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Top 10 tacky Facebook posts; Windows taskbar tips; Flash on the iPad (week in review)

Top 10 tacky Facebook posts; Windows taskbar tips; Flash on the iPad (week in review)

by ben patterson | Feb 25, 2012 | week in review

Have a Facebook friend who can’t resist posting photos of their every meal, or who loves fishes for comments with those cryptic (as in, “I can’t take it anymore!”) status updates? If so, here’s a little something to post on their profile:...
Samsung’s giant Galaxy Note; PlayStation Vita reviewed; OS X “Mountain Lion” (week in review)

Samsung’s giant Galaxy Note; PlayStation Vita reviewed; OS X “Mountain Lion” (week in review)

by ben patterson | Feb 18, 2012 | week in review

How big is too big? That’s the burning question about Samsung’s new Galaxy Note, a speedy Android smartphone with a five-inch touchscreen and its own stylus. Read on for my full review and our podcast about the massive Note. Also this week: My take on the...
Valentine’s Day tech gifts; getting back to the old Gmail; iPhone or Android? (week in review)

Valentine’s Day tech gifts; getting back to the old Gmail; iPhone or Android? (week in review)

by ben patterson | Feb 11, 2012 | gift guides, phones, week in review

Can’t decide what to get your favorite geek for Valentine’s Day? How about a pair of heart-shaped earbuds, a pink iPod Nano wristband, or even a pillow with its own heartbeat? You’ll find those gifts and more in our Valentine’s Day gift guide....
Hiding the Facebook ticker; Google’s “personalized ads”; Mac keyboard shortcuts (week in review)

Hiding the Facebook ticker; Google’s “personalized ads”; Mac keyboard shortcuts (week in review)

by ben patterson | Feb 4, 2012 | social networks, week in review

Need to know what your Facebook friends are doing the moment they do it? If so, the Facebook ticker is a wonderful thing; otherwise, it’s one of the most annoying things on Facebook. The good news, though, is that you can—finally!—hide it completely. Want to...
Prepping for Facebook Timeline; mobile hotspots explained; “Quick Look” for Mac (week in review)

Prepping for Facebook Timeline; mobile hotspots explained; “Quick Look” for Mac (week in review)

by ben patterson | Jan 28, 2012 | social networks, week in review

Like it or not, your Facebook wall is about to get the Timeline treatment. Don’t let the upcoming change to your Facebook profile catch you by surprise. Once you’ve learned the basics and snagged some must-know security tips, be sure to learn how to limit...
Facebook’s “Open Graph” apps; smartphone data plans; virtual desktops for PC (week in review)

Facebook’s “Open Graph” apps; smartphone data plans; virtual desktops for PC (week in review)

by ben patterson | Jan 21, 2012 | week in review

More than 60 so-called “Open Graph” apps from the likes of Spotify, Yahoo!, Hulu, and Urbanspoon are now live on Facebook, and they’re designed to tell the world what you’re reading, watching, playing, and even eating. Wary of oversharing? Read...
9 nifty gadgets at CES; 10 Windows keyboard shortcuts; make you own iPhone vibrations (week in review)

9 nifty gadgets at CES; 10 Windows keyboard shortcuts; make you own iPhone vibrations (week in review)

by ben patterson | Jan 14, 2012 | week in review

A four millimeter-thick HDTV, a toddler-proof Android tablet, and a Facebook-friendly baby scale were among the gizmos that got the most attention at this year’s edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read on for more eye-popping gadgets that...
Last-minute shopping tips; Samsung Galaxy Nexus reviewed; gadgets to watch in 2012 (week in review)

Last-minute shopping tips; Samsung Galaxy Nexus reviewed; gadgets to watch in 2012 (week in review)

by ben patterson | Dec 24, 2011 | week in review

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....
Prepping for Facebook Timeline; mobile hotspots explained; “Quick Look” for Mac (week in review)

What you need to know about Facebook’s new Timeline; 2011 Holiday Gift Guide (week in review)

by ben patterson | Dec 17, 2011 | social networks, week in review

You didn’t think the year would end without one more big change on Facebook, did you? Meet Timeline, which (like it or not) turns your old Facebook wall into a visual representation of your life, complete with all your posts and literally starting from the day...
Holiday Gift Guides; the $99 HP TouchPad, redux; Wi-Fi or 3G iPad? (week in review)

Holiday Gift Guides; the $99 HP TouchPad, redux; Wi-Fi or 3G iPad? (week in review)

by ben patterson | Dec 10, 2011 | week in review

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and we’ve got a bevy of gift ideas for you, ranging from gadgets for grandparents and no-contract phones to iPhone accessories and gear for around the house. Also this week: How to create a “smart” Photo...
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