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Wireless AirStash flash drive reviewed; the Carrier IQ brouhaha; holiday gift guide (week in review)

Wireless AirStash flash drive reviewed; the Carrier IQ brouhaha; holiday gift guide (week in review)

by ben patterson | Dec 3, 2011 | week in review

What would you say to a lightweight, pocket-sized flash drive that streams movies, music, and photos to your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone? Meet AirStash, a clever little Wi-Fi-enabled gizmo that works like a charm, but costs a pretty penny. Also this week: A...
10 tech-minded stocking stuffers; how to gift an app; parent’s guide to games (week in review)

10 tech-minded stocking stuffers; how to gift an app; parent’s guide to games (week in review)

by ben patterson | Nov 26, 2011 | week in review

A snazzy “lifestyle” bracelet that syncs with your iPhone, a solar smartphone charger, and a tiny portable speaker—just some of the nifty gadgets in our list of 10 terrific stocking stuffers. Also this (short Thanksgiving) week: how to give an iPhone or...
How to stream music with iTunes Match; the $200 Kindle Fire; Google’s new music store (week in review)

How to stream music with iTunes Match; the $200 Kindle Fire; Google’s new music store (week in review)

by ben patterson | Nov 19, 2011 | week in review

Ever wish you could press “play” on any song in your digital music collection, whenever and wherever you wanted? That’s the promise of iTunes Match, Apple’s new, $25-a-year service that will transfer all your MP3s—or the first 20,000, anyway—to...
The new Nook Tablet; 5 iPhone apps that’ll make you sweat; how to pick a new phone (week in review)

The new Nook Tablet; 5 iPhone apps that’ll make you sweat; how to pick a new phone (week in review)

by ben patterson | Nov 12, 2011 | week in review

Looks like the Kindle Fire won’t be the only bargain tablet to light up the holiday shopping season. Slated to go on sale this month, the seven-inch Nook Tablet from Barnes & Noble plays HD videos, streams music, and offers a selection of more than two...
Reverting to the old Gmail look; 5 iPhone typing tips; how to borrow Kindle books (week in review)

Reverting to the old Gmail look; 5 iPhone typing tips; how to borrow Kindle books (week in review)

by ben patterson | Nov 5, 2011 | week in review

Google began rolling out its new, modern makeover for Gmail earlier this week—and before long, users were scrambling for ways to keep the old look. The good news: there’s an easy way to revert to the “classic” Gmail look. The bad news? Well, read on....
iCloud Backup versus iTunes syncing; 10-must have Android apps; 5 Facebook nightmares (week in review)

iCloud Backup versus iTunes syncing; 10-must have Android apps; 5 Facebook nightmares (week in review)

by ben patterson | Oct 29, 2011 | week in review

So, you’ve got your iPhone all set with the new iCloud Backup service. Does that mean you can skip syncing with iTunes forever? Also: how to create custom keyboard shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad; 10 great apps for your Android phone; and five scary Facebook...
Restoring an iPhone with iCloud Backup; 10 daily-deal tips; the scoop on “Ice Cream Sandwich” (week in review)

Restoring an iPhone with iCloud Backup; 10 daily-deal tips; the scoop on “Ice Cream Sandwich” (week in review)

by ben patterson | Oct 22, 2011 | week in review

Thanks to iCloud, backing up all the settings, photos, and messages on your iPhone or iPad is easier than ever. Sounds great—as long as it works as advertised. Find out what happened when I put iCloud Backup to the test. Also this week: 10 tips for navigating the...
iOS 5 installation woes; verdict on the iPhone 4S; end of Qwikster (week in review)

iOS 5 installation woes; verdict on the iPhone 4S; end of Qwikster (week in review)

by ben patterson | Oct 15, 2011 | week in review

After months of anticipation, Apple finally unleashed its long-awaited update to its iOS mobile software, but anxious users trying to install the software were stymied by error messages and snail-like download speeds. Still, the iOS 5 installation speed bumps...
iOS 5 installation woes; verdict on the iPhone 4S; end of Qwikster (week in review)

iPhone 4S unveiled; loss of a tech giant; locking down your Facebook account (week in review)

by ben patterson | Oct 7, 2011 | week in review

Millions of eager customers are already placing their orders for the next iPhone, which looks virtually identical to its predecessor but packs in a turbo-charged processor, a sharper camera, and a voice-activated “intelligent assistant” named Siri. At the...
Week in review: Keeping your Facebook comments private; the new Kindles; Apple to “talk iPhone”

Week in review: Keeping your Facebook comments private; the new Kindles; Apple to “talk iPhone”

by ben patterson | Oct 1, 2011 | week in review

Keeping your Facebook comments to yourself isn’t as easy as you may have heard, particularly when you’re commenting on someone else’s Facebook post. So, is there any way to keep your comments to yourself? Read on for answers. Also this week: Amazon unleashes a trio of...
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