When we work, hopefully we like to work hard and get the tasks at hand done, or at least keep them under control. And, when we relax, it is nice to have our favorite gadget handy to help us unwind…
The Hard Work of Leisure Devices
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How To Avoid The Facebook Counterproductive Epidemic
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Chances are, if you use the internet you have at least heard of Facebook. In fact, with Facebook’s 500 million users, there is a good chance that you are an active user of the service. Many people use Facebook to…
Google Updates GMail with Priority Inbox and Voice Calling
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Well, it has certainly been a busy time for Google’s GMail. Already arguably one of the best web based email clients, Google ups the ante with two new features that puts it in front of the pack… at least for…
The Challenge Ahead For The HP WebOS Tablet
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HP has announced to the world, plans to release a WebOS based tablet early next year, and it would seem to be a promising product. After all, HP bought Compaq, one of my favorite tablets ever sold to date, the…
What’s Wrong with 5 inch Tablets?
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With the impending release of the 5 inch Dell Streak and other rumored similar tablets, it begs the question – is there a market for them? Will the buying public find that a 5 inch tablet is the perfect tablet…
The Mobile Broadband Money Trap
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Staying connected today is almost a necessity, and in order to get work done and stay efficient… that often means a laptop with a mobile connection. The telecom companies are all too happy to provide a means of staying online…
Why HTML5 Is Not Enough – For Now
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The web has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception, and technology has struggled to keep up with the demand. The rule of the day appears to be a series of quick fixes and patches to keep everything together,…
Free iPhone 4 Cases – What Are Your Choices?
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Chances are if you have an iPhone 4, want an iPhone 4, or can spell iPhone 4, then you’ve heard all about AntennaGate. The synopsis is this: Touching both sides of the external antenna that cleverly wraps the phone is…
Did Google Have An Ulterior Motive With The Nexus One?
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When Google launched the Nexus One in January, the “super phone” was destined to be a game changer in the mobile industry world. Not only was it to be one of the premier Android phones on the market, but even…
Stop It! How To Do A Quick Stop Motion Movie
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Today’s laptops are amazing machines, and even a modest unit typically includes audio recording, a camera, ample storage, and the ability to run a lot of varied software. So, when my 7 year old son asked about how they did…
Mac Money – Financial Software for your Mac
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Earlier we looked at financial packages for the Linux Operating System, and as a follow up we would like to take a look at some solutions for the Mac user. After all, Macs are a very popular alternative to a…
5 Tips For Using A Virtual (On-Screen) Keyboard
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Let’s face it – the DNA of the average smart device is changing, and the physical keyboard is being replaced by a virtual on screen one. Residing completely within the realm of the touch screen and its coding, the new…
Anatomy of a Fanboy
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Whether it’s on a technology forum or a sporting event, we’ve all met those rather enthusiastically one sided fans that could be described as a fanboy. While not as much of a derogatory title as it used to be, the…