ZDNet | Microsoft quietly has made a change to its Home Use Program (HUP) for its Software Assurance business customers. As some had expected when the company began revamping the HUP benefit earlier this year, Microsoft is dropping the ability to buy the non-subscription version of Office for a steeply discounted price. Microsoft instead is offering HUP customers the ability to buy Office 365 Home or Personal at a discount for home use.

Gizmodo | On Wednesday, Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 10. Gizmodo’s first-look review lamented the loss of the 3.5mm headphone jack—because the Galaxy Note is a phone line that was known for having all the features a user would want.

Engadget | Apple really, really doesn't want you replacing your own iPhone battery. It has rolled out new software that detects if a battery has been installed which lacks an official authentication key and displays a warning about the battery's health.

ZDNet | If Google Chrome is your primary browser of choice, here are a selection of extensions that will help you to boost your privacy. All these extensions are free to download from the Google Chrome Web Store.

ZDNet | How many times a day does your email inbox enjoy a phishing scam? A lot, according to a new UK study.

How-To Geek | Every new device you introduce into your smarthome is another device that can be attacked. You can secure your smarthome with simple steps like locking down your router and taking proper care of the gadgets in your smarthome.

G Suite Updates | Last year, Google introduced a new version of Classroom that provides additional features, including a Classwork page to help teachers better organize assignments. Newly created classes automatically include this Classwork page, with the option for instructors to revert classes back to the version of Classroom without Classwork.

G Suite Updates | Google is making some updates to Jamboard to make it easier to jam on all your devices.