Hannah writes: I got to this page (about Google’s Listen app for podcasts) when I searched for how to get “recent NPR” podcasts. Here’s my issue: the first thing I did was search for “Wait wait” and all I see is something from a...
Got a contract or some other document that you need to sign and return via email? Well, you could always print it out, sign on the dotted line, scan the newly-signed document, and then send the new version as an email attachment—an effective, if cumbersome process....
One of the most interesting features in Apple’s new iCloud service is Photo Stream, which automatically shares the latest photos from one iCloud-connected device (say, your iPhone) with all your other iCloud-enabled gadgets (like your iPad, your Mac, or even...
Sarah writes: OK, something weird is going on with Facebook, and I only noticed because today is my birthday and no one posted anything to my Facebook timeline. Instead, they all wished me “happy birthday” through individual Facebook messages. Turns out...
By default, the Mail application on the Mac takes e-mail messages with the same subject line—including those that were sent hours, days, or even weeks ago—and groups them into “conversations.” It’s a handy if you like viewing the back-and-forth of an...
From declining a call with a text message to unlocking your phone with your face, read on for 10 tips and tricks that every Android user should know. 1. How to set a hard data limit for your Android phone The latest version of Android boasts a data-usage monitor that...
The more programs you install on your Windows PC, the more icons take residence in the bottom corner of the desktop—and after awhile, you’ll end up with a little party down there. Those tiny “notification” icons are there to help you keep tabs on...
Want to pause your iPhone’s music player, skip a track, or resume a playlist, all without unlocking your phone? Well, you can always use the iPhone’s tiny headset remote (more on that in a bit), but there’s also another way: straight from the iPhone...
Want to rearrange the photos in your various Facebook photo albums? You can, of course, but the process is a bit more involved than you’d think. Instead of clicking on a specific photo to move it to another album (an idea that makes perfect sense, right?),...
Ashley writes: I bought an iPad 2 with only Wi-Fi, and not 3G. If I were to buy a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, like a Mifi or another portable device from Verizon or AT&T, would I be able to access it from my iPad 2 although it doesn’t have a SIM card to access...
