Michael Jackson is calling an ambush shooting.
Ivey: "Time to Start Blaming Unvaccinated Folks" for Rise in COVID-19 Cases
As Alabama lags behind most other states in COVID-19 vaccinations, Gov. Kay Ivey was asked by a reporter in Birmingham this week what it will take to convince more people to get shots.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Slide Show Maker
When you're scrolling through a friend's feed on Facebook or Instagram have you ever run across a video montage of their kids or a vacation? Some are set to music, have graphics and text and, quite frankly, look as though it was done by a semi-professional.
What the Tech? Should You Buy These Laptop Gadgets?
College students and professors will be headed to campus this year in what we all hope is a more normal school year. While students will need certain things like bed sheets, coffee makers, microwave ovens, and other things for their dorm room, nothing is more important than a laptop they can use for class and everything else they’ll need to do online.
What the Tech? Choosing the Right TV Antenna
If you don't have an antenna plugged into your television, you're missing out on free channels you could be watching in high definition.
What the Tech? Get a Sneak Peek at iOS 15 for iPhones
This isn't the biggest iPhone update ever but your phone will look and feel different when it's released later this year.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Yummly
Cookbook apps are like macaroni and cheese dish recipes. You need more than one. Cooks of all ages and skills can use recipe apps to find millions of dishes…
What the Tech? Using "Do Not Track" on iPhones
It's been a little over a month since Apple users began using iOS 14.5 and a new option that lets them choose whether they want to be tracked online by the apps they download.
What the Tech? Why Some Smartphones Will Soon Stop Working
Why would a phone just stop working on a network? The answer is simple: the old 3G networks are being phased out.
What the Tech? Why You May Want to Wait to Buy a New Computer or Phone
It’s one question we’ve all asked or at least wondered: when should I upgrade my phone or computer?
What the Tech? Beware App Subscription Prices
Paid subscriptions for premium features are now the norm in Apple and Google's App Stores. Of course some utility apps you use frequently are worth the subscription but another type of app makes money when the person downloading it, forgets it's even there.
Greenville Police Department Looking to Hire New Officers
The Greenville Police Department is taking applications in the hopes of hiring new officers.
World Championship Domino Tournament Brings Competitors to Andalusia
People from across the country are in Andalusia to compete in the World Championship Domino Tournament.
What the Tech? Gadgets to Make Working from Home Better
When the pandemic forced companies to allow employees to work from home most people wondered what might happen when those workers were asked to return. Now, we know.
What the Tech? Is There Finally a Way to Stop Robocalls?
If you don't get a robocall every day, you probably don't have a cellphone. Robocalls are the #1 complaint filed with the FCC but new technology just might put an end to them.
3 Degree Guarantee: Welcome Food Pantry Gets $1,350 Check
The start of a new month means it's time for Alabama News Network to present another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local non-profit to help the community.
What the Tech? Should You Book a Vacation Through Google Travel?
Just before the global pandemic, Google decided to pull the plug on the popular Google Trips planning tool. If you're just now planning a trip again, you'll be happy to know Google Trips is now Google Travel.
What the Tech? How to Delete Zombie Apps
How many apps do you have on your smartphone? Probably more than you think.
What the Tech? App of the Day: TV Guide
What we need is a good ol' fashioned TV Guide. Remember those weekly magazines that showed everything coming on every local and cable channel? Many people do not know that TV Guide has a mobile app and website that does the same thing. For free.
Republican Stacy George Launches Campaign for Governor
Alabama Department of Corrections officer Stacy George says he will seek the Republican nomination for governor.
