Technology Untangled: Using smartphones to enhance shopping
With the holiday season in full swing, Stephen Bour looks at some smartphone applications that you may find helpful in your quest for the perfect gifts at the perfect price.
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Technology Untangled: Cloud computing – a glimpse from the cloud
Just what exactly is the cloud?
Technology Untangled: Blu-ray players also stream Internet video
Stephen Bour takes a look into a HD Blu-ray disc player to expand his viewing options.
Technology Untangled: QR codes provide quick info for smartphones
While relatively new to smartphones, this type of two-dimensional matrix barcode has actually been in existence since 1994.
Technology Untangled: Google offers useful and fun features
Almost everyone is familiar with the popular and useful Google search engine. If you take a closer look at Google’s main page, (google.com) you will see a small menu choice named “more.” I did some exploring into that drop-down list and discovered a wide variety of useful, functional, and fun features. Today we will look at just a few of the many extras that Google offers.
Technology Untangled: Use caution with PC speed-up software
It seems like just about everyone feels like their PC is running slowly, or it is slowing down compared to when it was new. It doesn’t really matter how fast your newest PC is, the desire for faster and smoother operation is a common thread of complaint. Software vendors are well aware of this.
Tablets, smartphones, and netbooks converge
It is obvious that tablet computers like the iPad and its many competitors are the hottest segment in mobile computing today. Today’s article will look at some of the approaches being taken toward the convergence between smartphones, tablets, netbooks and notebooks.
Technology Untangled: Dropbox offers simple file storage and sharing
If you find that you are often having to e-mail files to yourself or are constantly transferring files via USB drive, then Dropbox online file storage and syncing may be for you.
Techology Untangled: The Android alternative to the iPhone
Today’s review will discuss the latest Droid phones by Motorola and their Android software.
Technology Untangled: Overcome odd twists to solve tech issues
Let’s review some technical problems and solutions that have come across my desk in the past few months. It seems like even the apparently straightforward issues often take an odd twist
Technology Untangled: Multifunction copier lacks key functions
Bour takes a look at a multifunction copier from Canon that disappointed him.
Technology Untangled: New conference phone offers unique features
Stephen Bour purchased a new piece of office technology recently: a high-quality conference phone with impressive features.
Technology Untangled: Windows 7 provides compatibility with XP
One of the problems with upgrading to a new computer every few years is that you often must upgrade to a new version of Windows.
This time around, it’s Windows 7.
Technology Untangled: Don’t be intimidated by hard drive upgrade
Screwdriver: Check. $47 hard drive cloning device: Check. That’s the complete list of tools needed to EASILY upgrade your
computer’s hard drive.
Technology Untangled: Texting is not just for teens
I must admit that until recently I didn't think much of using a cell phone for sending text messages. However, since I purchased a new phone, I've started to experiment with it, and I am surprised to report that I have found some practical as well as fun uses for this technology.