95: Build It Beautiful

This week on Supercharged we’re talking about Apple’s many problems, video game refunds, and Android Wear! Questions/comments? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD!

This week on Supercharged we’re talking about Apple’s many problems, video game refunds, and Android Wear! Questions/comments? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD!

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'Gmailify' Gives Dissatisfied Yahoo and Outlook Users Gmail Features
Google is now offering Yahoo and Hotmail/Outlook users the opportunity to “Gmailify” their accounts. It might be shocking to the Gmail-centric mainstream, but there are millions of people still using these email services. Not only do they use them—but they use them with the Gmail app their iOS and Android devices.
How to Take Your Timeline Back from All of Twitter’s Weird Changes, Ads, and Promoted Tweets
Twitter has been on a tear making tons of changes that its users never asked for. From today’s new “best of” module, to promoted tweets, and “while you were away,” it’s all cruft to someone who just wants a clean stream to read. Here’s how to take your timeline back.
Apple USB-C Charge Cable Replacement Program
A limited number of Apple USB-C charge cables that were included with MacBook computers through June 2015 may fail due to a design issue. As a result, your MacBook may not charge or only charge intermittently when it’s connected to a power adapter with an affected cable.
Apple’s working on an update to stop people deliberately bricking their iPhones
Apple has said it’s going to roll out an update that stops people from deliberately rendering their iOS devices useless by setting the time and date back to a specific point.
Donald Trump Criticizes Apple for Opposing iPhone 'Backdoor' Order: 'Who Do They Think They Are?'
Donald Trump, a leading Republican candidate in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, has spoken out against Apple's refusal to help the FBI access data on an iPhone 5c used by shooter Syed Farook in the 2015 San Bernardino attacks.
Why You Should Care About Apple’s Fight With the FBI
The FBI wants Apple’s help to investigate a terrorist attack. Apple says providing this help is the real danger. We’ve reached a boiling point in the battle between tech companies and the government over encryption. And what happens will affect anyone who uses a smartphone, including you.
Read Apple’s unprecedented letter to customers about security
Apple has spoken a lot over the past year about how much it values the security of its customers' data, but it wasn't until early this morning that Apple really took a stand for it. Hours after a court order came down mandating that Apple assist law enforcement in breaking into a locked iPhone, Apple CEO Tim Cook published a long note on his company's website saying that Apple would oppose the order, which it viewed as "an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers."
No, you shouldn't get your money back for games you finished and loved
Why do you buy games? It seems like a simple question, but it has many answers. Do you want something that's going to last, or do you want to be told a story? Do you want to do something, or feel something? Or both? One fan of Campo Santo's Firewatch loved the game, but was thinking about getting their money back due to its length.
How to Set Up, Tweak, and Use Your Android Wear Watch
Android Wear is a rather useful addition to your arsenal of technology, but getting to know a completely new device can be overwhelming. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up, tweaking, and using your new Android Wear watch.
Forget the Facebook App: Use the Mobile Site for a Less Annoying Experience
Facebook’s Android and iPhone apps still aren’t great. The iPhone app has had bugs that cause it to drain battery in the background, and Facebook once even reportedly made its Android app crash on purpose. And don’t even get us started on the Android app’s permissions.

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