Lose Your Receipt? Walmart Has A Hotline For You

Trying to take something back this Christmas, but can't find the receipt? No worries, as long as you have the card you used... Walmart is a popular one, and there are similar things that can be done by calling the store where the item had been purchased, but it is good to know all hope isn't lost in the event you lose that flimsy piece of paper! #simpleassistmeblog http://ift.tt/2ChdD9e Derek Shocklee
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The difference between Google Now and Google Assistant

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The 'Secure' Wi-Fi Standard Has a Huge, Dangerous Flaw

If you haven't heard about the "WIFI Hack" on the news over the past few days, peep it and check out the article below. Almost everyone secures their #router with a passphrase, and either select or choose the default security protocol: WPA-2 (#Wi-Fi Protected Access II), essentially the encryption method securing your device with the router & network. Well, now this hack called "#KRACK" (assume pun absolutely intended) has been unveiled as a major security threat for millions, and well, it sucks. (See article enclosed) Ah, but perhaps some less bad news, apparently MicrosoftMicrosoft has announced that it has already been patched, so make sure your updates are set for Automatic Updates. As my pappy says, It never ever hurts to educate oneself further, and maybe find out more about staying safe in a dynamic world (mildly speaking lol). http://ift.tt/2xKSByw #simpleassistmeblog #simpleassist
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How to Use Cortana instead of Google Now on Android - Make Tech Easier

The Age of the Digital Assistant At some point, folks will decide who their default assistant is going to be as functionality for the next generation of "Digital Assistants" are rapidly innovating to do everything from control devices in our homes, to playing your favorite music. I mean, anyone who ever saw an episode of Star Trek had to think “Wow if only my computer could do that!” (or maybe I’m just a nerd). Seriously though, everyone knows someone who won’t use, or will only minimally use technology because they don't feel comfortable “touching” the hardware. Therefore, an Intelligent interface which understands the conversational vernacular and LEARNS from the user; perhaps it doesn’t require foreknowledge of commands or even having to know where the ON button is located; it will be unlike any other type of device, augmenting itself with every use, becoming self-fulfilling. @Apple’s #Siri, @Amazon’s #Alexa @Microsoft’s #Cortana, @Samasung’s latest: #Bixby (available on Samsung devices 8 and up) are rapidly innovating and fighting for their place to dominate in this space. Perhaps this will bring about a sea change which brings even MORE people into the technology fold, for better or for worse becoming a catalyst for major advances in device interoperability; while continuing to broaden the scope and leverage of technology viz vis the continual simplification of a “conversational” INTERFACE that ultimately anyone could use without any training sounds downright futuristic to me, although I temper this with the understanding that there are also a lot of challenges, like privacy and security yet to perfect as well. It’s already begun and comes down to what works for you. For example, let's say you're like me: a non-Apple guy with a Windows PC, an Xbox One, sporting a Galaxy phone with Android. Now personally, I think the best Assistant is Google / Google Now which can control everything on my phone and thus far seems to have more functionality based on its powerful back than Microsoft’s Cortana. However, Interoperability being the name of the game, I am using Cortana for Android (since Cortana is built into Windows 10 which drives Microsoft PC and Gaming platform) so I have Cortana on my Galaxy phone. I must admit, it has some very cool abilities to coordinate and streamline my entertainment, schedule, and my work and personal stuff at home or on the go. That’s just one man’s opinion anyway. Check out the article, it’s interesting… the future is almost here! #technology #android #windows #simpleassist
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