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How to follow here’s the thing on Facebook and Twitter

How to follow here’s the thing on Facebook and Twitter

by ben patterson | Jul 15, 2011 | how-tos, social networks

Want to keep tabs on the latest doings at here’s the thing? If you’re already on Facebook, it’s a piece of cake—and if you’re brave enough to try Twitter, you can follow along there, too. Following on Facebook Getting regular updates from...
HTC’s Facebook phone (a.k.a. the Status): Why I’m completely, utterly smitten

HTC’s Facebook phone (a.k.a. the Status): Why I’m completely, utterly smitten

by ben patterson | Jul 15, 2011 | phones, reviews

It’s small, silver, with a cramped display and a telltale blue Facebook button sitting just beneath the keypad. Meet the HTC Status, a.k.a. the Facebook phone, and folks, I’m in love with this thing. Like a lot of instant crushes, this one’s a little...
How to back up your Mac with Time Machine (weekend project)

How to back up your Mac with Time Machine (weekend project)

by ben patterson | Jul 15, 2011 | desktops, how-tos, laptops, security

Even the most reliable desktops and laptops (Macs included) depend on hard drives for storing all your precious photos, music, email, and other personal files—and most hard drives still consist of moving parts that will, eventually, begin to wear out or even seize up...
HDTV shopping? Bring a “decoder” for those cryptic model numbers (quick tip)

HDTV shopping? Bring a “decoder” for those cryptic model numbers (quick tip)

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2011 | home video, how-tos

So you’re browsing the aisles at your local big-box retailer, shopping for a big, beautiful HDTV, and you’re stumped. On the left, you’ve got the 60-inch Samsung UN60D6500, while on the right sits the UN60C6500—same size, same basic look....
Jawbone’s “intelligent” wristband monitors your lifestyle, suggests healthier habits

Jawbone’s “intelligent” wristband monitors your lifestyle, suggests healthier habits

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2011 | accessories, news, phones

Nope, it’s not just another Lance Armstrong-style bracelet. Designed by Jawbone, makers of what many consider to be the most stylish Bluetooth headsets on the planet, this eye-catching, “intelligent” wristband will (supposedly, anyway) make you both...
Dragon Go for iPhone: Got a question? Just speak into the microphone

Dragon Go for iPhone: Got a question? Just speak into the microphone

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2011 | apps, news, phones

Picture this: You’re out running errands when you remember you’re fresh out of stamps. Time to drop by the nearest post office, which is … where, again? Sure, you’ve got your iPhone handy, but you’d rather not deal with tapping out a search...
Spotify: What you need to know, in five minutes flat

Spotify: What you need to know, in five minutes flat

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2011 | how-tos, music, the cloud

Already a sensation in Europe, Spotify’s free music streaming service just landed in the U.S. today, and sure enough, it’s all over the news. So, what’s so special about Spotify? Aren’t there already music sites like Pandora and Slacker (more...
Ad-supported Kindle 3G drops to $139, courtesy of AT&T

Ad-supported Kindle 3G drops to $139, courtesy of AT&T

by ben patterson | Jul 13, 2011 | news, tablets

If you’ve been holding off on getting the 3G-enabled version of the Kindle—and you don’t mind dealing with an occasional ad—now might be the ideal time to strike. Amazon just announced that its Kindle 3G “With Special Offers,” which originally...
How to activate Find My iPhone (quick tip)

How to activate Find My iPhone (quick tip)

by ben patterson | Jul 13, 2011 | how-tos, phones, security

Worried about losing your precious iPhone? Well, after the story I posted Monday about my wife’s lost—and then found—iPhone, I don’t blame you. Luckily, Apple’s free Find My iPhone service will track down, lock, or even wipe the data off a missing...
Need a Google+ invite? Just ask

Need a Google+ invite? Just ask

by ben patterson | Jul 12, 2011 | announcements, social networks

Based on the terrific response to my Google+ feature yesterday, it seems that many of you are eager to give Google’s new social network a spin. But while Google is accepting more and more people into its Google+ “field trial,” you’ll still need...
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