SFbayarea writes: So all of a sudden FB is listing BY NAME everyone you share a status update or other post with (if you use subset lists of your entire “friends” population) so everyone can see literally everyone else you shared that post with. You need...
A new version of Windows, already? Yes indeed, and its new touch-friendly interface represents a radical departure from the Windows you know and love (or tolerate, at least). So, what are the new features in Windows 8? Will it work on your PC? What about your old...
Google Docs makes for an amazing productivity tool when it comes to storing and sharing your documents in the almighty cloud—that is, until an outage like the one Google Docs suffered on Wednesday afternoon, which left panicked users without access to their precious...
Joan writes: I heard that Apple is doing away with iWeb. Is this true or are they just doing away with providing the hosting through MobileMe since iCloud is taking over? Thank you. Hi Joan! Yep, you’re right: With the imminent arrival of iCloud, Apple’s...
Jo Ann writes: On the AT&T GoPhone $50/month unlimited plan, is mobile Gmail included? Thanks! Hi Jo Ann! So, AT&T’s new $50 unlimited pre-paid GoPhone plan includes unlimited calling, texting, and web access. And since web access is all you need to...
Bleeding Green writes: When I try and listen to live radio or certain TV programming on my iPad, I get a message that says that I need to download Adobe Flash. When I try to do this, I get a message that Apple does not support Adobe Flash Player. Presumably, this is...
If you’re still signed up for one of Netflix’s cheaper streaming-and-DVD combo plans, it’s almost decision time. That’s because starting September 1, Netflix’s combination DVD and streaming plans will be replaced by new plans that...
Don’t like the idea that you can be tagged in any photo uploaded to Facebook—including, say, that snapshot from the holiday party you’d rather forget? I don’t blame you. But while Facebook’s improved privacy controls (which went live last...
Leila writes: I just got an iPad, and I’m a little worried. When it’s plugged straight into a power socket, the little battery icon says it’s charging, but when I plug it into my MacBook it says “Not Charging.” Did I do something wrong,...
Bright, beautiful images of hot-air balloons and flamingos sure look pretty, but they won’t help you judge the quality of an HDTV screen. Instead, the best torture test for an HDTV is a dark scene—as dark as possible. Think movies like “The Matrix,”...
