Personally, I’m not the biggest fan of in-flight Wi-Fi, namely because I miss having a few peaceful hours in the air when I could be totally unreachable. But there’s no fighting progress, especially when it comes to wireless, and now there’s a new...
Diane writes: I’m almost all set to buy an iPhone 4 (I’m on AT&T), but I’m stuck on the data plan part. How much do I need, and what would I be using data for, anyway? (And what’s 3G?) Hi Diane! Great question. Let’s tackle the last...
Gail writes: My ancient Dell has finally bit the dust and I’m shopping for a new laptop, and I’m thinking of going ahead and getting a MacBook (my first). Here’s my question: is now a good time to get one? I’m afraid of buying one and then...
Still annoyed that Netflix’s recent website redesign won’t let you sort through the video giant’s massive cache of streaming movies and TV shows? Well, you could try this simple hack in your browser’s address bar—a crude solution, but it works....
Worried that hackers may have scooped up your personal info and passwords in the wake of recent attacks against Sony, Citibank, PBS, and even the U.S. Senate website? I don’t blame you. Lucky for us, an online security expert has come forward with a free service...
You’d probably notice if there were a sudden $15 or $20 spike in your cell phone bill. But what if your monthly bill was only a buck or two over? Would you bother to scour every line item to see what happened? Well, many of us probably wouldn’t—after all,...
[pullquote]You’ll never have to juggle memory cards again if you’ve got the Wi-Fi-enabled Eye-Fi card installed in your digital camera.[/pullquote] The idea behind the Eye-Fi memory card is simple. Equipped with its own little Wi-Fi antenna, the Eye-Fi...
Sure, it’s tempting to find out who’s been pouring over your profile page on Facebook. But here’s the thing: it can’t be done, and any Facebook app that promises otherwise is trying to scam you. There’s nothing all that new about the...
Sabrina writes: Is there a phone where you can buy the hardware and use a Google Voice number via Wi-Fi for calls, all without dealing with Verizon, Sprint, or any other service? I don’t want to pay crazy monthly bills if I don’t have to. Thanks! Hello...
Andrea writes: I’m about to buy my first big flat-screen TV (finally) and a Blu-ray player, but I have a question about the HDMI cable that connects the Blu-ray to the TV set. How much do I need to spend on it? The guy at the store keeps trying to sell me a $100...
