Archive for October, 2010
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac: Who Has the Best Deal?
Today, Microsoft officially launched its next version of Office. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac OS X is now ready for purchase from many outlets including Microsoft’s own store and the Apple store. The best deal on Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac OS X seems to be at Amazon where a single license version of the [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab for $500 or $400 Depending on Where You Buy
The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Tab is an Android 2.2 tablet with 3G capability with a 7-inch touch screen display, a 1GHz processor and at least 16GB of storage. We’ve already learned that Verizon would be selling one for $599 with a month-to-month contract costing as little as $20 a month for a 1GB data plan. [...]
Wi-Fi Direct Certification: What Is It and Why Should You Care?
The Wi-Fi Alliance, responsible for overseeing the specifications of Wi-Fi is releasing specs Wi-Fi Direct which is like a cross between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Using Wi-Fi technology the Wi-Fi Direct spec is designed to connect two Wi-Fi enabled devices directly, much like one would do with Bluetooth. What that means is a user can connect [...]
MacBook Air Boot and Wake Times Compared to Windows Notebook and iPad
The MacBook Air promises to be one of the fastest booting systems available today. Wake from sleep is said to be nearly instantaneous. Laptop Magazine did a comparison between the new 11-inch MacBook Air and what they call one of the fastest Windows-based notebooks available, the Sony VAIO Z with Windows 7. They also throw [...]
How The Pros Use Google Voice: 10 Google Voice Tips and Tricks
One of the coolest things about Google Voice is how people actually use it. Once you get the basics of Google Voice down, the actual uses are far reaching. We tracked down some Google Voice Pros to find out how they use Google voice to be more productive, as a lifehack or just to connect [...]
How I use My iPad: Notes, Presenting, Communication and Entertainment
Last week Chris Leckness posted a question over at GottaBeMobile, asking if he was alone in not using his iPad anymore. The resident tableteers at GottaBeMobile chimed in with Warner sharing how he is using his iPad more than ever and Sumocat fessed up to not owning an iPad and shared his love for Pen input. Not [...]
Jolicloud to Produce It’s Own Netbook
Jolicloud is a Linux distribution that is designed to work on netbooks offering a lightweight footprint, a simple interface and an integrated app store. Engadget reported that the company is going to make it’s own netbook soon and they even have pictures. Their source is CEO Tariq Krim who posted some shots of the device on [...]
How to Record a Call with Google Voice – Incoming and Outgoing
Recording phone calls with Google Voice is easy to do and a great way to keep track of important information like directions, a new task from your boss or an important phone call with a customer service representative. This guide is part of a series we’re calling Google Voice University, which will take you from a [...]
BlackBerry PlayBook Hands On Demo From RIM CEO (Video)
While the BlackBerry PlayBook was announced last month and plenty of tech bloggers weighed in on their first impressions, no one was actually able to touch the device and there was some question as to whether the PlayBook was a finished product. While we haven’t seen a hands on from a third-party yet RIM co-CEO [...]
HP ENVY 13 and Envy 15 Disappear, Envy 14 Loses Radiance High Res Display
The HP ENVY line of notebooks loses a few models and a few upgrade options as winter approaches. Are they hibernating or gone for good. The HP ENVY 13 is officially gone from the HP online store, a move we have seen coming for several months now. The HP Envy 13 was pegged to take [...]
