Posts Tagged ‘guide’

So you're fed up with Google, and you've got a litany of reasons. You don't even have to explain—I'm just here to help you crawl out from under the shadow of the big G, step by step. You don't have to be ready to commit to a full overhaul of your online lifestyle to understand why someone might want to yank their data from ... Full story

Filed under: Handsets , ATT , Apple So we knew a select number of authorized resellers would start stocking iPhones soon, and thanks to a tipster, it looks like we might be getting a glimpse at a none-too-surprising recipient of the new order. As these pics from an anonymous tipster show, "big hug for your mobile life" retailer The Shack will be getting AT&T's ... Full story

Filed under: Cell Phones , Web , Social Networking Schools have been surprisingly quick to embrace new online tools to enhance education and encourage participation both in and out of the classroom. Professor Dave Parry , from the University of Texas at Dallas, has taken his class to Twitter , The University of Missouri has required all Journalism majors to own an iPhone or ... Full story

Filed under: Cell Phones , Editor's Picks , Reviews , Holiday Gift Guide Motorola's DROID may be the largest threat to Apple's stranglehold on the smartphone market to date, and for good reason. Available starting tomorrow for $199 (with a minimum $70 voice and data monthly plan), the DROID offers lots to like: a sturdy, angular, all-black design; a crystal clear, high-resolution display (854 ... Full story

Filed under: Cell Phones , Computers , iPhone , Windows Software , Webware , Mobile Software , Mac Software , Downloads , Web What it is: Dropbox is an online storage service that holds your files (up to 2 gigabytes) for free, and automatically syncs them between several PCs. It also allows you to access your files from any Web-connected computer. Dropbox offers 2 ... Full story

Filed under: Cell Phones , iPhone Thinking about a nip here, or a tuck there? If you're not certain that a face lift or lipo is right for you, you might want to test the waters with an iPhone application. According to Reuters, two plastic surgery apps, both aiming to inform surgical candidates about different procedures, have been released in the past month. The ... Full story

Filed under: Audio/Video , Cell Phones , iPhone , Holiday Gift Guide Joby Gorillamobile for iPhone (Media Hound, Under $50) Joby first earned fans several years ago when it essentially invented its own market: low-cost, flexible but durable mini tripods for cameras. And Joby's done it again by extending into the iPhone accessory market with the $40 Gorillamobile . Put any iPhone 3G or ... Full story

The May issue of Esquire offers up a snarky boys club guide on how to "google efficiently." Sure, it made me giggle and was intended to entertain, but I can't say I found any of it particularly helpful or informative. Esquire says: Save time by typing in "gogle.com," instead of "google.com." Google automatically directs you to its site Full story

Using VNC, you can log into your home computer from any machine in the world with web access (including your iPhone) to access files, schedule downloads, and tons more. Here's how. VNC ( virtual network computing ) is one of those tricks that never gets old, and having it set up can often save your ass—whether you left some info on your home computer ... Full story

If you've ever had an idea for an iPhone application but you've never known how to begin creating it, Stanford will be offering how-to-build-iphone-apps computer science courses via free video podcasts through iTunes U . Later this week, you'll be able to get a Stanford-level education without the stress of having to apply to the prestigious school and especially without having to pay tuition ... Full story

Lots of us have been using the iPhone 3.0 beta full-time. Now we're rolling back, because it is decidedly NOT ready. Full story

The iPhone 3.0 OS may only be available as a beta for developers (and friends of developers), but there's still plenty of tinkering you can do to get the 3.0 OS experience this weekend. Full story

I am typing this on a 9-inch, 3G-equipped, almost-pocketable computer, running the best consumer OS money can currently buy. It costs around $400 Full story

The Xbox 360 is the best console you can buy. Except it's inexplicably missing something the Wii and PS3 have: Wi-Fi Full story

OK, OK, I admit it. It's really no secret. I'm a gadget nerd. I'm totally crazy about shiny gizmos. Fresh phones, hot new game systems. ... I run the gamut in my obsession, and I don't discriminate or play favorites. I want them all.Unfortunately, it's an unhealthy habit, especially when you can't afford to have them all. It isn't like that makes matters any easier. ... Full story

A Guide for Tech Gadget AddictsGadgets galore are becoming a mainstay of office culture, with hundreds of business professionals and casual telephone users adapting their daily habits into almost routine dependencies. For those without the added responsibility of a Bluetooth headset, Full story