Wait, 2011 is almost already over? Time flies when you’re having fun, and this year was clearly no exception. Happy New Year to all of you, and here’s to a great 2012. Also, just a quick note: I’ll be taking a brief break for the holiday, but...
Excited about your new MacBook or iMac? Sure you are. But even with its easy-to-navigate desktop and intuitive menus, mastering the myriad settings and controls in the Mac operating system can be a little intimidating. Here’s a few tips and how-tos to get your...
Stumped by your spiffy new Android smartphone? We’ve got a bevy of tips to get you started, from using voice commands and downloading podcasts to boosting your battery life and finding the best apps. How to use voice commands on your Android phone Siri, the...
So, did Santa give you an iPad this year? Congrats! But don’t start tapping until you check out these tips and tricks, from changing your wallpaper to splitting the iPad’s roomy on-screen keypad in two. Set up your email Want to check your email on your...
So, waited ’til the last minute to start your holiday shopping? Believe it or not, there’s still time to wrap up some MP3s, send an e-gift card, or dial up a downloadable game for a lucky someone. Read on for a few last-minute—and yes, instant—gift ideas....
Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues, Readers, Listeners, Fans, and Supporters… I wanted to take time out and wish you and your families all the best in this holiday season. I’m looking forward to an amazing 2012! I also wanted to take a moment and thank everyone...
Stuck without a fireplace this holiday season? No problem. Just crack open your laptop (or even your smartphone or iPad), fire up YouTube, and warm up with one of these cozy digital Yule logs. Read on for five of my favorites, from the original WPIX Yule log to one...
Get ready for a spiffy new iPad in the next few months, not to mention a new iPhone later next year. But there are also several other enticing new products to watch for in 2012, including a new “light field” camera that you’ll never have to focus,...
From the redesigned Gmail to the stubborn Newsstand on the iPhone, here’s 5 new and “improved” features on your favorite products that you wanted undone, pronto. How did I pick the most hated new features of the year? Well, I didn’t pick them;...
The first smartphone running on Google’s newly-updated Android platform is here, and it’s a beaut. With its jumbo HD display and button-less face, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is scene-stealer, no doubt about it. But is it worth the hefty $299 price tag? Slim...
