Archive for May, 2010
Apple Updates iWork Suite
There are updates in the iPad app store for all three of Apple’s iWork suite of productivity apps. Most of the changes are for language support and bug fixes. However, one significant change in Pages was one of my biggest complaints in my original review of the app the toolbar disappears in landscape mode. Well [...]
OtterBox Motorola Droid Commuter Case Review
OtterBox is best known for its rugged and waterproof cases, but the company also offers a commuter series of cases designed to offer protection for on-the-go users without the traditional bulk or weight of a waterproof design. The Motorola Droid Commuter case from OtterBox is an example of this protective, yet usable in everyday settings, [...]
HP 4320t Thin Client Notebook Released
The HP 4320t mobile thin client notebook was announced this week and offers corporate users a portable machine that connects to a secure central server for enhanced security and reliability. The HP 4320t uses a brushed aluminum design, similar to the recent HP Pavilion upgrades and it weighs 4.3 pounds providing users with a portable [...]
Virgin Mobile’s Pay-As-You-Go Mobile Data Now a Better Deal
Virgin Mobile’s BroadBand2Go pay-as-you-go mobile 3G broadband offering is one of the most attractive options for users who need a mobile broadband solution without a contract. The way it works is you purchase a USB dongle for $99.99 and then when you want to use the service you purchase data packages that cost from $10 to $60. [...]
Facebook Privacy So Complicated it Needs a Map
Do you understand how to make Facebook function so that none of your personal information is revealed to people or businesses you are not linked to? Neither do most people. In fact it is now so convoluted that the NY Times saw the need to map it out. And the map is more complicated than [...]
Gelaskin iPad Skin Review
Like most Apple products, the iPad needs protection. Given that it is already on the heavy side for a handheld device, protecting it from scratches with a minimal cover is an ideal solution. Enter the Gelaskins iPad skin, which protects the delicate back of the iPad and the bezel from unsightly scuffs in style. Like [...]
Gateway NV5 and NV7 offer More Power and Social Networking Features
Gateway is releasing newly updated versions of their NV series of notebook computers with more up to date technology and social networking features built in. The two new models are the NV5 with a 15.6-inch display and the NV7 with a 17.3-inch display. The NV line has been at the core of the company’s offering [...]
Steam for Mac Released; Free Portal
Great news for gamers with Mac’s; Valve has finally released Steam for Mac — and as an added bonus they are including a free download of the hit game Portal through May 24th. Steam is a game download service which offers easy access to many popular games and now with a Mac version users can [...]
Can the New Toughbook 31 Survive a 20-foot Drop?
We recently shared the release of Panasonic’s new Toughbook 31, a rugged notebook PC designed for extreme environments like those encountered by military, law enforcement and field workers. In our first look, Panasonic already proved that the Toughbook 31 could be dropped six feet with no ill effects. But how would it hold up to [...]
How To Run Any Application as Administrator in Windows 7 by Default
By default Windows 7 doesn’t run any application as administrator; but if you constantly need to run a program as administrator you can change your settings so that Windows always run the program as administrator. The following guide will show you how to run any application with administrator privileges without the extra clicks. Step 1: Right click on [...]
