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# Techerator

Techerator is an excellent source of tips, guides, and reviews about software, web apps, technology, mobile phones, and computers.

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- [Review: Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset](https://techerator.com/2009/08/review-logitech-clearchat-pro-usb-headset/) - Logitech is a big name when it comes to PC accessories, so looking for a headset with their name on it was what introduced me to the Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset. I read through dozens of reviews for this headset, and collected the same basic good and bad points from each website. Now that
- [Why Coding is the New Black](https://techerator.com/2013/05/why-coding-is-the-new-black/) - What job skill do you think will be most valuable by the year 2020? As it turns out, the world runs on code and as you can expect, coding will be a valuable skill set to have by then. In fact, so many companies and individuals are so optimistic about this that there are now
- [Create Budgets, Visualize Expenses, and Reduce Debt for Free with Mint.com](https://techerator.com/2010/09/create-budgets-visualize-expenses-and-reduce-debt-for-free-with-mint-com/) - When I got my first glimpse of a “big kid job” by taking an engineering internship in 2008, I quickly realized that my strategy of “save enough money for food” wasn’t going to cut it anymore. Since I was earning significantly more than I was at my previous part-time jobs, I needed a way to
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2013: 5 Stocking Stuffers for the Tech Lover](https://techerator.com/2013/12/holiday-gift-guide-2013-5-stocking-stuffers-for-the-tech-lover/) - This time of year, companies of all specialties and sizes are coming out with new products. From those that make gadgets run more smoothly, to those that keep them protected, shoppers are sure to find something for every tech lover on their list. Check out this list of top-rated products to not only make the
- [Spice Up Your Twitter Profile with Themeleon](https://techerator.com/2012/08/spice-up-your-twitter-profile-with-themeleon/) - You no doubt have come across Twitter pages that capture your attention immediately you see them. Users, businesses and organizations can customize the feel and look of this important social network to not only reflect the company or business brand, but use it as a vital marketing tool. So, how do you turn your Twitter
- [4 Apps to Make Traveling Easier](https://techerator.com/2013/11/4-apps-to-make-traveling-easier/) - When on the road, even the most routine and everyday events can be made difficult. You can buy kratom for chronic pain for the road, and you can buy the right kind of travel pillow, and that doesn't even begin to encroach on the problems. Internet connections can be hard to find, technology may not
- [Google Search: More advertising leaves less room for organic results](https://techerator.com/2013/07/google-search-more-advertising-leaves-less-room-for-organic-results/) - Google’s corporate motto is “don’t be evil.” When this was unveiled in 1999 / 2000 (attribution claims vary), it was seen as something of a dig at various large companies and the way they operate. Zooming forward to the present day, I find myself wondering if Google are beginning to lose sight of this ethos
- [Comparison: Motorola Droid vs. iPod Touch](https://techerator.com/2009/11/comparison-motorola-droid-vs-ipod-touch/) - [ad name="Amazon Apple iPod Touch 32GB"] [ad name="Amazon Motorola Droid X"] A friend of mine recently asked if she should buy an iPod Touch or a Motorola Droid. While these are two completely different products, one being a wifi-enabled MP3 player and the other being a full-featured smartphone, a choice definitely still exists. So without
- [Save Energy and Lower Your Electricity Bill without Losing the Tech You Love](https://techerator.com/2010/09/save-energy-and-lower-your-electricity-bill-without-losing-the-tech-you-love/) - Most people are worried about how much power they are using and what their carbon footprint might be. Most people think, “I am just one person, what can I do to help?” I have said this same thing before, then I realized a few easy steps can help me save money and help save the
- [So You Got a New Kindle for Christmas, Now What?](https://techerator.com/2010/12/so-you-got-a-new-kindle-for-christmas-now-what/) - Like many of you lucky people out there, I got a new Kindle as a present this Christmas (thanks, Mom!). I’m an avid reader so I know I’ll make good use of it, but I’ve come up with a few simple tips that can help you get the most out of your new toy. Oh,
- [Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Expires October 31st](https://techerator.com/2010/10/microsoft-office-2010-beta-expires-october-31st/) - It's almost been a year since we covered the release of Microsoft Office 2010 Beta. In the time since the Microsoft Office 2010 Beta was released, over 9 million people have downloaded and installed the beta version. But since all good things must come to an end, the free Office 2010 beta will soon expire.
- [Easily Hot Swap SATA Hard Drives With HotSwap!](https://techerator.com/2010/10/easily-hot-swap-sata-hard-drives-with-hotswap/) - One advantage that SATA added over previous connection standards is the ability to hot swap devices. This allows users to add and remove devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, without restarting the computer. While it is possible to manage these hot swapped devices in Windows, it doesn't always work properly and can be
- [Techerator Holiday Gift Guide: Gamer's Edition](https://techerator.com/2010/12/techerator-holiday-gift-guide-gamers-edition/) - The holidays are right around the corner, and if you're anything like me you haven't even thought about starting to shop for gifts. In the past this situation might have ended with you in tears at the mall, desperately fighting against throngs of soccer moms and biting children, hoping to grab the last of whatever
- [Holiday Gift Guide: Something For The Whole Family Edition](https://techerator.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-guide-something-for-the-whole-family-edition/) - For some, holiday shopping is a joyous and fun task, but for others it’s a difficult one. A lot of the difficulty stems from not knowing what to get someone. Being a person that loves shopping, let me give you a little guidance for buying gifts for the whole family. Gift Ideas for Grandparents My
- [Review: Nook Color from Barnes & Noble](https://techerator.com/2010/12/review-nook-color-from-barnes-noble/) - [ad name="Nook Color1"] The market for small tablets and digital book readers can be fierce in its own ways. The Nook Color from Barnes & Noble is a combination of these two devices - being an eReader and an Android tablet - but it doesn't quite excel at either. I am not a big book
- [First Look: Logitech Revue with Google TV](https://techerator.com/2011/02/first-look-logitech-revue-with-google-tv/) - Editor's note: I am joined at the end of this article by software engineer Chris Finke, who was kind enough to share his experiences integrating Google TV with his Tivo. Both Chris and I won our Logitech Revues through a developer contest held by Google. The Logitech Revue with Google TV is Google's first foray into
- [A Geeky Valentine's Day Gift Guide](https://techerator.com/2011/02/a-geeky-valentines-day-gift-guide/) - Getting the perfect gift for your geeky loved one can be difficult, so fellow Techerator editor Kate Bedrick and I have teamed up to give you some fantastic gift ideas for this Valentine's Day (or any holiday, really). No need to thank us; we're basically professionals at being geeks. Evan's Picks Adult Footie Pajamas Footie
- [Review: Kinect for Xbox 360](https://techerator.com/2011/01/review-kinect-for-xbox-360/) - [ad name="Xbox Kinect"] Remember when the PlayStation EyeToy came out? How about the Wii with its ground-breaking motion sensing controls? You can throw those gimmicks out the window, Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 is the new way to play! The Kinect gained huge popularity over the holiday season. Microsoft has finally done motion controls right
- [Review: Asus K53E-A1 Laptop Review - 15.6" Brown Beauty](https://techerator.com/2011/07/review-asus-k53e-a1-laptop-review-15-6-brown-beauty/) - [ad name="ASUS K53E-A1"] Asus makes all kinds of laptops. Sometimes it's hard to even know which model is what with the number-based naming scheme. But, I believe that I am using a laptop that is noteworthy in its design and usability, the Asus K53E-A1. The more I use this laptop, the more I enjoy it. Running
- [Review: Logitech Gaming Mouse G300](https://techerator.com/2011/09/review-logitech-gaming-mouse-g300/) - When it comes to mice that work well for both right-handers and left-handers, there's not many options out there. Sure, there's a lot of cheap and crappy ambidextrous mice that come packaged with most OEM computers, but there's never been a really good gaming mouse that's truly ambidextrous. However, Logitech has finally filled that lonesome
- [Facebook Acquires WhatsApp for a Whopping $19B](https://techerator.com/2014/02/facebook-acquires-whatsapp-for-a-whopping-16b/) - Probably one of the most hostile takeovers of our time, Facebook has acquired its rival WhatsApp. In terms of value creation, this is the biggest on record. Sequoia Capital reportedly invested only $8 million back in 2011 in WhatsApp and no additional funding was announced after that. This initial investment has thus turned out to
- [What to do when an AppleTV update goes bad](https://techerator.com/2014/02/what-to-do-when-an-appletv-update-goes-bad/) - Recently, Apple released an update to the Apple TV bringing that OS to version 6.0. Included in the update was iTunes Radio, the ability to play purchased music, new AirPlay features, and more. The sign that something has gone wrong Updating the Apple TV is usually pretty easy, but what if something goes wrong? It
- [What are the Long-Term Effects of Electronics?](https://techerator.com/2014/02/what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-electronics/) - As more and more generations learn to use computers, phones, and GPSs from a young age, the population is beginning to see an array of negative medical results. With electronics around every corner and the ability to access them at virtually any time of the day, more and more are seeing the onset of technology-educed
- [Free or paid online services: which should you choose?](https://techerator.com/2014/01/free-or-paid-online-services-which-should-you-choose/) - There are a bunch of free services on the internet. There are services like Google Drive (formerly Docs) which is basically a free online word processor, spreadsheet app, and presentation app. There is Flickr which is a free photo sharing service. There’s Tumblr which is used for many types of sharing, but is most similar
- [Why Facebook Ads Need Quality Control Approval](https://techerator.com/2014/01/why-facebook-ads-need-quality-control-approval/) - It’s no secret that Facebook, the social media giant, hands out its users’ information to third parties. So long as an advertiser is willing to pay, the site will ensure only the most relevant viewers see their ads. Whether targeting specific audiences or opting for the sidebar approach, thousands of companies have gained business with
- [10 Facts You Need to Know About Netflix](https://techerator.com/2014/01/10-facts-you-need-to-know-about-netflix/) - In its short lifespan, the entertainment mogul, Netflix, has been able to accomplish a great deal. They’ve twice drug themselves out from the doldrums, created their very own type of entertainment viewing platform, and now the company even accounts for a large portion of online traffic. In the process of creating this well-loved monster, they’ve
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2013: The Digital Artist Edition](https://techerator.com/2013/12/holiday-gift-guide-2013-the-digital-artist-edition/) - Every year companies push the limits of digital art and in some cases it gets harder and harder to distinguish digital art from hand made. Here are some of this year's best products that you might consider getting for the digital artist in your family. Wacom Intuos Earlier this year Wacom rebranded its product line
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2013: iPad Mini for Kids Edition](https://techerator.com/2013/12/holiday-gift-guide-2013-ipad-mini-for-kids-edition/) - This holiday season, a lot of children will be getting iPads or iPad minis for presents. I suspect iPad minis will be the more popular of the two. For those that do get an iPad mini here are a few accessories you might want to get with the mini. Black Blue V2 Double Layer Kickstand
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Apple iOS Edition](https://techerator.com/2013/12/holiday-gift-guide-2013-apple-ios-edition/) - Every year there are more and more products for the iOS market, and this year is no different. Here are some of the best products I tried this year that would make great gifts for any iOS user in your family. Sandisk Connect Wireless Media Drive For the person that is constantly running out of
- [The Next Gmail Change: Pictures Shown Automatically Via Email](https://techerator.com/2013/12/the-next-gmail-change-pictures-shown-automatically-via-email/) - For anyone with a Gmail account, you know just how annoying it can be when, every time you log in, you’re asked which senders can and can’t show their pictures (whether attached or embedded). A feature since the mogul’s begging, this practice is still in effect years after ongoing overhauls. They’ve changed their look, opted
- [Sputnik, a state-controlled search engine to compete against Yandex and Google](https://techerator.com/2013/12/sputnik-a-state-controlled-search-engine-to-compete-against-yandex-and-google/) - The Sputnik search engine, which is expected to launch anytime in 2014, will be the latest entrant into the search engines list. According to Mashable, Sputnik will be a state-controlled search engine under the Rostelecom telecom service and will be competing directly with the local search giant, Yandex, and Google. Despite the late entry into
- [Cell phone use may be allowed on airplanes, says FCC](https://techerator.com/2013/12/cell-phone-use-may-be-allowed-on-airplanes-says-fcc/) - Now that flyers of all destinations can enjoy their virtual books through turbulence, landing, and even the seatbelt speech (though, for everyone’s sake, they shouldn’t), travelers are on the verge of one more flight-changing decision. Just a few weeks after the announcement that eReaders are now safe for airplanes – from start to finish –
- [The Latest on Amazon’s Drone Delivery System](https://techerator.com/2013/12/the-latest-on-amazons-drone-delivery-system/) - After crushing the competition and creating a new standard of online shopping, mogul retail company Amazon continues to reach new heights. To keep up with their growing sales demand (and to cut back on delivery costs), the company announced it’s looking to drones, a flying delivery device. Rather than a delivery truck stopping from house
- [The Rise of Holiday Light Shows](https://techerator.com/2013/12/the-rise-of-holiday-light-shows/) - Just a few years ago, the world was in awe as the first creative light show was set to music … at someone’s home. There was music, lights, and a steady beat that meant we couldn’t turn our eyes away. One creative family decided to put a little more effort (and pizzazz) into their regular
- [PS4 vs. Xbox One: The console wars take a new turn](https://techerator.com/2013/11/the-console-wars-take-a-new-turn/) - Depending on how you look at it, the game console wars just took another turn with the launch of the Playstation 4 and the Xbox One consoles. What is even more amazing is the close and fierce competition between these two consoles in price, design, specs, and game varieties. How do these two consoles stack
- [Need to Contact Facebook? Good Luck](https://techerator.com/2013/11/need-to-contact-facebook-good-luck/) - With the incredible growth Facebook has seen in past years, it’s understandable that a few people may need to get a hold of the company. Whether for legal reasons, personal interest, or just needing to get some information, the site is surprisingly hard to pin down. Of course, it’s hard to blame them – even
- [Looking for a Good Deal on an iPhone? Head to a Retail Store](https://techerator.com/2013/11/looking-for-a-good-deal-on-an-iphone-head-to-a-retail-store/) - By now it’s nothing new to see smartphone kiosks throughout Target, Walmart, or any other chain store. To optimize user experience and to make the wait time much shorter, phone companies have teamed up with these moguls to greatly increase the locations in which consumers can purchase their next phone. And considering the shorter lines,
- [The iPad Air is faster, lighter, and thinner, but I'm not getting one yet](https://techerator.com/2013/11/the-ipad-air-is-faster-lighter-and-thinner-but-im-not-getting-one-yet/) - When Tim Cook and company unveiled the new iPad Air a few weeks ago, I wanted one. The new A7 chip and the processing boost the Air was getting made it a very tempting device. Who wouldn't want a faster iPad? I currently have the third generation iPad, so I figured this new model would
- [Why Commenting Systems on Websites Are Getting Overhauls](https://techerator.com/2013/11/why-commenting-systems-on-websites-are-getting-overhauls/) - When you look at a popular website, the commenting system is probably one of the few places where there is little control in terms of content. However, this is about to change with two large websites and online resources, YouTube and Popular Science, announcing a revamping of their systems. For YouTube, all comments will now
- [How to reduce, remove, and block profanity online](https://techerator.com/2013/11/how-to-reduce-remove-and-block-profanity-online/) - As the Internet grows, the ability in which it’s used is constantly expanding. Teens, adults, and even kids of all ages are logging in and seeing what posts the net has to offer. Likewise, they’re sharing, sending, and commenting along for the world to see … whether or not their content is appropriate. Whether containing
- [How to send your Android device's photos to Apple iPhoto with Dropbox](https://techerator.com/2013/11/how-to-send-your-android-devices-photos-to-apple-iphoto-with-dropbox/) - A friend of mine recently got his first smartphone, and it happens to be an Android phone. He asked me how he could get his photos and video off of the phone and into iPhoto on his Mac. I had no idea, so I told him to try to connect the phone to the Mac
- [Is Firefox the new Internet Explorer for Mac users?](https://techerator.com/2013/10/is-firefox-the-new-internet-explorer-for-mac-users/) - If you have been using Mac for as long as I have, you remember the days when they came with Microsoft's Internet Explorer pre-installed. Even if it wasn't installed, there was a time when it was available for download on the Mac. It was the must have-browser, even if you used a different one like
- [Should We Save the Optical Drive?](https://techerator.com/2013/10/should-we-save-the-optical-drive/) - It’s nothing new to hear that Apple’s latest MacBook models come without a disc drive. They're sleeker and thinner, and leaving out the “dated” technology allowed the company to pack in more features in less computer. They first did it with the MacBook Air in 2008, and with soaring sales, it’s likely the company didn't
- [How much social media usage is too much?](https://techerator.com/2013/10/how-much-social-media-usage-is-too-much/) - In a time where social media rules the Internet, it’s easy for users to become overwhelmed with the vast amount of profiles they can host. Between Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, etc., where does one draw the line as to how many profiles are enough? Especially when each platform is trying so hard to draw
- [New beverage technology can identify "spiked" drinks](https://techerator.com/2013/10/new-beverage-technology-can-identify-spiked-drinks/) - It seems that each day a new piece of technology is being invented. From new electronics, to items that allow us to live “greener” lives, to those that seem practically unnecessary, creative types are bringing new items into the world. One recent invention, however, can actually help create a safer nightlife environment. By combining chemical
- [Facebook Ads primed to replace Google Ads](https://techerator.com/2013/10/facebook-ads-can-they-replace-google-ads/) - For years, Google has proven to be the giant in Internet marketing with returns paralleled to none. With statistics predicting a growth of up to 77.3 percent this year, you should be expecting Google to make a fortune out of the business that it has continually monopolized courtesy of its firm control over search traffic,
- [Android fragmentation may not be a bad thing after all](https://techerator.com/2013/10/android-fragmentation-may-not-be-a-bad-thing-after-all/) - Each month, more mobile device designers announce the release of one or more Android devices. Out of 682,000 unique device downloads of the OpenSignal cellular coverage app, the organization recorded 11,868 unique devices, a staggering improvement from the mere 3,997 recorded in the previous year. With the diversity comes the headache of creating apps that
- [iOS 7 Home Sharing is now fixed](https://techerator.com/2013/10/ios-7-home-sharing-is-now-fixed/) - One of my favorite features in iTunes and my iOS devices is called Home Sharing . Home Sharing allows you to view/listen to content on any iOS devices by streaming it from iTunes. For example, if I have a movie on my computer in iTunes, I can watch that movie on my Apple TV by
- [How to make a DIY smartphone stand for under $1](https://techerator.com/2013/10/how-to-make-a-diy-smartphone-stand-for-under-1/) - Smartphone stands are a great way to watch content on your phone without having to hold the phone upright, and there are a ton of different DIY methods for making them. A lot of them are made so that they'll hold your phone horizontally, but some users want stands that prop up their phones vertically,
- [Who needs newspapers? Just use Flipboard](https://techerator.com/2013/10/who-needs-newspapers-just-use-flipboard/) - In case you don’t know, Flipboard is a newsreader app. I’ve had it on my iPhone for some time now, loving the way that it pools together stories from a range of well-known media outlets and presents them to me using a “flip” interface that’s both intuitive and satisfying to use. When you first run
- [Is Chromecast the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?](https://techerator.com/2013/09/is-chromecast-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread/) - Back in July, Google announced the release of Chromecast -- its latest pride and joy to come from the billion-dollar idea factory. The device, which is only about two inches long, works to stream video (or simply screens) from a computer, tablet, or phone, onto one’s TV. Basically, any television with an HDMI port can
- [Rural Internet Options are Slim, Expensive](https://techerator.com/2013/09/rural-internet-options-are-slim-expensive/) - For those that don’t live in the heart of a metropolis, logging into the interweb may just be a timely, expensive process. Rather than free hi-speed WiFi lining the blocks, online access is hard to come by, is slow, and not all that reliable. To the majority of the population, however, this may come as
- [Why is Facebook so inconsistent about removing inappropriate photos?](https://techerator.com/2013/09/why-is-facebook-so-inconsistent-about-removing-inappropriate-photos/) - Any Facebook user has had the option – at one point or another – to report a friend’s photo. Whether or not it was inappropriate, hilarious, or even sentimental, the site brought our moral stands to question, and tested us between friendship and appropriate viewing material. Of course, the majority of those times, the pictures
- [Build it on a budget: A $500 workhorse PC](https://techerator.com/2013/09/build-it-on-a-budget-a-500-workhorse-pc/) - You may remember well over a year ago when we first introduced a budget build guide for DIY PC builders, and it's long overdue for a refresh. Computer components have come a long way since then, and Intel recently launched their new 4th-generation Core Haswell chips. As I mentioned in last year's guide, not everyone
- [Review: My first week with the iPad Mini](https://techerator.com/2013/09/review-my-first-week-with-the-ipad-mini/) - Even though I’m an “IT guy,” I’ve never been a believer in “technology for the sake of technology.” Before I buy a device, I have to understand how it’s going to fit in with my life and be sure I’m going to use it. I’ve seen far too many clients become hooked on buying shiny
- [The colorful iPhone 5C is not just for kids](https://techerator.com/2013/09/the-colorful-iphone-5c-is-not-just-for-kids/) - On September 10, Apple introduced the iPhone 5C. This new line of iPhones strays from the metal/glass design of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 and now 5S and brings a colored shell to the iPhone. Many people keep writing about how this line is made for kids. While I do think these will be
- [Thinking about getting a standing desk? Here are some tips](https://techerator.com/2013/09/thinking-about-getting-a-standing-desk-here-are-some-tips/) - You may have heard of a new trend called standing desks. They're certainly not new by any means - Winston Churchhill used a standing desk, and so did Leonardo da Vinci and Ernest Hemmingway - but they've been gaining in popularity recently. It's becoming more well known that sitting down all day is bad for
- [Distributed computing comes to Android with BOINC](https://techerator.com/2013/08/distributed-computing-comes-to-android-with-boinc/) - Our understanding of the world around us has grown by leaps and bounds since the invention of the computer. The simulation of complex systems in particular involves crunching a ton of numbers, a task computers excel at. Unfortunately, the very best number crunchers happen to be extremely expensive, both to buy and to maintain. Through
- [The Current State of Platform, Software and Device Security](https://techerator.com/2013/08/the-current-state-of-platform-software-and-device-security/) - The year 2012 and the better part of 2013 have witnessed the birth of new computing platforms, social network platforms and general computing trends that not only make the gadget and internet a better place, but also a more dangerous one. These innovations and developed habits expose us to a variety of threats that we
- [Will book apps replace the ebook?](https://techerator.com/2013/08/will-book-apps-replace-the-ebook/) - More and more people are reading ebooks instead of physical books nowadays. It's a platform that continues to be popular and it's definitely a lot easier to carry dozens of books on a tablet than to carry even a few actual books with you on vacation. As ebooks continue to grow in popularity, there's a
- [5 Reasons Pinterest is a Better Search Engine than Google](https://techerator.com/2013/08/5-reasons-pinterest-is-a-better-search-engine-than-google/) - Despite its premise, platform, and overall demographic (crafty women), Pinterest comes out as one of the world’s most accurate search engines. Even better than actual search engines, like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Sure, it was made as a social media website, and for leisure or entertainment time, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less accurate
- [Reading magazines on the iPad: A great, but confusing experience](https://techerator.com/2013/08/reading-magazines-on-the-ipad-a-great-but-confusing-experience/) - I love printed magazines, and I have since I was a teenager, when my magazines of choice included hip-hop journal The Source, and lots of geeky Atari ST mags, which always came with a demo-filled 3.5-inch “cover disk.” Much has changed since then, obviously. Easy software downloads have obliterated the last of the cover disks,
- [3D Printers Approaching Mass Production as Key Patents Expire](https://techerator.com/2013/08/3d-printers-approaching-mass-production-as-key-patents-expire/) - Even though the existence of 3D printing isn't alien, it might be news to many, especially those who don't deal with architecture, industrial, automotive, or other forms of designing. Since the production of the first working 3D printer in 1984, different designers have selflessly contributed to the project leading to innovations that could even present
- [Buy and rent videos on Apple TV? Use this tip to save a little cash](https://techerator.com/2013/08/buy-and-rent-videos-on-apple-tv-use-this-tip-to-save-a-little-cash/) - The Apple TV is great; I am a big fan and a happy owner, but until recently, I used to just buy a show or movie on my computer and then watch it on my Apple TV. However, when you buy or rent content on the second or third generation Apple TV, the device automatically
- [Are we too dependent on technology?](https://techerator.com/2013/08/are-we-too-dependent-on-technology/) - In a day and age where almost everything runs on electricity – lights, entertainment, cooking, communication – it can be hard to fathom a life without it. From smartphones to Saturday night movies set to dim lights and the scent of microwaved popcorn, power is a part of our everyday lives; we’ve grown accustomed to
- [The Budget iPhone: A Risk for Apple?](https://techerator.com/2013/08/the-budget-iphone-a-risk-for-apple/) - The Apple rumor mill is currently working overtime with reports and leaks related to a new low-cost iPhone. In recent weeks, various photos have emerged, including the rear view of a plastic iPhone in a range of colors, as well as a pile of plastic boxes for an “iPhone 5C.” While there’s nothing to guarantee that
- [Pre-ordering digital content: What's the point?](https://techerator.com/2013/08/pre-ordering-digital-content-whats-the-point/) - If you are an iTunes Store customer, you have probably seen the sections in the store which allows you to pre-order music, books, or movies. I don't have data to back this up, but I would assume pre-ordering in iTunes is very popular. If it wasn't I would expect Apple to stop offering that option.
- [New doorbell lets you answer the door from anywhere](https://techerator.com/2013/08/new-doorbell-lets-you-answer-the-door-from-anywhere/) - In the growing list of items to become “smart”, now comes the doorbell. Wi-fi enabled, video stream-able, and recreating the definition of privacy laws, this doorbell puts a completely new take on answering the front door. Known as the DoorBot, this new invention brings both safety and technology to the old fashioned knock at the
- [Will the next iPhone have a fingerprint scanner?](https://techerator.com/2013/08/will-the-next-iphone-have-a-fingerprint-scanner/) - Since the dawn of the iPhone, users have been creeping, spying, and guessing as to what the latest model will hold. Some hunches were correct, while others were a far cry from reality. However, even the most wrong guesses haven’t kept bloggers and Apple users from scouring for the next big rumor. This time around,
- [5 do's and don'ts for traveling with technology on vacation](https://techerator.com/2013/08/5-dos-and-donts-for-traveling-with-technology-on-vacation/) - If you frequent this site, you probably are a tech fan and travels with gadgets on vacation. Here are some suggestions you may or may not already be doing that will make the tech portion of your trip a success. 1. Chargers It should go without say that you should bring every charger you need
- [Why LinkedIn remains the only international social site available in China](https://techerator.com/2013/08/why-linkedin-remains-the-only-international-social-site-available-in-china/) - In what the Chinese government terms as a move to keeping its society sane and couth, it has blocked the use of social sites like Facebook and Twitter among many others. Actually, accessing these sites is next to impossible, and if attempted, is punishable by law. This unquestionable move to block out international social sites
- [Can $20 apps survive in the iTunes App Store?](https://techerator.com/2013/08/can-20-apps-survive-in-the-itunes-app-store/) - Recently, I was looking at the new apps featured in the iTunes App Store and one got my immediate attention. It wasn't for the name (I had never heard of it before) - it was for the price. The game was $19.99. My immediate reaction was "Wow! That is never going to sell." Then I
- [4 ways to make your Android phone's battery last longer](https://techerator.com/2013/08/4-ways-to-make-your-android-phones-battery-last-longer/) - One of the reasons why Android operated devices are highly welcome in the market is their exemplary multitasking capabilities. However, there is a price to pay for this. To maintain a good number of applications running in the background and on demand, the processor has to constantly keep a record of running apps and actively
- [New devices help monitor and reduce water usage](https://techerator.com/2013/08/new-devices-help-monitor-and-reduce-water-usage/) - How much water do you use throughout the day? Do you leave the sink running while you brush your teeth? Take extra long showers? With a new device, called MyWater, users can learn just how much waste they may be washing down the drain. Simply put in some basic information, plug in the device next
- [Review: Traktor DJ, a professional music mixing app for iPhone and iPad](https://techerator.com/2013/07/review-traktor-dj-a-professional-music-mixing-app-for-iphone-and-ipad/) - I would never claim to be a bona fide DJ. At best, I am a hobby DJ who’s been given the occasional opportunity to do his thing at some bars and parties. Even so, I am passionate about playing and mixing music, and over the years I’ve invested in various software packages and items of
- [GoDaddy remains popular, but offers less than competing services](https://techerator.com/2013/07/godaddy-remains-popular-but-offers-less-than-competing-services/) - When setting out to purchase a new domain, the majority of people head to GoDaddy, type in their hopeful site address, and see if someone has already snatched up the great idea. If not, it’s likely GoDaddy will offer a multitude of discounts, coupons, and .co, .net, etc. options to help bring down the price.
- [How to add Bluetooth audio to your car for under $20](https://techerator.com/2013/07/how-to-add-bluetooth-audio-to-your-car-for-under-20/) - If you are like me, you like listening to content from your phone or MP3 player in your car while traveling. If you don't have built-in Bluetooth in your car, there are several options for adding it. You can use a cassette adapter (if your car has a cassette deck), an 8mm audio cable (basically
- [Your internet activities aren't as safe as you thought](https://techerator.com/2013/07/your-internet-activities-arent-as-safe-as-you-thought/) - The idea of snooping on undersea cables is not alien in the world of counter-intelligence. In fact, it was in use by the US against the Soviet Union as early as 1970s. Even though such an escapade in the early 70s would only yield specific information, tapping into the current undersea fiber optic cables gives
- [Need advice? Try ChoicePunch](https://techerator.com/2013/07/need-advice-try-choicepunch/) - Ever since the world was introduced to PostSecret, the idea of going to strangers with news became a thing. Dark, embarrassing, or just needing to confess the fact that Progressive’s Flo is was too perky for her own good, the site allowed online users to get things off of their chests. Without the threat of
- [Why are unlocked smartphones so expensive?](https://techerator.com/2013/07/why-are-unlocked-smartphones-so-expensive/) - When signing a new contract plan, users can walk away with a brand new phone for only a couple hundred dollars. With the right options, rebates, and carrier, users may end up with a free, or nearly free version of their favorite smartphone. But it’s the stipulations that provide a good deal. Factor in contract
- [Review: Disk Drill Pro for Mac](https://techerator.com/2013/07/review-disk-drill-pro-for-mac/) - If you have a computer, you should also have a backup plan in place. Some people have a local backup, others have an offsite backup service, and others might have both or more. If you are on a Mac you might be using Time Machine as part of your backup plan. However, most backup plans,
- [Music discovery app Shazam raises $40 million in preparation for IPO](https://techerator.com/2013/07/music-discovery-app-shazam-raises-40-million-in-preparation-for-ipo/) - Shazam, in an effort to prepare itself before going public, recently hired a new CEO. The company, which is well known for its music discovery app, has more good news to share before finally going public. The company has raised $40 million from America Movil, and enters into a business partnership with the company, which
- [The unfortunate downsides of streaming music services](https://techerator.com/2013/07/the-unfortunate-downsides-of-streaming-music-services/) - If you haven't heard, Google recently announced a streaming music service. For $9.99/month you can stream all the music you want to your compatible device. This is not the first streaming music service, and it probably won't be the last. In principle, an all you get stream music service sounds good, but in reality it
- [An introduction to developing software for Google Glass](https://techerator.com/2013/07/an-introduction-to-developing-software-for-google-glass/) - Now that Google Glass is quickly becoming a mainstream product, have you wondered how you can develop for Glass? Well, you don't have to wonder anymore because Google has made available the Google Mirror API to help developers build web-based services that interact with Google Glass. The developer guide gives a detailed explanation of how
- [Looking for an iTunes store replacement? Check out Amazon MP3](https://techerator.com/2013/07/looking-for-an-itunes-store-replacement-check-out-amazon-mp3/) - If you use a Mac, iPod, or iPad did you know that the iTunes Store is not the only place you can buy digital music for your device? In fact, Amazon.com has a great MP3 store which will work with those devices in a couple of ways. Basically, if you can get a DRM free
- [Can you “train” your batteries?](https://techerator.com/2013/07/can-you-train-your-batteries/) - As a lover of technology, it’s likely you’re constantly carrying around one or more chargers. A charger for your phone, one for your tablet, your computer, and any other tech-y items that may require an extra dose of juice. Extend any trip for more than a day, and the necessary charging items and accessories grow
- [New Super Luigi U is Nintendo’s first true DLC](https://techerator.com/2013/07/new-super-luigi-u-is-nintendos-first-true-dlc/) - Nintendo has always been slightly behind the pack in terms of online offerings. While downloadable content (DLC) for existing games is something very familiar to users of Xboxes, PS3s and even iPhones, Nintendo’s forays into DLC have been cautious and, at times, rather shambolic. Yes, there were new “coin rush” packs for New Super Mario
- [Top five reasons why WordPress is the best “Press”](https://techerator.com/2013/07/top-five-reasons-why-wordpress-is-the-best-press/) - WordPress is arguably known as one of the leading content management providers. It’s recognizable, compatible, and free to use – covering all of the online basics and plenty more. But for whatever reason, there are still website owners opting for a buggy competitor, or sticking to basic HTML for their web-viewing needs. As the Internet
- [Qwiki becomes Yahoo!'s 11th acquisition under Marissa Mayer](https://techerator.com/2013/07/qwiki-becomes-yahoos-11th-acquisition-under-marissa-mayer/) - Yahoo! recently announced that it has acquired the New York startup Qwiki, bringing the total number of acquisitions under the tenure of Marissa Mayer to 11. Originally a video search engine web platform since 2010, Qwiki shut down its web platform early this year and launched a social mobile video app after its iPad version
- [Vine continues to explode after Android release](https://techerator.com/2013/07/vine-continues-to-explode-after-android-release/) - Now that Vine for Android is a few weeks old, users are finding more and more uses for the six-second video app. Owned by Twitter and essentially creating the video form of tweets, Vine is taking the app market by storm. At a year old, Vine even topped Instagram for the most downloaded app among
- [Prepare for the upcoming Google Reader shutdown with 5 alternatives](https://techerator.com/2013/06/prepare-for-the-upcoming-google-reader-shutdown-with-5-alternatives/) - In an effort to consolidate its services, Google Reader shuts down on July 1, 2013. The rise and growth of Google+ has seen a bunch of shutdowns and we can expect to see more as the company looks to focus more on its key products. With Google Reader gone, it is time to look for
- [A non-programmer's first adventure in iOS app development](https://techerator.com/2013/06/a-non-programmers-first-adventure-in-ios-app-development/) - Ever since the App Store opened, I have had the desire to create an iOS app. I have a bunch of ideas, but I am not a programmer and don't know an ounce of coding needed to make an app. I can make the artwork for an app, but I don't know what to do
- [An introduction to mobile app testing](https://techerator.com/2013/06/an-introduction-to-mobile-app-testing/) - By now, it should be evident that smartphones are the next big thing. The explosion of consumer apps can be seen in just about every industry. Location intelligent mobile commerce apps, magazine apps, real-time trading apps, and gaming and social networking apps are just a few of the industry verticals experiencing this shift. Mobile adoption
- [Earn rewards for traveling with Ride](https://techerator.com/2013/06/earn-rewards-for-traveling-with-ride/) - For every mile that’s traveled, Ride, a free app, will give you points. Yes, really. Earn 4k points for a free RedBox rental, and up to 80k for $20 at Amazon – and virtually every increment in between. Simply travel and earn – a program that provides its users something for nothing. No surveys answered,
- [Meet the new Google Maps](https://techerator.com/2013/06/meet-the-new-google-maps/) - If you were at the Google I/O (or weren't), you are probably aware of the major redesign changes that were launched for Google Maps. One thing you will quickly notice is the approach that Google has taken to provide a more intuitive interface that takes away the clutter and leaves you with a clean and
- [Teaching kids how to code with programming games](https://techerator.com/2013/06/teaching-kids-how-to-code-with-programming-games/) - It comes as no surprise that computer coding is a viable life skill. Computer programs, video games, and virtually everything else runs off the stuff, and knowing how to write said instructions can turn into a lucrative career. The problem, however, is that there just aren’t enough coders to keep up with the booming rate
- [Echofon for Firefox dies after Twitter API changes - Here's how to get it back](https://techerator.com/2013/06/echofon-for-firefox-dies-after-twitter-api-changes-heres-how-to-get-it-back/) - In case you've never heard of it, Echofon for Firefox was an add-on for Firefox that allowed users to interact with Twitter without going to the official Twitter website. Available as a small pop-up window in the browser's status bar, Echofon was a convenient and minimalist way to compose tweets, replies, and browse Twitter. As
- [Apple is back with exciting new innovations at WWDC 2013](https://techerator.com/2013/06/apple-is-back-with-exciting-new-innovations-at-wwdc-2013/) - Apple's giant annual developer conference, WWDC 2013, is currently in progress, but we have reached a point where I think we can officially say that Apple is back. Like keynotes from their glory days, this keynote was chock full of surprises and gasps that get you excited about what is coming in the Apple ecosystem.
- [Government cell phone monitoring shouldn't come as a surprise](https://techerator.com/2013/06/government-cell-phone-monitoring-shouldnt-come-as-a-surprise/) - In a recent announcement, it was shown that the National Security Association (NSA) has been “secretly” obtaining private information via Verizon Wireless. With permission through something known as “the blanket order,” Verizon has been handing over a variety of call-related data, such as call lengths, locations, and other unique identifiers. As of yet, it’s stated
- [A look at Gmail's new inbox with automatic email sorting](https://techerator.com/2013/06/a-look-at-gmails-new-inbox-with-automatic-email-sorting/) - I recently enabled the New Gmail inbox, and I have to say that this new update has me scratching my head. (To experience the new Gmail Inbox, you have to simply click on the gear icon in your top right window just above the chat and choose "Configure Inbox." From here, you can choose from
- [Google Keep: Note-taking from an Android's perspective](https://techerator.com/2013/06/google-keep-note-taking-from-an-androids-perspective/) - Considering the sheer vastness of the Google Play marketplace, one can assume that there are countless apps that cover the realm of note-taking and to-do lists. So it is not surprising that Google would try to architect a note/task app in their own fashion. The result of this endeavor is Google Keep; an Android app
- [Custom mobile apps made easy with MobileSmith](https://techerator.com/2013/05/custom-mobile-apps-made-easy-with-mobilesmith/) - The difference between those who want to make an app and those who have the skills to write the code for an app is huge – Facebook-numbers huge. And while anyone with a PayPal account can pay a developer to do the job for them, there’s far more efficient ways to create a custom app,
- [How to use iOS folders to keep your apps organized](https://techerator.com/2013/05/how-to-use-ios-folders-to-keep-your-apps-organized/) - When there are apps, apps, and more apps, keeping all of those programs organized and clutter free becomes increasingly difficult. Angry Birds intermingles next to voice memos, while Sound Hound and Pinterest become next-door neighbors. The rhyme and reason to mobile apps often only make sense to the person who put them there. For the
- [Apple's extreme secrecy: They're shooting themselves in the foot](https://techerator.com/2013/05/apples-extreme-secrecy-theyre-shooting-themselves-in-the-foot/) - Apple has been well known in the last decade for being able to create an absolute frenzy leading up to a release of a new phone/iDevice. What began as a handful of excited rumors on tech blogs a month or so before a launch became internet wide speculation just a few weeks after the newest device was
- [Updates from Google I/O – What is New on Google Play and Chrome](https://techerator.com/2013/05/updates-from-google-io-what-is-new-on-google-play-and-chrome/) - Once again, the Google I/O event was an opportunity for Google to showcase what magic and innovation they have been cooking up in their labs. This year, they did not disappoint and came through as usual. Here is my take on what I loved about the new developer tools. 900 million Androids activations as
- [A parent's wish list for iOS 7](https://techerator.com/2013/05/a-parents-wish-list-for-ios-7/) - As a parent with a young child who uses my iPad, I am always monitoring what he is doing when he uses the device. He knows how to delete apps and has decided if he doesn't like something he should delete it. I am also always watching to make sure he isn't playing apps that
- [The rise of personal assistant apps](https://techerator.com/2013/05/the-rise-of-personal-assistant-apps/) - Personal Assistant apps are on the rise. We are seeing Siri and Google Now clones that are able to do stuff that these contemporaries are incapable of.
- [Mobile apps for business are on the rise](https://techerator.com/2013/05/mobile-apps-for-business-are-on-the-rise/) - In today’s app stores, there are thousands, if not millions of downloading choices. There are games, reward programs, platforms to help keep us up on sports, and other options most have yet to discover. With all this success, the professional field has begun to take notice. No more are apps only for-fun, now users can
- [Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) might just be the future of business](https://techerator.com/2012/09/is-bring-your-own-device-byod-the-future-of-business/) - As consumers become more familiar with technology, and the technology itself becomes more affordable and flexible, the question of whether Bring Your Own Device policies are practical is becoming a main topic in the business world. Today, there are hundreds of options for smartphones, and consumers can custom order a laptop to exactly fit their
- [Google Now for iOS: A real reason to use location services](https://techerator.com/2013/05/google-now-for-ios-a-real-reason-to-use-location-services/) - I am a tech geek. I love technology, I constantly download the latest apps, I do my very best to have hands on experiences with the newest devices, and I am generally constantly reading about new advancements. That being said, Google Now has completely blown me away. Google Now: The future is here. Coming from
- [The negative effects of cluttered website design](https://techerator.com/2013/05/the-negative-effects-of-cluttered-website-design/) - All too often we see websites that are difficult to navigate, read, or simply don't make sense. In the process of looking for a trendy new look, site owners created a cluttered monster instead. There may be sliders, large photos that take too long to load, or design features that tend to muddle each page.
- [Facebook adds hashtags to compete with other social networks](https://techerator.com/2013/04/facebook-adds-hashtags-to-compete-with-other-social-networks/) - A few weeks ago, Facebook announced that it was working on a way to integrated hashtags into its platform. Already a successful feature on Twitter and Instagram, the change would bring Zuckerberg and crew into the world of random and unnecessary links. Sure, some are helpful and even relevant, but when scouring Twitter, the majority
- [How to uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader and open PDFs in your browser instead](https://techerator.com/2013/04/how-to-uninstall-adobe-acrobat-reader-and-open-pdfs-in-your-browser-instead/) - Over the last few months, I've been aggressively pursuing ways to remove my dependence on 3rd-party plugins. Every time I read about a massive security exploit in software like Java and various Adobe products I think to myself, "Why am I putting myself at risk by keeping this software installed?" PDF documents aren't going anywhere,
- [What happened, Hulu?](https://techerator.com/2013/04/what-happened-hulu/) - After years of watching illegally obtained TV shows, I still remember the excitement I felt after the announcement of Hulu – a website to stream current TV seasons for free. No more downloading shows (along with viruses), no more recording shows on VHS tapes, and no more wishing that TiVo existed in the Midwest. It
- [Without making some changes, Apple can't stay on top forever](https://techerator.com/2013/04/without-making-some-changes-apple-cant-stay-on-top-forever/) - When it comes to Apple, most people think they can do no wrong. Each time they come out with a new product, customers are lining up down the street to get their hands on it – regardless of price or how many previous Apple products they may have. So when, say, Apple decides to change
- [Improve your writing productivity with a physical iPad keyboard](https://techerator.com/2013/04/improve-your-writing-productivity-with-a-physical-ipad-keyboard/) - Do you need a physical keyboard for your iPad? That is the question I have been debating for myself for a while now. I write for this site and a few others, and I am often writing the articles for all of these sites on my iPad. I have always typed directly on the iPad
- [Meet Uber, your on-demand private driver](https://techerator.com/2013/04/meet-uber-your-on-demand-private-driver/) - Thanks to the Uber app for iOS and Android, gone are the days of standing outside trying to hail a cab or find a car service. I was recently in San Francisco for work and I met a friend for dinner across town. We were about to leave, and I said to her, "I really
- [Is it time to stop numbering software releases?](https://techerator.com/2013/04/is-it-time-to-stop-numbering-software-releases/) - Adobe has recently has announced that it will stop selling boxed copies of its Creative Suite software. This comes as no surprise - they are trying to push customers into their subscription-based Creative Cloud service. With Creative Cloud, the subscriber can download any an all updates of the Creative Suite software as it becomes available.
- [iOS App Roundup: 3 apps that keep me glued to my phone](https://techerator.com/2013/04/ios-app-roundup-3-apps-that-keep-me-glued-to-my-phone/) - According to a recent study, the average smartphone user has 41 apps on their device. It interests me to know how many of these are in regular use. While I have a small set of core apps that never move from my home screen, I tend to go through phases with others. Several things from
- [Office pranking round 3: May the pranks be ever in your favor](https://techerator.com/2013/04/office-pranking-round-3-may-the-pranks-be-ever-in-your-favor/) - Hello all, and welcome to the 3rd annual Office Pranking... games. We here at Techerator heard your pleas for more prank ideas, and after countless hours of research, development, and Google-ing (the internet is quite big, you know), we found four more ideas for your pranking entertainment. For those of you who are joining us
- [Leo's Pad: An educational gem for children on iPad ](https://techerator.com/2013/03/leos-pad-an-educational-gem-for-children-on-ipad/) - While there are many educational apps available for the iPad based on kids television shows and movies, there are even more apps that have nothing to do with popular characters. These are the apps that get the most play in my house. However, every now and then an app comes along that has nothing to
- [Xbox Live: Great for gamers, but unnecessary for everyone else](https://techerator.com/2013/03/xbox-live-great-for-gamers-but-unnecessary-for-everyone-else/) - For the gamers out there, the thought of one of their most beloved gaming systems being unnecessary (gasp) is a virtual slap in the face. It’s easily accessible, relatively inexpensive, and opens our TVs up to the world of the internet. But when not playing video games, how much does Xbox Live’s capabilities really have
- [The Facebook phone: Is it real this time?](https://techerator.com/2013/03/the-facebook-phone-is-it-real-this-time/) - We’re all still recovering from the recent Facebook changes – the pictures are larger, and now there’s a treat of video ads (sigh). But now having altered the site’s design, as well as the method from which it gathers News Feed info, Facebook is holding onto one more bombshell to throw at its users: there
- [How to use a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with an Apple TV](https://techerator.com/2013/03/how-to-use-a-wireless-bluetooth-keyboard-with-an-apple-tv/) - With the latest Apple TV software update, Apple added the capability to use a Bluetooth keyboard with the Apple TV. Why would you want to use a keyboard with the Apple TV? Well, it makes it a lot faster and easier to type in search fields when using the YouTube app and the few others that require
- [Wi-Fi Etiquette: When is it appropriate to ask for access?](https://techerator.com/2013/03/internet-protocol-when-its-acceptable-to-ask-for-a-password/) - When it comes to logging in online, there are a number of rules – usually unwritten ones – to follow. From where web access can be “stolen” to how long its ok to sit in a coffee shop, we’re all victims to this ever-changing trend. But because there are no set laws, it can be
- [How to build a custom desktop computer, Part 2: The Processor](https://techerator.com/2013/03/how-to-build-a-custom-desktop-computer-part-2-the-processor/) - This article is part of a series on building your own custom desktop PC. Building your own desktop PC is viewed by many as a difficult task. There are many things you need to consider before you set out to build your own machine, so in order to help you and simplify the task, I
- [3 apps to make grocery shopping easier](https://techerator.com/2013/03/3-apps-to-make-grocery-shopping-easier/) - For most of us, heading to the grocery store can be a huge production. Even if it’s just to pick up that box of baking soda a new recipe just can’t do without. There are the canvas bags we always forget to bring in, carts that take up the best parking stalls, and hoards of
- [iOS app review: Tie Assistant its great way to learn how to knot a tie](https://techerator.com/2013/03/ios-app-review-tie-assistant-its-great-way-to-learn-how-to-knot-a-tie/) - Knotting a tie can be as difficult. All those twists and turns, and knots and pulleys can get a man dizzy by just trying. How does Tim Cook do it every morning? Well, he probably has Siri do it, or his team of iPhone designers because we all know they haven’t been putting in any
- [The internet is overpriced](https://techerator.com/2013/03/the-internet-is-overpriced/) - The internet is something we all need. It’s our communication, our source of purchasing, browsing, or even our livelihood. No matter what it costs, we’ll continue to pay the fees so we can access all that is the World Wide Web in a convenient manner. Whether through computer, tablet, or smartphone, we are hooked. But
- [Skype is getting worse](https://techerator.com/2013/03/skype-is-getting-worse/) - “Can you hear me now? “Is that any better?” “How about now?” In recent times, the above three phrases are heard frequently emanating from various rooms in our apartment, where my wife and I both work as full-time freelancers. Skype is an essential part of both of our respective businesses. We do work for clients
- [How to stay secure on public Wi-Fi](https://techerator.com/2013/03/how-to-stay-secure-on-public-wi-fi/) - Credit card numbers? Check. Website logins? Check. “Private” chats between cheating spouses? Double check. Spend ten minutes in a coffee shop snooping on the “Free Public Wi-Fi!” and you’ll see all these things and more. Airports, libraries, parks? Same situation. Hotels are a little different, though. All the bandwidth is being taken up by people
- [Your iPhone or iPad warranty: check the fine print!](https://techerator.com/2013/03/your-iphone-or-ipad-warranty-check-the-fine-print/) - At Christmas, I bought my wife an iPhone as a gift. I live in Portugal, but purchased the device (unlocked and SIM-free) in a London Apple store during a work trip to the UK. There is an Apple store in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, but it is three hours drive from our home, so buying the
- [Three steps for taking better smartphone pictures](https://techerator.com/2013/03/three-steps-for-taking-better-smartphone-pictures/) - If there’s anything that photo sharing apps like Instagram have taught us, it’s that there are a lot of people who are really bad at taking pictures. Never before have so many poorly-lit, out-of-focus, over-filtered images been shared to so many people. In all likelihood (and backed by a statistical sampling of Instagram), you’re part
- [Netflix is finally getting it right](https://techerator.com/2013/03/netflix-is-finally-getting-it-right/) - It’s been several months since Netflix has been under the scrutiny of the press. Despite their former fall from grace, the company has managed to make a solid comeback, gaining customers and fan loyalty in the process. It’s even gotten interest of internet emperor Google, looking at a price of $17.9 billion. This is especially
- [Google releases the Chromebook Pixel, designed for high-performance cloud computing](https://techerator.com/2013/02/google-releases-the-chromebook-pixel-designed-for-high-performance-cloud-computing/) - When manufacturing cheap personal computers, designers have to make trade-offs between processing power, memory and other computer components in order to strike an economical but workable balance. The balance, clearly, is a delicate one and any solution that eliminates the need for one of these components is highly welcome. Google Chromebooks are such solutions that do away
- [Getting stuff done with Remember the Milk](https://techerator.com/2013/03/getting-stuff-done-with-remember-the-milk/) - I have many titles. Chiefly, I am the King of Procrastination. As I get older, I’m also becoming the Duke of “Sorry, I Forgot All About That”. It’s not necessarily because my memory is getting worse, although that’s likely. It seems more to do with just having a lot more to keep track of than
- [The long wait for the PlayStation 4 is almost over](https://techerator.com/2013/02/the-long-wait-for-the-playstation-4-is-almost-over/) - Since the release of PlayStation 3 on November 11, 2006 in Japan, Sony game console lovers have had nothing to look forward to apart from the release of new games and hardware/design upgrades, which I must admit, though functional, were never enough to quench the thirst for something totally new and different. After the long
- [How to cash in with Viggle: Earn money while watching TV](https://techerator.com/2013/02/how-to-cash-in-with-viggle-earn-money-while-watching-tv/) - For those missing out on getting free stuff for watching TV, welcome to the world of Viggle. Open to all iOS and Android users, this app allows us to “check in” to live TV shows or movies, which earn points toward gifts and discounts. Free to download and working with our current tube-watching schedules, it’s
- [A society drowning in cords, and how to manage them](https://techerator.com/2013/02/a-society-drowning-in-cords/) - First, we got our own cell phones. They were friendlier than the previous in-car versions, offering the same talking abilities without location restriction. But they also required a charging cord to be carried around, forever nesting in our suitcases and/or purses. Then computers became mobile, and they needed a cord too, lest we be stranded
- [The hidden method for deleting apps on your iOS device](https://techerator.com/2013/02/the-hidden-method-for-deleting-apps-on-your-ios-device/) - Have you ever been on your iOS device (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or iPad mini) and gotten a message that you do not have enough storage left for the app you want to download? What do you do? Well, that message is your indicator to start deleting apps, and preferably the big ones that take
- [Why I Left LastPass for 1Password](https://techerator.com/2011/03/why-i-left-lastpass-for-1password/) - There are very simple reasons why password security is so important: 1) We can now access most of our private, confidential information online (bank accounts, email, and social networks), and 2) We're lazy. I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad with that last point. I'm really lazy, too. For years, I used only a
- [10 great iOS apps to grow and manage a business](https://techerator.com/2013/02/10-great-ios-apps-to-grow-and-manage-a-business/) - As apps become more prevalent and more powerful, businesses are relying on these savvy tools to help their businesses grow and run more smoothly. Slideshark This free app handily shows Powerpoint presentations and it displays your notes when you run your slideshow. It’s also a breeze to get your presentations into SlideShark; you can upload
- [The fanboy wars are over: everyone lost](https://techerator.com/2013/02/the-fanboy-wars-are-over-everyone-lost/) - Android vs. iOS. Apple vs. Microsoft. Linux vs. everyone. These are the battles fought in blog posts, comments, and forums across the Internet. Pundits (both amateur and professional) stake their ground and declare that whatever company or product they've picked is better than the competition. Everyone who picked the competition is not only wrong about
- [ISPs vs. the cloud: Which email provider should you use?](https://techerator.com/2013/02/isps-vs-the-cloud-which-email-provider-should-you-use/) - These days, the average internet user has two options for email service: an address through his or her internet service provider (ISP) or use one of the numerous email services available on the internet (Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, etc.). Which one should you chose? Well, there a benefits and negatives to both, and that is what
- [Super Bowl advertising and its effect on tech sales](https://techerator.com/2013/02/super-bowl-advertising-does-it-really-affect-tech-sales/) - Who else was horrified by GoDaddy’s commercial from Sunday’s Super Bowl? Meant to show the versatility of their company, millions were forced to watch two ill-matched people loudly kiss. For too long, and with awkward, unpleased faces. To GoDaddy, this was a way to mesh two very different entities, “smart” and “sexy.” (Though no one
- [Dropbox Links: A New Way to Share Dropbox Files](https://techerator.com/2013/02/dropbox-links-a-new-way-to-share-dropbox-files/) - As the realm of cloud-based file storage grows in popularity, so too does the needs of its users. The people of Dropbox understand this, and are always adding new features to improve the experience. (Never heard of Dropbox? Don't worry, we here at Techerator have you covered.) This time around, Dropbox has added a simple,
- [Communication Alternatives: Voice vs. Text](https://techerator.com/2013/02/communication-alternatives-voice-vs-text/) - Forms of communication come in all types of technology. There are computers, cell phones, landlines, “telephones” made of tin cans and twine, and, of course, actual face-to-face talking. While each method holds its own unique traits, they all allow us to talk, listen, and create conversations. But as gadgets continue to advance, these virtual interactions
- [Why Nintendo must "up their game"](https://techerator.com/2013/01/why-nintendo-must-up-their-game/) - I’m a huge Nintendo fan, and have been since the 1980s. Nintendo gaming has given me an abundance of wonderful memories: from my first race on Super Mario Kart on the SNES, via Mario’s groundbreaking first 3D outing on the Nintendo 64, to the wow-factor of swinging a virtual tennis racket using the Wii Remote.
- [How to Remove Hidden Duplicate Copies of USB Device Drivers in Windows](https://techerator.com/2010/05/how-to-remove-hidden-duplicate-copies-of-usb-device-drivers-in-windows/) - If you've ever had problems installing USB devices in Windows, i.e. if you connect a mouse and Windows doesn't properly install the drivers for you, I learned a great trick that might be able to resolve this problem. From what I can tell, Windows stores a "ghost" copy of any device you install which doesn't
- [The new Apple TV: compact, stylish, and riddled with issues](https://techerator.com/2013/01/the-new-apple-tv-compact-stylish-and-riddled-with-issues/) - I really want to love my tiny, stylish new Apple TV box, but I’m finding it rather difficult. For those that don’t know, the Apple TV is a streaming media device. It connects to your TV via an HDMI cable and allows you to buy and play content from Apples iTunes store and a few
- [Game Review: Hundreds, a puzzle game with some new tricks](https://techerator.com/2013/01/game-review-hundreds-a-puzzle-game-with-some-new-tricks/) - Puzzle games are delicate creatures. They require a careful balance of difficulty: too easy and players get bored, too hard and players get frustrated. To grab the largest audience possible, most puzzle games steer towards “too easy”. Partly because the tuning is difficult, it’s rare to see new puzzle concepts (the other big reason is
- [Why Apple should release a less expensive iPhone](https://techerator.com/2013/01/why-apple-should-release-a-less-expensive-iphone/) - Recently, rumors have been running rampant about Apple releasing a cheaper version of the iPhone. These rumors are not new, but seem to have been picking up a lot of steam in the past month. Maybe it is because there is nothing else to write about in the Apple world right now, or maybe there
- [My first month with the Nintendo Wii U](https://techerator.com/2013/01/my-first-month-with-the-nintendo-wii-u/) - The launch day for the new Nintendo Wii U saw my wife and I rush out to buy one like excited children. As committed Nintendo fans we had waited eagerly for our chance, and we were lucky enough to find one in the first shop we visited. With time off work booked in advance, specifically
- [Astrid is a near perfect to-do list for both iOS and Android](https://techerator.com/2013/01/astrid-is-a-near-perfect-to-do-list-for-both-ios-and-andriod/) - Calendars for 2013 are still fresh off the printing presses, and even though we are only a few weeks into January, I suspect that most people’s New Year’s resolutions are being broken by the minute. I started with six, but unfortunately they are being picked off faster than zombies on the Walking Dead. So, in
- [Get back into comics with comiXology](https://techerator.com/2013/01/get-back-into-comics-with-comixology/) - Growing up, I was never a big comic book fan, partly due to limited options. The small towns I lived in didn’t have comic book stores, so I would only occasionally get a copy of X-Men or Batman at one of the local gas stations when they happened to have them. The writing and stories
- [iPad Mini shortages - An "own goal" for Apple?](https://techerator.com/2013/01/ipad-mini-shortages-an-own-goal-for-apple/) - When a new product hits the market, there’s often a shortage. It happened with the Nintendo Wii, the original iPod and with numerous different iPhones. I’m not here to have a detailed debate as to whether manufacturers should, by now, have brought their supply chains up to speed. I will also limit my speculation as
- [5 ways to fight spam in your iCloud email account](https://techerator.com/2013/01/5-ways-to-fight-spam-in-your-icloud-email-account/) - I have been an iCloud email user for a while, even before "iCloud" existed (iCloud is Apple's online email service and other online tools). I was originally a MobileMe and .mac user. Until recently, my iCloud email addresses were relatively free from spam. However, for the past few weeks I have been getting five to
- [Game review: Jamestown, an arcade shooter for the modern age](https://techerator.com/2013/01/game-review-jamestown-an-arcade-shooter-for-the-modern-age/) - The recent explosion of indie game development has produced a ton of amazing games and has revived several older game styles like the side-scrolling platformer (VVVVV and Braid being good examples). Unfortunately, those of us who were fans of arcade shooters like R-Type and Raiden have been left mostly in the cold. Jamestown:Legend of the
- [Sony patent signposts the end of previously-owned video games](https://techerator.com/2013/01/sony-patent-signposts-an-end-sales-of-used-video-games/) - It's no great secret that developers and publishers in the video game industry would like to see an end to the used games market. The reasons for this are obvious: while everybody gets paid when a game is bought brand new, no one involved in the process of actually making the games get paid when
- [Review: Steed, an attractive file transfer client for Windows](https://techerator.com/2013/01/review-steed-an-attractive-file-transfer-client-for-windows/) - Utilities like text editors and FTP clients may not scream “sexy!”, but for us geeks who perform actual work with our computers, they’re critical tools. Unfortunately, these tools get so entrenched and build such strongly opinionated followings (people still use vi, for Pete’s sake!) that few developers try to build new, better tools. A brave
- [Great PBS Kids apps for your preschooler](https://techerator.com/2013/01/great-pbs-kids-apps-for-your-preschooler/) - In this guide, I'll show you some great apps for iOS published by PBS Kids. These are all winners and based on current PBS Kids shows. Some are free while others are not. PBS Kids Video I have to start with a great free app called PBS Kids Video. This app requires an internet connection,
- [Get curious and play the mobile game Curiosity](https://techerator.com/2012/12/get-curious-and-play-the-mobile-game-curiosity/) - Curiosity is not your average mobile game. It doesn't tell you to knock down forts built by pigs, it doesn't ask you to draw something, and it definitely doesn't ask you to harvest a field. No, all that Curiosity asks is for you to answer one simple question: What's inside the cube? This simplistic, mysterious
- [Game review: Bastion comes to iOS, and brings style with it](https://techerator.com/2013/01/game-review-bastion-comes-to-ios-and-brings-style-with-it/) - I’m always worried when developers port their games from the original platform to a new one. Console to PC, PC to Mac, console to mobile; whatever the case, the results usually suck (especially Mac ports). The new platform rarely gets the same support or attention as the original, and the ported game usually runs much
- [How to rip DVDs to your iPad](https://techerator.com/2013/01/how-to-rip-dvds-to-your-ipad/) - Watching movies or TV episodes is probably one of the top things most people do with the iPad. You can rent or purchase movies through iTunes, but what if you want to watch a DVD on your iPad that you already own? You can convert your existing movies into a file format that is iPad friendly.There
- [Google and Dish Network: A potential new era in wireless](https://techerator.com/2013/01/a-potential-new-era-in-wireless-google-and-dish/) - Google and Dish Network have been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason: it seems as though Google is very interested in becoming a wireless carrier, potentially partnering with Dish and its wireless spectrum that was purchased back in 2008. This matters. And I think it matters a lot. Let's talk hypothetically: imagine
- [Manage your gift cards with Gyft app](https://techerator.com/2012/12/manage-your-gift-cards-with-gyft-app/) - Gift cards can be a convenient gift for the holidays, but who likes carrying around all those useless, environmentally unfriendly plastic rectangles? Certainly not me, which is why the free application Gyft is perfect, an application that not only aggregates our gift cards, but allows us to buy and gift others with gift cards from a variety of major
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Creativity and Digital Artist Edition](https://techerator.com/2012/12/holiday-gift-guide-2012-creativity-and-digital-artist-edition/) - When I am not writing I am an art teacher and an illustrator, and I am always looking for cool toys to help me with my artwork. Here’s a few that I have tried that could make great gifts for the creative person in your family. Wacom Input Tablets One of the best investments I
- [The last missing iPad feature: pressure sensitivity](https://techerator.com/2012/12/the-last-missing-ipad-feature-pressure-sensitivity/) - Every time a new iPad (or any Apple device) is released, people ask, "What can Apple do better?" This often happens within 30 seconds of the new product announcement. With the iPad people are usually expecting a thinner and lighter device, a better camera, a faster processor, and possibly better speakers. Nothing too spectacular or
- [Game review: Zombie Tsunami puts you in charge of the zombie horde](https://techerator.com/2012/12/game-review-zombie-tsunami-puts-you-in-charge-of-the-zombie-horde/) - Of all the benefits that technology has gifted us, an excuse to ignore our families during the holidays is perhaps the greatest. Historically, we relied on the warmth and cheer *cough* of our families and friends to get us through the cold winter season. But no more! Now we can bask in the warm glow
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2012: What the Kids Want Edition](https://techerator.com/2012/12/holiday-gift-guide-2012-what-the-kids-want-edition/) - Sometimes, kids can be the worst people to buy for. Because of their constant exposure to the media and marketing, their desires and wants change from one fad to another almost instantaneously and always at the most inopportune time. Of course, one can always go the route of buying them clothes (they grow up so
- [How to create Instagram-style photos without Instagram](https://techerator.com/2012/12/how-to-create-instagram-style-photos-without-instagram/) - Instagram is a sinking ship. Don’t worry, I don’t mean that Instagram is going anywhere. After their $1 billion acquisition from Facebook (well, it ended up being more like $741 million after Facebook’s stock price tanked), they don’t have much to worry about anymore. Now that Instagram is financially secure and under the protective wing
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Mobile Worker Edition](https://techerator.com/2012/12/holiday-gift-guide-2012-mobile-worker-edition/) - There’s something about traveling for work that hardens a person and makes them hate their fellow man, at least for the duration of the trip. The stress of getting from point A to B tends to bring out the worst in people and it’s just an unpleasant experience for everyone involved. Get out of my
- [Buyer's Guide: iPad mini vs. Leapfrog LeapPad for your preschooler](https://techerator.com/2012/12/buyers-guide-ipad-mini-vs-leapfrog-leappad-for-your-preschooler/) - This holiday season many parents will be purchasing the LeapPad 2 from Leapfrog for their children. For those who don't know what the LeapPad is, it is Leapfrog's iPad/tablet device for kids. It costs $100 and the original LeapPad was a top-selling toy last holiday season. In fact, you could not find them in the
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2012: iOS Edition](https://techerator.com/2012/12/holiday-gift-guide-2012-ios-edition/) - Some of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be the iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch, and the iPhone 5. What if you want to get a cool accessory to go with that iOS device you are giving? Or what if you are giving a gift to someone who already has one of these
- [3 free apps to replace SMS on your mobile phone](https://techerator.com/2012/12/3-free-apps-to-replace-sms-on-your-mobile-phone/) - Depending how old you are, you may be able to remember the time where text messaging was the next big thing in the cell phone world. Before iPhones and other smartphones, text messaging was the preferred way of contact for millions of people across the country, and it was particularly popular with the younger crowd.
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Home Theater Edition](https://techerator.com/2012/12/holiday-gift-guide-2012-home-theater-edition/) - Every household needs decent home theater accessories to go with their TV. This holiday season, get your loved ones the right gifts with these bestselling home theater items. We’ve made it easy for you to find out this year’s must-haves in consumer electronics so you’ll know you’re giving the best. Apple TV Average Price: $99
- [Google Nexus 7 tablet: The specs drill-down](https://techerator.com/2012/11/google-nexus-7-tablet-the-specs-drill-down/) - Not long ago, Apple took the full impact of the tech limelight by releasing the iPhone 5 and their next generation iPads. Its competitors, with one such example being Google, had earlier announced a branded 7-inch tablet, the Google Nexus 7. In the making of the $200 tablet, Google knew that they had to beat
- [Game review: Eufloria HD is a relaxing, ambient strategy game](https://techerator.com/2012/11/game-review-eufloria-hd-is-a-relaxing-ambient-strategy-game/) - When most people think about strategy games, they probably imagine scenarios pitting orcs against humans, or the U.S. versus the U.S.S.R, or maybe the Vasari versus the Advent. What they probably don’t think of is space battles between rival groups of plants, but that’s the premise of Eufloria HD, a real-time strategy(RTS) game recently ported
- [Samsung and Google create the ultimate mobile companion for cloud enthusiasts](https://techerator.com/2012/11/samsung-and-google-create-the-ultimate-mobile-companion-for-cloud-enthusiasts/) - In the world of technology, we invent and or create some things, and that becomes the end of the story. We sometimes invent and create, but some consumers just do not like the results. There is a breed of innovations, however, that sell out even before they are actually unveiled to the public. Since their
- [How technology companies are improving voice recognition software](https://techerator.com/2012/11/how-technology-companies-are-improving-voice-recognition-software/) - While voice recognition software has certainly improved in the two decades, it hasn’t exactly been the blockbuster tech that Ray Kurzweil predicted. My first experiments with the technology were playing around with Microsoft’s Speech API (circa Windows 95) and early versions of Dragon Naturally Speaking. Both were interesting as “toys” but didn’t work well enough
- [How to download a full backup copy of Wikipedia](https://techerator.com/2012/01/wikipedia-goes-dark-on-january-18-heres-how-to-survive/) - I’ve spent plenty of time making jokes about what would happen if Wikipedia went offline in our modern, internet-dependent world – planes dropping out of the sky, no knowledge of any events before 2007, dogs walking their owners – but in all seriousness, any Wikipedia outage will affect millions of students, educators, scientists, and everyday
- [How to: How to set an alarm using any song in your iTunes library](https://techerator.com/2012/11/how-to-how-to-set-an-alarm-using-any-song-in-your-itunes-library/) - When iOS 6 was released in September it boasted over 200 new features. I am sure you are well aware of the major ones like Apple Maps and Facebook and Twitter integration, but if you haven’t had the time to thoroughly go through all the cool new things your new operating system can do, you
- [Top 5 Free Antivirus Software for Windows](https://techerator.com/2012/11/top-5-free-antivirus-software-for-windows/) - Antivirus software provides essential protection for your PC from virus, trojan, spyware, worm, adware, root kit and key logger infections. One of these nasty infections could expose key personal information or stop your computer from working. As powerful as the web is, it is also a very dangerous place. However, installing antivirus software does not
- [Free Disney apps for iOS and your toddler](https://techerator.com/2012/11/free-disney-apps-for-ios-and-your-toddler/) - As I mentioned in my last article, Tablets and your pre-schooler: Is it a good idea?, I will be doing an ongoing series about apps for the preschool age student available for iOS devices. These articles will cover apps that are played with constantly in my house and that are educational (no Angry Birds suggestions
- [Was pushing away Google the right choice for Apple?](https://techerator.com/2012/10/was-pushing-away-google-the-right-choice-for-apple/) - One of the largest strategy shifts that Apple has made in recent memory is its decision to gradually break ties with Google. Less than a decade ago, as Apple was beginning it’s meteoric rise in the technology world, the unspoken partnership between Apple and Google appeared to be the most powerful business partnership the world
- [What's new in Evernote 5 for Mac](https://techerator.com/2012/11/whats-new-in-evernote-5-for-mac/) - Evernote for Mac recently received a new look and user-friendly interface in its latest update. The left panel has been updated with new options, including Shortcuts for quick access to favorite notes, notebooks, tags, and saved searches.The sidebar also includes a list of recent notes, and views of your notebooks and tags. The Notes, Notebooks, Tags, and
- [What Nintendo must do to make the upcoming Wii U game console a success](https://techerator.com/2012/11/what-nintendo-must-do-to-make-the-upcoming-wii-u-game-console-a-success/) - Winter 2012 will see the global release of Nintendo’s brand new games console, the Wii U, just in time for the holiday season. As the first TV adverts have been careful to point out, the Wii U is a completely new console, and not just an upgrade to the Wii. The Wii U comes with
- [Is the 4th generation iPad worth the upgrade?](https://techerator.com/2012/11/is-the-4th-generation-ipad-worth-the-upgrade/) - Apple's announcement of the 4th generation iPad (officially named "iPad with Retina Display") on October 23 was a big surprise to consumers; just a mere 6 months ago the 3rd generation was introduced basically now making that obsolete. As expected this annoyed recent iPad buyers who thought they had time before a new introduction. Many consumers
- [OLPC’s sci-fi inspired tech replaces human teachers with software](https://techerator.com/2012/11/olpcs-sci-fi-inspired-tech-replaces-human-teachers-with-software/) - The wise sage, Derek Zoolander, once asked: “How can we be expected to teach children to learn how to read if they can't even fit inside the building?” Depending on the context, that might be a fair question, but let’s extend it further. What if there is no school building? Or even a teacher? For
- [How to build a custom computer, Part 1: Getting Started](https://techerator.com/2012/11/how-to-build-a-custom-computer-part-1-getting-started/) - Today we look at big and bulky desktop PCs like they are a thing of the past. Our mobile devices pack huge amounts of processing power and they manage to squeeze that into very small formats. Consoles are taking over gaming, but a good desktop PC can still turn heads. There are many companies that
- [Apple iPhone may be king, but Android rules the world](https://techerator.com/2012/11/apple-iphone-may-be-king-but-android-rules-the-world/) - In many countries around the world the iPhone is the most popular smartphone, beating all other pretenders to its crown whether they're running Android, Windows Phone, or even BlackBerry OS. However, Apple is being roundly beaten by the strength-in-numbers behemoth that the Google operating system has grown to become. The iPhone may be king, but
- [Game review: Letterpress is an addictive word game crippled by Game Center glitches](https://techerator.com/2012/11/game-review-letterpress-is-an-addictive-word-game-crippled-by-game-center-glitches/) - The rise of touch-based gaming has brought on a lot of interesting takes on old games as well as completely new gaming ideas, but browsing through Apple's App Store for word games, there are really only four options: Scrabble, crossword puzzles, hangman, and the various clones of each. Even the popular Words With Friends is just a
- [Why I think businesses will ignore Windows 8](https://techerator.com/2012/11/why-i-think-businesses-will-ignore-windows-8/) - Let’s get one thing straight from the beginning; I’m no Microsoft hater. I’ve designed networks around Windows for many years and happily supported them. I have many client companies going about their business with no Apple products or Linux boxes in sight. But, I’m going to stick my neck out on one thing: I think
- [iOS 6: The Good and the Bad](https://techerator.com/2012/11/ios-6-the-good-and-the-bad/) - iOS 6, the most recent incarnation of Apple’s mobile operating system, was met with mixed reviews on release. Some people lamented the fact that it seemed like a rather insignificant change, hoping for a major design overhaul to something that has looked and felt very unchanged for quite some time. Others criticized specific features, with
- [Google's amazing Nexus 4 hardware specs with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean](https://techerator.com/2012/11/googles-amazing-nexus-4-hardware-specs-with-android-4-2-jelly-bean/) - Circumstances might have pushed Google to cancel its scheduled Android event in New York City but the tech giant’s spirit remained ablaze with the announcement of its new array of the Nexus devices. The company has added three more devices to the Nexus series, namely Nexus 4, a 3G-enabled Nexus 7 and a Nexus 10.
- [Review: RHA MA-350 aluminum noise isolating in-ear earphones](https://techerator.com/2012/10/review-rha-ma-350-aluminium-noise-isolating-in-ear-earphones/) - I was recently offered a pair of RHA MA-350 in-ear headphones for review. I brought them with me on a business trip to China, so I had plenty of time on the long flight to try them out and see how they felt after extended wear. Before I get started, I should mention a few things
- [Game review: Super Hexagon requires your full attention and brain capacity](https://techerator.com/2012/10/game-review-super-hexagon-requires-your-full-attention-and-brain-capacity/) - Many of the best video games are immersive. They pull us in, disconnect our brains from the real world, and let us pretend, at least for a while, that we are wizards, superheroes, or Italian plumbers. Some game-makers achieve this effect by using fancy graphics or creating expansive, complex environments. Others, like Terry Cavanagh (who
- [How to Perform SharePoint Development On A Client Workstation](https://techerator.com/2011/02/how-to-perform-sharepoint-development-on-a-client-workstation/) - One of the most difficult restrictions for a SharePoint developer to deal with can be the requirement to do development on a SharePoint server. Personally, I prefer doing my development on my local machine, eliminating the need to establish a remote desktop connection to a different machine in order to write code. Unfortunately, SharePoint development
- [Stay connected with shared iCloud calendars](https://techerator.com/2012/10/stay-connected-with-shared-icloud-calendars/) - Keeping track of family members' busy schedules can always be a challenge, but it can be easier by sharing calendars via Apple's iCloud. Listed below are ways an iCloud-using family can stay connected. Set up an iCloud Account First make sure your device is running the latest iOS version If you did not set up
- [Seattle shoppers preview Edibly, Bing's latest mobile shopping app](https://techerator.com/2012/10/seattle-shoppers-preview-edibly-bings-latest-mobile-shopping-app/) - Microsoft's Bing has launched ‘Edibly’ for iPhone which will be available in the App Store despite the probable protests from Windows Phone users who feel that the app is exclusively for their platform. The application allows users to browse the Pike Place Market from the portable comfort of their handheld gadgets. Backing up the move,
- [App review: Calmighty is a well-designed iOS calendar app that integrates with Facebook](https://techerator.com/2012/10/app-review-calmighty-is-a-well-designed-ios-calendar-app-that-integrates-with-facebook/) - Calendar apps have become a must-have download in today’s fast paced digital society. Making the move from a paper calendar to a digital one might seem like a daunting task if you are unsure of which calendar app to choose. There are millions of productivity apps in the Apple app store but if you are
- [Tablets and your pre-schooler: Is it a good idea?](https://techerator.com/2012/10/tablets-and-your-pre-schooler-is-it-a-good-idea/) - While writing here at Techerator I plan on covering a lot of tops related to the Mac and iOS. After all, that is what I know when it comes to technology. Part of those articles will include a series about iOS apps for the preschooler and toddler. Basically these articles will be recommending apps that
- [Don't look now, but here comes the Windows Surface tablet](https://techerator.com/2012/10/dont-look-now-but-here-comes-the-windows-surface-tablet/) - The image above is smartphone photography in its truest form; taken this month at the official Microsoft Store at the Mall of America (across the walkway from the Apple Store), this sign heralds the next big step for the software/hardware giant. Indeed, the Surface tablet by Microsoft is arriving in stores this Friday, October 26th, 2012.
- [The iPad mini to battle it out with full tablets like iPad 2 and the Android-powered Nexus 7](https://techerator.com/2012/10/the-ipad-mini-to-battle-it-out-with-full-tablets-like-ipad-2-and-the-android-powered-nexus-7/) - Finally, the iPad mini is here. As its name suggests, it is slightly smaller than the regular iPad though its 7.9 inches still compares favorably with something like the Nexus 7. Its ultra slim design easily makes up for the big surface area that gives it a lean profile, and a surprisingly hefty feel on
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- [How to delete application caches in Mac OS X](https://techerator.com/2012/10/how-to-delete-application-caches-in-mac-os-x/) - If you’re struggling with a crashing Mac app or just trying to clean-up the remnants of an uninstalled program, deleting application caches can be a good place to start. Application caches are used by both native and third-party applications to store temporary information (like a recently visited webpage) and speed up load times. In general,
- [Microsoft Office for iOS and Android has finally been confirmed for a March 2013 release](https://techerator.com/2012/10/microsoft-office-for-ios-and-android-has-finally-been-confirmed-for-a-march-2013-release/) - Microsoft Office is finally coming to an iOS and Android operating system near you. Mobile phone and tablet users have patiently waited and hoped for Microsoft to release an app version of their pervasive software. There have been rumors and stories claiming Microsoft Office was coming to mobile/tablet devices for years, but the wait is
- [At a glance: What the iOS 6 update brings into the Apple world ](https://techerator.com/2012/10/at-a-glance-what-the-ios-6-update-brings-into-the-apple-world/) - “A new iOS for the new iPhone” That sounds logical, but inadequate. It will do no harm to delve deeper and know what this new marvel has in store for us. Like any other innovative innovation, iOS 6 comes with custom-made functionality that will not take long before becoming an integral part of us, one
- [Ask Techerator: Can I copy photos from my iPad to an external hard drive?](https://techerator.com/2012/10/ask-techerator-can-i-copy-photos-from-my-ipad-to-an-external-hard-drive/) - As the popularity of Apple's mobile devices like the iPad continues to increase, consumers are looking at ways to replace their personal computers for an iPad. This frequently raises a question: Is there a way to connect an external drive to the iPad to transfer photos? The short answer is no you cannot directly connect
- [How to create a slideshow on your iPad](https://techerator.com/2012/10/how-to-create-a-slideshow-on-your-ipad/) - The iPad has many uses and one its features is presenting slideshows of your photos. In fact, slideshows look fabulous on the iPad. How do you create a slideshow on the iPad? You can create slideshows through the built-in Photos app or using a third-party app. Adding photos to your iPad Whether using Apple's Photos
- [Flipboard is a beautiful magazine app that may change the way you consume media](https://techerator.com/2012/10/flipboard-is-a-beautiful-magazine-app-that-may-change-the-way-you-consume-media/) - Every once in a while an app will be introduced that so thoroughly captures the essence of what a smart phone or tablet can achieve, that it will immediately change the way you use your device. Flipboard, the magazine style app, available on both iOS and Android systems, will so thoroughly revolutionize the way you
- [How to use Google to discover new products from Google](https://techerator.com/2012/10/how-to-use-google-to-discover-new-products-from-google/) - Google's mission has always been to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Learn how Google does this right at home.
- [How 4G mobile networks are changing our lives](https://techerator.com/2012/10/how-4g-mobile-networks-are-changing-our-lives/) - When the iPhone 5 was announced, many people wondered how its many incremental changes would allow Apple to take the lead again in the smartphone market. Of all the changes, there is one feature that will be the most important, and will most impact the impression of the public: 4G. The 4G radio upgrade that
- [How to update your Apple iOS device to iOS 6](https://techerator.com/2012/10/how-to-update-your-apple-ios-device-to-ios-6/) - Recently, Apple released iOS 6 for iPods, iPads, and iPhones. Apple has stated that it comes packed with over two hundred new features. So how do you get this update onto your device? It is actually very easy to do. First you need to determine if your device is compatible with the update. iOS 6
- [A Return to Old-School Gaming: Emulators and Retro Games](https://techerator.com/2010/12/a-return-to-old-school-gaming-emulators-and-abandonware/) - Back in the early '90s things were different and, in some ways, better. MC Hammer was lighting up MTV with inflatable pants, Compuserve 3.25" diskettes were confusing households across the US, and my family's 66 MHz Pentium PC was a $3500 fiery hellbeast that made the Pentagon as nervous as current-day Wikileaks. And the video
- [How to enable the new Twitter profile style](https://techerator.com/2012/09/how-to-enable-the-new-twitter-profile-style/) - The folks at Twitter are at it again. This time, they took a long look at the old profile format and asked the question "How can we make this uniform across all the digital media platforms?" Well, according to their blog (most notably this post here), it appears they have solved that with a new
- [Emulators on Android: The Future of Past Gaming](https://techerator.com/2011/02/emulators-on-android-the-future-of-past-gaming/) - If you were born anytime after 1975, then you probably are familiar with console gaming. And as a kid growing up in the decades following, it seemed that each new year gave us bigger and better gaming options: NES became SNES, GameBoy turned into GameBoy Color and then GameBoy Advance, cartridges flattened into CDs, and Sega... well,
- [Apple Releases a New iPod Touch in the Wake of iPhone 5’s Hit Release](https://techerator.com/2012/09/apple-releases-a-new-ipod-touch-in-the-wake-of-iphone-5s-hit-release/) - It has been one week since Apple unveiled the new iPhone 5. As if the mere release of the fifth generation iPhone was not enough, the giant gadgets designer also dropped a newly revamped version of the Apple iPod Touch. The iPod Touch can be defined as an iPhone without the phone, meaning that the
- [How to install a SSD in a MacBook Pro](https://techerator.com/2012/09/how-to-install-a-ssd-in-a-macbook-pro/) - Upgrading your computer with a solid-state hard drive is probably one of the most beneficial upgrades you could make. Boot-up times decrease tremendously and programs launch almost instantly. I finally made the plunge to an SSD recently and haven't looked back. However, many of the how-to guides that I needed in order to properly install
- [The iPhone 5's incremental updates underwhelm many consumers](https://techerator.com/2012/09/the-iphone-5s-incremental-updates-underwhelm-many-consumers/) - As you have no doubt heard by now, the iPhone 5 has been unveiled, with Apple doing the honors at a press event in San Fransisco on Sept. 12. Unfortunately, although it's a great phone by itself, the expectations going in meant disappointment coming out. It's not that the iPhone 5 sucks or anything -
- [Everything you need to know about the new iPhone 5](https://techerator.com/2012/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-iphone-5/) - The much anticipated iPhone 5 is finally out and from a glimpse of the gadget during the launch, Apple did not make us wait all this long for nothing. Measuring 0.30 inch thick, the iPhone 5 is 18% thinner than its predecessor and Apple claims that it is the thinnest and lightest (3.95 ounces) phone
- [How To:  Mount Images (ISO Files) in Windows XP with a Small, Free Microsoft App](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-mount-images-iso-files-in-windows/) - Windows XP: If you have ever downloaded a disk image (ISO file), you likely burned it to a CD or DVD and put it in your optical drive. Well, image files don't necessarily need to be burned to physical media - they can be mounted "virtually" in your operating system and be used just the
- [How to make a DIY laptop stand for $8](https://techerator.com/2012/09/how-to-make-a-diy-laptop-stand-for-8/) - A laptop stand is a great thing to have if you're working at a desk. It not only allows your laptop to breath more easily and run cooler (since it's propped up), but it also makes your setup more ergonomic by having your laptop's display at eye level. You can buy laptop stands pretty much
- [Game review: Hero Academy](https://techerator.com/2012/09/game-review-hero-academy/) - If you know me, you know I'm a picky gamer. I don't play a lot of games, but that's not because I don't like gaming -- I just can never find a game that I enjoy long enough to stick with it. Hero Academy, a turn-based strategy game on iOS and Windows, just made its
- [A closer look at the iPhone 5 Mockup](https://techerator.com/2012/09/a-closer-look-at-the-iphone-5-mockup/) - With the release of the latest generation iPhone around the corner, numerous leaks about the device from multiple sources around the globe are all over the web.
- [The scoop on the Nokia Lumia 920](https://techerator.com/2012/09/the-scoop-on-the-nokia-lumia-920/) - The Nokia smartphone might feature a 1.5GHz dual core processor, wireless charging capabilities, 1GB RAM, a 4.5’’ HD display unit and an 8MP PureView camera
- [Samsung loses to Apple in patent infringement case; what's next?](https://techerator.com/2012/09/samsung-loses-to-apple-in-patent-infringement-case-whats-next/) - The lawsuit between Apple and Samsung is over, and the jury gave a decisive verdict in Apple's favor: Samsung owes $1.05 billion to Apple for copying its intellectual property. This included Apple's user interface software patents on iOS, Apple's design patents and their trade dress on the iPhone brands. The jury found that several of
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion - First Impressions](https://techerator.com/2012/08/apple-os-x-mountain-lion-first-impressions/) - You don't have to look very hard on the Internet to find reviews of Mountain Lion, Apple's new revision of the OS X operating system. This review is slightly different. As a cynical, old school techie, I'm never particularly wowed by or interested in sparkly new features. All that really concerns me is exactly how
- [Why Microsoft is wrong to discontinue Small Business Server](https://techerator.com/2012/08/why-microsoft-is-wrong-to-discontinue-small-business-server/) - As an IT consultant who delivers services to small and medium businesses, I have spent a vast amount of time with Microsoft’s Small Business Server product range. Early versions of SBS (the original “Back Office” incarnation and SBS 2000) had various quirks and problems. Since SBS 2003, however, Small Business Server has been a refined, solid
- [iPhone app review: Checkmark](https://techerator.com/2012/08/iphone-app-review-checkmark/) - iOS's built-in Reminders app is pretty good, but not great. The location-based reminders are a bit time-consuming to set up and the whole app is pretty basic and doesn't offer up a whole lot of features. Checkmark, on the other hand, is an extremely intuitive reminders app that takes location-based reminders to a completely new
- [Twitter takes control with new API rules, plans to limit access for third-party clients](https://techerator.com/2012/08/twitter-takes-control-with-new-api-rules-plans-to-limit-access-for-third-party-clients/) - We all knew this day was coming after reading Twitter's fairly recent blog post on the company's future plans, but now it's been made official, and traditional Twitter clients should watch their backs. In another blog post earlier this week, Twitter's Vice President of Product Michael Sippey outlined exactly how the company plans to control
- [Review: Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card](https://techerator.com/2012/03/review-eye-fi-mobile-x2-wireless-memory-card/) - If you've ever wanted your photos from your digital camera to be automatically uploaded to your computer right after you've taken them, Eye-Fi's line of products aim to do just that. I was able to get a hold of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 model, which advertises the ability to not only upload photos directly to
- [Are computer eyewear the way to go?](https://techerator.com/2012/08/are-computer-eyewear-the-way-to-go/) - I got to try out a pair of Gunnar Optiks glasses for a couple weeks. Essentially these glasses get rid of the harsh blue hue that monitors and displays emit by layering the lenses with a yellowish tint. So, theoretically, headaches and eye strain caused by looking at a monitor for long periods of time
- [SugarSync isn't such a sweet alternative to Dropbox](https://techerator.com/2012/08/sugarsync-isnt-such-a-sweet-alternative-to-dropbox/) - Dropbox is one the most useful tools that I use. Being able to easily access files from any computer is a must for anyone who works remotely, but it's good to have alternatives to Dropbox sometimes. One of those alternatives is SugarSync. At first glance, it looks like it can do a better job than Dropbox. However, there
- [What's coming in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich](https://techerator.com/2011/11/whats-coming-in-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich/) - Now that the iPhone 4S and iOS 5 have had their chance to bathe in the limelight, the focus can turn to Google's latest Android release: Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). A quick assessment would hail ICS as the answer to Android's nagging issue of fragmentation. With different versions of the OS scattered all over their
- [Manage your to-do list on Android, iOS, and Chrome with Any.DO](https://techerator.com/2012/06/manage-your-to-do-list-on-android-ios-and-chrome-with-any-do/) - Any.DO started as an Android-only solution to the public's to-do list blues, and it did a damn good job of cheering us up. As a result, Any.DO became a both popular and critically acclaimed app by tech blogs everywhere. Personally, I've been a regular user of Any.DO for the past six months or so and
- [Facebook or Fakebook - It Doesn't Matter](https://techerator.com/2012/08/facebook-or-fakebook-it-doesnt-matter/) - It was recently revealed that Facebook doesn't have as many users as the official figures would suggest. Within the 955 million monthly active users the social networking site boasts are millions of bogus accounts, made up of duplicates, misclassifications, and undesirables. The thing is that although this "news" made it on to technology websites around
- [Apple announces iBooks 2 and iTunes U app](https://techerator.com/2012/01/apple-announces-ibooks-2-and-itunes-u-app/) - After giving enough time for CES-goers to recover from a long week of gadgets, Apple hosted an event today at the Guggenheim museum in New York City that focused on education, and they announced updates to a few of their digital products. iBooks 2 Reinvents the Textbook In a way to "reinvent the textbook," iBooks 2
- [Buy a smartphone with a "bad ESN" for cheap entertainment](https://techerator.com/2012/08/buy-a-smartphone-with-a-bad-esn-for-cheap-entertainment/) - When scouring Craigslist or eBay for a good deal on a used smartphone, a lot of people avoid listings that say "bad ESN." In the simplest of terms, this means that the phone is banned from being activated with a carrier, so it wouldn't be able to make calls or send and receive text messages.
- [Ask The Readers: What Are Your Favorite iOS Apps and Games?](https://techerator.com/2012/06/ask-the-readers-what-are-your-favorite-ios-apps-and-games/) - We know "Top 10 Apps" lists have been done to death, but their proliferation in tech-based media doesn't dilute their usefulness, especially in a frequently changing market like mobile apps. We had planned to exclusively poll the writers and editors of Techerator for an upcoming article series, but realized we'd be cutting out a hugely knowledgeable
- [Cubby: a simple way to share files across multiple devices](https://techerator.com/2012/08/cubby-a-simple-way-to-share-files-across-multiple-devices/) - When I first heard about Cubby's unlimited storage, my immediate reaction was "I must have it." When I found out that "unlimited storage" meant computer-to-computer syncing I was less enthused. I forgave them, however, because I concede that offering unlimited cloud storage through a free service is foolish at best. And it wasn't long before
- [Google's Awesome Sauce: The Nexus 7 Tablet Review](https://techerator.com/2012/08/googles-awesome-sauce-the-nexus-7-tablet-review/) - Google has been doing impressive things lately, by anyone's standards. Google Glasses, and the awesome live streaming skydiving stunt Google pulled at Google I/O this year blew the minds of fans all over the world. At that same conference, Google announced the release of two Nexus devices: the (Asus) Google Nexus 7 tablet and the
- [Gaming on a budget: An exhaustive guide](https://techerator.com/2012/07/gaming-on-a-budget-an-exhaustive-guide/) - Gaming is expensive, plain and simple. With the price of a new game being around $60, it's hard to justify spending that kind of money on a new title that you really want when your budget can't compete with it. However, with a few tips and simple methods that you can keep in mind, you'll
- [The Best New Features in OS X Mountain Lion](https://techerator.com/2012/07/the-best-new-features-in-os-x-mountain-lion/) - Apple has officially launched OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, and there are a ton of new features in this latest release, including an integrated notification center, better iCloud support, and Messages. Here's a quick breakdown of these new features, as well as a few other notable additions. Notification Center If you use iOS 5 on your
- [Gmvault: A quick way to fully backup and restore your Gmail account](https://techerator.com/2012/07/gmvault-a-quick-way-to-fully-backup-and-restore-your-gmail-account/) - I have always been reliant on my Gmail account for all of my personal electronic correspondence -- it's the primary link between me and my networked and integrated world. Over the years, it has accumulated a considerable amount of important (and equally unimportant) emails. If I rely so heavily on my Gmail account, why has
- [Ask the readers: What are your favorite Android apps and games?](https://techerator.com/2012/07/ask-the-readers-what-are-your-favorite-android-apps-and-games/) - We're back again with another request in the same vein as our previous Ask The Readers where all of you shared your favorite iOS apps and games with us. But we don't want to stop there -- not with so many Android users unrepresented. So it is only natural to revisit our app list and
- [How to thoroughly clean your keyboard](https://techerator.com/2012/07/how-to-thoroughly-clean-your-keyboard/) - After realizing that I’ve never cleaned my Logitech K340 keyboard since I got it a couple of years ago, I’ve been wondering what kind of hidden infestation lied underneath those keys. And I'm about to find out as I venture my way towards a clean keyboard. Knowing our readers here at Techerator, we’d assume that
- [How to setup corporate email on Android using MailDroid](https://techerator.com/2012/07/how-to-setup-corporate-email-on-android-using-maildroid/) - If your employer uses web-based email and you have an Android device, then no doubt are you wanting to access your work email on your Android smartphone or tablet. MailDroid is a great app that will allow you do so, and I'm going to show you how to set it up. Be aware that there is a Pro version of
- [TunnelBear easily allows access to location-restricted websites](https://techerator.com/2012/07/tunnelbear-easily-allows-access-to-location-restricted-websites/) - As someone who lives and works between two countries, I am the typical target market for the many companies offering locational VPN services. These VPN services allow those browsing the web in one country to appear as if they're in a different country. There are various reasons why someone might do this, but one of the
- [Multiple monitor improvements are coming to Windows 8](https://techerator.com/2012/07/multiple-monitor-improvements-are-coming-to-windows-8/) - The Consumer Preview of Windows 8 was a bit of a nightmare when used on multiple monitors with the taskbar stretched across both displays, and offered no obvious reasoning behind the odd design. Luckily for us (meaning the collective Windows user base), Microsoft has confirmed via their Windows 8 Blog that positive changes will be coming to
- [Microsoft Office 365: Reasons for Caution](https://techerator.com/2012/07/microsoft-office-365-reasons-for-caution/) - I came very close to calling this article “Why Office 365 Sucks.” I refrained from doing so because I think the cloud-based office collaboration suite CAN be a good fit for some small businesses. However, as an IT consultant working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), I will think very carefully before I let it
- [Google+ Will Succeed By Integrating Everything](https://techerator.com/2012/06/google-will-succeed-by-integrating-everything/) - Google+ has been with us for a year now, having been launched at the end of June 2011. Over the past 12 months it hasn't exactly set the world alight. It's nice enough, especially after the recent redesign, and some of its core features and functionality are better than those of the competition. But its
- [Verizon's "Share Everything" data plans actually aren't that bad](https://techerator.com/2012/06/verizons-share-everything-data-plans-actually-arent-that-bad/) - Verizon recently announced their Share Everything mobile plans and are set to put them into action on June 28. The company says that it's a great way to easily share a bucket-full of minutes, text messages, and data amongst a family, but some users are skeptical. If you've read the internet lately, many people have been
- [Counter-argument: There WILL be a future for smart watches](https://techerator.com/2012/06/counter-argument-there-will-be-a-future-for-smart-watches/) - A few weeks ago, we published a great piece about smart watches and the passing fad they may ignite. This article points out that you're essentially paying upwards of $150 to avoid having to remove your phone from your pocket, and that smart watches are just a stopgap before the next big thing comes out
- [How to identify planes and planets with your mobile phone](https://techerator.com/2012/06/how-to-identify-planes-and-planets-with-your-mobile-phone/) - Last Saturday found our family sitting outside on a warm evening, relaxing after a barbecue. The sky was so clear that we were able to clearly make out two contrails and the shape of an aircraft. This was way above our heads and clearly not a plane using the local airport. While my relatives discussed
- [Microsoft Says Farewell to Aero Glass in Windows 8](https://techerator.com/2012/06/microsoft-says-farewell-to-aero-glass-in-windows-8/) - When I first booted up into Windows 8 with my beloved Samsung Focus mobile phone at my side, I was appalled by the jarring visual differences when switching back and forth from the Metro start screen to the traditional Windows desktop view. On one hand, there was this amazingly simple Start screen with a bold
- [Inside Apple's USB Power Adapters](https://techerator.com/2012/06/inside-apples-usb-power-adapters/) - If you own an iPhone, you most likely are in possession of Apple's 5W USB power adapter, a great little contraption that charges your iPhone via a wall outlet using your normal USB cable. From the face of it, it's a fairly elementary device. It simply takes alternating current from the wall and turns it
- [Back Up Your Google Docs, Reader, Calendar and Contacts with CloudPull for Mac](https://techerator.com/2011/07/back-up-your-google-docs-reader-calendar-and-contacts-with-cloudpull-for-mac/) - CloudPull is an app that will back up the contents of your Google Docs, Reader, Calendar, and Contacts, but is available exclusively to Apple users using Mac OS 10.6 or 10.7. Sorry, PCs. It's available for a 30 day free trial, but costs $24.95 if you'd like to use it permanently. Once I logged in,
- [Windows 8 Boots Too Quickly to Be Interrupted](https://techerator.com/2012/06/windows-8-boots-too-quickly-to-be-interrupted/) - We previously told you that Windows 8 could manage a cold boot in eight seconds flat, and that still holds true, but now there are reports that an SSD-equipped PC can manage it in under seven seconds. It's not a huge difference in boot time, but it does create a minor and rather curious problem.
- [The Most Exciting New Features in iOS 6](https://techerator.com/2012/06/the-most-exciting-new-features-in-ios-6/) - Apple fans had plenty to get excited about at the recent Worldwide Developers Conference, including new hardware announcements and additional details about OS X Mountain Lion. An array of new, concrete information about the forthcoming iOS 6 also provided plenty to anticipate. Due in autumn 2012, iOS 6 has loads of new features –
- [Why I Won’t be Buying a New MacBook Pro](https://techerator.com/2012/06/why-i-wont-be-buying-a-new-macbook-pro/) - I’ve never denied being a bit of an Apple fanboy, and I waited eagerly for the announcement of the new MacBook Pro range. When the announcement came yesterday and I read about my much-hoped-for retina display, it was all I could do not to reach immediately for my credit card. I’m glad I didn’t. I’ve
- [What will technology be like when Generation Y gets old?](https://techerator.com/2012/06/what-will-technology-be-like-when-generation-y-gets-old/) - When I think about the future, I wonder what technology will be 40 years from now. Today's older generation love to boast to the younger crowd about how they got through life without computers, tablets, or smartphones. However, when I'm older, what am I going to say to the younger generation? "When I was your
- [Need a Taxi? There's an App for That](https://techerator.com/2012/06/need-a-taxi-theres-an-app-for-that/) - Forgive me for sounding like a fanboy, but my iPhone is one gadget that has continued to wow me long beyond the initial honeymoon period. I have come to take many features for granted - reliable email synchronization, decent Facebook and Twitter apps and a really good camera being just three. It's the new apps
- [Windows 8 'Release Preview' Brings New Apps and Updates the Old Ones](https://techerator.com/2012/06/windows-8-release-preview-brings-new-apps-and-updates-the-old-ones/) - As we assumed when various apps in the Windows 8 Consumer Preview were marked with an "App Preview" tag, the core Metro apps have been updated in the Windows 8 Release Preview. The updated applications feature some improvements to the user interface (there were some apps that really needed it), a unified app settings bar,
- [How to find out if your Mac is infected with malware](https://techerator.com/2012/06/how-to-find-out-if-your-mac-is-infected-with-malware/) - One of the favorite Mac vs. PC myths is “PCs are slow, they always crash, and get viruses!” The corollary to that would be "Macs never get viruses." That's getting harder to say with a straight face. In April, research firm Sophos released a study that found one in five Macs was infected with malware.
- [The year of the Angry Bird, and what's next for Rovio](https://techerator.com/2012/05/the-year-of-the-angry-bird-and-whats-next-for-rovio/) - Rovio, developer of the immensely popular Angry Birds series, announced that their earnings for 2011 topped $100 million resulting in over $65 million in net profit, up from approximately $10 million in revenue from 2010. Merchandise sales alone accounted for 30 percent of that. Those numbers don't even include their newest, record-breaking creation, Angry Birds Space,
- [Microsoft Small Business Server 2011: A Techie's First Impressions](https://techerator.com/2012/05/microsoft-small-business-server-2011-a-techies-first-impressions/) - Microsoft's Small Business Server features prominently in my life as an IT consultant. Its combination of Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint at a low price-point makes it a compelling proposition for smaller firms. Dislike of Windows Vista has resulted in many of my clients continuing to maintain systems running SBS 2003 and Windows XP.
- [Is using Apple's Cards app too impersonal?](https://techerator.com/2012/05/is-using-apples-cards-app-too-impersonal/) - Apple recently came out with Cards, an iOS app that allows you to create and customize real greeting cards and send them out to your loved ones for only $2.99 per card, all of which happens through the app. Apple completely takes care of the postage, prints the cards out, and then snail-mails them for
- [Easel.ly lets you create HTML5 infographics for free](https://techerator.com/2012/05/easel-ly-lets-you-create-html5-infographics-for-free/) - Infographics have become an incredibly popular way to convey statistics and information nowadays -- almost too popular it seems, but there's really no better way to display such statistics in a visually appealing way. If you've always wanted to create your own, but never wanted to bother to make one entirely from scratch, Easel.ly is
- [Will there really be a future for Smart Watches?](https://techerator.com/2012/05/will-there-really-be-a-future-for-smart-watches/) - The smartwatch is a fairly new concept but has, so far, failed to take off in a mainstream way. And with good reason. At worst, they are utterly pointless, and at best, just a stopgap filling the void before something better and with a longer shelf-life is released. Or perhaps I'm alone in thinking this
- [8 Best Mobile Android Apps for Bloggers](https://techerator.com/2012/05/8-best-mobile-android-apps-for-bloggers/) - If you are a blogger and cannot be bothered being tied to only laptops and desktops to do your writing, consider these eight, highly useful Android apps to get work done while really on the go. WordPress The WordPress Android app works a lot better on tablets than smartphones because of the larger display, but
- [6 myths about the PC vs. Mac debate](https://techerator.com/2012/03/6-myths-about-the-pc-vs-mac-debate/) - The PC vs. Mac wars just need to die. They're stupid and pointless. They accomplish absolutely nothing but just more back-and-forth shouting, and the same exact arguments come up every time, making the PC vs. Mac flamewar one giant cliche. Here are six arguments that come up in every PC vs. Mac debate that are complete
- [Read up on warnings and risks before updating your Android OS](https://techerator.com/2012/05/read-up-on-warnings-and-risks-before-updating-your-android-os/) - With Android devices, it is very easy to fall two or three releases behind if you depend on your carrier to release new software. For me personally, I decided to update to the Honeycomb release on my Samsung Galaxy tablet in order to get the front-facing camera to work with Skype. It turned out to be
- [Microsoft invests $300 million in Barnes & Noble; looks to spin off Nook business](https://techerator.com/2012/05/microsoft-invests-300-million-in-barnes-looks-to-spin-off-nook-business/) - In what may be considered an interesting and somewhat odd move considering past events, Microsoft has announced that they will be investing $300 million into a "strategic partnership" with Barnes & Noble to work on the future of e-reading by creating a whole new subsidiary of Barnes & Noble that will focus on all things
- [How to insert frequently written text on a Mac with TypeIt4Me](https://techerator.com/2012/05/how-to-insert-frequently-written-text-on-a-mac-with-typeit4me/) - Like many people, I find myself having to type the same bits of text many times throughout my working week. Various applications already have ways of reducing the labor involved in this. For example, email clients have auto-signatures and word processors have automatic text facilities. The Mac OS X operating system itself is strong when
- [DD-WRT: Password Protect Your Status Page To Increase Network Security](https://techerator.com/2012/05/dd-wrt-password-protect-your-status-page-to-increase-network-security/) - DD-WRT is an excellent firmware alternative for your network router, whether your router is used at home for at your business. One of my favorite features of DD-WRT is the router status page, shown below. The DD-WRT status page is very useful for looking at real-time information. This status page is shown by default when
- [The Rise and Fall of Draw Something](https://techerator.com/2012/05/the-rise-and-fall-of-draw-something/) - Not too long ago, Draw Something was a social-gaming phenomenon raking in 50 million downloads within the first 50 days of the game's release. It even beat Words With Friends to become the most popular Facebook game at the time. Zynga (creators of FarmVille) even bought out developer OMGPOP (creaters of Draw Something) for $180
- [Review: Sonos Play:3, the Wireless Hi-Fi Stereo System](https://techerator.com/2012/05/review-sonos-play3-the-wireless-hi-fi-stereo-system/) - The term high fidelity (or hi-fi) can be traced back to the dawn of music recording, and in general defined a system that could reproduce music with the sharpest and most fulfilling audio quality. And as the generations moved from turntables to boomboxes to walkmans to portable music players, so too did the continual desire
- [What Apple could possibly announce at WWDC 2012](https://techerator.com/2012/05/what-apple-could-possibly-announce-at-wwdc-2012/) - Well, it's official. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will be held from June 11 to 15 in San Francisco this year and it's going to be a packed house; tickets were sold out two hours after availability when 5,000 anxious developers quickly coughed up $1,600 per ticket. WWDC is one of the company's biggest events --if not the biggest--
- [Nokia Loses Mobile Phone Crown To Samsung After 14 Years On Top](https://techerator.com/2012/04/nokia-loses-mobile-phone-crown-to-samsung-after-14-years-on-top/) - Nokia has finally succumbed to pressure from the leading smartphone handset manufacturers and lost its crown as the leading cellphone vendor in the world. Samsung has taken its place at the top, while Apple remains in third place. Focusing in on just smartphone sales reveals Apple is still number one, with Samsung a very close
- [Facebook Approaches 1 Billion Users](https://techerator.com/2012/04/facebook-approaches-1-billion-users/) - Facebook recently disclosed that they have 901 million users. Nine. Hundred. And. One. Million. They dropped this little statistic in their amended S-1 filing earlier this week, along with other small statistics such as that Facebook users post 3.2 billion comments per day and upload 300 million photos per day as well. They also lay
- [Build it on a Budget: A sub-$500 get-work-done rig](https://techerator.com/2012/04/build-it-on-a-budget-a-sub-500-get-work-done-rig/) - Look, not every computer you build has to be a tricked-out gaming rig with flashing LEDs and a complete water-cooling system. Some of us just need a machine that we can use to get work done in an efficient manner. This is where my heavily thought-out budget build comes into play. And we're not talking
- [Set up your own professional podcast studio for less than $175](https://techerator.com/2012/04/set-up-your-own-professional-podcast-studio-for-less-than-175/) - Whether you run a blog and want to add a podcast or just want to start up a podcast from scratch, it's very possible to set up your own podcast studio for a relatively low budget while still making it sound and look professional. Obviously, you can simply connect a headset to your computer, fire
- [iPhone Mobile Payment Processing is Safe and Reliable](https://techerator.com/2012/04/iphone-mobile-payment-processing-is-safe-and-reliable/) - iPhone credit card terminal services like Square have taken e-commerce business transactions to an entirely new platform. It is a technological advancement that makes receiving payment simple anywhere and anytime, no matter what the point of sale is. With new Apple iPhone or the iTouch application, you can turn the iPhone into a credit card
- [Instagram goes from $0 to $1 billion in 17 months](https://techerator.com/2012/04/instagram-goes-from-0-to-1-billion-in-17-months/) - Instagram, the incredibly popular free photo-sharing app, launched in October of 2010. Within the first week, the app had almost 200,000 users. That number jumped to 1.75 million in February 2011 and three months later there were 4 million people using the app. Of course, 4 million isn't anything to write home about according to
- [Getting an Epic custom clothing experience with Epic Shirtmakers tailored shirts](https://techerator.com/2012/04/getting-an-epic-custom-clothing-experience-with-epic-shirtmakers-tailored-shirts/) - I have a problem. On the one hand, I love looking good in a well-fitting shirt, and on the other, someone up there decided it would be fun to proportion my body in a way that makes it impossible for any normal shirt to fit me. You see, I’m not overly tall, but my arms
- [How to give your computer a good spring cleaning this year](https://techerator.com/2012/04/how-to-give-your-computer-a-good-spring-cleaning-this-year/) - It’s that time of year, folks! The weather is changing and that means it’s time to do some spring cleaning on your computer at home. If you’re like the millions of computer owners out there, you most likely haven’t run malware scans in months and there’s probably random, unused files just sitting their collecting dust
- [How to navigate the web with your keyboard and gleeBox](https://techerator.com/2012/04/how-to-navigate-the-web-with-your-keyboard-and-gleebox/) - I love keyboard shortcuts. I find using a mouse, menus and clicking to be an incredibly inefficient way of doing things. I spent a lot of time in college working with Adobe programs and using three and four character keyboard shortcuts to get things done faster. So when I found gleeBox and the amount of
- [Privacy: Ghostery helps you elude online trackers in all browsers](https://techerator.com/2012/03/privacy-ghostery-helps-you-elude-online-trackers-in-all-browsers/) - Browser cookies are the black helicopters of the Internet age. Everyone seems to believe they're only used for a secret, evil purpose. I guess it depends on your definition of evil. Companies use cookies to store information about Internet users. That information is coupled with other data collected via "tags, web bugs, pixels and beacons
- [My iPhone 5 Wish List](https://techerator.com/2012/04/my-iphone-5-wish-list/) - I crossed the line into full-on Apple addiction a few weeks ago. Not satisfied to wait and watch Apple’s iPad keynote speech after the event, I tuned in to a live blogcast, followed the tweets and photographs as they happened, and waited eagerly to find out about what the “one other thing" bit at the
- [A Guide to Office Pranking: Round Two](https://techerator.com/2012/04/a-guide-to-office-pranking-round-two/) - Another year has passed, and once again it is time to use that one special day of the year to wreak havoc upon those co-workers you like, dislike, or may not even know. Last year, some interesting April Fools pranks were presented here at Techerator, but like the ever-expanding Wikipedia that list was far from
- [Introduction to Flight Simulators Part 2: Non-combat Flight Simulators](https://techerator.com/2012/03/introduction-to-flight-simulators-part-2-non-combat-flight-simulators/) - Welcome to part 2 of my Introduction to Flight Simulators series! If you followed my advice in Part 1 you now have all of the equipment you need to start flying. All that remains is to find yourself a simulator. The flight simulator market isn't as saturated with games as, say, the first person shooter
- [What Twitter's Acquisition of Posterous means for Bloggers](https://techerator.com/2012/03/what-twitters-new-acquisition-of-posterous-means-for-bloggers/) - The internet industry is abuzz with Twitter’s latest acquisition and hiring of Posterous and its employees. The details of the deal are shrouded in mystery; neither Twitter nor the Posterous team is willing to share how things will move on from this point onward. As a professional blogger, it is good to know that the
- [Android phone manufacturers just don't get it](https://techerator.com/2012/03/android-phone-manufacturers-just-dont-get-it/) - You might have heard of a little term known as Android “fragmentation.” This is a term that, in this case, means there are many kinds of hardware surrounding the Android operating system, as well as the many different software versions floating around on all of these devices, including custom versions exclusive to some manufacturers (HTC's Sense,
- [Draw Something, the fastest-growing social game ever](https://techerator.com/2012/03/draw-something-the-fastest-growing-social-game-ever/) - Since its release in February, Draw Something has been nothing but a social-gaming sensation. In the first five weeks of availability, the game saw over 20 million downloads and currently has well over 35 million downloads. To give you an idea of just how many downloads that is, Instagram has around 27 million users and Foursquare
- [4 Reasons Why We are NOT in a Post-PC Age](https://techerator.com/2012/03/4-reasons-why-we-are-not-in-a-post-pc-age/) - Sales of desktop PCs and laptops are falling. It’s impossible to read any technical media without hearing about the “death of the PC.” And both Apple and Microsoft are soon to release operating systems that seek to merge the features of the computer operating system with those available on tablet devices. All this evidence mounts
- [Would you trade in your social media passwords for a job?](https://techerator.com/2012/03/would-you-trade-in-your-social-media-passwords-for-a-job/) - The practice of employers looking up social media profiles of prospective employees is nothing new. It's a great way to learn a lot about a person from the things that they choose to broadcast to the public. However, there comes a point where this all may go a little too far -- specifically when a
- [Two Sites that Generate Tweets on your Behalf](https://techerator.com/2012/03/two-sites-that-generate-tweets-on-your-behalf/) - As a person who frequents the social status-updating platform Twitter, I have always pondered if there will come a time that, like the annals of history itself, my tweets will eventually become cyclical and redundant in nature. As a human being, I thrive off being a creature of habit and learning from past experiences, so
- [How Evernote Changed My Life](https://techerator.com/2012/03/how-evernote-changed-my-life/) - Evernote has been around a while now, and is a seemingly permanent fixture on the ubiquitous "must have apps" lists that fill technical websites and computer magazines. Evernote is, however, far from being something just for the nerds. Heavy exposure everywhere from Time magazine to the New York Times has led to it being one
- [Barnes & Noble releases 8GB Nook Tablet for $199](https://techerator.com/2012/02/barnes-noble-releases-8gb-nook-tablet-for-199/) - When Barnes & Noble first released the Nook Tablet in November, it had 16GB of storage and a microSD card slot, something that Amazon's Kindle Fire lacked, but B&N's slate was $50 more, making the Kindle Fire look a little more attractive, even with only 8GB and no memory card slot. However, Barnes & Noble
- [GIVEAWAY: Win a $25 Rdio Gift Card](https://techerator.com/2012/03/giveaway-win-a-25-rdio-gift-card/) - If you're an avid Rdio user or are considering jumping ship from another music streaming service, you just might be pleased to know that we have a $25 Rdio gift card with your name on it (if you're the lucky winner, that is). The $25 gift card is yours to use however you see fit
- [How are you using your smartphone? Just look at your fingerprints.](https://techerator.com/2012/03/how-are-you-using-your-smartphone-just-look-at-your-fingerprints/) - How people are using their smartphones may have never crossed their minds, which isn't surprising since it's an activity that we don't put a lot of thought into -- we just do it. It's certainly not something the average user thinks about. However, if you're reading this, you're probably not the average user, you're someone
- [Initial impressions of the PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console](https://techerator.com/2012/03/initial-impressions-of-the-playstation-vita-handheld-gaming-console/) - PlayStation and I have had our ups and downs in the past year, but somehow I've managed to move past the whole account hacking, contested charges, and banning of my beloved PSN account. I recently picked up the new PlayStation Vita, and so far I am impressed. For starters, the variety of new input methods
- [The New iPad: Everything You Need to Know](https://techerator.com/2012/03/the-new-ipad-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Most of the rumors posted in our recent iPad 3 post came true today when the new iPad was unveiled. Of course, there were a few things we all got wrong. Like the name for instance. But we all had it right where it counted. Welcome to the future of iPad. Dropping the Number System
- [iPad 2 price drops to $399, thanks to the new iPad](https://techerator.com/2012/03/ipad-2-price-drops-to-399-thanks-to-the-new-ipad/) - If you happened to be online at all on March 7th, then it was inevitable that you learned about Apple's new iPad. Yes, it's called "the new iPad" (not iPad 3 or iPad HD). It comes with some great features: Retina Display, the new A5X chip with quad-core graphics, 4G LTE capability, and a new
- [Becoming a daring beer explorer with BrewGene for iOS and Android](https://techerator.com/2012/03/becoming-a-daring-beer-explorer-with-brewgene-for-ios-and-android/) - Have you ever felt overwhelmed at a liquor store when you’re faced with literally an entire wall of beer? On one hand, you can grab the old standby you’ve grabbed 100 times before and know you’ll like it. But on the other, there are 20 or 30 other kinds you have yet to try that
- [Rumor Mill: 8 Upcoming Features of the New iPad 3](https://techerator.com/2012/03/rumor-mill-8-upcoming-features-of-the-new-ipad-3/) - With the iPad 3 event slated for March 7, the rumor mill is churning out a whole slew of changes to the original formula that may or may not appear on launch day. Of course, we couldn't help ourselves from joining the fold and rounding out the best rumors out there. Oh, if only they
- [Simplify list making and note taking with WorkFlowy](https://techerator.com/2012/03/simplify-list-making-and-note-taking-with-workflowy/) - There's another free productivity tool that harnesses the power of simplicity. WorkFlowy is probably the simplest, most powerful web app you will find. Basically it's a list maker that can be used as a task organizer and project management tool. To use it, just start typing. Automatically you're creating a bullet point. Press "return" and you
- [Words with Friends is Mobile Gaming Perfection](https://techerator.com/2012/03/words-with-friends-is-mobile-gaming-perfection/) - Saturday night. Relaxing at a friend’s house. Dinner is over, and we are all sitting around the dining table. The room is strangely quiet. Everyone at the table has a look of intense concentration, and the only sounds are the occasional shrills and pings produced by our various laptops and smartphones. No, this isn’t a
- [Think again before buying a high-capacity memory card](https://techerator.com/2012/02/think-again-before-buying-a-high-capacity-memory-card/) - There I was, sitting at my computer sifting through the day's deals on consumer electronics. I came upon Woot.com's deal for the day: a 64GB SDXC card for only $49. I was extremely tempted to go for it. 64GB in one small package was enticing, and I would no longer have to carry around so
- [WriteRoom Brings Distraction-free Writing to Mac OS X](https://techerator.com/2012/02/writeroom-distraction-free-writing/) - I write for a living. While I don't suffer writers block too often, I do have one major problem that affects my productivity and reduces my output - distraction. I love my MacBook Pro. I'm just a few clicks away from 16,000 songs, and all day long various applications ping, click and bing, alerting me
- [Samsung Galaxy Note - Phone, Tablet, or Worthless Piece of Junk?](https://techerator.com/2012/02/samsung-galaxy-note-phone-tablet-or-worthless-piece-of-junk/) - Mobile phones started out resembling bricks. They were monsters, with the internal components necessary to make them work taking up so much space as to make early examples look ludicrous in hindsight. And then they shrank until the smaller they became, the better they were supposed to be. But that trend has now reversed, as
- [Apple's Natural Scrolling Feature Catches On](https://techerator.com/2012/02/apples-natural-scrolling-feature-catches-on/) - Apple's introduction of "natural scrolling" with OS X Lion was a controversial move. Apple effectively decided that computer users had for years been scrolling the wrong way around. They changed things so that, by default, OS X Lion users would "push" content up to move it up the screen, and "pull" it down to move
- [Is Apple Turning OS X into iOS?](https://techerator.com/2012/02/is-apple-turning-os-x-into-ios/) - Last week saw Apple announcing the arrival of the latest Mac OS X revision, Mountain Lion, which will be released later this year. Apple's website clearly states that Mountain Lion will have "all new features, inspired by the iPad." These include the Game Center, Notification Center, and system-wide Twitter integration that already exists on iDevices.
- [iTriage helps people find medical care on their mobile phones](https://techerator.com/2012/02/itriage-helps-people-find-medical-care-on-their-mobile-phones/) - There are mobile apps that will help you improve your health, but what about when you're sick or injured? You need to know what is wrong with you and where to get it treated (probably more important). The iTriage app for Android, iOS, and Palm will help you diagnosis what ails you. If you don't
- [Are Macs really overpriced? The PC-Mac price gap is shrinking](https://techerator.com/2012/02/are-macs-really-overpriced-the-pc-mac-price-gap-is-shrinking/) - I recently switched over to a MacBook Pro after being a PC guy my entire life. Before my MacBook, I had only custom-built Windows machines in my possession. A lot of my close PC friends couldn't believe that I shelled out so much money for an "overpriced" computer. However, to my discovery, the large price
- [Six Upcoming Indie Games Worth Keeping An Eye On](https://techerator.com/2012/02/six-upcoming-indie-games-worth-keeping-an-eye-on/) - It feels like every year we see the release of higher quality independently developed games. With digital distribution quickly becoming the norm for PC games, and with digital distribution avenues available for all of the major home consoles, it's never been easier for developers (often small one- or two-man teams) to ditch demanding publishers and
- [Make your Mac More Like Windows 7 with HyperDock](https://techerator.com/2012/02/make-your-mac-more-like-windows-7-with-hyperdock/) - I’m a Mac, but I used to be a PC. (Just in case you haven’t seen them, I am referring to the popular series of TV adverts comparing the Apple and Microsoft ways of doing things.) This is an app review, so it’s not the place for a Mac vs. Windows debate. For the sake
- [QR Codes for Smartphone Users: An Introductory Lesson](https://techerator.com/2012/02/qr-codes-for-smartphone-users-an-introductory-lesson/) - Over the last 3 years, Quick Response (QR) codes have gained popularity. These two-dimensional horizontal and vertical data storage codes have begun to attract use by web developers, marketers, and major corporations to boost their business. The QR coding system has opened a new smartphone market for content creators who can use them to interact
- ["Focus on the User" inserts competing social network links into Google search results](https://techerator.com/2012/02/focus-on-the-user-inserts-competing-social-network-links-into-google-search-results/) - When Google launched "Search Plus Your World" (SPYW) it took a big step toward becoming the company that everyone loves to hate. By integrating search results from the Google+ network into your regular search, plenty of people cried foul. And not just the ones working for Twitter and Facebook. By excluding results from other social
- [Skyrim on PS3: Took an arrow to the knee](https://techerator.com/2012/02/skyrim-on-ps3-took-an-arrow-to-the-knee/) - For the past few of months, there have been widespread reports of horrendous lag and framerate drops with the PS3 version of Skyrim. After about 60 hours and a save file over 6 megabytes in size, the game degenerates into an almost unplayable state. The game runs infinitely better on PC and Xbox 360. Or so the story goes…
- [Valve Releases Steam Mobile App for Android and iOS](https://techerator.com/2012/02/valve-releases-steam-mobile-app-for-android-and-ios/) - Steam, Valve's powerhouse digital distribution service for PC and Mac, is finally making its way to mobile devices. Don't get too excited yet, though, they aren't selling any mobile specific games. Instead, the Steam mobile app acts as a much-needed mobile portal for the multitude of services Steam offers. Getting logged in is as simple
- [HTML5 and the Future of Mobile Apps and Gaming](https://techerator.com/2012/02/html5-and-the-future-of-mobile/) - HTML5 will change the way we view mobile apps, and will change the way we think about how software has to be viewed on a mobile device. It will even change the way we view desktop applications. HTML5 is the biggest game changer since Apple's App Store. But if what I am saying is right,
- [How to create, format and self-publish your own eBook](https://techerator.com/2012/02/how-to-create-format-and-self-publish-your-own-ebook/) - When Apple rolled out iBooks 2, it also released a tool to create interactive ebooks called iBook Author. It's free and supposed to be easy to use. The catch is that you can only use it to sell books via Apple's iBooks store, although you can use it to create ebooks that you can distribute
- [First Look: Using Windows 8 on a Tablet](https://techerator.com/2012/01/a-quick-look-at-windows-8-on-a-tablet/) - Microsoft is aiming high with Windows 8. Not only will Windows 8 be their next flagship desktop operation system, Microsoft is also looking to make it their first OS that's actually usable on a tablet (anyone who has used any version of Windows on a tablet up to now will tell you that it makes
- [Super Bowl XLVI: The Year of Connectivity](https://techerator.com/2012/01/super-bowl-xlvi-the-year-of-connectivity/) - Super Bowl XLVI is almost here, folks. The New York Giants will face off against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis, Indiana for the title of NFL champion. However, if American football isn't your thing, there's still a reason to be interested in the single largest American sporting event of all time. This year's Super
- [Macworld 2012: Not what it used to be](https://techerator.com/2012/01/macworld-2012-not-what-it-used-to-be/) - Back in its heyday, the annual Macworld conference was the event that everyone looked forward to because Apple would be there unveiling their next product. Macworld was where the iMac, iBook, iTunes, Safari, the iPhone, and the MacBook Air were announced to the public. Since 2009, which was the last appearance that Apple made at Macworld,
- [Bring Python to Your .NET Development with IronPython](https://techerator.com/2012/01/bring-python-to-your-net-development-with-ironpython/) - Python is a high-level programming language that has gained popularity in recent years for its emphasis on clear code that is easy to read, combined with surprising power and flexibility. Because Python is free and open-source, it has become a widely used scripting language primarily for web-based applications...but did you know that a little help from
- [Create better online videos with the YouTube Creator Playbook](https://techerator.com/2012/01/create-better-online-videos-with-the-youtube-creator-playbook/) - There are two ways you can use YouTube to gain fame and fortune: Create a viral video that gets viewed by millions of people. Create a YouTube channel that drives traffic to your brand over time. Viral videos rely a lot on quirkiness and luck. Despite that randomness, there are some best practices that will
- [Transfer files and control your phone wirelessly with AirDroid for Android](https://techerator.com/2012/01/transfer-files-and-control-your-phone-wirelessly-with-airdroid-for-android/) - Managing files and data on an Android device can be a chore at times. To move files back and forth you have to keep a micro USB cable handy. Not only that, in order to move files to your phone's SD card it has to first be unmounted from your phone, which can take a
- [Use Bubbles and Your Android Phone to Create Memorable Phone Calls ](https://techerator.com/2012/01/use-bubbles-and-your-android-phone-to-create-memorable-phone-calls/) - In a world filled with short attention spans and thinning short-term memories, it can sometimes be difficult to remember to mentioning important topics while making a phone call. Heck, give a person 30 minutes of phone conversation to wander, and their mind will stray further than the island of Lilliput (hint: it's a fictitious location
- [How to install Microsoft's FxCop for Visual Studio 2010](https://techerator.com/2012/01/how-to-install-microsofts-fxcop-for-visual-studio-2010/) - I recently discovered Visual Studio Achievements, which as the name indicates, adds video game-style “achievements” to Microsoft’s premiere IDE while you code. Visual Studio Achievements was even created by Microsoft’s Channel9 team, so you know it’s the real deal. Some of the unlockable achievements include positive awards like “Add 10 regions to a class. Your
- [How to access Wikipedia during the SOPA/PIPA blackout](https://techerator.com/2012/01/how-to-access-wikipedia-during-the-sopapipa-blackout/) - If you are a college student, like me, and you have an assignment due tomorrow, like I do, you may have noticed that Wikipedia has taken itself down (sort of) in protest of SOPA and PIPA legislative acts. While I agree with the protest going on and commend Wikipedia for doing what they have to
- [The Emerging Trends of CES 2012](https://techerator.com/2012/01/the-emerging-trends-of-ces-2012/) - CES 2012 has ended - drawing to a close rather too quickly for those of us either in attendance or glued to the Web watching endless coverage of it. The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was a triumph in terms of visitor numbers, with a record attendance. But many reported it being a trifle dull in
- [How to Enable Vertical Tabs in Google Chrome](https://techerator.com/2010/07/how-to-enable-vertical-tabs-in-google-chrome/) - Update: Vertical tabs have now been removed by the Chrome development team. Read more: A fond farewell to vertical tabs in Google Chrome I've been using Google's Chrome web browser exclusively for a few months now, but one of the things I miss most about Firefox is the ability to view my tabs vertically rather
- [CES 2012 Wrap-up: Things We Missed](https://techerator.com/2012/01/ces-2012-wrap-up-things-we-missed/) - Last week was absolutely jam-packed with new product announcements and unveilings. Since things have now calmed down and all of the keynotes are in the books, I figured I would take this time to catch up on products that were missed during CES 2012. Gorilla Glass 2 Corning, maker of Gorilla Glass, unveiled the second
- [Clearly: Chrome browser extension cuts distractions from web pages](https://techerator.com/2012/01/clearly-chrome-browser-extension-cuts-distractions-from-web-pages/) - Evernote has created a tool for people who are easily distracted. Clearly is a Google Chrome extension that strips out navigation, links and advertisement from any Web page and presents you with a cleaner, less distracting online reading experience. The Clearly reading experience is customizable: you can choose between three styles of background and typography -
- [An Introduction to Flight Simulators Part 1: Getting Started](https://techerator.com/2012/01/an-introduction-to-flight-simulators-part-1-getting-started/) - My mission is simple: Fly over the enemy's fortifications and snap some reconnaissance photos. Resistance should be light, and I'm one of a three-man flight group. Fly there, fly back, land in time for breakfast. Easy, right? As my Spad XIII lifts off from the makeshift runway, Earth's features slowly blending together beneath me as
- [CES 2012: Day 3 Recap - Qualcomm, Viewsonic, and Intel](https://techerator.com/2012/01/ces-2012-day-3-recap-qualcomm-viewsonic-and-intel/) - Day number three of CES 2012 was definitely less hectic and more manageable, but today was the opening of the CES show floor where companies were unveiling and showing off all of their new toys at their respective booths. However, we did have some very notable companies stand up to deliver keynotes, including chip makers Intel
- [CES 2012: Day 1 Recap - Acer, OLPC, and Lenovo](https://techerator.com/2012/01/ces-2012-day-1-recap/) - The first day of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 is under wraps. Overall, it was quieter than what it will likely be later today. Acer and Lenovo held the only press events, but there were certainly some bits and pieces that were revealed throughout the day that are worthy for a spot in today's
- [CES 2012: Day 2 Recap - LG, Samsung, Vizio, and Microsoft](https://techerator.com/2012/01/ces-2012-day-2-recap/) - The second day of CES-ness is now behind us and wow, was it a busy one! Numerous companies held their press events today, including Microsoft, which hosted the opening keynote for this year's CES. To say the least, tons of stuff happened. Since I won't cover everything (that would literally be like writing a book)
- [Tips and Tools for Better, Faster Writing](https://techerator.com/2012/01/tips-and-tools-for-better-and-faster-writing/) - I've been writing here at Techerator for over a year, but only recently have I decided to take steps to improve my writing and time efficiency. You probably know the drill: sit down at your desk, check out Twitter, open your word editor, Tweet something, check out Facebook, decide on a title, Facebook about how
- [BitTorrent takes on Dropbox with new file-sharing service](https://techerator.com/2012/01/bittorrent-takes-on-dropbox-with-new-file-sharing-service/) - It seems that everyone is planning an Operation Overthrow against popular file synching service Dropbox. Earlier this week, it was Insync. This time, the newest member to join the movement is BitTorrent, Inc. with their new desktop app simply dubbed Share. The service allows you to transfer any type of files to anyone with no
- [Rupert Murdoch joins Twitter, the world laughs](https://techerator.com/2012/01/rupert-murdoch-joins-twitter-the-world-mocks/) - I never thought I'd live to see the day Rupert Murdoch joined Twitter. But it's happened. And it's wildly entertaining watching the most-famous n00b in the world try to get his head around the micro-blogging social network. Long may it continue. Rupe Is No Dupe If a celebrity or famous face isn't on Twitter then
- [Create a WiFi signal strength map with NetSpot for Mac](https://techerator.com/2012/01/create-a-wifi-signal-strength-map-with-netspot-for-mac/) - Finding the best spot for wifi access in your home or in a public place is pretty much trial and error. Turn on your laptop, and see what happens. NetSpot is a free wireless survey tool that makes it more of a treasure hunt. Once you install it on your Mac (OSX only), your laptop
- [Insync integrates with Google Docs to take on Dropbox](https://techerator.com/2012/01/insync-integrates-with-google-docs-to-take-on-dropbox/) - After well over a year of being in closed beta, Insync has finally released to the public. If you're not familiar with the service, it closely resembles other cloud-storage services, in that a folder you create is automatically synced to the cloud for backup and/or sharing purposes, but a few minor differences separate it greatly from
- [How to Reset Your Cr-48 Chromebook to its Default Factory Settings](https://techerator.com/2012/01/how-to-reset-your-cr-48-chromebook-to-its-default-factory-settings/) - Google's Cr-48 Chromebook was distributed to beta testers in February 2011 and was public's the first glimpse at a netbook running the Chrome OS. Since its release, the Cr-48 has undergone a number of updates, and on occasion, the software changes create a problem that can be hard to fix with the limited number of resources available
- [Hello, 2012](https://techerator.com/2012/01/hello-2012/) - Happy New Year! From all of us at Techerator, we wish you a happy new year full of the scent of freshly unwrapped gadgets, the gentle hum of CPU fans, and that little unlocking sound iPads make when you open their cover. I would like to extend my sincere personal thanks to all who contributed
- [How To Embed Images Directly Into Your HTML](https://techerator.com/2011/12/how-to-embed-images-directly-into-your-html/) - When you code a web page, you'll oftentimes want to include images. In almost every case you'll throw down a line of code that looks something like this: [code lang="html"] [/code] But did you know that you can embed your image directly into the HTML without having to link to
- [Consumer Electronics Show 2012 Preview](https://techerator.com/2011/12/consumer-electronics-show-2012-preview/) - The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the one time a year where consumer electronics and other gadgetry hits an all-time high. The entire technology industry converges in Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of press events, unveilings and demonstrations of the latest toys and concepts that have yet to hit the public market. Needless to
- [The Asus Eee Slate with Windows 7: A Tablet Computer on Steroids](https://techerator.com/2011/12/the-asus-eee-slate-with-windows-7-a-tablet-computer-on-steroids/) - I had been lusting for a tablet computer for quite some time. And no, I didn't want one of those tiny, feature-limited Apple or Android tablets with a 6” screen and far too many smartphone similarities. I wanted the real deal: a 12”- 14” portable computer with full touch capabilities, an absurd amount of RAM
- [A Programmer's Dilemma: Choosing between Qt and .NET](https://techerator.com/2011/12/a-programmers-dilemma-choosing-between-qt-and-net/) - I've been a programmer for a long time, but admittedly, most of my efforts have been devoted to web-based projects (PHP, ASP) and command line desktop programs with a very limited audience. Recently, I've decided to swallow my pride and accept that I need to learn to make desktop apps that...don't suck. Where do I
- [BrandMyMail mashes your email and social networks together ](https://techerator.com/2011/12/brandmymail-mashes-your-email-and-social-networks-together/) - There are two types of email you can send: Text or HTML. Text is just the words. No colors. No photos. No layouts. HTML is basically a web page sent through email servers. For most of us, it really doesn't matter when we send email. We just type, and the resulting HTML-formatted email is a
- [Louis C.K. Treads New Media Distribution Path](https://techerator.com/2011/12/louis-c-k-treads-new-media-distribution-path/) - In case you hadn't noticed, there is something of a revolution kicking off in the way media is distributed. It's all going digital, the idea of ownership is changing, and, most crucially, the big media companies who currently act as middle-men are being subtly shunted out of the picture. The latest advocate of this new
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Camera and Photography Edition](https://techerator.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-camera-and-photography-edition/) - While most smartphones and even tablets nowadays have great cameras attached to them, they still can't beat the quality of a dedicated camera. In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of digital phototography, it's easy to get left behind on what makes and models are the best. And if you're pondering the idea of giving that
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Build a Gaming PC Edition](https://techerator.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-build-a-gaming-pc-edition/) - This year I decided to use my holiday wish-list to build an entire desktop PC. I mean, as long as a majority of the parts needed to build a high performance machine are gifted to me over the holidays, in the end all of them can be combined for the common goal of playing Skyrim
- [Galaxy Nexus: How to prevent newly-installed apps from creating shortcuts on your home screen](https://techerator.com/2011/12/galaxy-nexus-how-to-prevent-newly-installed-apps-from-creating-shortcuts-on-your-home-screen/) - If you’re like me and have recently switched from an Android phone running Froyo (Android 2.2) or Gingerbread (Android 2.3) to the brand-new Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you may have been surprised to find that apps installed from the Android Market automatically have shortcuts placed on the home screen.
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Consultants and Traveling Professionals Edition](https://techerator.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-consultants-and-traveling-professionals-edition/) - Being a consultant comes with some unique challenges compared to the standard 9-to-5 job. We’re constantly on the road, talking on the phone, guzzling coffee, chowing down, and trying to find street addresses in neighborhoods we’ve never been in before. I’ve put together this gift guide to help make life a little easier for the consultant on your shopping list this Holiday season.
- [Giveaway: Win 1 free month of PlayStation Plus](https://techerator.com/2011/12/giveaway-win-1-free-month-of-playstation-plus/) - After I was banned from the PlayStation Network and forced to create a new account, Sony made it clear that they still appreciate me as a customer. What does that mean for you? It means I have two one-month trials of PlayStation Plus to give away. I’ve covered PlayStation Plus before, and while I’m not
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Shopping on a Budget Edition](https://techerator.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-shopping-on-a-budget-edition/) - In case you haven't been following the news over the past few years, the economies of most countries around the world are failing. This means a lot of people will be tightening their belts this year as they seek to hold onto what little they have left in the way of assets. This means those
- [Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Gamer's Edition](https://techerator.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-gamers-edition/) - Temperatures are slowly creeping towards sub-zero. Radio stations and malls everywhere are switching on the holiday music. Pine trees and other decorations are going up all over the world. And once again millions of people are procrastinating on their holiday shopping. Lucky for you, gamers are an easy bunch to buy gifts for. Skip the
- [How to make your Windows tablet look like Windows Phone 7](https://techerator.com/2011/12/how-to-make-your-windows-tablet-look-like-windows-phone-7/) - I recently noticed that when I told people I bought an ASUS EP121 Eee Slate tablet PC with Windows 7, they usually asked me “What do you do for easy access to nifty apps and news and stuff?” And sadly, it was a question I could not easily answer without adding sarcasm or criticism (a
- [Launcher 7 Brings the Windows Phone 7 Experience To Android](https://techerator.com/2011/12/launcher-7-brings-the-windows-phone-7-experience-to-android/) - Windows Phone 7 may not have caught on like Microsoft was hoping it would, but it does present some interesting ideas. One of those is its minimalist, tile-based homescreen. Thanks to the wonders of Android, you can now get that same experience on your Android phone with Launcher 7. Windows Phone 7 (and by proxy
- [Windows Phone 7 Alert: HTC Connection Settings app is bad for your phone](https://techerator.com/2011/12/windows-phone-7-alert-htc-connection-settings-app-is-bad-for-your-phone/) - If your Windows Phone has "HTC Connection Settings" installed on it, remove it immediately. If you come across this app in the Marketplace, do not download it. It's a pointless app that serves no real purpose, anyway, so I doubt anyone would miss it. I know I don't.
- [How to record amazing videos with a point-and-shoot camera](https://techerator.com/2011/12/how-to-record-amazing-videos-with-a-point-and-shoot-camera/) - Let's say you want to be the next Peter Jackson or George Lucas. That's far from realistic, but let's say you just want to be a film-making hobbyist and don't exactly have the budget for a decent video camera and all of the accompanying equipment. After all, it can literally add up to thousands of dollars. Just
- [Simple Droid X Hack Can Greatly Improve Call Quality](https://techerator.com/2011/01/simple-droid-x-hack-can-greatly-improve-call-quality/) - There are many reasons why the audio quality of mobile phones isn't great. One simple, but fixable reason is that the phone is most likely configured to use an outdated voice encoder algorithm by default. Luckily for us, Motorola includes hidden programming menus in most of its phones where we can adjust advanced settings like voice
- [Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales suggest the 99% are still spending](https://techerator.com/2011/12/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-sales-suggest-the-99-are-still-spending/) - Black Friday is now as much a part of the Thanksgiving celebrations as a big turkey and a huge family get-together. Some people even forgo the latter to ensure their place at the front of the queue for the former. Big-ticket consumer tech has always been the focus of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and
- [ShiftEdit: A Web-Based IDE for PHP, Python, Ruby and More](https://techerator.com/2011/11/shiftedit-a-web-based-ide-for-php-python-ruby-and-more/) - If you're a programmer or developer that juggles several projects at a time, your code can sometimes be lost between multiple workstations, or worse, lost in some sort of catastrophic system failure. If only you'd had a chance to run a backup first! With everything going to the cloud these days, wouldn't it make sense
- ["Batch" is the ultimate mobile photo sharing app for iPhone](https://techerator.com/2011/12/batch-is-the-ultimate-mobile-photo-album-sharing-app-for-your-iphone/) - In the smart phone era, everyone is an amateur photographer. Equipped with high-def capabilities and nearly bottomless storage, we produce a lot of photos on a daily basis which we've opted to share individually on Twitter or in bulk on Facebook. The problem is that sharing full albums with friends requires a bit of effort
- [SharePoint 2007: Troubleshooting ‘Unexpected Error’ while editing web parts](https://techerator.com/2011/11/sharepoint-2007-troubleshooting-‘unexpected-error’-while-editing-web-parts/) - One of the great things about SharePoint is the ability for non-technical users to update page content without the assistance of a development team. On the other hand, one of the terrible things about SharePoint is the ability for non-technical users to update page content without the assistance of a development team.
- [The 8-core AMD Bulldozer has arrived, but is it worth the money?](https://techerator.com/2011/11/the-8-core-amd-bulldozer-has-arrived-but-is-it-worth-the-money/) - It seems like I have been hearing the name "Bulldozer" from AMD for decades. And, while 6 months can seem like 10 years in computer time, the Bulldozer has finally been confirmed in Q4 2011. If you haven't been following this topic, the Bulldozer core is used in AMD's new line of high performance FX-series
- [Kindle Fire proves that reviews are meaningless](https://techerator.com/2011/11/kindle-fire-proves-that-reviews-are-meaningless/) - If you're serious about purchasing a new piece of technology, do yourself a favor and try before you buy. Because relying on reviews, especially from just one or two people, is tantamount to gambling your money on one person's opinion. We've all looked at reviews online. We even write them here at Techerator. And they
- [2011 Black Friday Shopping Guide](https://techerator.com/2011/11/2011-black-friday-shopping-guide/) - There's nothing better than getting a great deal on a new computer or gadget. That's what makes Black Friday such an awesome time of the year for bargain hunters. It's also just around the corner and I'm sure a lot of you are probably getting an idea of what stores you're wanting to hit up
- [Giveaway! Binverse, an all-in-one solution to Usenet](https://techerator.com/2011/11/giveaway-binverse-an-all-in-one-solution-to-usenet/) - If you have no idea what Usenet is, put simply, it's a great service for finding and downloading digital content. It's a lot like BitTorrent, with a few major differences: Usenet does not rely on "peers," but rather central servers that the files are kept on (similar to 4Shared or FilesTube). However, instead of a
- [Four HTML5 and JavaScript Frameworks To Jump-start Your App Development](https://techerator.com/2011/11/four-html5-and-javascript-frameworks-to-jump-start-your-app-development/) - Let's just face the facts: Flash is dying, platform/browser agnostic development is in, and Windows 8 is bringing HTML5/JavaScript to desktop development. Love it or hate it, as a developer you'll probably need to familiarize yourself with the finer points of HTML5 and JavaScript-driven application design, but where does a person start? Traditionally HTML and
- [ViewSonic V3D231 3D LED Monitor Review](https://techerator.com/2011/11/viewsonic-v3d231-3d-led-monitor-review/) - ViewSonic has been around for quite a while, making computer monitors and televisions since the early 90s. I even remember sporting my robust 18-inch ViewSonic CRT monitor several years ago that delivered great colors and beautiful contrast. However, are ViewSonic's current and latest offerings worthy of receiving those same accolades and then some? To find
- [Domainr Makes Domain Search (Almost) Pain-Free](https://techerator.com/2011/11/domainr-makes-domain-search-almost-pain-free/) - If you're starting a new web-based project, searching for suitable domains can be the most frustrating part. Heck, domain names are so important to the success of your venture that many people wait to name their product until they know which domains are available. Domainr helps to ease the pain of this process. Domainr is
- [A Challenger Appears: Chime.in Enters the Social Networking Ring](https://techerator.com/2011/11/a-challenger-appears-chime-in-enters-the-social-networking-ring/) - Bill Gross has been getting a lot of press lately. The serial entrepreneur and CEO of UberMedia masterminded keyword search advertising in the heydey of the dotcom era, a system Google has perfected to earn billions, but Gross now believes he's onto a bright idea in the social network space -- with Chime.in. In a territory saturated with household
- [What Can The New iTunes Match Do For You?](https://techerator.com/2011/11/what-can-the-new-itunes-match-do-for-you/) - iTunes Match is the newest offering from Apple, an addition to its popular music player. The new service promises to store your iTunes purchases in the cloud, as well as backing up your non-iTunes media for $25 per year. In order to use it however, you need to have iTunes 10.5.1 installed. You can find
- [Why Ashton Kutcher, aka "aplusk", hates Twitter](https://techerator.com/2011/11/why-ashton-kutcher-aka-aplusk-hates-twitter/) - I can't say I've ever been a particular fan of Ashton Kutcher. But his erroneous, ill-informed tweet and subsequent throwing of toys out of his Twitter-branded pram has me thinking he's an absolute idiot. In a nutshell: Kutcher claims to have heard about the firing of Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno in passing
- [Make your apartment search easier with Padmapper](https://techerator.com/2011/11/make-your-apartment-search-easier-with-padmapper/) - Finding an apartment on the internet is equivalent to hopping into a tractor tire and being rolled down a hill. You start at the top with high hopes: using the power of the internet for finding desirable rental properties and listings. From there, though, the process spirals downward. Apartment searching sites are hard to navigate,
- [Is Nokia building a Google Wallet competitor?](https://techerator.com/2011/11/is-nokia-building-a-google-wallet-competitor/) - Nokia has alluded to a Near Field Communication (NFC) driven wallet app for a long time, but is it finally almost here? According to NFC Rumors, Nokia is in talks with JP Morgan to bring an NFC payment app to Windows Phones and possibly devices powered by Symbian, their home brew OS. Nokia is still the reigning
- [Adobe kills Flash for mobile in favor of HTML5](https://techerator.com/2011/11/adobe-kills-flash-for-mobile-in-favor-of-html5/) - That's it, folks. Adobe Flash Player for mobile devices has officially packed up its bags and walked out the door never to be seen again. Of course, Flash for desktop operating systems will live on (and probably not all that well), but Adobe has decided that Flash on mobile devices just isn't in the cards.
- [Why My Mom Will Never Drop Cable for Netflix and Hulu](https://techerator.com/2011/11/why-my-mom-will-never-drop-cable-for-netflix-and-hulu/) - I've always done my best to keep my mom savvy with the times. I've tried to introduce her to Facebook, YouTube, the advantages of FarmVille over solitaire -- you know, modern stuff. But the only time I've managed to captivate her interest is when I showed her the insane selection of movies and TV shows
- [How to Remove Noise from Your Podcasts with Audacity](https://techerator.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-noise-from-your-podcasts-with-audacity/) - Easily the most important aspect of your podcast, aside from its content, is audio quality. Poorly recorded or edited podcasts are impossible to listen to for any length of time, and bad sound quality will drive away your listeners no matter the value of the content you're delivering. One of the most common problems for podcasters
- [Apple's 1st Gen iPod Nano Being Recalled](https://techerator.com/2011/11/apples-1st-gen-ipod-nano-being-recalled/) - Apple has been getting its fair share of bad press lately. With battery issues plaguing the iPhone 4S and the iOS 5.01 update making things even worse, this latest problem just adds to the drama. On the Support section of their website, Apple states that "in very rare cases, the battery in the iPod nano
- [Use Android Apps in Windows With BlueStacks](https://techerator.com/2011/11/use-android-apps-in-windows-with-bluestacks/) - A little company called BlueStacks is making waves after releasing an Android app player for Windows. Android developers are excited about the prospect of bring their applications to the desktop, and Android users are probably excited to have yet another venue for playing Angry Birds. The excitement surrounding BlueStacks' software has led AMD and Citrix to
- [How to discover what public information is available on your Facebook Profile](https://techerator.com/2010/05/facebook-privacy-do-you-know-what-information-from-your-profile-is-publicly-available/) - Facebook has made headlines recently with the company's questionable approach to user privacy. Many of the new changes to Facebook allow more of your information to be shared without your knowledge. Unknown to most people, some of your Facebook information is available to anyone on the internet through the Facebook API. You can use a
- [Jawbone UP: A Wristband and App for Improving Your Health](https://techerator.com/2011/11/jawbone-up-a-wristband-and-app-for-improving-your-health/) - Remember Jawbone? The company that made such nice Bluetooth headsets they were almost cool enough to wear in public? Well, Jawbone is at it again, but get ready for something completely different. They've taken their tiny gadget know-how and applied it to a problem we've all encountered: improving our health and fitness. Jawbone UP is
- [Google+ Pages for Businesses -- the Good and Bad](https://techerator.com/2011/11/google-pages-for-businesses-the-good-and-bad/) - Google just announced that Google+ Pages for Businesses are here, finally allowing a flood of brands and celebrities to create yet another social network outlet for interacting with customers and fans. At a glance, Google+Pages is shockingly simple and seems to offer almost no difference from the standard profile all users get upon joining, but
- [A fond farewell to vertical tabs in Google Chrome](https://techerator.com/2011/11/a-fond-farewell-to-vertical-tabs-in-google-chrome/) - Tabbed browsing is nothing new, but I've always felt that something wasn't quite right with how tabs were displayed. After an enthusiastic web browsing session, I'd often end up with a horizontal disaster of disorganized tabs. With computer displays getting wider and not taller, why were browsers cramming tabs into my precious vertical space? When
- [Barnes & Noble Announces Nook Tablet](https://techerator.com/2011/11/barnes-noble-announces-nook-tablet/) - Today during their press event, mega-bookstore chain Barnes & Noble announced the successor to their Nook Color. It's called the Nook Tablet and it's set to take on Amazon's Kindle Fire. Just like any successor device, the Nook Tablet picks up where the Nook Color left off. Underneath the 7-inch LG 1024x600 IPS display is
- [Why I'm Not Excited About Modern Warfare 3](https://techerator.com/2011/11/why-im-not-excited-about-modern-warfare-3/) - The most anticipated video game of all time (so they say every single year) will be released unto the public tonight at the strike of midnight. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is developer Infinity Ward's latest title to hit the consoles and PCs of gamers around the world. Millions of these gamers will be waiting
- [Google Music Beta Soon To Meet Google Music Store](https://techerator.com/2011/11/google-music-beta-soon-to-meet-google-music-store/) - I've been using Google Music (beta) for several months now, and if you haven't already, request an invitation for yourself. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the simple interface, the surprisingly full set of features, and the nearly unlimited cloud space...but reports of the upcoming Google Music Store make this
- [How to maintain Inbox Zero and still read every email](https://techerator.com/2011/06/how-to-maintain-inbox-zero-and-still-read-every-message-you-receive/) - My inbox is a sanctuary, a veritable digital zen garden. I have 0 unread messages, I've never declared email bankruptcy, and I do a fairly good job of replying to any email that needs my input. A series of small yellow stars decorate my inbox, denoting any messages that still require my action. I've never
- [Facebook's Timeline: Life flashing before your eyes has never been so awesome](https://techerator.com/2011/09/facebooks-timeline-life-flashing-before-your-eyes-has-never-been-so-awesome/) - Facebook's new Timeline profiles start rolling out to the public today. Many users were able to preview the new profiles early through Facebook's Developer program, so I've already had a week to play around with Timeline. You've probably heard a lot of buzz about its "great design" or "privacy nightmare", so what's all the fuss
- [Fix: WordPress 3.1 and Disqus Plugin Error When Returning Comments Count](https://techerator.com/2011/02/fix-wordpress-3-1-and-disqus-plugin-error-when-returning-comments-count/) - If you use the popular 3rd-party commenting system Disqus in your WordPress-powered website, you may have noticed that some errors appeared in your Posts lists after upgrading to WordPress 3.1. The specific error you see would be something like: Warning: number_format() expects parameter 1 to be double, string given in /wp-includes/functions.php on line 155 I’ve
- [When Will We See A Chrome OS Tablet?](https://techerator.com/2011/11/when-will-we-see-a-chrome-os-tablet/) - Some time ago, I became one of the lucky few selected to beta test the first Chromebook, the Cr-48. I didn't expect a lot from a notebook that was nothing more than a browser, and it delivered exactly what it claimed -- a fast-booting OS with a browser...and very little more. The newer Samsung and
- [Is More Amazon Hardware On The Way?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/is-more-amazon-hardware-on-the-way/) - Amazon is a huge and hugely influential online retailer. But of late it has become something much more than that: a purveyor of hardware. Not just any old hardware, but well-made hardware that people actually want to own. The question is: after the Kindle eBook reader and the Kindle Fire tablet what hardware could be
- [NaNoWriMo - Write a Novel In a Month](https://techerator.com/2011/11/nanowrimo-write-a-novel-in-a-month/) - NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is an annual event whereby people with too much time on their hands and not enough brain cells in their heads embark on a mission to write a novel in a month. I know, it sounds mad, but it's actually surprisingly doable with a little commitment and consistency. There is
- [Untappd: An Android App Every Beer Geek Should Have](https://techerator.com/2011/11/untappd-an-android-app-every-beer-geek-should-have/) - If you're into craft beer, chances are good that you spend a good deal of time bragging to your friends about different beers you've tried or have on tap. Take, for instance, my text message conversation with my good friend last weekend. Friend: "At a place with Three Philosophers on tap." Me: "How about you
- [Add Variables, Operations, and Functions to Your CSS with the LESS Dynamic Stylesheet Language](https://techerator.com/2011/11/add-variables-operations-and-functions-to-your-css-with-the-less-dynamic-stylesheet-language/) - As a programmer, the most frustrating part about working with CSS is the redundancy. If you're designing a layout with a strict color and font scheme, you can find yourself copy/pasting the same same snippets over and over...and what if that scheme changes? You get to track down each element, which takes forever even with
- [Oink Has Arrived -- Let the Social Ranking Experiment Begin](https://techerator.com/2011/11/oink-has-arrived-let-the-social-ranking-experiment-begin/) - After Kevin Rose's exit from Digg, he quickly formed a team with the goal of creating apps that would challenge the conventional social/mobile experience. He called his venture Milk, and less than a year later Oink is being unleashed among the masses. Oink is a social ranking app for the iPhone and web that encourages
- [Windows Phone 7: Where’s my Browser?](https://techerator.com/2011/11/windows-phone-7-where’s-my-browser/) - With the release of the Mango update back in September, Microsoft undoubtedly improved Internet Explorer on their Windows Phone platform. WP7 now features a full-fledged version of IE9 designed specifically mobile devices, which is leaps and bounds ahead of the browser that was available before the update. However, many WP7 users like me would love
- [Should Apple Lower Prices In Post-Jobs Era?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/should-apple-lower-prices-in-post-jobs-era/) - It's inevitable that without Steve Jobs at the helm piloting the Cupertino ship into the future Apple will change. What that change will be and how quickly it comes are both up for debate, but I don't think it can be argued that everything will remain as is. After all, isn't the very essence of
- ["List of Things For Sale" is the minimalist approach for selling your stuff](https://techerator.com/2011/10/list-of-things-for-sale-is-the-minimalist-approach-for-selling-your-stuff/) - There are numerous ways to sell your miscellaneous junk on the internet nowadays. The most popular methods are arguably eBay and Craigslist. However, some people just want to create their own online store of sorts and list everything they're selling on one page in a very minimalist way. This is where a brand new service called List
- [Four Android Apps to Get You in the Halloween Spirit](https://techerator.com/2011/10/four-android-apps-to-get-you-in-the-halloween-spirit/) - Halloween is sneaking up quickly, and you need to get mentally prepared for the occasion -- and I don't mean going to Target to admire the vast array of candy. Start honing your Halloween spirit with these four Android apps that are sure to leave you entertained, if not ready for some ghost-busting on the
- [Diggnation Ends In December--What Can Fill The Void?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/diggnation-ends-in-december-what-can-fill-the-void/) - Love it or hate it, Diggnation is a popular podcast that has helped put web-based television on the map. The premise is simple: two dudes (Alex Albrecht and Kevin Rose) sit on a couch, drink beer, and discuss some of the top news from the social news bookmarking website Digg.com. Unfortunately, the days of Diggnation
- [How To Fix the Google Nexus S 'Search Button Auto-Fire' Bug](https://techerator.com/2011/10/how-to-fix-the-google-nexus-s-search-button-auto-fire-bug/) - I've had my Nexus S for a little over two months now, and my general opinion is that while it is very pretty, some of the software issues (Android 2.3.4) make it almost impossible to use without some considerable donations to the swear jar. Perhaps the most gut-wrenchingly annoying problem is the well-documented 'Search Button
- [Google Looking to Finance Yahoo! Acquisition -- Yahoogle on the Way?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/google-looking-to-finance-yahoo-acquisition-yahoogle-on-the-way/) - Yahoogle? Well, not exactly. The years haven't been kind to the once mighty Yahoo! but after the ungracious firing of ex-CEO Carol Bartz, the fourth most visited website in the U.S. is getting downright desperate. Unable to keep pace with Google in search and advertising, Yahoo! has been looking for help from investors to inject some
- [Diaspora Seeks Donations, PayPal Freezes Account](https://techerator.com/2011/10/diaspora-seeks-donations-paypal-freezes-account/) - UPDATE: After some prodding and community outcry, PayPal released Diaspora's account. Remember Diaspora? The group of NYU students that asked for $15,000 on Kickstarter.com to create a decentralized alternative to Facebook, and made headlines when they garnered a shocking $200,000 instead? Yeah, they're still around, and to my surprise, they have some pretty cool stuff to
- [Windows 8 Gets A Brand New Task Manager](https://techerator.com/2011/10/windows-8-gets-a-brand-new-task-manager/) - Back before we all knew better, the Windows task manager was accepted as the ugly eyesore that it currently is and we were happy to put it far out of our minds until the next time we had the misfortune to need it. To the experienced user, the task manager is a necessary evil, complicated,
- [Real-Time Search and Improved Hashtags Now Supported in Google+](https://techerator.com/2011/10/real-time-search-and-improved-hashtags-now-supported-in-google/) - Vic Gundotra, the mind behind much of Google+, made a rare video appearance recently to show off two new features that will keep Facebook on its toes and probably elicit a disgusted groan from Twitter. Real-time search and improved support for hashtags will help Google+ contend with the established utility of Twitter by allowing users
- [New Features Added to Google Presentations -- Can I Finally Ditch PowerPoint?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/new-features-added-to-google-presentations-can-i-finally-ditch-powerpoint/) - Google recently announced some improvements to their Docs platform, particularly to the Presentation app, a free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint. New drawing tools, slide transitions, collaboration features... and suddenly I'm left wondering "Can I finally ditch Office for good?" Google Docs has been making steady gains over the years and I've finally gotten to the point
- [The Little-Advertised New Features of Windows Phone 7 "Mango"](https://techerator.com/2011/10/the-little-advertised-new-features-of-windows-phone-7-mango/) - The purpose of this article is to expose a couple of my favorite new features that were not so well-known prior to release. Not only are these features nice-to-have enhancements, they have simplified and improved day-to-day use of my mobile phone.
- [Dropbox Hits 50 Million Users and Raises $250 Million](https://techerator.com/2011/10/dropbox-hits-50-million-users-and-raises-250-million/) - Dropbox, the easy-to-use cloud storage that we all know and love, just reported that it has reached 50 million users, which is up threefold from this time last year. The company also reached a whopping $250 million in series B financing and expects to reach $240 million in revenue by the end of the year.
- [How to Create an Audio Podcast with Professional-Quality Sound](https://techerator.com/2011/10/how-to-create-an-audio-podcast-with-professional-quality-sound/) - Podcasting is a fun and increasingly popular form of online entertainment that has seen steady gains in the number of viewers in recent years. Companies like TWiT and Revision 3, homes of Leo LaPorte and Kevin Rose of Tech TV fame, have shown that fully web-hosted television is a viable business model. Interestingly, many of
- [Use a Gamepad for Any PC Game with Xpadder](https://techerator.com/2011/10/use-a-gamepad-for-any-pc-game-with-xpadder/) - I play a lot of video games on my Xbox 360, but occasionally I'll switch things up and buy something to enjoy on my PC. Recently I picked up both Fallout 3 and New Vegas on sale, but I was disappointed to find they didn't support my Logitech F310 USB gamepad. This isn't a big
- [Motorola, Samsung and RIM All Announce New Products](https://techerator.com/2011/10/motorola-samsung-and-rim-all-announce-new-products/) - I guess you could call it the perfect storm: Three of the largest mobile phone manufacturers all announcing new devices on the same exact day. In any case, these three companies decided to announce and unveil some rockin' new products that are something to get excited about. Keep reading to find out about all the gritty
- [Spice Up Your Android Wallpaper With Astronomy Picture of the Day](https://techerator.com/2011/10/spice-up-your-android-wallpaper-with-astronomy-picture-of-the-day/) - Once you've grown tired of Android's multitude of live wallpapers, or if (God forbid) you're still rocking whatever default wallpaper your phone came with, it might be time for a change. Add some science to your day and keep your wallpaper fresh with Astronomy Picture of the Day. Astronomy Picture of the Day scrapes the
- [Apple Announces iPhone 4S, Adds Small Updates to iPod Line](https://techerator.com/2011/10/apple-announces-iphone-4s-adds-small-updates-to-ipod-line/) - Apple announced yesterday a new addition to the iPhone family in the form of the iPhone 4S. While it's not the iPhone 5 that everyone was expecting, the 4S does come packing with a healthy speed upgrade that's complemented by iOS 5, as well as a few exclusive features. First off, Apple talked about the
- [Official Facebook iPad App Is Finally Here](https://techerator.com/2011/10/official-facebook-ipad-app-is-finally-here/) - Finally do we no longer have to keep asking Mark Zuckerberg when his iPad app will be hitting the public spectrum. After months of speculation, delays, sneak peeks, and even a dead giveaway, us iPad users finally have our Facebook. Unsurprisingly, it looks almost identical to the hidden iPad app that was included in the
- [Google to kill off Google Buzz, Labs goes the way of the dodo](https://techerator.com/2011/10/google-to-kill-off-google-buzz-labs-goes-the-way-of-the-dodo/) - Remember when Google launched a Twitter-esque social network of sorts and they called it Buzz? Neither do we. Of course, we kid, but Google Buzz really was a pretty pathetic attempt at social networking, especially for a company like Google. People picked it up and started playing with it to see what it was like,
- [Rdio Launches Free, No-Ads Streaming Option](https://techerator.com/2011/10/rdio-launches-free-no-ads-streaming-option/) - It's not everyday when you come across a media-streaming service that's both free and has absolutely zero advertisements, but popular music-streaming service Rdio is bringing U.S. users just that (sorry, foreigners). They're allowing you free access to their database of over 12 million songs without being bombarded with pesky ads and giving you the same
- [A Steve Jobs Eulogy by a non-Fanboy](https://techerator.com/2011/10/a-steve-jobs-eulogy-by-an-non-fanboy/) - I'm not an Apple fanboy. In fact, I rally against the Cupertino-based company and the lemmings that follow it blindly at every opportunity. I don't own even one Apple product (although I do covet an iPad), I even avoid iTunes because the one time I did install it, it spread its tentacles deeply into my
- [Creator of C Programming Language, Dennis Ritchie, Dies at 70](https://techerator.com/2011/10/creator-of-c-programming-language-dennis-ritchie-dies-at-70/) - If I were a revolutionary in the tech industry, I'd be a little worried. Just a few days after the death of Steve Jobs, the tech community has lost another game-changing leader on October 12 -- Dennis Ritchie. While considerably less famous than Jobs, Ritchie was the father of the C programming language, which he
- [A Windows Phone and My Mother: A Perfect Match?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/a-windows-phone-and-my-mother-a-perfect-match/) - It's that time again. Yep, I am of course talking about contract renewal day for the family cellphone plan. For me and my sister, the phone choices are pretty obvious (an Android for me and an iPhone for her). But once mom starts talking smartphone, the whole cellular arena starts to get a little grey.
- [Netflix Pulls The Plug On Qwikster Service](https://techerator.com/2011/10/netflix-pulls-the-plug-on-qwikster-service/) - Remember a few weeks ago when Netflix decided to split its instant streaming and DVD-by-mail services into two separate entities and introduced Qwikster? A lot of people were pretty peeved, to say the least, and it looks like Netflix has finally received the message. Basically, Netflix was going to move the DVD-by-mail service into a
- [Digg Newsrooms Lured Me Back, and I Like It.](https://techerator.com/2011/10/digg-newsrooms-lured-me-back-and-i-like-it/) - In the past couple years, Digg.com has taken its licks. After experiencing incredible growth soon after being founded by Kevin Rose in 2004, the site hit a high point in 2007 and Digg began to roll out changes that led to a series of user complaints which culminated in 2010 soon after the release of
- [Louis C.K. Invokes the Power of the Bootlegger on Twitter](https://techerator.com/2011/10/louis-c-k-invokes-the-power-of-the-bootlegger-on-twitter/) - Louis C.K. knows how to treat people; particularly, people who illegally record and (probably) intend to share his shows online. After a recent show in Ashville, NC, Louis posted this to Twitter: Naturally, most bootleggers wouldn't respond to such a request fearing repercussions. Louis tried to dispel any distrust by quickly following with this: It didn't
- [When Twitter Goes Bad: Celebrity Promotion](https://techerator.com/2011/10/when-twitter-goes-bad-celebrity-promotion/) - I don't believe Twitter was conceived as a tool for celebrities to voice their opinions and promote their latest moneymaking venture, but that seems to be what it has become. And I'm sick of it, quite frankly. I know, I know, I can just unfollow the handful of celebrities I currently receive tweets from, but
- [Windows 8 Can Do A Cold Boot In 8 Seconds Flat](https://techerator.com/2011/10/windows-8-can-do-a-cold-boot-in-8-seconds-flat/) - We said what everyone was thinking. A coat of paint on a sub-par system does not a successful operating system make. Okay, my colleague said it better than that, but the message is the same. Regardless, we'd still like to give credit where it's due and highlight something that Microsoft has done really, really well
- [SharePoint: Successfully Debugging Custom Timer Jobs](https://techerator.com/2011/10/sharepoint-successfully-debugging-custom-timer-jobs/) - I’ve developed and debugged my share of custom SharePoint Timer Jobs in my day, yet there is still a rather tricky ‘gotcha’ that seems to trip me up every time, even though I am well aware of it. Perhaps writing this article about it will help me remember next time?
- [It's Official: Television comes to Xbox](https://techerator.com/2011/10/its-official-television-comes-to-xbox/) - A new panel on Xbox Live Spotlight confirms rumors of a cable-esque service for Xbox Live. According to the video "nearly 40" providers are being added including. HBO Go, SyFy, Bravo, Comcast, and Verizon FiOS and more this holiday. When exactly is this holiday? Let's hope they're talking Halloween, but I'm going to go ahead and
- [SharePoint 2010: Mysterious Errors Using Query String Parameters](https://techerator.com/2011/10/sharepoint-2010-mysterious-errors-using-query-string-parameters/) - One of the things I love about my job is that satisfying feeling of accomplishment that I get when I solve one of SharePoint’s quirky difficulties. If it weren’t for this feeling of euphoria that comes along every so often, I’d have gone insane long ago. Thankfully, SharePoint has no shortage of strange behavior and
- [The True Genius Behind Apple's Success...](https://techerator.com/2011/10/the-true-genius-behind-apples-success/) - Apple is now the biggest, most successful technology company in the world, by revenue, profit, and market capitalization. How did it achieve this amazing feat and in such a short space of time? Is it one or two individuals who made all the difference? Or the products and how they're presented to the public? Steve
- [Is This Ice Cream Sandwich on the New Nexus?](https://techerator.com/2011/10/is-this-ice-cream-sandwich-on-the-new-nexus/) - With the mystery of the iPhone 5 solved, the attention of the internet geekdom has turned to the next, newest thing: Android. Specifically its newest operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), and Google's next flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (also known as Nexus Prime, or whatever). And we've uncovered the motherload. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py9TfZGie48 A
- [Three Websites That Will Keep You Stylin' on the Cheap](https://techerator.com/2011/10/three-websites-that-will-keep-you-stylin-on-the-cheap/) - So, you’re a geek. That doesn’t mean you have to look like a basement dwelling, hacky-sack kicking, WoW playing, code jockey. You’re an interesting individual and a smooth operator (possibly) -- your style and accessories should reflect that. Unfortunately, being vain and indulging in your appearance has one obvious downside. It’s expensive. Lucky for us
- [Five Free Android Apps to Improve Your Health & Fitness](https://techerator.com/2011/10/five-free-android-apps-to-improve-your-health-fitness/) - Most of us could stand to lose a few pounds, but a sustainable lifestyle change isn’t always easy. A missed day at the gym can give way to a cheeseburger, and before you know it you’re back on the couch two weeks deep into a black hole of inactivity and junk food. These things happen,
- [Microsoft Zune Officially Discontinued](https://techerator.com/2011/10/microsoft-zune-officially-discontinued/) - It was all a little confusing at first. Yesterday morning the Zune HD portable media player mysteriously vanished from the Zune website, but was brought back shortly thereafter. Microsoft's Michael Yaeger said it was a "publishing mishap" on their part. However, the official Zune support page now says that it's all true. The Zune is officially
- [Google Wallet: Changing the Way You Pay for Things... If You Can Keep Your Phone Charged](https://techerator.com/2011/10/google-wallet-changing-the-way-you-pay-for-things-if-you-can-keep-your-phone-charged/) - I’m pretty jazzed about Google Wallet. For those that have never heard of it, Google Wallet is an app being rolled out by the Big G, beginning with the Sprint Network, that intends to change the way we pay for things by storing your credit cards on your smart phone. It makes use of a
- [Windows 8: Better Built From Scratch?](https://techerator.com/2011/09/windows-8-better-built-from-scratch/) - Windows 8 is rapidly taking shape, and on the surface it looks fantastic. On the surface. Only on the surface. Under the hood things are a little messier, because at its heart Windows 8 is still Windows, the same Windows that we've known, and loved and hated in equal measure, since it debuted under Bill
- [Why I'll Never Use the Kindle Fire Tablet for Reading](https://techerator.com/2011/09/why-ill-never-use-the-kindle-fire-tablet-for-reading/) - I love my Kindle. I was hesitant to get one at first because I tricked myself into thinking that there was something to the “real book experience” that I couldn’t get from a Kindle. I was wrong -- I tried the Kindle, became enamored by the size, portability, and battery life, and now I have
- [Amazon Announces Slew of New Kindles](https://techerator.com/2011/09/amazon-announces-slew-of-new-kindles/) - Today, Amazon hosted an event in New York City to announce and show off some new products. Sure enough, it was all about the Kindle brand. Here's what they unveiled: Kindle Touch The first device they announced was the Kindle Touch. As the name implies, the Touch doesn't have a physical keyboard or any buttons.
- [How to Play Ogg Vorbis Files from the Linux Command Line](https://techerator.com/2011/09/how-to-play-ogg-vorbis-files-from-the-linux-command-line/) - If you're a dedicated user of free and open source software, chances are your dedication goes beyond just software. You probably try to use as many open file formats as you can. Document formats, video formats, and audio formats. Especially audio formats. In the world of free and open source software, a popular format is
- [Smartphones Are The Future. Of Everything.](https://techerator.com/2011/09/smartphones-are-the-future-of-everything/) - I sincerely hope you're a fan of smartphones and own at least one. Why? Because smartphones are the future. Of everything. Just a few years ago we all had normal, run-of-the-mill cellphones (which are now lovingly referred to as feature phones). We would primarily use them to make and receive calls, and send and receive
- [Xbox Live to get Cable-Esque Service?](https://techerator.com/2011/09/xbox-live-to-get-cable-esque-service/) - You may soon be able to watch cable television on Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service. Microsoft is rumored to be joining Comcast and Verizon to provide a cable-esque service on Xbox Live. No details are out as of yet, so allow me to speculate and dream like a wee lad looking at the wrapped boxes under
- [U.S. Postal Service on the Brink of Bankruptcy Thanks to Email](https://techerator.com/2011/09/u-s-postal-service-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcy-thanks-to-email/) - It's one of those situations where it only takes a matter of time, and that time is right around the corner for the United States Postal Service (USPS), which according to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, is on the verge of bankruptcy and will most likely default if Congress doesn't step in and help out. It's
- [Facebook Unveils New Features at F8 Developer Conference](https://techerator.com/2011/09/facebook-unveils-new-features-at-f8/) - Today at Facebook's F8 developer conference, Mark Zuckerberg announced some new features that will be making their way to users sometime in the future. Most notable is something called the Timeline, which will take all the status updates from everyone and organize them in an iPad-style magazine of sorts. To keep it from becoming too cluttered,
- [Review: Minesweeper for Windows Phone 7](https://techerator.com/2011/09/review-minesweeper-for-windows-phone-7/) - Being the nerd that I am, I was excited to see Minesweeper see a release on WP7. Originally released for the Windows platform in 1990, this version manages to add some nice new features while staying faithful to the original.
- [Why PvP Games are Lame and Need Revamping](https://techerator.com/2011/09/why-pvp-games-are-lame-and-need-revamping/) - What is wrong with player versus player video games? This is a question I asked myself a few years ago when I was gaming on a daily basis. PvP is always limited to a nice little box or a specific mode in a game. The argument about this or that being real PvP(Minecraft, WoW, ect...)
- [Verizon Starts Throttling Top 5% of Data Users](https://techerator.com/2011/09/verizon-starts-throttling-top-5-of-data-users/) - It wasn't too long ago when AT&T announced they would be throttling the data speed of their top 5% of heaviest data users. While Verizon announced that they would be doing this to their users back in February, it looks like they have decided to finally start putting their plan into action before AT&T starts
- [Why Klout Has No Clout](https://techerator.com/2011/09/why-klout-has-no-clout/) - You have no doubt seen people boasting of their Klout score, and how they're specialists in their chosen field of interest and able to influence dozens of people on certain subjects. You may even have a Klout score yourself, whether you actually chose to be involved with the social media startup or not. It's a
- [First Look at the Asus EeePC X101 - MeeGo or NoGo?](https://techerator.com/2011/09/first-look-at-asus-x101-meego-or-nogo/) - With the hugely successful release of the Asus Transformer and a great lineup of laptops, Asus is truly stepping it up this year, and definitely living up to its motto “Inspiring Innovation. Persistent Perfection.”. And the Asus EeePC X101 is no exception. What a brilliant piece of hardware engineering! This is the first netbook I
- [5 Basic Commands Every Linux User Should Know](https://techerator.com/2011/09/5-basic-commands-every-linux-user-should-know/) - So you've been using Linux for a while but have never gone to the command line. Hmm ... guess what? That's not uncommon. While you don't need to go to the command line to effectively use Linux, knowing even a few basic commands can be useful. That knowledge can open a few doors, expand your
- [Review: Elmedia Player for Mac](https://techerator.com/2011/09/review-elmedia-player-for-mac/) - It's no secret that Macs have a problem with media playback, shipping with extremely limited options available. Some media files are simply unplayable without third party software. That's part of the reason why players like VLC have become so popular (it's the only player I will use). But where's the fun in that? Where are
- [Backup Files from Your Linux Desktop with Pybackpack](https://techerator.com/2011/09/backup-files-from-your-linux-desktop-with-pybackpack/) - As you probably know, there are a number of great web apps for backing up your files. Many of us here at Techerator are partial to Dropbox. That said, for some people cloud-based storage is overkill. Others have serious reservations about trusting their files to others. Fair enough. So what can they do? Well, they
- [Creating a Bootable Linux USB Drive with UNetbootin](https://techerator.com/2011/09/creating-a-bootable-linux-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/) - Test driving and installing a Linux distribution has become a lot easier over the years. In the early days, you needed to install Linux on a dedicated computer. Or, you could set your computer up to dual boot. Of course that meant navigating the potential perils of partitioning your hard drive. Later, a Live CD
- [Converting Graphics on the Linux Desktop with Converseen](https://techerator.com/2011/09/converting-graphics-on-the-linux-desktop-with-converseen/) - If you're a Linux user, then you probably know how spoiled you are when it comes to applications for working with graphics. Whatever you need to do -- editing, resizing, viewing, converting -- there's an application for that. One of the most powerful Linux tools for manipulating graphics is ImageMagick. As powerful as it is,
- [Taking Screen Captures on the Linux Desktop with Shutter](https://techerator.com/2011/09/taking-screen-captures-on-the-linux-desktop-with-shutter/) - Once upon a time, just about the only people who took screen captures were technical communicators and technology writers. Nowadays, it seems that everyone needs to grab a window or screen on their desktop. Which is why, I guess, the number of screen capture tools available for various operating systems has blossomed over the years.
- [How to Back Up Your Google Tasks](https://techerator.com/2011/09/how-to-back-up-your-google-tasks/) - One of the the main concerns people have about trusting their data to a cloud service is whether or not they can get their information out of a particular service. Some services do a good job. Others ... well, not so much. Google is trying to make backing up your data easier, with both Google
- [A Chrome Experiment that (Literally) Shakes up the Google Homepage](https://techerator.com/2011/09/a-chrome-experiment-that-literally-shakes-up-the-google-homepage/) - Give people the option to work with Google Chrome using JavaScript, HTML5, and other browser tools, and they'll start designing some pretty creative things. For example: Is that the Google homepage? It certainly appears that way. But something is wrong. Sweet mercy...the Google homepage has developed its own gravitational force. The second you hover over
- [Google Brings Back Offline Support to Gmail, Adds Offline Docs and Calendar](https://techerator.com/2011/09/google-brings-back-offline-support-to-gmail-adds-offline-docs-and-calendar/) - Ever since the demise of Google Gears back in December 2009, we've always been yearning to get some kind of offline support back to our essential Google applications. Finally, they've added offline mode to Gmail, Docs and Calendars. However, it's only available through the Chrome web browser. Why only Chrome, you ask? Well, Google says
- [GIVEAWAY: Win a 3 month subscription of Slacker Premium Radio](https://techerator.com/2011/09/giveaway-win-a-3-month-subscription-of-slacker-premium-radio/) - Only a few years ago, I couldn't see an end to the music piracy/RIAA debacle. It would go something like this: A new music sharing application would emerge, it would be promptly used for illegal activities, and then the RIAA would roll in and hand out lawsuits which usually ended in the service being shut
- [Samsung Galaxy S II Phones Finally Land On U.S. Soil](https://techerator.com/2011/08/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-phones-finally-land-on-u-s-soil/) - Back in May, South Korea and the United Kingdom were the first territories to get their hands on Samsung's Galaxy S II smartphone, which was announced in February. More countries were slowly being added to the list, with Canada being the first North American country to receive the phone in late July. Finally, we Americans
- [5 Must-Have Chromebook Apps for Work](https://techerator.com/2011/08/5-must-have-chromebook-apps-for-work/) - So you've got a shiny new Chromebook. You've installed all of the stock Google apps -- like Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Reader. But you need more apps to do your work. The big problem is choosing apps from all of the options that are available. Let's wander over to the Chrome Web
- [Android Tip: Give your sensitive eyes a break in the morning with Tasker](https://techerator.com/2011/08/android-tip-give-your-sensitive-eyes-a-break-in-the-morning-with-tasker/) - If you've ever read any productivity or personal development methodologies, you've probably been told that you should avoid checking your email first thing in the morning. It basically boils down to distraction: if you wake up and fill your head full of to-dos, you'll be less likely to get one single thing done. Well, I'm
- [3 Great Alternatives to Dropbox](https://techerator.com/2011/08/3-great-alternatives-to-dropbox/) - When it comes to sharing and syncing files, the most popular tool out there is arguably Dropbox. It's a favorite among the folks here at Techerator and for good reason. Dropbox is easy to use and gives you a lot of flexibility. But Dropbox isn't the only file sharing/syncing program available on the web. There are
- [5 Easy Ways To Geek Out Your Vehicle](https://techerator.com/2011/08/5-easy-ways-to-geek-out-your-vehicle/) - A vehicle is one of the most important assets we have. It gets us to all the vital places that we need to go, like to work and to the grocery store. The time spent in our cars can really add up, so why not make those commutes more enjoyable by adding a few bells
- [Posting to Tumblr from the Linux Desktop with OpenTumblr Client](https://techerator.com/2011/08/posting-to-tumblr-from-the-linux-desktop-with-opentumblr-client/) - If you're looking to publish online, but want a platform that's somewhere between Twitter and a fully-fledged blog, then you might want to check out Tumblr. With Tumblr, you post tumblelogs, short posts that can be text, video, or audio. The great thing about a tumblelog is that it's simple to set up and use.
- [How to get banned from the PlayStation Network in 30 days or less](https://techerator.com/2011/08/how-to-get-banned-from-the-playstation-network-in-30-days-or-less/) - A loyal customer for 16 years who has spent an unfathomable amount of money since the original PlayStation was released in 1995; a loyal customer that sold his XBOX 360 to buy a PS3 the week it came out. This is how I described myself, before yesterday. Yesterday was the day my PlayStation account was banned forever.
- [Nyan Cat brings childish wonderment to Windows progress bars](https://techerator.com/2011/08/nyan-cat-brings-childish-wonderment-to-windows-progress-bars/) - If this is your first time on the internet, here's what you have missed: Nyan Cat is an insanely popular internet meme where an adorable half-Pop-Tart cat runs through the night sky emitting an 8-bit rainbow in its wake. Almost as memorable as the animation is the accompanying soundtrack, which I'll give you an opportunity to
- [Office 2010: Fix Word Not Saving Default Settings](https://techerator.com/2011/08/office-2010-fix-word-not-saving-default-settings/) - In a previous article, I wrote about how to change the default font and document settings in Word 2010. I recently ran into a frustrating problem on a computer where even though I was saving the settings as default like shown in the mentioned article, when I would close Word and then re-open, the old
- [Google To Acquire Motorola Mobility For $12.5 Billion](https://techerator.com/2011/08/google-to-acquire-motorola-mobility-for-12-5-billion/) - Despite being a small contender in the mobile market with only a 3% market share and a net loss of $56 million in Q2 2011, Motorola Mobility (Motorola's handset division) is being acquired by Google for a cool $12.5 billion. Of course, it has to pass through the government and Motorola's shareholders first, but if
- [The Unnecessary Complexities of Video Game Pre-order Bonuses](https://techerator.com/2011/08/the-unnecessary-complexities-of-video-game-pre-order-bonuses/) - In recent years, game companies have started offering incentives for pre-ordering their games. If the game is sold in a physical package, these incentives might include something tangible, like a cloth map or figurine. Digitally downloaded games generally see bonuses of a similarly digital nature. You might get an exclusive in-game weapon that's unavailable through
- [Apple Releases Sub-$1,000 iMac For Education-Only Use](https://techerator.com/2011/08/apple-releases-sub-1000-imac-for-education-only-use/) - Just in time for all the back-to-school shenanigans, Apple has silently added a cheaper iMac model to its lineup of all-in-ones. This new 21.5-incher is priced at just a dollar shy of $1,000 and comes packed with a last-generation 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 2GB of RAM, 250GB of hard drive real estate, 256MB of
- [Optimize Your MySQL Server With the MySQL Tuner Script](https://techerator.com/2011/08/optimize-your-mysql-server-with-the-mysql-tuner-script/) - MySQL is powerful, open-source database software. When joined with PHP or another programming language, the uses of MySQL are almost endless. The ability to use MySQL in an unlimited number of ways is both a blessing and a curse. While MySQL can be used for just about anything, there is no single proper way to
- [Apple Reigns As Largest Smartphone Manufacturer; Android Still Rules Mobile OS Marketshare](https://techerator.com/2011/08/apple-reigns-as-largest-smartphone-manufacturer-android-still-rules-mobile-os-marketshare/) - It's pretty impressive that a company that only sells one type of phone in a given year has grabbed the top spot of the world's largest smartphone manufacturer (it's also pretty impressive that the same company has more cash than the U.S. government). Apple now owns 19.1 percent of the smartphone market share followed by
- [Friday Fun! Fulfill Childhood Dreams With Kerbal Space Program](https://techerator.com/2011/08/friday-fun-fulfill-childhood-dreams-with-kerbal-space-program/) - If you dreamed of being an astronaut, now's your chance to fulfill that fantasy. Not only will you be piloting a space-bound craft in Kerbal Space Program, you also get to design it!
- [How to Create Your Own Custom Short URL with bitly](https://techerator.com/2011/08/how-to-create-your-own-custom-short-url-with-bitly/) - If you use Twitter, then you've probably learned how indispensable a URL shortener is. You've only got 140 characters in which to make your point, and if you include a URL then you can easily go over that limit. Shortened URLs aren't very sexy. They're bland. If you shorten a lot of URLs, then why
- [How to Learn the Linux Command Line with CLI Companion](https://techerator.com/2011/08/how-to-learn-the-linux-command-line-with-cli-companion/) - Contrary to an enduring myth, you don't need to constantly jump to the command line in order to effectively use Linux. There are people who spend all their time ensconced in their favorite window manager who've never, and never will, type a string of esoteric commands. Having said that, there are times when knowledge of
- [Windows Phone 7 'Mango' Has Officially Been RTM'd ](https://techerator.com/2011/08/windows-phone-mango-has-officially-been-rtmd/) - Windows Phone “Mango” has officially been RTM’d. What’s RTM? It means that Microsoft has given the new build its stamp of approval and released it to the manufacturers. Once it’s in the hands of companies like Samsung, HTC, LG and others, the finished software will go through rigorous testing and configurations to make things run
- [One of the World's Largest Photoshop Images](https://techerator.com/2011/08/one-of-the-worlds-largest-photoshop-images/) - The amount of time that it took to put together this art piece, a true feat of digital mastery, is almost unfathomable. How much time? Try 4 whole years! And this was no side project - the artist, Bert Monroy, worked full days on it as if it was his full time job. All that
- [AT&T To Throttle Top 5% of Heaviest Unlimited Data Users](https://techerator.com/2011/08/att-to-throttle-top-5-of-heaviest-unlimited-data-users/) - If you're one of the veteran AT&T users that have been grandfathered into an unlimited data plan and are set to stream all-you-can-play TV shows, movies, and music from your smartphone, be prepared to have your data speed throttled if you make it into the top 5% list of AT&T's heaviest unlimited data users come
- [Embrace Better Predictive Typing with SwiftKey X for Android](https://techerator.com/2011/07/embrace-better-predictive-typing-with-swiftkey-x-for-android/) - It happens millions of times a day, and most people don't even know its a problem: The issue of auto-correction errors while typing on a mobile smartphone. At first, one sees the errors and manually uses the backspace to fix it. But sooner or later those fingers get quick on that virtual keyboard, and next
- [How to Manage Stored User Names and Passwords in Windows Credential Manager](https://techerator.com/2011/07/how-to-manage-stored-user-names-and-passwords-in-windows-credential-manager/) - A convenient feature of any operating system or software application is its ability to save login credentials so you don't have to repeatedly enter the same user name and password. Although it may be convenient, there are some potential security concerns with saving login information on your computer, especially if it is shared with others.
- [How To: Change your cellular phone number with Verizon Wireless](https://techerator.com/2011/07/how-to-change-your-cellular-phone-number-with-verizon-wireless/) - In the Digital Age, most corporations give their consumers ways to manage their accounts online, without having to visit the nearest retailer to update their information, account settings, or other information related to their account. This is not only a great way to provide excellent customer service and allow changes to come into effect quickly
- [Apple Store Gets The "Grand Central" Treatment ](https://techerator.com/2011/07/apple-store-gets-the-grand-central-treatment/) - Being Canadian, the extent of capitalism always comes as a bit of a shock to me. Things like transit systems, something government-operated in Canada, are privately run and filled with outside advertising. I specifically noticed this when riding the subway in New York City, which is why I was less surprised than normal when I
- [An Introduction to Ubuntu's Personal Package Archives](https://techerator.com/2011/07/an-introduction-to-ubuntus-personal-package-archives/) - Do you use Ubuntu? Then you probably know that there really only are a few ways in which you can install software on your computer. Most people use either the Ubuntu Software Center or Synaptic Package Manager. Of course, you can compile the software's source code or install it with a .deb package, but both
- [Tectonicus: A High Detail Map Renderer for Minecraft](https://techerator.com/2011/07/tectonicus-a-high-detail-map-renderer-for-minecraft/) - If you haven't heard (or you are a gamer that has been living under a rock), Minecraft is an extremely popular sandbox indie video game being developed by the Swedish company Mojang. Currently available in both a free Classic version and a paid Beta version, Minecraft has exploded in popularity with over 10 million registered
- [Mac OSX Lion: What's New In The Upgrade?](https://techerator.com/2011/07/mac-osx-lion-whats-new-in-the-upgrade/) - We already mentioned it earlier today, but the new Mac OS, version 10.7 (nicknamed Lion), was released today. At $29.99 for an upgrade version, it's not exactly expensive, but as with any purchase, you want to make sure that you're going to get something good for your money. That's why we decided to put together
- [Apple Updates MacBook Air and Mac Mini; OS X Lion Released](https://techerator.com/2011/07/apple-updates-macbook-air-and-mac-mini-os-x-lion-released/) - Today is a big day for Apple. They've released updated versions of their MacBook Air and the Mac Mini along with finally unleashing the Mac OS X Lion into the Mac App Store. Their new MacBook Airs are now equipped with newer Sandy Bridge chips, Thunderbolt ports, and backlit keyboards. The 11-inch model includes a
- [How to Detect Rootkits in Linux with rkhunter](https://techerator.com/2011/07/how-to-detect-rootkits-in-linux-with-rkhunter/) - As most are aware, there are very few viruses written for the Linux OS. There are, however, 242 known rootkits that can cause catastrophic damage to a Linux box. This post covers a rootkit detector called rkhunter. It is available from the repositories and is actively maintained at the time of posting. Don't know what
- [Collaborate on Documents Online with ScribTex](https://techerator.com/2011/07/collaborate-on-documents-online-with-scribtex/) - Let's talk about LaTeX. No, LaTeX (the document markup language and preparation system). For a majority of computer users, LaTeX is so far off their radars that it doesn't exist. But for others -- students, writers, scientists, academics -- LaTeX is the way to write and typeset beautiful documents. The problem with LaTeX, at least
- [How to Test Your Internet Connection Speed](https://techerator.com/2011/07/how-to-test-your-internet-connection-speed/) - Do you ever wonder if you are getting the upload and download speeds promised by your provider? DSL users especially may find themselves scratching their heads wondering why their Internet connection is so slow. Many providers have their own testing tools. But again what if their testing tools are lying to us? Here's an easy way
- [Enjoy Mindless Gaming With SkyBurger for iOS](https://techerator.com/2011/07/enjoy-mindless-gaming-with-skyburger-for-ios/) - Everyone loves Angry Birds, that is pretty clear. The problem I have with Angry Birds is that it takes two hands to play - one hand to hold my iPod Touch and the other to slingshot those little feathered creatures across the screen. Sometimes what I need is a game that takes very little skill
- [100 Mbps Broadband Internet Coming to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota](https://techerator.com/2011/07/100-mbps-broadband-internet-coming-to-north-dakota-south-dakota-and-minnesota/) - Recently, people in the upper-Midwest region of the United States have seen commercials for the website xisnext.com that was potentially hinting at 100 Mbps broadband internet coming to the upper-Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota). I received a reply from Midcontinent Communications confirming that this is indeed true. Midcontinent Communications has launched MidcoNet Xstream®
- [Review: Official Twitter App for Windows Phone 7](https://techerator.com/2011/07/review-official-twitter-app-for-windows-phone-7/) - Overall, the official Twitter app for Windows Phone 7 is a great app, providing all of the functionality you would expect from Twitter.com. While I haven’t had the opportunity to spend time with competing apps, this one more than whets my tweeting whistle.
- [Subsonic: Now Able to Stream Movies and Videos](https://techerator.com/2011/07/subsonic-now-able-to-stream-movies-and-videos/) - I previously wrote an article introducing you to Subsonic, the open-source, cross-platform software that can be used to stream your personal music library anywhere across the internet. In the time since that article, few changes have occurred to Subsonic. But recently, a feature was added that really puts Subsonic at the top of my list
- ["Replies and more for Google+" Adds Awesome Features to Google+](https://techerator.com/2011/07/replies-and-more-for-google-adds-awesome-features-to-google/) - Chrome web browser: Like many of you, I've been having a great time playing around with Google+ for the last week. Because it's so new - let's not forget that it's still in a beta field trial - engineers at Google have been tweaking and changing things like crazy in response to user feedback. This
- [Write Blog Posts From Inside Your Browser with ScribeFire](https://techerator.com/2011/07/write-blog-posts-from-inside-your-browser-with-scribefire/) - That seems kind of obvious, doesn't it? Blogging from insider your browser, I mean. That's how most people do it -- go to whatever blogging site they use, log in, and start typing. But that's not necessarily the best way. And it's not the most convenient, either, especially if you have more than one blog.
- [How to use Aliases in Linux to Shorten Long Commands](https://techerator.com/2011/07/how-to-use-aliases-in-linux-to-shorten-long-commands/) - Tired of typing the same long commands each time you have to use them in Linux? Create aliases! An alias is an abbreviated command, a short word you choose that will do the work of a long command requiring switches or parameters. Creating Aliases in Linux First, install the vim text editor: [code lang="shell"] sudo
- [PlayStation Plus: Worth the fuss?](https://techerator.com/2011/07/playstation-plus-worth-the-fuss/) - On June 29th, 2010, Sony unveiled its premium service, PlayStation Plus, to its community of users. While many customers complain that it offers features that should be offered for every PS3 user, such as the ability to back up game saves to the cloud, the meat and potatoes of PlayStation Plus is the free and
- [Google Releases New Themes for Gmail and Google Calendar](https://techerator.com/2011/07/google-releases-new-themes-for-gmail-and-google-calendar/) - Dear people living under rocks this past week: If you haven't noticed, Google has decided to tackle bold new things recently, with widespread success. First, they came out with Google+, a type of digital, communal gathering site that allows one to keep up with friends and collaborate with them (Which I am sure that Techerator
- [Google's Swiffy Converts SWF Files to HTML5](https://techerator.com/2011/06/googles-swiffy-converts-swf-files-to-html5/) - Amidst of all the recent announcements from Google comes a lesser-known feature that's available now in Google Labs. It's a small service called Swiffy, and it will convert SWF (the file format for Flash) files into HTML5 versions for use in most modern browsers like Chrome and Safari. Google says the process works by first
- [Midweek Fun! Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon In 'Proun'](https://techerator.com/2011/06/midweek-fun-unleash-your-inner-speed-demon-in-proun/) - A popular trend emerging in the world of independent gaming is the idea of gamers paying what they want for a game. It's a daring move, but can pay off big for the developers. The Humble Bundle, which has gone through three iterations to date, has raised millions of dollars for developers and charities alike.
- [Create an Instant Photo Gallery with DropMocks and min.us](https://techerator.com/2011/06/create-an-instant-photo-gallery-with-dropmocks-and-min-us/) - Sometimes, people like to make things a little more complicated than they need to be. One of those things is creating an online photo gallery. Most people when they want to post their photos online will turn to Flickr, Picasa, or Facebook. There's nothing wrong with any of them, but sometimes you just need a
- [Firebug add-on for Firefox is known to slow Gmail](https://techerator.com/2011/06/firebug-add-on-for-firefox-is-known-to-slow-gmail/) - Firebug is a free, open source add-on for Firefox that provides essential tools for web developers. If you have Firebug installed and have logged into Gmail recently, however, you'll be greeted with an intimidating message that states: "Firebug is known to make Gmail slow unless it is configured correctly." This message also contains a link
- [Harry Potter eBooks To Be DRM Free](https://techerator.com/2011/06/harry-potter-ebooks-to-be-drm-free/) - Personally, I am not a fan of publishers locking down eBooks with intrusive and unnecessary DRM. It devalues their product and does little to prevent piracy anyway. It's unfortunate that almost all major publishers and digital book distributors continue to sell their books with such a handicap. One giant name in the book industry, however, is
- [Tiered Data Plans Coming To Verizon July 7](https://techerator.com/2011/06/tiered-data-plans-coming-to-verizon-july-7/) - Thanks to an official training document that has been leaked, the rumored tiered data plans for Verizon customers are definitely coming. Android Central ended up with the leak, which contains a slew of details about the new data plans that will most likely answer some of your hankering questions. The most important aspect of the
- [Android App Roundup! ZDBox and Carrr Matey](https://techerator.com/2011/06/android-app-roundup-zdbox-and-carrr-matey/) - It's time once again for another edition of Android App Roundup! After a bit of an absence, we're back and ready to bring you the must-have applications for your Android device. This time around we'll be telling you about ZDBox, a handy little application that collects a bunch of tools into one place for your
- [Network Neutrality and Where You Should Stand](https://techerator.com/2011/06/network-neutrality-and-where-you-should-stand/) - From quick searches and online collaboration, to gaming and video streaming, the Internet has made many things possible. A key factor in this beautiful technology is its openness. That is where the issue of network neutrality comes into play. This article explains the current state of this openness and the proposed laws that attempt to change it.
- [Mozilla Officially Releases Firefox 5.0](https://techerator.com/2011/06/mozilla-officially-releases-firefox-5-0/) - It looks like Mozilla is following through with their promise to churn out new releases of Firefox faster than ever. After just three months of Firefox 4.0's official release, Mozilla is hitting the ground running with Firefox 5.0, which is out now for your downloading pleasure. What's new in this freshly updated version of Mozilla's
- [The 5 Best Features Coming To Apple's iOS5](https://techerator.com/2011/06/the-5-best-features-coming-to-apples-ios5/) - At Apple's semi-recent keynote event, Steve Jobs announced a slew of new software and features that would be gracing his beloved ecosystem of Apple-powered devices. Most importantly, he outlined what we could expect from Mac OS X Lion, and the much-anticipated iOS 5. The latter software update comes with a ton of improvements that touch
- [Security Tip: Deauthorize Old Facebook Applications to Protect Your Profile [Updated]](https://techerator.com/2010/05/facebook-security-tip-deauthorize-unused-applications-to-protect-your-profile/) - When using Facebook, you need to monitor the apps that have access to your personal information. Removing these apps is the best way to stay safe online.
- [Make Your Searches More Social With Wajam](https://techerator.com/2011/06/make-your-searches-more-social-with-wajam/) - How do you find out about things? I'm talking about things like interesting places to visit while on vacation, a good place to eat, whether or not a particular bicycle seat is worth buying. Well, that and more. Chances are you take one of two routes. One, you turn to your favorite search engine. Or
- [SharePoint: Resolving Access Denied errors for Site Owners](https://techerator.com/2011/06/sharepoint-resolving-access-denied-errors-for-site-owners/) - Recently, I experienced a very strange problem while working on a client’s SharePoint 2007 install. SharePoint’s permission management isn’t always the easiest or most intuitive, but for the most part it works pretty well. And then there are the head-scratchers, which make absolutely no sense until the cause of the problem is discovered. The Problem
- [How I Circumvented Network Authentication (And Got Caught in the Process)](https://techerator.com/2011/06/how-i-circumvented-network-authentication-and-got-caught-in-the-process/) - While I’ve never personally worked in the IT field, I have a number of friends who have, and I can appreciate their efforts to keep a network secure and functioning well. Sometimes, though, the cost of network security can be pretty annoying. The university where I work is home to a top-notch group of IT
- [Using the Linux Command Line with Nautilus Terminal](https://techerator.com/2011/06/using-the-linux-command-line-with-nautilus-terminal/) - One myth about Linux that just won't die is that you absolutely need to understand and use the command line to get the most out of it. I know a number of Linux users who've never cracked open a terminal window, and they're quite happy. That said, I find the command line to be an
- [Converting Files Online, Quickly and Easily](https://techerator.com/2011/06/converting-files-online-quickly-and-easily/) - Ever come across a file that you can't open? You know what I mean -- an archive with the extension .rar or an Apple Numbers spreadsheet. We've all run into that situation before. And still do. Some of us more regularly than others, and yes, it can be frustrating. Instead of running around trying to
- [Android Game: Paper War for 2 Players](https://techerator.com/2011/06/android-game-paper-war-for-2-players/) - Paper War for 2 Players is a brand new game for those of you using an Android device for all of your mobile needs. It's the perfect game for passing time between you and a friend, assuming that you have those. Exclusively designed for two players (obviously), Paper War features a simplistic hand-drawn aesthetic which
- [Support Techerator with Google's +1](https://techerator.com/2011/06/support-techerator-with-googles-1/) - Google recently rolled out their +1 button for websites, which is their answer to Facebook's near-ubiquitous Like button you see pretty much everywhere nowadays. By clicking the +1 button on websites you enjoy, you give them a "vote" in Google's search engine listings. Due of the sheer popularity of Facebook and the Like button, sites
- [For Your Consideration: Simple Desktop Wallpapers](https://techerator.com/2011/06/for-your-consideration-simple-desktop-wallpapers/) - In the digital workplace, it is common for the worker to be given a personal computing machine for performing productive work. As a matter of fact, it is almost guaranteed that if one works in the corporate environment, they will be staring at a company owned monitor being operated by a company owned mouse and
- [Move Files Between Your Android Phone and Your Computer Without Wires](https://techerator.com/2011/06/move-files-between-your-android-phone-and-your-computer-without-wires/) - How do you transfer files between your Android-powered phone and your computer? Maybe you use Dropbox or a similar service. Or, chances are you stick one end of a USB cable into your phone and the other into your computer. Come on, we're not talking about an iWhatever here. We're talking about Android, and there's
- [Add Amazing Visual Effects to Ubuntu with Compiz](https://techerator.com/2011/05/add-amazing-visual-effects-to-ubuntu-with-compiz/) - Compiz is a compositing window manager, a program that beautifies the desktop with unique animations and special effects. It can make windows wobble when they are moved, and either explode into pieces or burst into flame and disappear when they are closed. Compiz uses your computer’s video card to manage the behavior of windows and other desktop elements.
- [How to Stretch a Menu Control to the Width of a Window in WPF](https://techerator.com/2011/05/how-to-stretch-a-menu-control-to-the-width-of-a-window-in-wpf/) - If you've ever created a Menu in WPF, you've probably noticed something peculiar: A Menu will not stretch to fill the entire width of its parent container. If you set the Menu's width to 'auto' or delete the width property altogether, the Menu will shrink to the maximum width needed by its MenuItem elements (so
- [How to Remove the Start Button from Secondary Display Taskbars in DisplayFusion 3.3.1](https://techerator.com/2011/05/how-to-remove-the-start-button-from-secondary-display-taskbars-in-displayfusion-3-3-1/) - If you're like me and use multiple monitors as part of your computer setup, DisplayFusion is one of the best ways to take advantage of that extra screen space. Simple features like adding a taskbar to your secondary displays - a feature that Microsoft has glaringly neglected to include in Windows - make extra displays
- [Midweek Fun! Test Your Puzzle Mettle In 'The Heist' For iOS](https://techerator.com/2011/05/midweek-fun-test-your-puzzle-mettle-in-the-heist-for-ios/) - What could possibly be better than buying a single high quality puzzle game for just $0.99? If you answered, "two high quality puzzle games for just $0.99," you are in luck. However, there is a small catch. The good folks over at MacHeist have partnered with iOS developer tap tap tap to bring us The
- [Firefox 5 Beta is Now Available](https://techerator.com/2011/05/firefox-5-beta-is-now-available/) - In case you missed it, the development team behind Firefox recently decided to dramatically increase the rate at which new versions of the browser are released. Coinciding with their statement that Firefox 4, 5, 6, and 7 should all be released in the 2011 calendar year, Mozilla recently released the first beta version of Firefox
- [Greplin: Your Personal Search Engine](https://techerator.com/2011/05/greplin-your-personal-search-engine/) - If you use more than a couple of web applications, you know how difficult it can be to find things in those applications. Sure, services like Google Docs and Gmail have great built-in search, but services like Dropbox and Twitter ... well, not so much. With Greplin, you can search a number of popular web
- [How to Make Launchy Find ClickOnce Application Shortcuts](https://techerator.com/2011/05/how-to-make-launchy-index-clickonce-application-shortcuts/) - This guide will explain how to configure the popular application launcher Launchy to open shortcuts for applications that use ClickOnce deployments.
- [Forget to Log Out? New Facebook Security Features Will Save Your Reputation](https://techerator.com/2010/10/forget-to-log-out-new-facebook-security-features-will-save-your-reputation/) - It's all too easy to leave your Facebook account open on your personal computer or at a friends house. Two new Facebook security features can save your privacy (and reputation).
- [Banish In-Browser Advertisments On Your Android Phone With AdFree](https://techerator.com/2011/05/banish-in-browser-advertisments-on-your-android-phone-with-adfree/) - Ads in a desktop environment are annoying, but in a mobile setting they can seriously impede your browsing experience. AdFree Android lets you remove unwanted ads.
- [Fix: What To Do if Removing a Virus Blocks Executable (.EXE) Files From Opening](https://techerator.com/2010/03/virus-blocks-exe-files-from-opening-2/) - I have recently observed that after removing certain fake anti-spyware viruses (such as "Windows Security Center" or "Anti Virus 2010"), all executable (.exe) files will no longer open. No matter what file you try to open - iTunes, Firefox, or even Malwarebytes - they will not open because they are all .exe files. To fix
- [Free Online Sites that Help You Get Organized](https://techerator.com/2011/05/free-online-sites-that-help-you-get-organized/) - Since everything is online and available through our phones, USB flash drives and pens may as well be obsolete. There are hundreds of online services nowadays available for free to help you productively organize, access, and share aspects your life. Here are just a few that you may find useful: Mint: Organize your finances I've
- [How to Restore Aero Effects if the Windows Desktop Window Manager Crashes](https://techerator.com/2011/05/how-to-restore-aero-effects-if-the-windows-desktop-window-manager-crashes/) - "Aero" is the graphical user interface that Microsoft introduced with Windows Vista and Windows 7. It includes many productivity features for managing your windowed desktop environment, but one of the most noticeable features is the glass-like transparency effect that is typically present on the borders of windows. At times, the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) service
- [Getting to Know Markdown](https://techerator.com/2011/05/getting-to-know-markdown/) - The Web has become enmeshed in all aspects of our lives. And whether we realize it or not, so has HTML, the language that's used to format Web pages. Even people who aren't web designers or coders -- bloggers, writers, even folks who want to create content for personal web pages -- need to know
- [3 Secure Ways to Store Your Passwords](https://techerator.com/2011/05/3-secure-ways-to-store-your-passwords/) - If you're anything like me, you probably have all your passwords jammed into a text file or stored in your browser somewhere for easy retrieval when you need them. While convenient, you may want to consider more secure ways to store your passwords to prevent your account(s) from being hacked. The following applications and services
- [Let Anyone Send Files to Your Dropbox with JotForm](https://techerator.com/2011/05/let-anyone-send-a-file-to-your-dropbox-with-jotform/) - Let's say a family member or close friend wants to show you vacation pictures, but 1) There are too many files and 2) Even when zipped, the file size is too large to attach in an email. You suggest they sign up with Dropbox, a free way to sync and share files across any computer. The
- [Getting Started with Android: Memos and Streaming Radio Stations](https://techerator.com/2011/05/getting-started-with-android-memos-and-streaming-radio-stations/) - There's a good chance that (like most people) when you wonder "Hey, I wonder if there's an app for that on my phone...", you immediately go to the app market and search for it. Now if you are like me, instead of searching for an app, you will ask one of your friends who knows
- [Bring Evernote to Your Linux Desktop with Nevernote](https://techerator.com/2011/05/bring-evernote-to-your-linux-desktop-with-nevernote/) - When it comes to certain desktop applications, Linux is often the poor cousin of operating systems. Take, for example, Evernote. Evernote is an application that lets you take detailed notes, and more. It's designed to help you, as its tagline says, remember everything. There are versions of the software for Windows and Mac OS but,
- [Communal Masses, Meet Google Map Maker](https://techerator.com/2011/05/communal-masses-meet-google-map-maker/) - The word "community" is a very strong word in this new, digitized world. From Wikipedia to YouTube, the beneficial effects of a community-driven environment are not only obvious, but essential to the betterment of the internet. A sense of community brings out awareness, efficiency, and self sustainability wherever it is applied. But you don't have to tell
- [Dropbox: Going Beyond Storage](https://techerator.com/2011/04/dropbox-going-beyond-storage/) - Do you use Dropbox? If you don't, you really should give it a look. If you do, chances are you aren't using it to its full potential. What is that supposed to mean? Well, Dropbox is for more than just storing and synchronizing files across your various computers and devices. You can use it to
- [Windows Phone 7: A Guided Tour](https://techerator.com/2011/04/windows-phone-7-a-guided-tour/) - Windows Phone 7 is the most refreshing take on a smartphone OS to date. I find iOS to be awkwardly simple, with little innovation or interest generated by the operating system itself. Instead, Apple relies on its App Store and solid hardware to keep the customer’s attention. Android has its established fan base that appreciate
- [Take Your To Do List to the Command Line](https://techerator.com/2011/04/take-your-to-do-list-to-the-command-line/) - If you're serious about your to do list and want to be sure that you can use it in the future, then you should think about embracing your inner geek by 1) going text only, and 2) doing everything at the command line. The best way to do that is with Todo.txt. Hold On ...
- [Too Busy To Read It Now? Save It For Later with Instapaper](https://techerator.com/2011/04/too-busy-to-read-it-now-save-it-for-later-with-instapaper/) - As a writer, I do my best to stay current by reading every website on the Internet. Yes, I set my goals high. But thanks to my existing social life and personal endeavors, I am not always at home with my computer and Internet connection readily available to me. Believe it. That is why I
- [The Best Sense ROMs For Your HTC Android Smartphone](https://techerator.com/2011/04/the-best-sense-roms-for-your-htc-android-smartphone/) - If you have an HTC smartphone and are anything like me, you just can't seem to get away from HTC's Sense user interface. It's sleek, intuitive, and has way more features than what the stock Android UI offers. While some custom ROMs like CyanogenMod are quite popular, I could never quite stick with them because
- [Friday Fun! Relive Fond Memories With Organ Trail](https://techerator.com/2010/10/friday-fun-relive-fond-memories-with-organ-trail/) - The Organ Trail is a re-imagining of the classic Oregon Trail, except set in the present day and with zombies. It features throwback graphics and classic controls.
- [TweetDeck for Chrome is a Flexible, Lightweight Version of its Desktop Counterpart](https://techerator.com/2011/04/tweetdeck-for-chrome-is-a-flexible-lightweight-version-of-its-desktop-counterpart/) - TweetDeck Desktop is arguably one of the best desktop Twitter clients for power users. It offers endless columns of information, multiple account support, and many features that Twitter itself had to copy. This app can basically do it all, and might even be getting purchased for $50 million by Twitter. My only major complaint is
- [Convert Web Pages to PDF, Quickly and Easily](https://techerator.com/2011/04/convert-web-pages-to-pdf-quickly-and-easily/) - Even though we live in an increasingly digital world, many people still can't let go of paper. Look around any office (even your home office) and you'll see a hard copy of some content from one website or another. The next time you're on public transit, take a peek at your fellow passengers; chances are
- [Wii 2: A Speculative Look at Nintendo's Newest Console](https://techerator.com/2011/04/wii-2-a-speculative-look-at-nintendos-newest-console/) - For those of you who don't know, it has been confirmed that Ninendo’s next generation console will be announced at this year’s upcoming E3 expo. The highly anticipated console being revealed is the Wii 2. Sources say that the Wii 2 (code named "Project Cafe") will be HD and at least as powerful as the
- [How to Profit from the AT&T/Alltel Merger](https://techerator.com/2011/04/how-to-profit-from-the-attalltel-merger/) - Now that AT&T may be acquiring T-Mobile, their acquisition of Alltel in a few states since the Verizon/Alltel merger is old news. By now everyone has pretty much figured out the jig. Every current Alltel customer gets a free AT&T phone because the two networks use different technologies, and a current Alltel phone won’t work
- [Add a Splash of Color to Your Twitter Background (and clothing and walls, too!)](https://techerator.com/2011/04/add-a-splash-of-color-to-your-twitter-background-and-clothing-and-walls-too/) - If you’re like many of my Twitter friends, or about 70% of the Techerator staff, you have a default Twitter background. There’s nothing wrong with it, unless you want the same unique look as 80 million other people in the Twitterverse. There’s the option to cruise Google or Bing for wallpapers large and shapely enough
- [How to not suck at Facebook Questions](https://techerator.com/2011/04/how-to-not-suck-at-facebook-questions/) - You probably noticed Questions popping up on your Facebook News Feed, which quickly turned into "Which Backstreet Boy is the hottest?", "What state is the best?", and "Which Arena Football team east of the Mississippi, but South of the Mason Dixon Line has the best cheerleaders?".
- [How to Create a HTML-style ComboBox in WPF and C#](https://techerator.com/2011/04/how-to-create-a-html-style-combobox-in-wpf-and-c/) - Before I started doing software development in C# and WPF, I spent quite a bit of time with HTML. Because of this, I was used to having the ability to create drop-down boxes (known as select in HTML) to display lists of information with a "front-end" value the user could see and a "back-end" value
- [Simplify the Internet with Buttons via InternetButtons.org ](https://techerator.com/2011/04/simplify-the-internet-with-buttons-via-internetbuttons-org/) - Being in a fast paced society, keeping things simple and efficient is key. So it is not surprising that advances in technology and research have quite lovingly followed this same trend for the betterment of society. If society requests a way to constantly stay connected into the world, developers improve smart phones and the applications
- [Why I Ditched My Netbook for an iPad](https://techerator.com/2011/04/why-i-ditched-my-netbook-for-an-ipad/) - When the iPad 2 came out, I was extremely tempted to get a used or refurbished 1st-gen iPad which are currently selling for around $350 on eBay (dirt cheap for an iPad,) but in the end I forced myself to just stick with my netbook. The biggest problem was that the iPad wasn't meant as
- [How To: Import E-Books Into Aldiko for Android Using Dropbox](https://techerator.com/2011/04/how-to-import-e-books-into-aldiko-for-android-using-dropbox/) - It's been nearly a year since I last wrote about Aldiko, and while the E-book market on Android has exploded since then I still consider Aldiko to be the best reader out there. E-book powerhouses like Amazon and Barnes and Noble have both launched reader applications of their own, but they both lack a seemingly
- [Office Pranking: A Photo Essay](https://techerator.com/2011/04/office-pranking-a-photo-essay/) - Ah yes, April Fools Day. A cheerful (or nerve-wracking) time of false pretenses, tomfoolery, and a few good gags at the expense of others. And why not? This day is all about giving the laughs out and taking them in; a constant ebb and flow of pranking and being pranked. The April Fools veteran knows
- [April Fool's Day: A Beginner's Guide](https://techerator.com/2011/04/april-fools-day-a-beginners-guide/) - As you very well know by now, either being the victim or the culprit, April Fool’s Day is today. Now, typically I would go on a rant as to why this is not a national holiday with mandatory paid time off, but not today. Why? Because what would April Fool’s Day be without an office
- [Dealing with Workflow Failed On Start (retrying) errors in Microsoft SharePoint](https://techerator.com/2011/03/dealing-with-workflow-failed-on-start-retrying-errors-in-microsoft-sharepoint/) - I don’t know why I expect SharePoint to work without problems. In almost every project I’ve done, some unforeseeable problem pops up that seems to make little sense. Maybe, after beating my head against the wall so many times, I’ve developed SharePoint amnesia, but I always expect the project to be a pleasant experience. I
- [Clean up your Linux computer with Bleach Bit](https://techerator.com/2011/03/clean-up-your-linux-computer-with-bleach-bit/) - No matter how careful you are, things like cached files, cookies, temporary files, packages, and log files build up over time. Bleach Bit helps remove this junk.
- [HP WebOS - What's Coming?](https://techerator.com/2011/03/hp-webos-whats-coming/) - The world of smartphones is both overpopulated and fiercely competitive. We have seen various platforms fail quite spectacularly while others have risen to incredible heights. That same market is happy to let smartphone operating systems like Symbian fall to the wayside and cheers in jubilation as Apple's iOS dominates the scene. With Android and Windows
- [How To: Install Wordpress Locally in Mac OS X](https://techerator.com/2009/07/installing-wordpress-locally-in-mac-os-x/) - Mac only: This guide will show you how to install Wordpress on your local computer, which will allow you to test tweaks or modify a theme for your current website without making live changes. To get started, you'll need to download the following files: Wordpress XAMPP for OSX - An Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP
- [How to Create a Custom Font from Your Own Handwriting](https://techerator.com/2011/03/create-a-font-from-your-own-handwriting/) - Wouldn't it be cool if your own crappy handwriting could be used to type out reports and essays in Microsoft Word? There are a few services out there that allow you to do this for a small fee, but I'll be showing you how to do it using a particular service called Pilot Handwriting. This
- [Track Your Sleeping Habits with 'Sleep As An Droid'](https://techerator.com/2011/02/track-your-sleeping-habits-with-sleep-as-an-droid/) - While I can say the name of the app is catchy (but not grammatically correct for that matter), I can't say Sleep As An Droid is just an alarm clock. This new Android app is a supercharged alarm clock on several doses of steroids. By setting your phone on your mattress while you sleep, the app
- [Forget the $41 million, could Color fail simply because of GPS limitations?](https://techerator.com/2011/03/forget-the-41-million-could-color-fail-simply-because-of-gps-limitations/) - There has been an incredible amount of discussion about Color, a new - let me try to describe this - mobile-social-location-aware-photo-sharing app that recently brought in an eyebrow-raising $41 million of capital. Even venture capital group Sequoia Capital was surprised, saying: "Not since Google have we seen this." That statement definitely caught people's attention. Sequoia
- [Restore the old-style status bar in Firefox 4 with Status-4-Evar](https://techerator.com/2011/03/restore-the-old-status-bar-in-firefox-4/) - If you want to restore the original status bar functionality from previous versions of Firefox, Status-4-Evar brings back some of the old features and lets you specify exactly how you want things to appear in the new Firefox 4 status bar.
- [Britannica Concise Encyclopedia for Android Review](https://techerator.com/2011/03/britannica-concise-encyclopedia-for-android-review/) - Written by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 expert contributors, the Britannica Encyclopedia is regarded as the most scholarly of encyclopedias (it even beats out Wikipedia!). This incredible gift to society has become mobile, hitting the Android Market in a full and trial version. Using the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia for Android for the
- [Internet Explorer 9: If Chrome jumped off a bridge…](https://techerator.com/2011/03/internet-explorer-9-if-chrome-jumped-off-a-bridge…/) - Overall, IE9 is a huge improvement in design, features, and speed for Microsoft’s web browser. While many of the changes are a few years behind their competitors, it is without a doubt a step in the right direction.
- [Share files the easy way with Ge.tt](https://techerator.com/2011/03/share-files-the-easy-way-with-ge-tt/) - Remember the old days of sharing or transferring files when you had to put them on a floppy disk or a USB flash drive to move them between computers, or to pass those files to a friend or colleague? The method worked, but only if you were moving files a few feet away. Even so,
- [How to Make Money Online: Elance.com](https://techerator.com/2011/03/how-to-make-money-online-elance-com/) - In the last episode of “How to make money online” I covered possibilities offered from being a Cha Cha guide. Well, since then not a lot has changed. I still enjoy money, still have none, and I am still very fond of sitting on my couch. Since then, I’ve done a little research, a little experimenting,
- [Three simple ways to back up your tweets](https://techerator.com/2011/03/three-simple-ways-to-back-up-your-tweets/) - Do you want to save your tweets, but don't know how? Then check out these three, free Web-based apps that will back up your Twitter stream
- [Dramatic Before and After Aerial Photos of Japan](https://techerator.com/2011/03/dramatic-before-and-after-aerial-photos-of-japan/) - The New York Times recently created an amazing mashup using before-and-after aerial photos of the destruction in Japan. The article contains over a dozen images taken from regions in Japan that were impacted by the recent earthquakes and tsunamis. These images are interactive, so grab the blue slider in center to switch between the two
- [Fix: WPtouch Pro Plugin Breaks WordPress 3.1's Admin Bar](https://techerator.com/2011/02/fix-wptouch-pro-plugin-breaks-wordpress-3-1s-admin-bar/) - WordPress 3.1 rolled out today and brought with it several new features, one being the WordPress admin bar. This feature has been previously available to WordPress.com users and is now available to self-hosted sites (like Techerator), and gives logged-in users access to page controls without having to leave the site. Sites that use the popular
- [How To: Make a CSS background slideshow with jQuery](https://techerator.com/2010/11/how-to-make-a-css-background-slideshow-with-jquery/) - If jQuery has one strength, it’s the library’s fantastic ability to manipulate HTML objects. Built into the library are easy to use methods for moving objects, adjusting CSS and tag attributes, changing visibility of anything on the page, and many more. To sweeten the deal, jQuery includes animation effects that allow you to transition any
- [How to Perform Age Verification with jQuery and Cookies (mmm, cookies)](https://techerator.com/2010/09/how-to-perform-age-verification-with-jquery-and-cookies-mmm-cookies/) - If you’re a freelance developer, chances are good that you’ll encounter a situation where you’ll have to make some content “off limits” to the kids. In most cases, such as with alcohol-related material, this is required by law. So, how do you do it? Well, if you’re using jQuery, the answer is “easily.” The first
- [Create your own Apache, MySQL, and PHP testing server with WAMP](https://techerator.com/2010/08/create-your-own-apache-mysql-and-php-testing-server-with-wamp/) - PHP, MySQL, and Apache have become prominent ingredients in small and large website alike. After all, they are free, robust, and they each have a large community of supporters from which to troubleshoot. However, unless you have a server on which to develop your application, you won't be able to enjoy these platforms or the,
- [WordPress: How to Fix Author RSS Feeds with the FD Feedburner Plugin](https://techerator.com/2011/02/wordpress-how-to-fix-author-rss-feeds-with-the-fd-feedburner-plugin/) - If you run a WordPress-based website and offer RSS feeds to your readers, the WordPress plugin FD Feedburner is invaluable. This plugin automatically redirects any RSS feed on your website to the correct Feedburner feed with very simple configuration. One problem with FD Feedburner is that it doesn't support individual author RSS feeds. Since we
- [The Ultimate .vimrc Configuration File for the Vim Text Editor](https://techerator.com/2010/11/the-ultimate-vimrc-configuration-file-for-the-vim-text-editor/) - Vim is a versatile and powerful text editor for command-line environments in Linux/UNIX systems. Vim is free, open source, and is available on many different platforms, but it does have some quirks out of the box. If you're comfortable working in a regular text editor you might find yourself lost, but in this guide I'll
- [Automatic Content Generation and Other Shady Web Practices](https://techerator.com/2011/03/automatic-content-generation-and-other-shady-web-practices/) - I was recently looking through some job listings at a freelance writing site when I noticed a few odd things. The first was the ridiculous amount of articles some businesses were asking for, along with that was the incredibly low wage offered for the job. The second thing was the use of words like "content
- [Chrome: 'New Tabs At End' Puts New Tabs at the End](https://techerator.com/2011/03/chrome-new-tabs-at-end-puts-new-tabs-at-the-end/) - Never has a title been more self-explanatory. Chris Finke, who has previously developed killer Firefox add-ons like TwitterBar, ScribeFire, and the innovative TapSure for mobile Firefox, recently brought some much-needed functionality to Google's Chrome web browser: the ability to open new tabs at the end of the tab bar, just like Firefox. If you have a
- [Thunderbolt Technology Unveiled by Apple and Intel ](https://techerator.com/2011/03/new-thunderbolt-technology-unveiled-by-apple-and-intel/) - It comes as no surprise that Apple’s powerhouse ‘Pro’ line of notebooks has undergone its predictable annual refresh. Making its debut with powerful, updated internals, an HD Camera for Facetime, and an all new Thunderbolt (I/O) technology, Apple has once-again solidified its spot at the top of hardware design. For a change, cameras and processors
- [DroidWall: The Aptly Named Android Firewall Solution](https://techerator.com/2011/03/droidwall-the-aptly-named-android-firewall-solution/) - Installing Android applications can sometimes be a risky operation. A list of permissions requested by the application pops up before installation, but how many people actually read those? Even if you do read them, they can often leave you puzzled as to why that application needs that permission. I recently installed a newly-released game on
- [We've found a new home!](https://techerator.com/2011/03/weve-found-a-new-home/) - Over the weekend, we undertook a major site migration to a completely new web server. I'll go into details on why we moved in a later post, but in short, we were having technical difficulties with our previous hosting provider and our site performance was suffering. That wasn't acceptable, so we moved! Besides changing physical
- [How to make your favorite Nintendo characters with Perler beads](https://techerator.com/2011/03/how-to-make-your-favorite-nintendo-characters-with-perler-beads/) - If you're reading this article, it's safe to assume that you're either my editor, or a geek/nerd/dork or something in between. Whatever your case, you're probably like me in that you spend a lot of time on your computer, playing video games, waxing philosophically over the merits of Linux vs. Windows, etc. Sometimes it's nice
- [Let Your iPhone Organize Your Life with NoteTask and SimpleNote](https://techerator.com/2011/03/let-your-iphone-organize-your-life-with-notetask-and-simplenote/) - Staying organized can be tough. Between paper notes, calendars, and technology, it can get pretty complicated to keep daily tasks in the forefront of one's priorities. Heck, sometimes a person even needs to organize their organization methods just to keep their wits in place. Now how can Techerator aid you in this prioritizing predicament? First
- [Chrome OS: Even your mom will like it](https://techerator.com/2011/03/chrome-os-even-your-mom-will-like-it/) - Last week after work, I came home to find a package slip from UPS stuck to my door. This was a bit odd because I wasn’t expecting any deliveries. Always one to take advantage of a misdelivered box of goodies, I headed to the UPS shipping center to check things out. The serviceman came out
- [The Ultimate Tablet Guide - Spring 2011](https://techerator.com/2011/03/the-ultimate-tablet-guide-spring-2011/) - “Which tablet should I buy?” That seems to be the question a lot of people are asking. The one tablet that fits all my needs continues to elude me. This article is to help guide those of you who are in this same situation and are still waiting for the right tablet to come along.
- [MLB.TV: It's That Time of Year Again](https://techerator.com/2011/02/mlb-tv-its-that-time-of-year-again/) - MLB.TV allows sports fans to stream any out-of-market game during the regular season over the internet. For an arguably reasonable price of $120, fans of America’s Pastime have the entire league at their fingertips, in their living rooms, at the airport, at work, or anywhere else you can imagine.
- [Video Review: Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 Tablet](https://techerator.com/2011/02/video-review-motorola-xoom-android-3-0-tablet/) - The highly-anticipated Motorola Xoom, the first Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) tablet, was released today on the Verizon Wireless network. Techerator contributor Jake Joraanstad headed over to the Verizon store to get a first look at the new device. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9h__mw-alk
- [Unleash the Full Power of Android Multitasking Using SwipePad](https://techerator.com/2011/02/unleash-the-full-power-of-android-multitasking-using-swipepad/) - One of Android's greatest advantages over its biggest competitor is its awesome support for multitasking right out of the box. Simply hold down the Home button for a few seconds to gain access to the eight most recently used applications on your device without ever leaving the currently running application. But what do you do
- [Why You Shouldn't Talk to Strangers on Facebook](https://techerator.com/2011/02/why-you-shouldnt-talk-to-strangers-on-facebook/) - Facebook, for the most part, is a safe place to meet friends and talk to people. However, it’s good practice (and simply common sense) to stick to conversations with people you actually know. Recently, I’ve been receiving messages from complete strangers asking seemingly-legitimate questions about my livelihood, such as programming or brewing, since both are
- [How to Partition Your Hard Drive for Ubuntu and Windows](https://techerator.com/2011/02/how-to-partition-your-hard-drive-for-ubuntu-and-windows/) - Let's say that, hypothetically, someone read a Techerator article on the new features of Ubuntu 10.1 and decided that they wanted to try it out. After messing around with the Live CD, they opted to do the Ubuntu install inside Windows (Wubi) so that they could still play around with both operating systems without messing
- [Mobile Game Review: NBA Jam For iOS](https://techerator.com/2011/02/mobile-game-review-nba-jam-for-ios/) - Boomshakalaka! Having grown up in the '90s, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition is one of the many games I look back on fondly. Before the release of Goldeneye, NBA Jam is what my friends and I would play nonstop. Packed with outrageous dunks, an over-enthusiastic announcer, and violent gameplay that only vaguely follows the rules of
- [Motorola Atrix - The Future of Mobile Computing](https://techerator.com/2011/02/motorola-atrix-the-future-of-mobile-computing/) - With practically everything available at our fingertips via smartphone, “What could the mobile market possibly do next?” I thought. We have 1 GHz processors in most new smart phones, an incredibly powerful, ever-growing Android OS, the simple and beautiful iOS 4, turn-by-turn navigation, mobile Google Docs, 4G wireless connections, video chat, 720p video recording, 1080p video
- [Britannica Encyclopedia kicks back, brings information from print to mobile](https://techerator.com/2011/02/britannica-encyclopedia-kicks-back-brings-information-from-print-to-mobile/) - We all know how reliable Wikipedia can be for information, especially for term papers. And who goes to the library anymore to use encyclopedias? With technology and the way information flies faster than the speed of fiber optic, encyclopedias or any type of printed information is becoming increasingly obsolete. So what should you use for
- [Welcome to Techerator v3](https://techerator.com/2011/02/welcome-to-techerator-v3/) - You might have noticed that things look a little different around here today, and you're right - I got a haircut. But besides that, we've launched a completely new version of the site, Techerator v3! Faster, Cleaner, Better Techerator v2 was all about adding features, so the goal of Techerator v3 was to take those
- [How to Make Money Online as a Cha Cha Guide](https://techerator.com/2011/02/how-to-make-money-online-as-a-cha-cha-guide/) - So here I sit, finishing my last semester of college and dreaming about the future and all it will bring. Money, income, cash, cabbage, cheese, wonton... ok, I'm not entirely sure if that last one is an actual slang for money, but if it's not it should be (and I will be collecting a small
- [Subscribe to Techerator with Email, RSS, and Social Networks](https://techerator.com/2011/02/subscribe-to-techerator-with-email-rss-and-social-networks/) - It can be tough to keep up with the constant flurry of information websites produce, especially on a daily basis. Subscribing to Techerator is free and one of the easiest ways to stay up-to-date with our newest tips, guides, and reviews. Here are some of the ways you can stay connected: Get Techerator sent to your
- [Express Your Inner Android with Androidify](https://techerator.com/2011/02/express-your-inner-android-with-androidify/) - Do you love Android? I mean, like, really love Android to the point where you see that green little robot and go: “Squeee!!”? I know I do. As much as I like to keep my IRL mug a secret (pay no attention to the man behind the curtain), I always wished there would be some
- [How To Change Default Font and Document Settings In Microsoft Word](https://techerator.com/2011/02/how-to-change-default-font-and-document-settings-in-microsoft-word/) - The release of Microsoft Office 2007 brought some major changes to the popular office suite. Many did not care for these changes at first, but users soon started to enjoy the newest features of Word, Excel, and other Office 2007 programs. One feature in Office 2007 still seen in Office 2010 is a change in
- [Is TwitPic Becoming Twitter's Newest Spam Source?](https://techerator.com/2011/02/is-twitpic-becoming-twitters-newest-spam-source/) - TwitPic is one of the most popular ways to share photos on Twitter, but is it giving spammers an easy way to send you unwanted messages? Spam in Twitter is simpler (but arguably more sophisticated) than good-ol' email spam; instead of getting an unsolicited email full of FREE V1AGRA links, you'll instead get a short, tantalizing message
- [Three Sheets coming to Spike TV February 8th](https://techerator.com/2011/02/three-sheets-coming-to-spike-tv-february-8th/) - If you like a little history on your bar drink, are a fan of the Travel Channel, or just like to watch people act goofy after throwing back a few drinks, then "Three Sheets" is definitely a show to check out. For those of you who don't know, "Three Sheets" is a show all about
- [How To Add Greasemoney and Other Scripts To Opera 11](https://techerator.com/2011/02/how-to-add-greasemoney-and-other-scripts-to-opera-11/) - When I recently made the switch from Firefox to Opera, there were a couple of things I had to work out with my new web browser of choice. One of my favorite add-ons for Firefox was Greasemonkey, which allows for the installation of scripts that modify and enhance web pages on-the-fly. There is no version of
- ['Til the Blinking Red Light of Death Do Us Part](https://techerator.com/2011/02/til-the-blinking-red-light-of-death-do-us-part/) - I can still remember the launch of the Sony PlayStation 3. While the supply shortage was nowhere near that of the launch of the Wii or Xbox 360, it was still quite difficult to get your hands on one. All I knew is that I wanted a PS3. I wanted one badly enough to pay $600
- [Don't Run or Walk, Sit for Something](https://techerator.com/2011/01/dont-run-or-walk-sit-for-something/) - When Jeremy Haberman left home to run a few errands with his family on another brisk Lake Nokomis morning, he wasn't expecting another cause-related 5-kilometer walk and run to cross his path. His normal route was closed yet again. Frustrated, Haberman said to his wife, "You know what I'm going to do? I’m going to
- [Farewell Firesheep, Facebook Rolls Out Secure HTTPS Option](https://techerator.com/2011/01/farewell-firesheep-facebook-rolls-out-secure-https-option/) - After the Firesheep fiasco of last October, most people became keenly aware of how insecure they were on unencrypted websites like Facebook and Twitter. (In case you missed it, Firesheep is an add-on for Firefox that allows a malicious user to take control of your account on unsecure non-https websites when browsing on wi-fi) Firesheep
- [How To Use A Router as a Wireless Adapter Without NAT](https://techerator.com/2011/01/how-to-use-a-router-as-a-wireless-adapter-without-nat/) - In a previous article I showed you how it is possible to use a wireless router and 3rd party firmware as a wireless adapter. While the information in that guide is still relevant to most users, the steps provided create a limitation for more advanced users. In the previous guide, any devices connected as clients
- [The Day I Left Firefox Behind](https://techerator.com/2011/01/the-day-i-left-mozilla-behind/) - In the early times of the Information Age, web junkies like myself did not have many web browsing options. Internet Explorer had been absolutely terrible for essentially its entire existence, but early versions of Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator left much to be desired. Then Netscape 6 was released, which was based on the young, yet promising, Mozilla Application Suite. Unfortunately, I never paid much attention to it; Like many consumers, Microsoft was all I knew.
- [Midweek Fun: Nuke the Undead in Atom Zombie Smasher](https://techerator.com/2011/01/midweek-fun-nuke-the-undead-in-atom-zombie-smasher/) - Indie developer Blendo Games released their latest game, Atom Zombie Smasher, a couple of days ago. With a name like that, how could the game possibly be bad? Atom Zombie Smasher, as the name implies, is all about smashing zombies. You are tasked with cleaning up your area's zombie (or Zed, as the game calls
- [Staff Picks: The Best Tech of 2010](https://techerator.com/2011/01/staff-picks-the-best-tech-of-2010/) - The holidays are over and the new year is here, time to recover from your multiple food-induced comas and get back to work (or school). But before the year 20-double-matchsticks gets under way, we here at Techerator decided to take a look back at what 2010 brought us. So here it is: our Best Tech
- [Latest LauncherPro Update Adds Sweet New Transitions](https://techerator.com/2011/01/latest-launcherpro-update-adds-sweet-new-transitions/) - It's been over a month since we last heard from Federico Carnales, developer of the awesome Android homescreen replacement application LauncherPro. He's been busy completely rewriting LauncherPro from scratch, but recently found time to push out an update to the current version that adds some very cool screen transitions. For the uninitiated, LauncherPro is one
- [Schmidt, Schmidt, Page, Schmidt: An Ode to Google's Breaking News](https://techerator.com/2011/01/schmidt-schmidt-page-schmidt-an-ode-to-googles-breaking-news/) - By now you've no doubt heard the news: Eric Schmidt is stepping down from his position as Google CEO and will be replaced by Google co-founder Larry Page. Schmidt joined Google in 2001, and has guided the company towards huge growth and tremendous profits (and by tremendous, I mean $25 billion in a year). Schmidt
- [Sparkfun's Free Day: A Giveaway Meets a Server Stress Test](https://techerator.com/2011/01/sparkfuns-free-day-a-giveaway-meets-a-server-stress-test/) - Two hours - that is all it took for $150,000 to be given away on the internet. Now for most of us, it seems very foolish to let $150,000 just be burned off like the fuse on a stick of dynamite. But for the electronics prototyping distributor Sparkfun, it was a calculated, well-planned charity. This
- [Track and Share Your Favorite Books Online with Goodreads](https://techerator.com/2011/01/track-and-share-your-favorite-books-online-with-goodreads/) - I had long sought a good place to keep a list of all the books I’ve read or listened to. I originally used a service called Visual Bookshelf (now known as LivingSocial: Books) through Facebook, but I was looking for something cleaner and with better performance. Although LivingSocial: Books had basically every feature I wanted,
- [7 Great Apps and Games for Android](https://techerator.com/2011/01/7-great-apps-and-games-for-android/) - 2010 was a great year for smartphones. Some of top used social networking apps and games on the Android system were Plume, Facebook, Youtube, and others. A little review for the apps are provided.
- [iPhone 4: Coming to Verizon on February 10](https://techerator.com/2011/01/iphone-4-coming-to-verizon-on-february-10/) - After years of wanting and months of speculations, the iPhone is finally coming to the Verizon network. I honestly never thought this would happen! Announcement A press conference was held this morning in New York City. At the press conference, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam and Apple COO Tim Cook, along with Verizon Wireless CEO Dan
- [Fix: Advanced Search Fields in Microsoft Outlook are Disabled or "Grayed Out"](https://techerator.com/2011/01/fix-advanced-search-fields-in-microsoft-outlook-are-disabled-or-grayed-out/) - Group policy is a feature in the Microsoft Windows operating system that allows administrators to set rules and privileges for users on a network. One of its abilities is to disable indexing of files on your hard drive, which can be done for security or performance purposes. A common problem that can occur when indexing gets disabled
- [How to Use A Router as a Wireless Adapter](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-use-a-router-as-a-wireless-adapter/) - There may come a time where you have an extra wireless router on your hands (such as the Linksys WRT54GL) that you're not sure what to do with. One thing that I have recently found useful is to use the router as a wireless adapter to connect to a wireless network. Using a router as
- [Microsoft Unveils a Slimmer, Smarter Surface 2.0](https://techerator.com/2011/01/microsoft-unveils-a-slimmer-smarter-surface-2-0/) - How's that for alliteration? When Microsoft first unveiled their Surface technology in 2007, I was impressed with the possibilities that could be had when combining advanced displays with accurate, multi-touch optical recognition. Their original product combined a 30” display with a series of cameras to establish the position of inputs (like your hands), which produced
- [How To: Create, Edit, and Share Documents Online with Google Docs](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-create-edit-and-share-documents-online-with-google-docs/) - I feel like the guy who showed up late to a really good party. Google Docs has been around for quite awhile now, but it wasn't until last week that I actually tried it for the first time and I can't believe I had been missing out on this fantastic service. Google Docs is a
- [“Catch” the New Way to Organize Notes with Smartphones and Browsers](https://techerator.com/2010/12/“catch”-the-new-way-to-organize-notes-with-smartphones-and-browsers/) - We've all done it; emailed yourself a note or reminder while at work or on the go, then weeding through your bursting inbox trying to find it. There is the option of a mailbox search with keywords, but it’s pretty much a bust if you can’t find something in 10 seconds. With the birth of
- [How To: Use Your iPhone/iPod Touch as a Wireless Flash Drive](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-use-your-iphoneipod-touch-as-a-wireless-flash-drive/) - One of the most useful applications I've used for the iPhone/iPod Touch is Airsharing ($4.99, app store), which allows you to use your device as a wireless flash drive. Not only can it store (and view!) files wirelessly, it also works on Windows, Mac, Linux and even through a web browser. If that wasn't enough
- [How to Use 2D QR Barcodes to Quickly Share Information](https://techerator.com/2009/11/use-2d-barcodes-to-quickly-share-information/) - I was recently introduced to QR Codes, which are a type of two-dimensional barcode that can store large amounts of information encrypted in a graphic. This graphic can be scanned by devices like cell phones to quickly retrieve the data, so it's great for sharing contact information, text, or URLs. Scanning QR Codes with your
- [Create and Sync Notes on your Desktop, Phone, and the Web with Simplenote](https://techerator.com/2010/08/create-and-sync-notes-on-your-desktop-phone-and-the-web-with-simplenote/) - Ever have an idea that you're sure is going to make you rich, only to have forgotten it by the time you get home? Or how about the time you spent all week making a list of things you need the next time you go shopping, only to forget where you put it when the
- [How To Take Screenshots On An iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad](https://techerator.com/2010/07/how-to-take-screenshots-on-an-iphone-ipod-touch-or-ipad/) - Writing guides like we do here at Techerator often involves screenshots of software, settings, or anything else pertinent to the article at hand. We've previously covered taking screenshots of your Android device, but what about your iOS device? Fear not, for that's what I'm about to show you. Taking a screenshot of your iOS device
- [App Review: Logitech Touch Mouse for iPhone and iPod Touch](https://techerator.com/2010/06/app-review-logitech-touch-mouse-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/) - Readers, I have a confession: I am lazy. If I sit down to watch TV and lose the remote, I really hope there’s something good on because there is no way I’m getting up to push the button on the TV to turn the channel (how archaic, do I LOOK like I’m elderly?). I recently
- [Review: Dropbox For iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad](https://techerator.com/2010/06/review-dropbox-for-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad/) - If you don't already have a free Dropbox account, this is something you need to do. Essentially, Dropbox is online storage that syncs to a folder on whatever computer you have it installed on. The program places a Dropbox folder on your computer, and whatever files you put in it are automatically uploaded to the
- [Keep Your Phone Secure with Auto Lock](https://techerator.com/2009/11/keep-your-phone-secure-with-auto-lock/) - While we're generally protective of our wallets/purses (none of us would be caught dead leaving a wallet or purse unattended for more than a few minutes), we're much more careless about another item we carry with that contains a great deal of personal information - our mobile phones. Before the advent of smartphones, losing your
- [How to Prevent Facebook and Google from Tracking You Online](https://techerator.com/2011/01/how-to-prevent-facebook-and-google-from-tracking-you-online/) - These days it's impossible to casually surf the web and avoid sites that use tools from Facebook, Twitter, Google, and others that make the experience more social and immersive. Still, with privacy issues at the forefront of technology news, it is worth noting that many of these social media tools make your e-life more convenient
- [Progress Bars use Optical Illusions to Appear Faster](https://techerator.com/2011/01/progress-bars-use-optical-illusions-to-appear-faster/) - I'd rather not think about how many hours I've spent staring at progress bars in my life. They're a lot faster than the used to be because of better processors and internet connections, but we still have to wait patiently while transferring large files, downloading video games on Steam, or streaming videos online. Have you
- [Happy Thanksgiving from Techerator!](https://techerator.com/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving-from-techerator/) - To those of you reading Techerator from the United States: Happy Thanksgiving! We decided to take a break from the tech today and instead tell you what our plans are for the holiday weekend. Feel free to tell us your plans in the comments at the bottom of this post! Above all, we're thankful for
- [How to Enable Crossfading and Auto Volume Leveling in Windows Media Player 12](https://techerator.com/2010/04/how-to-enable-crossfading-and-auto-volume-leveling-in-windows-media-player-12/) - One thing I noticed while using the new Windows Media Player 12 (which comes pre-installed with Windows 7) was that the options to enable crossfading and auto volume leveling appeared to be missing. After doing a little searching, I found that the options were still available but they were now hidden in an unusual location.
- [Everybody Wins When Google Teaches Your Family About Technology](https://techerator.com/2010/12/everybody-wins-when-google-teaches-your-family-about-technology/) - Ah, the holidays. A time spent with family opening presents, reminiscing, sharing, and diagnosing any computer problems. Okay, so maybe that last one isn't in the normal holiday routine for most people, but for all the tech gurus out there it is all too familiar. If you are like me, the holiday season is spent diagnosing
- [One Small Step for Android, One Giant Leap for Synthetic Robotic Organisms](https://techerator.com/2010/12/one-small-step-for-android-one-giant-leap-for-synthetic-robotic-organisms/) - You might remember that we gave away some pretty sweet limited edition Android collectibles a few months ago. As it turns out, these Androids had a few buddies that recently took a trip to the upper stratosphere (about 100,000 feet above the Earth’s surface) to take part in a research experiment by Google. A team
- [Easily Share Photos this Holiday Season with Min.us](https://techerator.com/2010/12/easily-share-photos-this-holiday-season-with-min-us/) - It's very likely you will be surrounded by loved ones with itchy camera trigger fingers this Christmas. The amount of picture-taking will be incalculable, as everyone is locked and loaded with gigabytes to spare on their cameras. But after the party is over, and the 'awkward smile' pictures are removed, you will be left with
- [How to Close Pidgin Chat Windows with the Escape Key](https://techerator.com/2010/12/how-to-close-pidgin-chat-windows-with-the-escape-key/) - Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim) is a free, multi-protocol instant messaging application for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Pidgin is highly customizable and supports popular instant messaging networks like Google Talk, MSN/Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Yahoo! Chat, and can connect to services like Facebook Chat through plugins (or directly through the XMPP messaging protocol). In recent
- [How I Used the Internet to Save Time and Money While Shopping](https://techerator.com/2010/12/how-i-used-the-internet-to-save-time-and-money-on-shopping/) - As I believe I’ve stated on most (if not all) of my past articles, I am kind of lazy. I did not line up at 2:30am on Black Friday in hopes of scoring huge deals. In addition to that, I am in college, therefore I am, let’s say, not as financially well off as I
- [Net Neutrality: A Lose-Lose Situation?](https://techerator.com/2010/12/net-neutrality-a-lose-lose-situation/) - Much has been made about net neutrality recently. But what does “net neutrality” really mean? In a nutshell, it's the idea that Internet Service Providers should not be allowed to discriminate against any type of traffic on their networks, for any reason. While it has many more implications, it has become a hot topic of
- [Holiday Gift Guide: The Gifts You Want (But Can't Necessarily Afford)](https://techerator.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-guide-the-gifts-you-want-but-cant-necessarily-afford/) - As Mick Jagger once said, "You can't always get what you want." And around Christmas time, this statement holds especially true. In a time of giving and sharing, Christmas is always about making a personal wish list, checking it twice, and waiting for the 25th to roll around to see what items can be crossed
- [Techerator's Holiday Gift Guide 2010](https://techerator.com/2010/12/gift-guide-2010/) - Buying gifts can be a challenge (and you don't want to be the person that only gives gift cards for presents, do you?) so our team is putting together some great holiday gift guides this season to help you out. This list will be updated as new guides are published, so keep checking back for
- [Holiday Gift Guide: Snowboarding and Skiing Edition](https://techerator.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-guide-snowboarding-and-skiing-edition/) - Do you have a skier or snowboarder on your Christmas list, but have no idea what it means to shred the gnar or hit the deep pow? Worry not, because buying them anything on this list is sure to give them the same tingly feeling as making first tracks on virgin snow (it’s a good
- [Android Secret: Hidden Android Testing Menu Reveals Detailed Diagnostics](https://techerator.com/2010/04/android-secret-hidden-android-testing-menu/) - Have an Android phone? If you do, there's a secret testing menu hidden within the operating system where you can see detailed diagnostic information not available in your phone's standard menus. To access the hidden menu, open up the Dialer application and type the following code: * # * # 4 6 3 6 #
- [Holiday Gift Ideas: President of Adobe Edition](https://techerator.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-ideas-president-of-adobe-edition/) - Getting the right present for a special person can be a real challenge, and finding the perfect gift for President and CEO of Adobe Systems Incorporated Shantanu Narayen is no exception. This holiday season, let’s give back to Adobe what they have so generously given to us - unnecessary icons all over our desktops. (In
- [How to Scale Images While Retaining Aspect Ratio in Paint.NET](https://techerator.com/2010/12/how-to-scale-images-while-retaining-aspect-ratio-in-paint-net/) - Paint.NET is one of the best applications for editing images in Windows, and can do almost every standard task you'd do in the infinitely-more-expensive Photoshop. The best part? It is completely free. The only downside is that it's a little trickier to do standard tasks, so in this guide I'll show you how to resize images
- [Stay connected & save: 6 tips for padding your bank account in the New Year](https://techerator.com/2010/12/stay-connected-save-6-tips-for-padding-your-bank-account-in-the-new-year/) - With the New Year just around the corner, saving money seems to be on the minds of many people. Being a graduate student, I am not among these people, because Academia pays huge sums of money for almost zero work. Let’s be serious, I’m broke, and I need to save some dough. New Years is
- [The Month That I Had Cable TV](https://techerator.com/2010/12/the-month-that-i-had-cable-tv/) - For some reason, there seems to be this impenetrable wall between myself and accumulated money (this wall may be made up solely of beer and video games, but it is a wall none the less). Because of this unfortunate, seemingly impossible-to-avoid situation, I constantly find myself in, I find that I must cut back in
- [Five Great Gift Ideas for Public Transportation Commuters](https://techerator.com/2010/12/five-great-gift-ideas-for-public-transportation-commuters/) - At my previous job, I took the train from the suburbs straight to Union Station in downtown Chicago. The train ride would leave me with about 2 hours each day to do whatever I please, as long as it could be done on a train. Thankfully, technology has drastically increased the number of entertainment options the typical day-commuter has for the boring trips to and from the office. Whether your loved ones take the train, bus, or carpool with others, here are five great gift ideas that they are sure to love.
- [How The Internet Has Changed (and created new) Holiday Rituals](https://techerator.com/2010/11/how-the-internet-has-changed-and-created-new-holiday-rituals/) - The internet has changed lives every day. It has changed how we learn, work, and communicate. It’s also changed how we celebrate the holidays – let’s just hope that Santa doesn’t get cheap on us and start sending us presents through email. One of the biggest ways that technology has impacted the holidays is by
- [Recover Lost Files with Disk Drill for Mac](https://techerator.com/2010/11/recover-lost-files-with-disk-drill-for-mac/) - Have you ever been looking for a file and then realize you trashed it? If this has happened to you recently, you may be in luck. You can download Disk Drill from Cleverfiles Software for the Mac. Disk Drill can scan your hard drive drive for recently deleted files and can restore the lost files or
- [How to Bypass the "Welcome to" Android Phone Activation Screen](https://techerator.com/2010/11/how-to-bypass-the-welcome-to-android-phone-activation-screen/) - When you turn on an Android phone for the first time (or after resetting your device), you'll be greeted with a "Welcome to " screen which shows you how to activate your new phone. If you're checking out a phone in a store (or just don't want to activate your device yet), this
- [Holidays 2.0: How the Internet Changed (and saved) Christmas](https://techerator.com/2010/11/holidays-2-0-how-the-internet-changed-and-saved-christmas/) - The internet is without a doubt one of the greatest and furthest reaching inventions in the history of mankind. It allows for near instantaneous communication with people on the other side of the planet (and even in outer space). Internet connectivity has become so ingrained into our everyday lives that it's often hard to imagine
- [A Personal Appeal from Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales to Read This Blog Post](https://techerator.com/2010/11/a-personal-appeal-from-wikipedia-founder-jimmy-wales-to-read-this-blog-post/) - If you've checked out Wikipedia lately, you'll notice that there's a large, dramatic picture of a man named Jimmy Wales at the top of each page. This guy is the founder of Wikipedia, and he wants you to give the Wikimedia Foundation some money to keep the lights on at Wikipedia. So why does this
- [Evolve Your Living Room with a DLNA HDTV and Windows Media Player](https://techerator.com/2010/11/evolve-your-living-room-with-a-dlna-hdtv-and-windows-media-player/) - It's a fact: Gone are the days that homes are built with computer rooms and family/living rooms in their floor plans. The future of sit-down family entertainment is here, and dear lord its about time. This month, my family decided to purchase a nice, new Samsung Series 6 6300 LED TV and a brand new
- [SharePoint Solution Deployment Horror](https://techerator.com/2010/11/sharepoint-solution-deployment-horror/) - SharePoint, STSADM, WSPBuilder, Solution Deployment
- [Facebook Unveils New Messaging Service That Will Revolutionize Communication](https://techerator.com/2010/11/facebook-unveils-new-messaging-service-that-will-revolutionize-communication/) - On Monday, Facebook unveiled it's new messaging system that will revolutionize communication by combining all forms of digital communication into one place - Facebook.
- [Two Great Alternatives to GOOG-411](https://techerator.com/2010/11/two-great-alternatives-to-goog-411-which-shuts-down-november-12/) - Google is shutting down Goog411, its free voice-powered phone lookup service, on November 12. Here are a few great alternatives, including Bing 411 and Free 411.
- [Ask Techerator: How can I search by only File Name in Windows 7?](https://techerator.com/2010/11/ask-techerator-how-can-i-search-by-only-file-name-in-windows-7/) - Techerator team: I've just switched from Windows XP/Office 2003 to Windows 7/Office 2010. Before, I could easily find files in Word & Excel by simply typing a word that I knew was in the filename.... Now with Windows7/Office 2010, by searching in the upper right corner search box, the directory instead lists all the files
- [Google Adds Instant Previews to Your Search Results](https://techerator.com/2010/11/google-adds-instant-previews-to-your-search-results/) - Hey Googlers, if Instant Search wasn’t enough for you, Google has been rolling out a new feature called Instant Previews. Instant Previews show you a visual preview of your search results, and let you quickly locate the information you wanted. Instant Previews isn’t turned on by default yet, but you can try it for yourself
- [Get Search Results From Google on the Go via Text Message](https://techerator.com/2010/06/get-search-results-from-google-on-the-go-via-text-message/) - You can search Google anywhere in the world by sending a text message to Google Mobile.
- [Visualize Your Digital Relationships with Facebook's Friendship Pages](https://techerator.com/2010/11/visualize-your-digital-relationships-with-facebooks-friendship-pages/) - Facebook's Friendship Pages lets you visualize your digital relationships by combining mutual wall posts, photos, comments, and events.
- [Cross-platform SyncMate Lets You Sync Files with All Your Devices](https://techerator.com/2010/11/cross-platform-syncmate-lets-you-sync-files-with-all-your-devices/) - With everybody being so connected digitally these days, keeping basic information synced to all of your devices can be a nightmare. The nightmare can be even more difficult if you are the owner of an Apple computer and have a Windows or Nokia phone (and even worse if your understanding of network sharing is limited).
- [Crack the Lid on Gmail's Canned Responses to Dish Out Quick Replies](https://techerator.com/2010/11/crack-the-lid-on-gmails-canned-responses-to-dish-out-quick-replies/) - If you find yourself writing impersonal, repetitive emails often, Gmail's Canned Responses feature is a great way to streamline this tedious process. Canned Responses allows you to save pre-written messages, so next time you need to remind Ted that the wireless network's ID is "Potato1" you can take care of it with just a couple
- [Ask Techerator: I Think I’m Being Spied on with Dynamic DNS, What Should I Do?](https://techerator.com/2010/11/ask-techerator-i-think-im-being-spied-on-with-dynamic-dns-what-should-i-do/) - Dynamic DNS services could potentially be used to spy on you or access your computer remotely. This guide will explain how it works, and what you can do.
- [How To Remove Saved Usernames and Passwords from Firefox](https://techerator.com/2010/11/how-to-remove-saved-usernames-and-passwords-from-firefox/) - One commonly used feature in Firefox is the ability to store usernames and passwords for websites you frequently visit. Saving login information removes the needs to enter it every time you visit a site. A feature that was added in the Firefox 3 release is the ability to update saved passwords for sites you visit.
- [Hybrid Value Chain: Opening New Markets to For-Profits and Social Enterprises](https://techerator.com/2010/11/hybrid-value-chain-opening-new-markets-to-for-profits-and-social-enterprises/) - The following is an excerpt from an article at SocialEarth.org, a social entrepreneurship and innovation blog. When local citizen groups in Mexico convinced Amanco, a large producer of water-conveyance products, to team up and support under-served small farmers, they created a new irrigation technology market worth about $56 million a year and the farmers were
- [US Election 2010: Use Google to Show You the Closest Voting Location](https://techerator.com/2010/11/us-election-2010-use-google-to-show-you-the-closest-voting-location/) - If you’re in the United States, today is election day. Whether you’re excited to cast your vote, or relieved the political television ads will be over, you can use Google to show you the closest voting location. To find voting locations, search Google for where to vote and enter your location in the Find your
- [Subscribe to Techerator with the Techerator Extension for Google Chrome](https://techerator.com/2010/10/follow-techerator-with-the-techerator-extension-for-google-chrome/) - Here at Techerator, we know that our site wouldn't be the success it is without all of our readers (Thank you!). Since our launch in May 2009, we've made many improvements to the site for our readers. Our most recent change was an entire redesign of Techerator. A big focus on the redesign was making
- [Hide Your Google Searches from Prying Eyes with SSL Encrypted Search](https://techerator.com/2010/05/google-adds-option-for-encrypted-web-search/) - When somebody tries "watching" your encrypted HTTPS SSL Google search, they'll only get data which is essentially useless. This guide will show you how.
- [A Developer's Guide to Troubleshooting Microsoft SharePoint Errors](https://techerator.com/2010/10/a-developers-guide-to-troubleshooting-microsoft-sharepoint-errors/) - Anybody that has worked with Microsoft SharePoint as a developer knows that it can be an exercise in frustration for the strangest of reasons. One only has to see a handful of helpful error messages such as "An unexpected error has occurred" to understand exactly what I mean. Yes, one may look through the logs
- [How to View Google Analytics from Your WordPress Dashboard](https://techerator.com/2010/10/how-to-view-google-analytics-from-your-wordpress-dashboard/) - Keeping track of visitors to your blog is important. While there are many services and tools available for tracking visitors to your site, Google Analytics is often the service of choice. In this article I am going to provide you with a couple of plugins to view Google Analytics within your WordPress blog. Google Analytics
- [Psych Out the Email Spammers By Using 10 Minute Mail](https://techerator.com/2010/10/psych-out-the-email-spammers-by-using-10-minute-mail/) - If you are like me, you have a few email accounts doing very specific things. One account is most likely for work, another for personal, and then there is the illustrious spam account. This account is like a neglected shelf in the refrigerator. Stuff comes in, sits a while, piles up, and before you know
- [Ask Techerator: How Can I Search Gmail for Specific Attachments?](https://techerator.com/2010/10/ask-techerator-how-can-i-search-gmail-for-specific-attachments/) - Techerator team, I love Gmail, but I’m tired of digging through my inbox to find important attachments from a long time ago. Is there an easier way to find them? Absolutely. Gmail has some fantastic search features (just like the search engine that powers it), and you can use those to make quick work of
- [Netflix on PS3 and Wii is Finally Disc-Free!](https://techerator.com/2010/10/netflix-on-ps3-and-wii-is-finally-disc-free/) - After releasing disc-less version of Netflix instant streaming for Wii and Xbox 360, Netflix releases disc-less instant streaming for PS3.
- [Skype Rolls Out Version 5.0 With Facebook Integration and 10-Way Video Calling](https://techerator.com/2010/10/skype-rolls-out-version-5-0-with-facebook-integration-and-10-way-video-calling/) - Skype has released the full 5.0 version for Windows, which is jam-packed with a myraid of features including Facebook integration, 10-way video calling, and a new user interface.
- [Score Great Deals on Woot.com with Firefox and Chrome Browser Extensions](https://techerator.com/2010/10/score-great-deals-on-woot-com-with-firefox-and-chrome-browser-extensions/) - If you don’t know what Woot! is, it’s a site sells a single item each day (usually at an exciting price). There are several different versions of the site - selling things like shirts, wine, and stuff for kids - but the original Woot! is the place where most of the action happens. Every once in
- [Ubuntu Updated to 10.10; Can Now Solve the Ultimate Question to Life, The Universe, and Everything](https://techerator.com/2010/10/ubuntu-updated-to-10-10-can-now-solve-the-ultimate-question-to-life-the-universe-and-everything/) - As an exclusive Windows user (with two computers running Windows 7, one running XP, and a Vista boot disk just in case), I find myself in a comfort zone. Windows has been the bread of my computing life; starting all the way back to good ol' Windows 95. But just because I feel safe in
- [What To Do If Your Android Home Screen Replacement Lags](https://techerator.com/2010/10/what-to-do-if-your-android-home-screen-replacement-constantly-redraws/) - If you use a home screen replacement on your Android smartphone, you might notice it is slow to load after closing another application. Here's how to fix this.
- [How to Download and Backup Pictures from an LG Dare Mobile Phone (VX9700)](https://techerator.com/2010/02/how-to-backup-pictures-from-an-lg-dare-phone/) - I recently decided to part ways with my old LG Dare phone (VX9700), but before I got rid of it I wanted to back up the pictures that were still stored in its memory. Unfortunately, you can't just plug the device into a computer and make copies, and it takes a long time to send
- [Don't be Interesting, Be More Interesting than Every Person I've Ever Met](https://techerator.com/2010/10/dont-be-interesting-be-more-interesting-than-every-person-ive-ever-met/) - "I don't have to be more interesting than you. I don't have to be more interesting than your friends. I have to be more interesting than your phone; more interesting than ALL the friends you've ever had." Nick Douglas nailed one of the biggest problems we have with modern social interactions in a recent YouTube rant (note: brief NSFW
- [Google 411: A Sad Farewell](https://techerator.com/2010/10/google-411-a-sad-farewell/) - "Google! Say the business and the city and state," will soon be a thing of the past. Google recently announced they will be retiring Google 411 on November 12th after 3+ years. Google 411 was Google's first foray into voice-recognition by offering a free voice-powered directory assistance service in 2007. The service allowed you to
- [Fix: "Print driver host for 32bit applications has stopped working" Error in Windows 7](https://techerator.com/2010/10/fix-print-driver-host-for-32bit-applications-has-stopped-working-error-in-windows-7/) - One problem I’ve experienced when using my Windows 7 64-bit computer with networked printers is that I intermittently get the error: Print driver host for 32bit applications has stopped working It appears that this problem occurs for most people when printing to network printers, but I was seeing it even when not printing (I would
- [Limited Edition Android Collectible Giveaway WINNERS!](https://techerator.com/2010/10/limited-edition-android-collectible-giveaway-winners/) - Thank you to everybody that participated in our limited edition Android collectible contest! Because of the enthusiasm shown for these little Androids, we will definitely do another contest soon. That being said, these Androids need a home! Here are the three lucky winners, chosen at random: Jonathan Musselwhite - Confirmed Heath Rost - Confirmed JoJo
- [How to Prevent Embarrassing Status Updates on Facebook with Alerts](https://techerator.com/2010/06/how-to-tell-if-somebody-else-is-logged-in-to-your-facebook-account/) - As I rapidly learned in my fraternity days, you can never be too careful with your unattended computer. All it takes is for you to leave your door unlocked, forget to log out of a public computer, or leave your laptop somewhere, and a stranger can have complete access to your entire Facebook account. Even
- [We're Giving Away Limited Edition Android Collectibles! [Updated]](https://techerator.com/2010/10/android-giveaway/) - The contest is now closed, check out the results! Check it out: we have THREE sold out, limited edition Android collectibles created by artist Andrew Bell that we can't wait to give to a few lucky readers. Only 2,000 of these bad boys were ever made, and you can pretty much only get them on eBay nowadays
- [Mykea Turns Your Boring IKEA Furniture Into Works of Art](https://techerator.com/2010/10/mykea-turns-your-boring-ikea-furniture-into-works-of-art/) - I’m a big fan of IKEA furniture. Sure, it might not be the most durable (and certainly doesn’t hold a candle to your grandparents’ solid oak chifforobe), but it’s typically affordable and they offer sleek, modern styles. If you have the luxury to visit an IKEA showroom, you can easily spend hours wandering through the
- [How to Fix Unwanted Amazon Recommendations Caused by Gifts or One-Time Purchases](https://techerator.com/2010/04/amazon-tip-how-to-fix-bad-recommendations-caused-by-gifts-or-one-time-purchases/) - I suffer from bad Amazon.com recommendations, and I'm not afraid to tell you about it. Sure, Amazon's recommendations are one of the most useful features of the site, but because I once bought some engineering textbooks and a Jackie Moon Halloween costume, my recommendations couldn't have been more inaccurate. It turns out there's a pretty
- [A Quick Look at the New Firefox Mobile (Beta) for Android](https://techerator.com/2010/10/a-quick-look-at-the-new-firefox-mobile-beta-for-android/) - Back in May, I looked at a pre-alpha build of Firefox Mobile for Android. Being a pre-alpha product, it had its shortcomings. It was slow and buggy, yet showed tremendous potential to shake up the Android browser market. Last week, Firefox Mobile officially entered its beta stage, bringing along with it tons of improvements and
- [Friday Fun! Blow Up Your Favorite Websites with a Bookmarklet](https://techerator.com/2010/10/friday-fun-blow-up-your-favorite-websites-with-a-bookmarklet/) - If you've ever played the video game Asteroids, then you'll be delighted to know that you can bring the destructive joy of this simple game to any website on the internet with a simple JavaScript bookmarklet (ok - the JavaScript isn't simple, but clicking a bookmarklet is!). 18ish-year-old Swedish developer Erik Andersson has done a remarkable
- [Make Gmail into a Carnival with 0Boxer, Earn Rewards for Being Productive](https://techerator.com/2010/10/make-gmail-into-a-carnival-with-0boxer-earn-rewards-for-being-productive/) - Time to face hard facts: Checking your Gmail inbox is not the most enjoyable thing you do during the day. To be honest, it can be quite boring, really. Reading, replying, trashing, and repeat; it never ends. Even using Priority Inbox doesn't solve the mediocrity email sorting creates. Wouldn't it be great if you could actually get
- [How to Install Adobe Reader Without Installing Adobe DLM (Download Manager) Browser Plugin](https://techerator.com/2010/07/how-to-install-adobe-reader-without-installing-adobe-dlm-download-manager-browser-plugin/) - As a quick follow-up to my previous article about installing Flash player without installing Adobe's DLM browser plugin, I'll cover how to avoid installing this unnecessary intermediary software when installing Adobe Reader. If you didn't read my previous article, here's what you need to know: Adobe DLM is a "download manager" plugin that is installed
- [Keep Your Roster Up-To-Date with the Yahoo! Fantasy Football App](https://techerator.com/2010/10/keep-your-roster-up-to-date-with-the-yahoo-fantasy-football-app/) - The Yahoo! Fantasy Football App for iPhone and Android lets you manage and update your roster on the go. This app also provides live score updates.
- [Friday Fun! Expand Your Gaming Horizons With 'The Day'](https://techerator.com/2010/10/friday-fun-expand-your-gaming-horizons-with-the-day/) - This week's edition of Friday Fun is a bit of a departure from the usual games we feature. While it's still technically a Flash game, The Day is more interactive fiction than it is an addictive time waster like most Flash games. Gameplay is incredibly simple, and much greater emphasis is placed on atmosphere and
- [First Impressions: DivX HiQ Web Player 2.1 BETA](https://techerator.com/2010/10/first-impressions-divx-hiq-web-player-2-1-beta/) - The DivX team hopes to impress again, providing users with the highest quality video for their PC - this time taking aim at YouTube and other top video sites. Some big features the DivX Labs are working into their newest web player are support for MP4 and MOV files, HTML5 support, and interoperability like decoding
- [Fix: Apple's Mini DisplayPort Wireless Internet Connection Problem](https://techerator.com/2010/10/fix-apples-mini-displayport-wireless-internet-connection-problem/) - Apple's newest MacBook Pro models feature a Mini DisplayPort for connecting external monitors. While the new connection is in many ways much better than a full-sized DVI or even DisplayPort, there have been recent reports of problems with wireless internet connections. When connecting an external monitor through the Mini DisplayPort, the Airport wireless signal drops
- [4 Great Ways to Give Your Old Computer a Second Life](https://techerator.com/2010/10/4-great-ways-to-give-your-old-computer-a-second-life/) - Do you have an older computer sitting around and don't know what to do with it? An old computer can be repurposed to serve as a TV, print server, file server, music server, kitchen recipe computer, and much more. I'll take you through a few of the ideas, including the things you'll need and give
- [Android App Roundup! Abduction! 2 (Game) and my6sense (magical RSS and social network reader)](https://techerator.com/2010/09/android-app-roundup-abduction-2-game-and-my6sense-magical-rss-and-social-network-reader/) - In this article, we review Abduction! 2, a very fun game for Android, as well as my6sense, an extremely intelligent RSS and social network reader.
- [First North-Central Cleantech Open Attracts 55 Sustainability Innovators](https://techerator.com/2010/09/first-north-central-cleantech-open-attracts-55-sustainability-innovators/) - On October 6, 2010, Cleantech and renewable energy entrepreneurs will meet at the North-Central Cleantech Open in Minneapolis, Minnesota to be judged on their solution to the green economy. “It’s like American Idol for clean technology companies,” says North Central Regional Director and Co-Founder Justin Kaster. Applicants are accepted from across the Midwest, including Minnesota,
- [How to Fix Chrome's Broken RSS Feed Handling](https://techerator.com/2010/09/how-to-fix-chromes-broken-rss-feed-handling/) - If you've ever tried opening an RSS feed in Google Chrome, you may have been dismayed to find that it does a horrible job of handling them. RSS feeds (like ours) are meant to provide an easy subscription method to a website, allowing you to view your favorite websites all in one place with an
- [Review: Netflix for iPhone and iPod Touch](https://techerator.com/2010/09/review-netflix-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/) - So I'm sitting at work, enjoying my 150th consecutive minute of Warren Miller films on Netflix when my iPod pauses the movie to tell me I have 20% battery life left. One worry I had when I downloaded the free Netflix app for iPhone and iPod Touch was what the battery life was going to
- [Twitter Gives the Fail Whale a Break and Updates its Site](https://techerator.com/2010/09/twitter-gives-the-fail-whale-a-break-and-updates-its-site/) - Dear people of the world: Stop everything…right now. This is a momentous occasion. Are you sitting down? Well, stand up. Then sit down again. Okay, here it goes: Twitter, the mogul of all things 140 characters, has made an announcement this week. And here it is. They have redesigned their site! Well, it's not final as
- [Why Buying Music Legally Still Kinda Sucks](https://techerator.com/2010/09/why-buying-music-legally-still-kinda-sucks/) - For some reason, I take some small amount of pleasure in buying music legally. It's not just because most people my age have devalued digital media to such a point that they don't even pause before downloading an entire album illegally - a friend of mine recently told me that she wanted to "preview a
- [Share, Organize, and Store Your Digital Files Online with Quanp](https://techerator.com/2010/09/share-oraganize-and-store-your-digital-files-online-with-quanp/) - Quanp is an online storage service that lets you organize and share digital media files. You can also use it to share files instantly and transfer big files.
- [3 Easy Ways to Improve Search in Windows 7](https://techerator.com/2010/09/3-easy-ways-to-improve-search-in-windows-7/) - One of my favorite features of Windows 7 is the improved search. Windows Search is quickly available in the Start menu or in any open Explorer window. To improve search performance, Windows 7 uses a background indexing feature. Indexing pre-searches specified locations on your computer and compiles the results into the search index. When you
- [Files Over Miles: Browser to Browser File Sharing](https://techerator.com/2009/05/files-over-miles-browser-to-browser-file-sharing/) - A newly launched service allows you to send files (large files included) directly from your web browser to another web browser. Files Over Miles is a service that is built upon the P2P file transfer capabilities that are included in Version 10 of Adobe Flash Player. With this P2P capability, the need for an intermediate
- [Get Great Deals at Amazon.com Anywhere on the Web with Shopping Assistant](https://techerator.com/2010/09/get-great-deals-at-amazon-com-anywhere-on-the-web-with-shopping-assistant/) - Google Chrome & Safari only: I’m a big fan of shopping online at Amazon.com (in fact, I usually check Amazon before even considering getting in the car and driving to a brick-and-mortar store). If I’m checking out gadgets online at a different website, I almost always end up going back to Amazon to make the
- [How to NOT Suck at Foursquare (and other location-based social networks)](https://techerator.com/2010/09/how-to-not-suck-at-foursquare-and-other-location-based-social-networks/) - If you're just joining the rest of us on the internet, there's something you should know. There are several websites that allow you to use your physical location in the world (typically via the GPS in your mobile phone) to virtually "check in" to venues like restaurants, sporting events, and movie theaters. Checking your location
- [Create Goo.gl Shortened URLs in your Browser - Now without Google Toolbar](https://techerator.com/2010/01/create-googl-shortened-urls-without-google-toolbar/) - Full-length URLs have nearly become an internet faux pas since the advent of sites like Twitter where character restrictions reign supreme. Sending a normal URL in a tweet is the digital equivalent of tripping over your own shoelaces, and most people have adopted a "favorite" URL shortening service like bit.ly, tinyurl, or is.gd. Google recently
- [Google Chrome Tip: How to Give Streaming Videos a Movie Theater Experience](https://techerator.com/2010/03/google-chrome-tip-how-to-give-streaming-videos-a-movie-theater-experience/) - Do you like online streaming video sites? Me too. I could probably spend all day watching videos of baby puppies, the hilarious auto-tuned news, or that cat that couldn't quite jump over the baby fence. If you want to enjoy these videos and tune out the extra stuff, the Turn Off the Lights extension for
- [Chrome Tip: How to Automatically Backup Forms and Text Areas](https://techerator.com/2010/04/chrome-tip-how-to-automatically-backup-forms-and-text-areas/) - You know what’s the worst? Having your browser crash after you’ve almost completely filled out text areas in an online form. This is especially disastrous when submitting an online resume – you get the whole thing filled out and poof, it’s gone. If you’re using the free Google Chrome web browser, there’s an easy fix
- [Google Chrome: Quickly View Larger Facebook Pictures with Facebook Photo Zoom](https://techerator.com/2010/06/google-chrome-quickly-view-larger-facebook-pictures-with-facebook-photo-zoom/) - Lately, I've realized how little I like clicking on things. When opening programs, I'd rather type a command with my keyboard than open my Start menu. If I need to open a file in a folder, I type the first few letters of its name and press the enter key. So when I'm on Facebook,
- [Forecastfox Weather 2.0 Brings Weather Awesomeness To Firefox](https://techerator.com/2010/09/forecastfox-weather-2-0-brings-weather-awesomeness-to-firefox/) - If your job involves a lot of work in front of a computer, chances are that you don't get outdoors throughout your work day. You enter the office in the morning and it's sunny, but when you leave it's windy and snowing (which isn't uncommon in my part of the world). Even worse is if
- [How to Let Your Wordpress Blog Visitors Upload Files To Your Dropbox](https://techerator.com/2010/07/how-to-let-your-wordpress-blog-visitors-upload-files-to-your-dropbox/) - Dropbox is one of our favorite pieces of software here at Techerator. Every day, people are coming up with new ways to use the free online file backup and syncing service. When used with other software, Dropbox can be utilized for just about anything. The Dropbox Upload Form plugin for Wordpress is a small plugin
- [Dropbox: Take Your Files Everywhere](https://techerator.com/2009/12/dropbox-take-your-files-everywhere/) - Methods of transferring and sharing files have come a long way from the days of 3.5" floppy disks. Once limited to 1.44 MB at a time, we are now able to use flash drives to easily transfer around 32 GB (approximately 22000 times as much data) at greater transfer speeds than before. Although physical media
- [New Dropbox Feature Lets You Pick Which Folders Sync](https://techerator.com/2010/06/new-dropbox-feature-lets-you-pick-which-folders-sync/) - I sometimes get asked, "What size USB flash drive do you have?", especially when people are looking for a way to keep their documents with them between home/work/school. Well, if you haven't heard of Dropbox, you're in for a wonderful revelation - you don't need flash drives anymore! Instead of keeping your files on USB
- [Surf the Web, Better the World](https://techerator.com/2010/09/surf-the-web-better-the-world/) - You're busy. You work for a living and when the 9-5 ends, you relax, have fun and do things that you care about (or, work more). You don't always have time to give back as much as you want. BetterTheWorld.com changes all that. It's an online social change community that strives to make it easy
- [Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions](https://techerator.com/2009/12/top-10-google-chrome-extensions/) - Now that the Google Chrome web browser officially supports extensions, great extensions are appearing every day. I've gone through and picked ten of my favorite (and most useful) extensions so far and put them into a fancy Top 10 list. Before you can install extensions you'll need to download and install the new beta version
- [A Quick Look At Author Neal Stephenson’s Latest Project: The Mongoliad](https://techerator.com/2010/09/a-quick-look-at-neal-stephensons-latest-project-the-mongoliad/) - Any self-respecting geek has heard of the author Neal Stephenson, and many have read at least one of his works. Author of books such as Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and most recently Anathem, Stephenson is known for not holding back when it comes to technological descriptions.Cryptonomicon, for example, contains a multi-page explanation on the intricacies of
- [HP and Hynix are Creating the Next Generation of Memory](https://techerator.com/2010/09/hp-and-hynix-are-creating-the-next-generation-of-memory/) - HP is currently working with Hynix Semiconductor to develop the next generation of computer memory. This new non-volatile memory, dubbed Resistive Random Access Memory, or ReRAM for short, will be built upon memristor technology. Memristor technology has been considered only theoretical since 1971, but changed in 2006 when HP Labs was able to develop the
- [Priority Inbox: Gmail Tells You What Messages are Important, You Profit (?)](https://techerator.com/2010/09/priority-inbox-gmail-tells-you-what-messages-are-important-you-profit/) - Busy people, rejoice. Gmail, the primary electronic mail client offered by the giant Google, is getting a simple add-on sometime in the near future (it's actually rolling out right now, but it will be a week before everybody has it). What does it entail, one might ask? Well, its a filter. Not a new spam
- [How Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Can Help You Pretend to Work](https://techerator.com/2010/08/how-microsoft-powerpoint-and-excel-can-help-you-pretend-to-work/) - Procrastinating at work. We've all done it at some point during the five day work week. Whether it be surfing the blogs, catching up on favorite shows, or playing the unprecedented amount of free online games out there, we have all found different ways to break from the insanity called the eight hour workday. Subsequently, it is a known fact that when
- [Want to Create a Web Application? Use CakePHP for Rapid, Secure Development](https://techerator.com/2010/08/want-to-create-a-web-application-use-cakephp-for-rapid-secure-development/) - So you’ve got a sweet idea for a web application—great, let’s get to work! You’ll need a basic GUI, some sort of user registration, a templating system, logic processing, error handlers, form verification, AJAX processing, and… woah, this is adding up in a hurry. At what point do you get to start making the app
- [Friday Fun! Why Do Homework When You Can Procrastinate With Liferaft: Zero?](https://techerator.com/2010/08/friday-fun-why-do-homework-when-you-can-procrastinate-with-liferaft-zero/) - With school starting for many of our readers (myself included), what better way to celebrate than with another edition of Friday Fun? After all, Flash games are the ultimate procrastination tool! Liferaft: Zero is a devious blend of the setting from Portal, the acrobatics of N, and the frustrating difficulty of Jumper. You play the
- [How Secure is Your Password?](https://techerator.com/2010/08/how-secure-is-your-password/) - Never before has a website been so blatantly obvious and honest in it's function. HowSecureIsMyPassword.net asks that very simple question; it's response is something more or less dramatic, depending on what you type in. The capital letters are kind of goofy, but it definitely works with the site's straight-forward approach to telling you how secure
- [How to Enable Windows 7′s “Aero Snap” Feature in Earlier Versions of Windows](https://techerator.com/2010/08/enable-windows-7-aero-snap-in-earlier-windows/) - One of my favorite features in Windows 7 is Aero Snap, which automatically resizes and snaps applications to the sides of your screen when you drag them near. If you've got several windows open on one screen, this is a great way to manage your space (and I've learned it's even more useful when working
- [How to Install Adobe Flash Player Without Installing Adobe's DLM (Download Manager) Browser Plugin](https://techerator.com/2010/07/how-to-install-adobe-flash-player-without-installing-adobes-dlm-download-manager-browser-plugin/) - Most of us use Adobe Flash, that's simply a fact of the internet. YouTube, Hulu, Pandora, and dozens of other sites currently use Flash to provide you with interactive media and applications, and until HTML5 (hopefully) gives us a viable alternative, we're stuck with it in many ways. Don't get me wrong - I don't
- [Manage a Music Playlist and More with GMote for Android](https://techerator.com/2010/08/manage-a-music-playlist-and-more-with-gmote-for-android/) - So its time to plan a party. The chips and dip are out, the chilled beverages are chilling, the mood lighting is set to “groovy,” and the music is…wait. You forgot to consider the music, didn’t you? That is a big mistake. Music can make or break a party; everyone knows that. So what do
- [EasyTether Lets You Access the Internet Anywhere with an Android Phone](https://techerator.com/2010/08/easytether-lets-you-access-the-internet-anywhere/) - As I write this article, rain falls from the sky, the earth rotates around the sun, and I'm sitting in the passenger seat of a Jeep making its way out of city traffic. Using my Android phone and the free-with-limitations EasyTether application, I can browse the internet on my netbook anywhere that I have a data
- [Gmail Improves Undo Send Feature, Saving Careers and Relationships](https://techerator.com/2010/08/gmail-improves-undo-send-feature-saving-careers-and-relationships/) - I'm probably a little over-paranoid, but I always get a slight wave of anxiety before I send an important email. Questions like "Did I say the right things?", "Did I address it to the correct person?", and "Did I refrain from speaking like a pirate?" all rush through my head before I click that ominous
- [Tag Your Friends' Faces in Picasa for Easy Photo Organization](https://techerator.com/2010/08/tag-your-friends-faces-in-picasa-for-easy-photo-organization/) - Picasa is a free application from Google that lets you easily edit and manage your entire photo collection. Picasa offers many useful features like geotagging, web albums, and powerful-yet-simple photo editing (I love the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button). One problem with large photo collections is that it can become extremely difficult to find pictures of
- [Android App Roundup! Rainy Days (Weather Radar) and Extended Controls (Widget)](https://techerator.com/2010/08/android-app-roundup-rainy-days-weather-radar-and-extended-controls-widget/) - Welcome to another exciting edition of our Android App Roundup! This week, I'll be taking a look at a handy weather radar app and Kevin will be telling you about a widget that puts the standard Android power control widget to shame. Have an app you'd like to recommend to us? Post in the comments
- [Windows XP Tip: How to Rearrange Applications in the Windows Taskbar](https://techerator.com/2010/08/windows-xp-tip-how-to-rearrange-applications-in-the-windows-taskbar/) - If you have several applications open simultaneously in Windows XP, you may find yourself wishing you could rearrange their order like tabs in your browser. This feature isn't included in Windows XP by default, but you can easily add it with Taskbar Shuffle. Taskbar Shuffle is a tiny application that quietly sits in your system
- [Friday Fun: Fight Your Twitter Friends In Dot War](https://techerator.com/2010/06/friday-fun-fight-your-twitter-friends-in-dot-war/) - Twitter doesn't usually lend itself to games very well, but Dot War takes a unique approach. Type in your username and a friend's (or opt for a random opponent), and your respective user pictures are transformed into an army of pixel soldiers. The colors in your picture determine your soldiers' behavior and strength. Each side
- [Friday Fun! Get Your Flash Game Fill With Morplee](https://techerator.com/2010/07/friday-fun-get-your-flash-game-fill-with-morplee/) - Kick back and relax, it's Friday! What better way to pass the time at work than with a Flash game? Morplee follows the WarioWare format of throwing mini-games at you and seeing how fast you react. You're given 60 seconds to complete 25 mini-games, running the gamut from frantically clicking as fast as you can
- [Friday Fun! Get That Fake Sense of Accomplishment In Achievement Unlocked 2](https://techerator.com/2010/08/friday-fun-get-that-fake-sense-of-accomplishment-in-achievement-unlocked-2/) - If you've played a game on a major gaming platform in the past few years, chances are you're familiar with achievements. Games on the Xbox 360 have them in the form of a Gamerscore, where certain actions in games gain you points that are displayed in your profile. The Playstation 3 has platinum, gold, silver,
- [How To: Send Websites To Your Android Device With Chrome to Phone](https://techerator.com/2010/08/how-to-send-websites-to-your-android-device-with-chrome-to-phone/) - Root users and owners of Google's Nexus One have had access to Android 2.2 for a while now, but the update is finally starting to trickle down to everyone else with an Android phone. Official versions of Froyo are available for the Evo 4G and Motorola Droid, and Motorola's estimate for the Droid X update
- [Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks Soon, Find the Best Time to Watch Where You Live](https://techerator.com/2010/08/perseids-meteor-shower-peaks/) - Depending on where you live, the Perseids meteor shower will be reaching its peak sometime during the night of August 12th and the morning of August 13th. Since many factors can impact the visibility of astronomical events like meteor showers, NASA provides a great Java applet called the Fluxtimator that can show you the best
- [Window 7 Tip: Enable the Preview Pane for Quick File Viewing](https://techerator.com/2010/08/window-7-tip-enable-the-preview-pane-for-quick-file-viewing/) - Navigating through your personal files can sometimes be a nightmare, and it can often times be easier to open individual documents to find exactly what you’re looking for. After awhile, you can find yourself with multiple open documents, but none of them were the one you were looking for. By default, you documents will appear
- [Android App Roundup! SDMove and Google Places](https://techerator.com/2010/08/android-app-roundup-sdmove-and-google-places/) - It's time again for another Android App Roundup! In this edition I'm going to tell you about SDMove, an indispensable application to have installed if you're running Froyo (Android version 2.2), and Evan will tell you about Google Places, an app you probably already have on your phone but might not have used yet. We welcome
- [Friday Fun! Get Your RTS On In Pixel Legions](https://techerator.com/2010/07/friday-fun-get-your-rts-on-in-pixel-legions/) - In this week's Friday Fun, I bring you a Flash game with a bit more depth than previous entries. Pixel Legions takes the complexity of most modern real-time strategy games and boils it down into its most basic form, perfect for the Flash game format. In Pixel Legions there is only one unit type, the
- [Stream Music, Create Playlists, and Save the Party for Free with Grooveshark](https://techerator.com/2010/08/stream-music-create-playlists-and-save-the-party-for-free-with-grooveshark/) - Here is the situation: You’re at a party - the girls want to dance and your buddy wants to fist pump like a champ - but no one has any music. You spot an iPod in the corner and take a look at the selection, but all you see are 90’s boy bands and a
- [Firefox Tip: How to Prevent JavaScript Code from Resizing Your Browser Window](https://techerator.com/2010/08/firefox-tip-how-to-prevent-javascript-code-from-resizing-your-browser-window/) - Have you ever been browsing the internet, opened a new link, and suddenly had your entire browser window change size? This is a trick that web developers can easily do with JavaScript (and was heavily used in the "older" days of the internet) but has become a nuisance in modern times. If I've got a pile of
- [Android App Roundup! Touiteur (Twitter) and ROM Manager (for rooted phones)](https://techerator.com/2010/08/android-app-roundup-touiteur-twitter-and-rom-manager-for-rooted-phones/) - The wait is over, everybody: Kevin and I are back for another exciting installment of our Android App Roundup series. This week, I'll be covering Touiteur, a great Twitter client, and Kevin will tell you about ROM Manager, the easiest way to install custom ROMs on your rooted phone. As always, if you have any
- [Android App Roundup: 'NewsRob' (RSS Reader) and '4 teh birds' (Game)](https://techerator.com/2010/07/android-app-roundup-newsrob-rss-reader-and-4-teh-birds-game/) - Dearest Android readers: Thanks to a fantastic suggestion, Kevin and I are starting a weekly feature about some of our favorite Android apps. We'll be covering apps we love, apps that improve our phones, games, and newly-released apps that are worth checking out. If you have any suggestions, hit either of us on Twitter, send
- [Android App Roundup: SystemPanel (Task Manager/System Monitor) and Ringdroid (Ringtone Creator)](https://techerator.com/2010/07/android-app-roundup-systempanel-ringdroid/) - Welcome to another edition of Android App Roundup! This week I'll be taking a look at SystemPanel, an awesome task manager/system monitor application, while Evan tells you about Ringdroid, an app that lets you easily create your own custom ringtones. As before, if you have a suggestion for an app that we should talk about
- [The Facebook Gift Shop Closes Its Doors, Focus Shifts to Improving Other Features](https://techerator.com/2010/08/the-facebook-gift-shop-closes-its-doors-focus-shifts-to-improving-other-features/) - Topping the list of Facebook features I'll never miss, the Facebook team removed the Gift Shop as of August 1st. No longer will you see the nagging option to give your friends images of cakes or puppies for their birthdays (I'm still baffled by the whole virtual item/currency thing). Jared Morgenstern, Facebook's product manager for
- [Why You Should Root Your Android Phone](https://techerator.com/2010/07/why-you-should-root-your-android-phone/) - Anyone who owns an Android phone already knows that Google's operating system provides a tremendous amount of freedom right out of the box. If you want to take full advantage of your device, though, your best option is to root it. ("Rooting" is the process of unlocking root permissions on your phone, like jailbreaking an
- [Songbird Media Player: Still Available For Linux](https://techerator.com/2010/07/songbird-media-player-still-available-for-linux/) - Back in April, the developers of the open-source application Songbird announced that they would be dropping official support for the Linux version of the media player. This was a huge shock to the open-source community. When version 1.7 of Songbird was released, only Windows and Mac versions were available for download. To my surprise, Sondbird
- [Droid X: That "Pull" Tab Behind the Battery Cover is for Battery Removal, Don't Tear it Out!](https://techerator.com/2010/07/droid-x-that-pull-tab-behind-the-battery-cover-is-for-battery-removal/) - After a few delays, I was finally able to get my hands on Motorola's new 4.3" Android smartphone, the Droid X. This is a really impressive phone, but there is one thing you need to watch out for when you first use it: the "Pull" tab is not meant to be removed! Before you insert
- [Steam Offers Up Alien Swarm (PC Game) Free for the Masses](https://techerator.com/2010/07/steam-offers-up-alien-swarm-pc-game-free-for-the-masses/) - Dear Steam Users: It is a known fact that Steam offers the occasional free game embedded inside their vast library of adventure, action, and sports games. From action to racing to just plain awesome, Steam's free games can provide some good time fun. Heck, even Portal has been offered for free. But last week a
- [How To Enable The Telnet Client In Windows 7](https://techerator.com/2010/07/how-to-enable-the-telnet-client-in-windows-7/) - As a system administrator, having all of your software utilities quickly accessible can make your job easier. One piece of software often used by admins is the Microsoft Telnet Client. Unlike previous versions of the Windows operating system, Windows 7 does not have the Microsoft Telnet client installed by default. System administrators can quickly see
- [Droid X: This is one hard phone to find (without a preorder) [Updated]](https://techerator.com/2010/07/droid-x-this-is-one-hard-phone-to-find-without-a-preorder/) - Update 07/22/10: I've spoken to Verizon reps at corporate stores across the Minneapolis metropolitan area and they have reported that the Droid X is sold out in all stores across the nation. They explained that the only way to currently get the phone is to order it from Verizon online, which should start shipping on
- [New Evernote Feature: The Evernote Trunk](https://techerator.com/2010/07/new-evernote-feature-the-evernote-trunk/) - The popular note taking software Evernote has announced a new feature called The Evernote Trunk. The Evernote Trunk is a collection of Evernote integrated applications that make use of the Evernote Developer API. The Evernote Trunk makes these 3rd party applications easily available to you in the Evernote interface on your desktop, web, and soon
- [Google Re-Invents Android Development with App Inventor](https://techerator.com/2010/07/google-re-invents-android-development-with-app-inventor/) - The Android Marketplace may be getting a little bit more crowded soon. This week, Google Labs revealed to the world App Inventor, a creative programming tool that allows just about anyone to figure out how to design and create Android applications... and there was much rejoicing. Thanks to the open architecture of the Android OS, App Inventor allows for tweaking
- [Gmail Adds Highly Requested Feature - Rich Text Signatures](https://techerator.com/2010/07/gmail-adds-rich-text-signatures/) - I have a very simple email signature in Gmail, but I've always been disappointed that I wasn't able to add links or change the formatting. I mean, we can use the rich text editor in the main composition window of Gmail, why can't we use it in our signatures? For example, I get away with
- [Netflix Will Soon Stream Newly-Released Movies Months Earlier](https://techerator.com/2010/07/netflix-will-soon-stream-newly-released-movies-months-earlier/) - I've been using Netflix Instant Watch as a replacement for cable TV for the last two years, and I haven't looked back since making the switch. Instant Watch has been a great way to get movies and TV shows quickly, and with the rapid expansion of available content and compatible devices, it's prime time to
- [Enter Social Networking Nirvana with Flotzam (Facebook, Twitter, Digg, and more)](https://techerator.com/2010/07/enter-social-networking-nirvana-with-flotzam-facebook-twitter-digg-and-more/) - Look, we all knew it was just a matter of time until some bold developer crammed Facebook, Twitter, Digg, YouTube, Flickr, and blogs together into a single application. Surprisingly, the universe didn't collapse under the weight of this tremendous concept, and what came out of the reaction was a pretty cool application called Flotzam. Flotzam is a
- [Infographic: Study Shows Email is Still Our Favorite (with poll!)](https://techerator.com/2010/07/study-shows-email-is-still-our-favorite/) - Good news, anyone! If you've ever been worried about communication services like Twitter or Facebook eroding the usefulness of your beloved email, a recent study by ExactTarget shows that email is still the king of our digital lives. The study they conducted asked users "What is the first place you go online in a typical
- [Verizon Moving Away from the Droid Eris?](https://techerator.com/2010/07/verizon-moving-away-from-the-droid-eris/) - Owners of the HTC Droid Eris have been seeing some dark predictions (specifically here, here, here, here, here, and here) these past few months as Verizon appears to phase it out for future phones like the Motorola Droid X and the Motorola Droid 2. So far the phone has been removed from Verizon's website and
- [Time to Upgrade: Microsoft Ending Support of Windows XP SP2 July 13th](https://techerator.com/2010/07/time-to-upgrade-microsoft-ending-support-of-windows-xp-sp2-july-13th/) - Windows XP, our beloved operating system of the last decade and a savior from previous operating systems such as Windows 2000 and ME, will no longer be supported by Microsoft on July 13th, 2010. This doesn't mean that your computer will suddenly stop working that day or you'll immediately be swarmed by viruses, but it
- [Important Adobe Update Available, But There's a Catch - You Might Need to Update Manually](https://techerator.com/2010/07/important-adobe-update-available-update-manually/) - It's only been a few weeks since I wrote my last article about an update that patched 32 critical security holes in Adobe software, but here I am again. Since you're all my internet buddies, I'd like to let you know that Adobe just released a new patch for their software but it might only
- [Preorder Monkey Island 2 SE: LeChuck's Revenge and Recieve Secret of Monkey Island: SE for Free](https://techerator.com/2010/06/preorder-monkey-island-2-se-lechucks-revenge-and-recieve-secret-of-monkey-island-se-for-free/) - Nearly a year ago, I reviewed The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, and this Summer LucasArts is breathing new life into the second game in the series: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. LeChuck's Revenge is getting the same overhaul that the first game got, with updated graphics, sound, and voiceover work. In addition to
- [Amazon Releases Kindle for Android App](https://techerator.com/2010/06/amazon-releases-kindle-for-android-app/) - In another big step towards expanding their grip on the E-Book market, Amazon recently released a version of their Kindle software for Android. The Kindle was originally a hardware device for reading digital books, and Amazon has since made the software available on other devices like the iPhone and iPad. The Kindle software is free
- [How To Change The Default File Opening and Saving Location For Microsoft Office](https://techerator.com/2010/06/how-to-change-the-default-file-opening-and-saving-location-for-microsoft-office/) - If you're a big Word and Excel user, you may open and save several documents in a day. Word and Excel are set by default to save in your My Documents folder on Windows XP or Documents library on Windows Vista/7. This default location is OK if you're a home user but may not be
- [New Silverlight-based Facebook Client Impresses](https://techerator.com/2010/06/new-silverlight-based-facebook-client-impresses/) - I really don't care for out-of-browser clients for my internet services. They are typically a sluggish waste of time, instead of an extension of what I like about its browser-based counterpart. Luckily, the Silverlight 4 Facebook Client is very useful and less of a pest (Silverlight is a Microsoft technology for creating interactive applications, similar
- [Unlock REAL Multitasking on Your Android Phone with QuickDesk](https://techerator.com/2010/06/unlock-real-multitasking-on-your-android-phone-with-quickdesk/) - Android does multitasking. Not some watered down, limited-functionality-API-while-the-application-is-suspended multitasking like other phones (cough), but real, 100% Grade A multitasking. One big problem with Android's multitasking, though, is that even though you can run everything simultaneously, it's hard to jump between applications without returning to your home screen. Sure, you can access a list of your
- [Your Computer Is Giving You Insomnia, But I've Got the Medicine: F.lux](https://techerator.com/2010/06/your-computer-is-giving-you-insomnia-but-ive-got-the-medicine-flu/) - If you're like me, you spend a lot of time looking at a computer's LCD screen, especially after the sun has gone down. Now this is great because we're all doing important things like watching YouTube videos and blogging, but there's a downside: it's turning you into an insomniac. That's right, an insomniac, a person with
- [Google Voice - Now Available For Everyone!](https://techerator.com/2010/06/google-voice-now-available-for-everyone/) - Google Voice, the popular communication service originally known as GrandCentral before it was acquired by Google in 2007, has been invite-only for the past year. Demand for these hard-to-come-by invites was high - so high that they were being sold on eBay for as much as $200 - but Google just opened the service to
- [Pioneer One: A Science Fiction Series Freely Distributed Through BitTorrent](https://techerator.com/2010/06/pioneer-one-a-science-fiction-series-freely-distributed-through-bittorrent/) - An original science fiction series is looking to break new ground in the era of digital distribution. Funded purely through donations, the first episode of Pioneer One has recently been released. Foregoing traditional methods of distribution, the creators are instead freely distributing the episode through BitTorrent. The first episode of Pioneer One was made on
- [Timerrific for Android: A Great Way to Forget Your Phone's Settings](https://techerator.com/2010/06/timerrific-for-android-a-great-way-to-forget-your-phones-settings/) - Let’s face it, the Locale app for Android was awesome. Being a product of MIT graduates, Locale is a simple and easy way to manage your Android phone's settings through profiles triggered via either a GPS location or a specific time frame. And let me tell you, it was slick. When I was close to
- [YouTube Launches Online Video Editor, Lets You Quickly Edit Videos Without Installing Software](https://techerator.com/2010/06/youtube-launches-online-video-editor-lets-you-quickly-edit-videos-without-installing-software/) - In the last several years we've seen a tremendous move in software development away from the desktop computer and into the internet's "cloud". Standard desktop applications like email and word processors have effortlessly made the jump to your browser instead of your desktop, freeing you from installing software and many of them are often available
- [Time To Update! Adobe Flash Player Patch Fixes 32 Security Holes](https://techerator.com/2010/06/time-to-update-adobe-flash-player-patch-fixes-32-security-holes/) - Do you like websites that utilize Adobe Flash Player technology like Hulu and YouTube? Do you simultaneously dislike having your computer hacked without your knowledge? Well, do I have some important information for you! A patch for Adobe Flash Player was recently released which patches 32 security vulnerabilities in a recent version of the application,
- [Curious About Google Docs? Now You Can Try It Without a Google Account](https://techerator.com/2010/06/curious-about-google-doc-try-it-without-a-google-account/) - Instead of purchasing expensive office suites like Microsoft Office, many people are using free online services like Google Docs to do their word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets. The best thing about Google Docs is that your files are available anywhere you have an internet connection, and they can be instantly exported into common formats (including
- [Gameloft Releases 10 Popular iPhone Games for Android](https://techerator.com/2010/06/gameloft-releases-10-popular-iphone-games-for-android/) - Gameloft, the prolific iPhone development studio, has ported 10 of their more successful games to the Android platform. These games (including Assassin's Creed, Dungeon Hunter, N.O.V.A., and more) saw good critical reception on the iPhone, and it's always nice to see more development for the burgeoning Android Market. In a somewhat questionable move, all but
- [Download Portal For FREE Until May 24th](https://techerator.com/2010/05/download-portal-for-free-until-may-24th/) - Portal, an innovative video game released in October 2007, is now available as a free download from Steam until May 24th. Portal is a first-person shooter puzzle game that tests your problem solving abilities unlike any other game. The object is to use your portal gun to create portals that will teleport your character and
- [LauncherPro: A New Contender In Android Home Screen Replacements](https://techerator.com/2010/06/launcherpro-a-new-contender-in-android-home-screen-replacements/) - For many people, the default Android home screen is good enough. Those who crave more features, though, inevitably install a home screen replacement. I've been using one called LauncherPro for the past couple of weeks, and I can't see myself switching to anything else any time soon. LauncherPro doesn't offer the feature set of a
- [Make Upgrading Your Fedora System Easier with PreUpgrade](https://techerator.com/2010/06/make-upgrading-your-fedora-system-easier-with-preupgrade/) - Keeping with their six-month release cycle, Fedora 13 - codename Goddard - was released on Tuesday. Upgrading your Fedora installs can be a time-consuming process if you're using the downloaded DVD. Reinstalling can also take time considering you will need to backup and restore your system. PreUpgrade is a utility that simplifies the Fedora upgrade
- [Significantly Reduce Website Spam with the 'Bad Behavior' Plugin](https://techerator.com/2010/05/significantly-reduce-website-spam-with-bad-behavior/) - Spam is everywhere and can easily overrun a website. If not controlled, it is possible for spam comments to infiltrate your Wordpress blog, forum, guestbook or other content-management system, redirecting your readers to malicious websites. The graph below shows the distribution of comments on a site. As you can see, spam comments make up the
- [Resolve Missing DLL Errors in Windows with Dependency Walker](https://techerator.com/2010/05/resolve-missing-dll-errors-with-dependency-walker/) - Anyone working in the PC technical support field knows all too well the problems associated with missing DLL files. Dependency Walker is a free utility that can help you find missing DLL files. Below is an error message commonly seen when trying to register a DLL file with the Windows utility regsvr32. Due to the
- [How To: Stream Media From Your PC to Your PS3](https://techerator.com/2010/05/how-to-stream-media-from-your-pc-to-your-ps3/) - While Sony's Playstation 3 is viewed mainly as a video game console, it can also serve as a great streaming media center with a little extra software. Using the aptly named PS3 Media Server, it's incredibly easy to serve up music and video straight to your PS3 from your computer. The first step in getting
- [Seesmic Desktop 2 Preview: A Quick Overview](https://techerator.com/2010/05/seesmic-desktop-2-preview-a-quick-overview/) - As part of the Google I/O conference, Seesmic has released Seesmic Desktop 2 Preview which offers support for Twitter, Facebook, and even Google Buzz. Seesmic Desktop 2 is built on Silverlight and is available for both Windows and Mac. To get started with Seesmic Desktop 2, visit the Seesmic download page. You will be prompted
- [Subsonic: The Ultimate Way To Stream Your Music Library](https://techerator.com/2010/05/subsonic-the-ultimate-way-to-stream-your-music-library/) - Subsonic is free, open-source, and cross-platform software that allows you to easily stream your music library to any flash-enabled web browser and many portable devices. Subsonic features a powerful and user-friendly interface that offers a high amount of customization. In this guide, I'll show you some of the main features of Subsonic. Cross-platform Support One
- [Google Tip: How to Search Within a Specific Website, Domain, or News Source](https://techerator.com/2010/05/google-tip-how-to-search-within-a-specific-website-domain-or-news-source/) - I was recently asked if it was possible to do a search on Google but only look at results from a specific site. This is indeed possible, and is a great way to track down specific information when you know the general area it should be located. I frequently use this to search for information
- [Welcome to Techerator v2! (Updated)](https://techerator.com/2010/05/welcome-to-techerator-v2/) - You may have noticed we've been a bit quiet lately - well, today we can finally divulge the big news. For the past few weeks, we've been stealthily putting together the new version of Techerator which officially launched today! This new version is a complete visual redesign, but we've tried to preserve the overall layout
- [How to Filter Your Facebook News Feed with the New Version of Facebook](https://techerator.com/2010/04/how-to-filter-your-facebook-news-feed-with-the-new-version-of-facebook/) - About a year ago, I wrote a guide to filtering the noise from your Facebook News Feed that worked for the old version of Facebook. The News Feed can get really messy when a lot of your friends are playing games like Farmville, Mob Wars, etc., and the old version of Facebook provided you with
- [What To Do if McAfee Virus Scan Update 5958 Crashes Your Windows XP Computer (or destroys svchost.exe)](https://techerator.com/2010/04/mcafee-virus-scan-update-crashes-windows-xp/) - You've probably heard about it already - a recent update to McAfee Virus Scan update caused the program to unintentionally damage Windows system files. Symptoms include (but are not limited to): Loss of internet connection Can't copy and paste Can't drag and drop files Missing task bar/Start menu This problem can render your computer completely
- [How To: Create and Store Passwords Securely Using LastPass](https://techerator.com/2010/05/how-to-create-and-store-passwords-securely-using-lastpass/) - Answer the following: Do you use the same password for multiple (or all) websites? Have you had the same password for more than 6 months? Is your password strong? Does your password contain plain dictionary words, or include personal information such as your name, address, or phone number? Do you use your browser's built-in password
- [First Look: Fennec (aka Firefox Mobile) for Android](https://techerator.com/2010/05/first-look-fennec-for-android/) - Last week, a pre-alpha build of Firefox Mobile for Android, codenamed Fennec, was made available for download. Following in the footsteps of the version already available for Nokia's N900, Fennec looks to bring Firefox's standout features such as the Awesome Bar, add-ons, and cross platform browser syncing via Mozilla Weave to the Android platform. I've
- [9 Great Games for Your Android Phone](https://techerator.com/2010/03/9-great-games-for-your-android-phone/) - photo credit: secretlondon123 While the Android Market isn't nearly as diverse as Apple's app store yet, it's growing quickly and has plenty to offer in the way of games. I have compiled a list of some of the games that I've enjoyed playing. All of the games I mention in this guide are either completely
- [Google Earth Secret: Flight Simulator Mode](https://techerator.com/2010/01/google-earth-secret-flight-simulator-mode/) - Google Earth is a revolutionary application that allows you to explore the entire planet in 3D using Google's satellite imagery data. Users are not just limited to terrestrial earth anymore either - you can journey under the oceans, gaze at the night sky, travel to the moon, and visit Mars. Sure, there are plenty of
- [Use AppAware To Find New and Interesting Android Applications](https://techerator.com/2010/03/use-appaware-to-find-new-and-interesting-android-applications/) - While there are plenty of great applications available for Android, it can sometimes be difficult to find them. The Android Market doesn't do a very good job of showcasing applications, so you'll usually see the same twenty or so apps on its front page. If you want to find those buried gems, you're forced to
- [SUPERAntiSpyware Releases Portable Scanner](https://techerator.com/2010/01/superantispyware-releases-portable-scanner/) - Removing spyware from your computer can often prove to be a difficult task. Many programs are available to remove viruses and other malware in the case that your computer does become infected. The developers of SUPERAntiSpyware have recently released a portable version of their popular spyware removal application called SUPERAntiSpyware Portable. SUPERAntiSpyware Portable is a
- [Jolicloud: A Fresh Netbook OS](https://techerator.com/2010/01/jolicloud-a-fresh-netbook-os/) - With the increased popularity of netbooks in the last year, most PC manufacturers started producing their own line of netbooks, trying to condense high resource systems into small form factors. Many users began looking for a way to get the most out of the sometimes limited system resources with netbooks. The first instinct many netbook
- [Tomato Firmware: Increased Transmit Power Does More Harm Than Good?](https://techerator.com/2009/04/tomato-firmware-increased-transmit-power-does-more-harm-than-good/) - Currently, I run four routers, all part of the WRT54G/GL/GS series, that allow a house to receive wireless internet. These routers provide sufficient, although not yet ideal, coverage for the house. Since the WRT54G/GL/GS routers are built on a Linux framework, they are easily upgraded to more powerful firmware, such as the Tomato Firmware available
- [Can't Find a Device Driver? Let Unknown Devices Help](https://techerator.com/2009/10/cant-find-a-device-driver-let-unknown-devices-help/) - The scenario: You just reinstalled Windows on your computer and are having a difficult time finding a driver for an obscurely named device. You have checked the manufacturer's website and have tried several different drivers, all with no luck finding the correct the device driver. Unknown Devices is a program that will assist with searching
- [How To Check Your HDD's S.M.A.R.T. Status](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-check-your-hdds-smart-status/) - As your hard drive begins to age, the chance for failure and resulting data loss increases. Today's hard drives feature a monitoring system called Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology or S.M.A.R.T. for short. With S.M.A.R.T. and the appropriate software, it is possible to keep updated on the status of your hard drive and the important
- [Stream Your Music Library With Vibe Streamer](https://techerator.com/2009/05/stream-your-music-library-with-vibe-streamer/) - Vibe Streamer is a free program that allows you to stream your music library to any device with a Flash enabled web browser. Vibe Streamer also offers a set of security settings, user controls, and customization features. Download and Install Vibe Streamer is very lightweight. The system requirements for Vibe Streamer 2.06 are detailed below:
- [Use Pandora Without a Browser with OpenPandora](https://techerator.com/2009/08/use-pandora-without-a-browser-with-openpandora/) - Pandora Radio, the online radio station that creates personalized stations based on your musical tastes, can be used outside of pandora.com with the open-source application OpenPandora. OpenPandora is a quick download (700 kb) and gives you all of the standard functionality of Pandora Radio with several additional features. Hide to Tray with Full Control OpenPandora
- [Songbird: The Firefox of Media Players](https://techerator.com/2009/12/songbird-the-firefox-of-media-players/) - Songbird, built by former Winamp, Netscape, and Firefox designers and developers, is fast on it's way to becoming a large competitor in the media player category. The free and open source Songbird has been in development since early 2006. Recently released by the Songbird team is version 1.4.2 of the Songbird media player. Although Songbird
- [Vibe Streamer 3 Improves Your Music Library Streaming](https://techerator.com/2009/12/vibe-streamer-3-improves-your-music-library-streaming/) - I previously wrote an article about setting up the free program Vibe Streamer to stream your music library to any Flash-enabled web browser. An upgrade was recently released with offers many improvements that you may be interested in which I will cover below. Getting Started Start by downloading and installing the latest version of Vibe
- [How To: Install Windows 7 and Keep Your Current OS (Dual Boot)](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-install-windows-7-and-keep-your-current-os-dual-boot/) - Now that you can download and install the Windows 7 Release Candidate for free, many people are anxious to give it a try but aren't quite ready to install it as their primary operating system. The easiest and safest way to test out the new version of Windows is to install it in a virtual
- [A Not-So-In-Depth Review of Apple's Snow Leopard](https://techerator.com/2009/09/a-not-so-in-depth-review-of-apples-snow-leopard/) - Apple's brand new operating system, Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard, was released Friday, August 28, 2009. We'll take a look at some of the new "features" of the OS, and what you can expect when upgrading. Some Mildly Important Info: If you're looking for a really ridiculously detailed review of Snow Leopard, by
- [Read E-Books On Your Mobile Phone with Aldiko for Android](https://techerator.com/2010/04/read-e-books-on-your-mobile-phone-with-aldiko-for-android/) - E-book readers have changed the way we think about books, but if you own one you probably can't carry it with you everywhere you go. Cell phones, although they have much smaller screens, are a much more portable option and can serve as an adequate e-book reader for short periods of time. Aldiko, available for
- [5 Easy Ways To Give Your PC The Spring Cleaning It Deserves](https://techerator.com/2010/04/5-easy-ways-to-give-your-pc-the-spring-cleaning-it-deserves/) - With spring finally upon us, many use this time to clean their house, get the lawn mower ready, and head to the lake or beach. While you are doing your spring cleaning and getting into the spring and summer spirit, don't forget to do a spring cleaning on your PC as well. Below are five
- [Detect and Remove The Most Common Viruses with McAfee Stinger](https://techerator.com/2010/04/detect-and-remove-the-most-common-viruses-with-mcafee-stinger/) - Anti-Virus 2010, Total Security Center, Windows Security Center - These names all sound like legitimate antivirus software, but they are actually viruses in disguise. Virus removal programs such as SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes can sometimes have a difficult time removing these types of viruses, and new malicious software appears every day. McAfee Stinger takes a different
- [View Detailed Graphic Card Information With GPU-Z](https://techerator.com/2010/04/view-detailed-graphic-card-information-with-gpu-z/) - One of the most important parts of your PC is its graphics card. You may need to eventually update your graphics card to run new software or play the newest game. GPU-Z is a free utility similar to the previously mentioned CPU-Z that provides you with all information available regarding your graphics card and GPU.
- [Newsflash: Steam Beta Now Open](https://techerator.com/2010/04/newsflash-steam-beta-now-open/) - Attention gamers: The Steam client is now in beta for the new user interface. You can choose to use the beta client by going to settings and choosing UI Update under the Beta Participation section. You will be asked to restart Steam as the update is applied. So far the new UI is looking nice
- [How to Create Custom RSS Feeds for Specific Subjects or Authors with Yahoo Pipes](https://techerator.com/2010/04/how-to-create-custom-rss-feeds-for-specific-subjects-or-authors-with-yahoo-pipes/) - Now that I'm writing for both Techerator and MakeUseOf, I wanted an easy way to publish links to articles I've written on my personal website. In the past, I've also wanted to create custom RSS feeds for specific topics or authors I enjoy reading, instead of subscribing to the full "firehose" of a popular site's
- [Windows 7 Tip: Sticky Notes](https://techerator.com/2010/04/windows-7-tip-sticky-notes/) - Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7, contains many new features unseen in previous versions of Windows. Sticky Notes is a useful new feature that allows you to place virtual notes on your desktop. To start Sticky Notes, navigate to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sticky Notes or open the Start menu and type
- [Ninite: Easily, Sliently Install Free PC Software](https://techerator.com/2010/04/ninite-easily-sliently-install-free-pc-software/) - A newly installed computer is a great thing - it offers a clean slate, making your computer faster with no unnecessary software, no messed-up settings and no viruses. One thing that can be time consuming with your new computer is installing all of your favorite software applications. Going out and downloading all of the individual
- [How To: Filter the Noise From Your Facebook News Feed](https://techerator.com/2009/05/how-to-filter-the-noise-from-your-facebook-news-feed/) - Update: We've published a new edition of this article for the updated version of Facebook. Check that out instead. Facebook has made some interface changes lately which have caused some frustration with its core users. Most recently, they've removed the ability to exclusively view status updates on the Friends tab, which leaves you with only
- [Gather Information About Your Client's PC with Support Details](https://techerator.com/2010/04/support-details-gather-information-about-your-clients-pc/) - Building websites that function properly across multiple browsers can be a time consuming process. Most of that time is put into backwards compatibility to support outdated web browsers - I'm looking at you, IE6. If a client or end-user of your website is experiencing a problem, it can be a difficult task to ask all
- [How To Remove The Windows 7 Recycle Bin Icon](https://techerator.com/2010/04/how-to-remove-the-windows-7-recycle-bin-icon/) - A fresh install of Windows 7 includes only one icon on the desktop, the Recycle Bin. While this is provided as a convenience for some, many view this icon as cluttering their perfectly clean desktop. In this guide, I’ll show you how to quickly remove the Recycle Bin from the Windows 7 desktop. Step one:
- [5 New Year's Resolutions For Your PC](https://techerator.com/2009/12/5-new-years-resolutions-for-your-pc/) - With the start of a new year fast approaching, many people are making personal New Year's resolutions such as to lose a few pounds or save some extra money. Your PC is also looking for changes this New Year. Here are 5 simple New Year's Resolutions for your PC. 1) Upgrade your web browser Upgrading
- [How to Share Files and Drives from Your Computer in a Remote Desktop Session](https://techerator.com/2010/04/how-to-share-files-and-drives-from-your-computer-in-a-remote-desktop-session/) - Windows includes built-in remote access/support software called Remote Desktop Connection. This software is a quick and easy way to access another computer, whether to use your personal computer while away from home or to provide remote support for somebody else. A somewhat hidden feature of Remote Desktop Connection is the ability to access files from
- [How to Install Google Android on the HTC Kaiser (AT&T Tilt)](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-install-google-android-on-the-htc-kaiser-att-tilt/) - Edit: Android can now be directly installed to NAND on the Kaiser. Flashing to NAND will allow direct booting to Android and complete replacement of Windows Mobile. NAND installation requires a HardSPL, while the method described below does not. For details on NAND flashing, please check this thread. Since its launch, Google’s open-source linux-based mobile
- [How To: Completely Remove Software with Revo Uninstaller](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-completely-uninstall-software-with-revo-uninstaller/) - Windows only: After testing questionable software, I sometimes wish I could completely obliterate any trace of its existence from my hard drive. I don’t mean just removing the program files; I want to remove registry entries, temporary files, and anything it stored on my computer. The built in Add/Remove Programs tool in Windows only runs
- [How To: Make The Most Of Your Bookmarks In Firefox](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bookmarks-in-firefox/) - Bookmarks have evolved from the static entries they once were, and with the right Firefox add-ons you can get the most out of your bookmarks. Listed below are a couple add-ons that will get you started with improving your bookmarking experience in Firefox. Live Bookmarks Often an overlooked feature, Firefox's Live Bookmarks feature allows you to
- [How to Take Screenshots of an Android-based Phone](https://techerator.com/2009/11/how-to-take-screenshots-of-an-android-based-phone/) - Since I'll be writing about the Motorola Droid (which uses Google's Android mobile operating system) in the upcoming weeks, I wanted to be able to perform screen captures directly from the device instead of taking photographs of the entire thing. This guide will walk you through the simple process of taking screenshots of an Android-based
- [Don't Get Caught Off Guard By Web Pages Imitating Antivirus Software](https://techerator.com/2010/03/dont-get-caught-off-guard-by-web-pages-imitating-antivirus-software/) - Malware, which is any type of harmful software, uses many different methods to trick users into installing it. A recent trend is to imitate legitimate antivirus software so you inadvertently install the malicious program. Malware creators utilize scary pictures and language to trick people into believing their computer is infected, and ultimately attempt to make
- [Firefox Tip: How to Easily Save Websites for Later Reading](https://techerator.com/2010/03/firefox-tip-how-to-easily-save-websites-for-later-reading/) - I'm constantly running across interesting articles and posts I want to save for later reading. Bookmarks work well enough, but I don't need to save these websites for long-term use - I want to be able to quickly check them out later when I've got free time. Read It Later is a free add-on for
- [How To: Find Large Files On Your Hard Drive With WinDirStat](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-find-large-files-on-your-hard-drive-with-windirstat/) - Have you noticed that you hard drive space has decreased and don't know what files are taking up the space? If so, you can use WinDirStat to help find those large files taking up space on your drive. To start, download WinDirStat from http://windirstat.info/. You can select either the installation download or the standalone executable.
- [How to Find Out Information About Processes in the Windows Task Manager](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-find-out-information-about-processes-in-the-windows-task-manager/) - The Windows Task Manager is a system utility included with all versions of Windows that allows you to view details about the applications that are running on your PC. When looking at the Task Manager, you’ll probably see a long list of ambiguously named processes – so how do you know what those processes are?
- [How To: Quickly Open Accidentally Closed Tabs in Firefox](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-quickly-open-accidentally-closed-tabs-in-firefox/) - Firefox only: Tabbed browsing in Firefox is incredibly useful and can improve your entire browsing experience; recovering an accidentally closed tab, however, isn't particularly intuitive. Firefox does keep a record of your recently closed tabs (which are available under History --> Recently Closed Tabs), but this guide will show you how to recover a closed
- [How To: Easily Resize Images in Windows](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-easily-resize-images-in-windows/) - Windows only: If you're like me, you've needed to resize batches of images and wished there was an easy way to do so without launching a full image editor. Although Paint.NET and Picasa offer quick image editing, neither of them add resizing functionality to your operating system. Image Resizer Powertoy Clone provides the solution, adding
- [Wordpress Fix: How to Properly Align Images in RSS Feeds](https://techerator.com/2010/03/wordpress-fix-how-to-properly-align-images-in-rss-feeds/) - One of the only complaints I've ever had about Wordpress is that images didn't maintain alignment in our RSS feed. RSS feeds are used to offer subscriptions to visitors and can be used with applications like Google Reader. When adding an image to an article in Wordpress, you have the option to align it on
- [Get A Visual On Your Hard Drive with Disk Space Fan](https://techerator.com/2010/03/get-a-visual-on-your-hard-drive-with-disk-space-fan/) - As your computer gets older, chances are that your hard drive will be filled with many unused and unnecessary files. If you're starting to run out of space on your hard drive, it can often times be the result of old "junk" files piling up. A great way to get your computer back into shape
- [Essential Wordpress Plugins Part 2: Administration](https://techerator.com/2010/03/essential-wordpress-plugins-part-2-administration/) - In the second part of our Essential Wordpress Plugins series we will be taking a look at some plugins that are designed to make managing your Wordpress site easier. WP-Database backup The WP-Database Backup plugin automates the database backup process and puts your mind to ease about the safety of your blog. WP-Database Backup can
- [Great Deal: Buy Office 2007 Now, Get Free Upgrade to Office 2010 in June](https://techerator.com/2010/03/great-deal-buy-office-2007-now-get-free-upgrade-office-2010/) - Microsoft Office 2010 is scheduled to release in June, but there's no need to hold off from purchasing Office 2007 in the meantime. Microsoft recently announced free upgrades to Office 2010 if you purchase and activate an Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Several qualifying Office 2007 products are listed
- [How To: Block Unwanted IPs with uTorrent's Hidden Blocking Feature and Blocklist Manager](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-block-unwanted-ips-using-utorrents-hidden-blocking-feature/) - uTorrent - a popular BitTorrent client for Windows - has a little-known IP blocking feature which can help protect you from unwanted observation by anti-P2P organizations or government institutions. The easiest way to block unwanted IPs is to download and install PeerGuardian 2, but this software only works well in Windows XP so Windows Vista
- [ShareTool Offers Super Easy File Sharing on a Mac](https://techerator.com/2010/03/sharetool-offers-super-easy-sharing-on-a-mac/) - ShareTool by Yazsoft is an application I've been using on my Macs for the last year or so, and it offers the easiest file sharing of any services I've used. ShareTool is a great way to stream your music library and remotely access your Mac from anywhere. Why use ShareTool? Let's say you have a
- [Watching the Oscars Tonight? Google Docs Has a Simple Voting Template](https://techerator.com/2010/03/watching-the-oscars-tonight-google-docs-has-a-simple-voting-template/) - The 82nd Academy Awards ceremony will be taking place tonight and many movie enthusiasts like myself are making predictions for the recipients of this years' awards. If you want to make your own predictions or set up a wager with your friends, Google has created a special Google Docs template just for the Oscars. To
- [Create a Simple, Awesome Browser Start Page with Fav4](https://techerator.com/2010/03/create-a-simple-awesome-browser-start-page-with-fav4/) - I recently asked my friends on Twitter what they used for their browser start page, and it seemed like most people used about:blank, Google/Firefox Start, or iGoogle. I personally use iGoogle because I can combine a lot of information into one page, but I often find myself wanting something a little simpler. Fav4.org is an
- [Essential Wordpress Plugins Part 1: Security](https://techerator.com/2010/03/essential-wordpress-plugins-part-1-security/) - As the popularity of the easy-to-use Wordpress blogging software increases, developers and users continue to develop more creative ways to use it. Although Wordpress comes as a basic content management system by default, users have developed an array of plugins that allow web developers vast amounts of control and options for their Wordpress-based websites. In
- [Windows 7 RC Will Auto-Shutdown Every Two Hours Starting March 1st](https://techerator.com/2010/02/windows-7-rc-will-auto-shutdown-every-two-hours-march-1st/) - This is an important reminder to anyone still using the release candidate version of Windows 7 - even though it doesn't officially expire until June 1st, 2010, Windows 7 RC will begin to auto-shutdown every two hours starting March 1st, 2010. Microsoft warns that your work will not be saved when these automatic shutdowns occur.
- [Looking for Free Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection? Try Microsoft Security Essentials](https://techerator.com/2009/09/looking-for-free-virus-spyware-and-malware-protection-try-microsoft-security-essentials/) - Windows only: Microsoft has just released the public version of their free virus, spyware, and malware protection suite dubbed Microsoft Security Essentials (the successor to their lesser-known Live OneCare product which offered similar features). Security Essentials is a quick download and simple installation, giving users clear and easy-to-use indications whether your PC is secure or
- [How To: Automatically Forward Emails to Multiple Recipients in Gmail](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-automatically-forward-emails-to-multiple-recipients-in-gmail/) - I recently found the need to have one of Techerator's email accounts automatically forward emails to multiple recipients for notifications. Gmail has built-in email forwarding (to a single email address), but there is a very simple trick to forward to multiple addresses. In Gmail, click the 'Create a filter' link at the top, near the
- [Quick Tip: How to Save Documents as PDFs in Microsoft Office Word 2007](https://techerator.com/2010/03/how-to-save-documents-as-pdfs-in-microsoft-office-word-2007/) - If you've ever written a document in Microsoft Office Word, chances are you've wanted to save it as a PDF for easy sharing. Publishing to PDF isn't included in the standard installation of Microsoft Office Word, but you can add it in a few easy steps which I will cover in this quick tip. Step
- [Opera Web Browser: Fighting Back With Version 10.50](https://techerator.com/2010/03/opera-web-browser-fighting-back-with-version-10/) - Many people are aware of the instant popularity of the Google Chrome web browser, taking just over 3% of the browser market share upon its release. Opera, a competitor in the web browser market since 1996, has only achieved a 2% market share in the past 14 years. The Opera developers aim to get back
- [Follow Up: My Experience with Microsoft Security Essentials Anti-Malware Software](https://techerator.com/2010/03/follow-up-my-experience-with-microsoft-security-essentials-anti-malware-software/) - A few months ago, Evan wrote a great article about Microsoft's free anti-malware application, Microsoft Security Essentials. After using Microsoft Security Essentials for several months, I've been able to get a good sense of how it stacks up against the competition. My first experience with Security Essentials was on my own computer. It had some
- [How to Burn Backup Dreamcast Games to a Disc](https://techerator.com/2010/01/how-to-burn-dreamcast-games/) - The Sega Dreamcast was the successor to the popular Sega Saturn game console and was the last console manufactured by Sega. The Dreamcast, which was released in 1998 before the Nintendo GameCube, Sony PlayStation 2, and Xbox, offered a fantastic gaming experience but unfortunately was discontinued in 2001. Despite no longer being manufactured, you can
- [Netbook Review: Asus EeePC 1005HA](https://techerator.com/2009/11/netbook-review-asus-eeepc-1005ha/) - The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA is a 10.1" netbook featuring Asus' new "seashell" design, and boasts 10.5 hours of battery life. This netbook offers some high-end features as well as a small, light form factor. Color Options: Blue, pink, white, black. In the Box: Laptop, 6-cell removable battery, Eee laptop sleeve, power cord and charger,
- [Fix: Windows XP Gets Blue Screen Error after Windows Update (KB977165)](https://techerator.com/2010/02/fix-windows-xp-gets-blue-screen-error-after-windows-update-kb977165/) - A recent Windows Update (KB977165) for Windows XP caused many computers to experience Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors when the computer restarted after the update. The cause of the blue screen wasn't just the update, but rather a rootkit (a form of malware) which had been present on the users' machines prior to the
- [Gmail Tip: How to Quickly View Unread Messages](https://techerator.com/2010/02/gmail-tip-how-to-quickly-view-unread-messages/) - If you're like me, your inbox can get pretty cluttered with unread messages after being away from my computer for a day. Since I use multiple inboxes to split my Gmail inbox into several smaller inboxes, I can have unread messages all over the place on a particularly busy day. In this guide, I'll show
- [Stay Up-To-Date with the Olympics and Olympic Athletes using Twitter](https://techerator.com/2010/02/stay-up-to-date-with-the-olympics-and-olympic-athletes-using-twitter/) - The 2010 Winter Olympics are in full swing and many people are using social networks to follow and become more involved with the Olympics and Olympic athletes. Many Olympians are using social networks like Twitter this year to communicate with their fans and give great behind-the-scenes stories and pictures from Vancouver. The best part about
- [How to Manage, Mute, or Complete Hide Google Buzz Notifications in Gmail ](https://techerator.com/2010/02/how-to-manage-or-mute-google-buzz-notifications-in-gmail/) - Love it or hate it, Google Buzz can make a lot of noise in your inbox if you have a few engaged followers. When any of your followers reply to a message you post in Buzz, you will receive a notification in your inbox that contains a live view of the Buzz message. This is
- [Do Public DNS Services Such As Google DNS Have Any Real Benefit?](https://techerator.com/2010/02/do-public-dns-services-such-as-google-dns-have-any-real-benefit/) - If you haven't heard about it, Google announced their free Public DNS service in early December. According to Google's Blog, Google Public DNS will provide increased DNS lookup speeds, making the end-user experience faster. Google isn't the first company to provide an alternative DNS service. The popular OpenDNS has been around for a few years
- [Google Announces Upcoming Option to Disable Buzz (for real this time)](https://techerator.com/2010/02/google-announces-upcoming-option-to-disable-buzz/) - Google Buzz is a new Twitter/FriendFeed-esque social network which was released last week for all Gmail users. Buzz allows you to share messages, photos, and links with your friends that use Gmail and is built right into your Gmail inbox so you'll never miss a message. Google Buzz has had several privacy concerns since its
- [7 Gifts For Your Special Geek This Valentine's Day ](https://techerator.com/2010/02/7-gifts-for-your-special-geek-this-valentines-day/) - With Valentine's Day happening this Sunday, hopefully you have thought ahead and purchased your special someone a gift already. If you haven't purchased your Valentine a gift yet, then continuing reading to get some ideas for what to get them this year. E-Book Reader (Him and Her) Chances are that your special someone likes to
- [How to Add Facebook Chat To Your Desktop Instant Messaging Software](https://techerator.com/2010/02/how-to-add-facebook-chat-to-your-desktop-instant-messaging-software/) - When Facebook Chat was first launched in early 2008, it added a powerful feature to the growing social network. Almost two years later Facebook Chat has received an upgrade - the ability to use Facebook Chat from your favorite desktop IM software. This new feature works by utilizing the XMPP messaging protocol (the same protocol
- [Improve Windows Print Screen With Gadwin PrintScreen](https://techerator.com/2010/02/improve-windows-print-screen-with-gadwin-printscreen/) - Windows includes only the most basic screen capture capabilities by default, but free software like Gadwin PrintScreen offers a solution that will add much more functionality to your computer. Using Gadwin PrintScreen Once you have downloaded and installed Gadwin PrintScreen, right click the newly created icon in your system tray and select Properties... from the
- [See What Others are Saying with the Twitter Reactions Extension for Google Chrome](https://techerator.com/2010/02/chrome-see-what-others-are-saying-with-twitter-reactions/) - One of the most useful aspects of Twitter is that people tweet about everything - which means there is never a shortage of commentary about anything on the internet. Twitter Reactions is a new extension for the Google Chrome web browser that displays what others are saying about websites you view in real-time. To get
- [CDBurnerXP: Free, Powerful & Easy-To-Use Disc Burning Software](https://techerator.com/2010/02/cdburnerxp-free-powerful-easy-to-use-disc-burning-software/) - Although the increasing size of USB flash drives has decreased the need to use CDs and DVDs for data transfer, they are still very useful for backing up important files. In the event you need to burn a disc, CDBurnerXP is free, powerful, and easy to use. Despite it's name, CDBurnerXP supports Windows XP, Vista,
- [Time to Upgrade: Google Ending Support for Internet Explorer 6 Soon](https://techerator.com/2010/02/time-to-upgrade-google-ending-support-for-internet-explorer-6-soon/) - Google recently announced that as of March 1st, 2010, they will no longer be supporting Internet Explorer 6 in their web applications, starting with Google Docs and Google Sites. It's safe to assume that many of their other web applications will soon follow, as they promise that this year will be a "great year for
- [Google Chrome: How to Sync Browser Sessions Between Multiple Computers](https://techerator.com/2010/02/google-chrome-how-to-sync-browser-sessions-between-multiple-computers/) - Here's a scenario: you're about to leave work for the day and you have 9 important tabs open in Google Chrome. You'd like to continue with that same session when you get home - but what can you do? FreshStart is a great extension for Google Chrome that allows you to save your browser sessions
- [Google or Bing? Qrobe.it Combines Both in a Single Search Engine](https://techerator.com/2010/02/google-or-bing-qrobe-it-combines-both-in-a-single-search-engine/) - One question I frequently hear is, "Which is better: Google or Bing?". I wrote an article awhile back about using blind search tests to compare results from Google and Bing, but most of the time I find that both sets of results are pretty useful. If both search engines get you the information you were
- [Facebook Tip: Display Missing Status Updates in Facebook's Live Feed](https://techerator.com/2010/02/fix-display-missing-status-updates-in-facebooks-live-feed/) - Facebook's Live Feed shows a stream of your friends' activity on Facebook in real-time. This feature was added after the updated News Feed was released, which only shows popular posts (tailored just for you) that occurred throughout the entire day. One thing I noticed when I compared my Facebook Live Feed to the feed displayed
- [First 48 Hours with the Motorla Droid](https://techerator.com/2010/01/first-48-hours-with-the-motorla-droid/) - My thoughts after the first 48 hours with the Motorola Droid.
- [Optimize Your iGoogle Personalized Homepage with Super iGoogle](https://techerator.com/2010/01/optimize-your-igoogle-personalized-homepage-with-super-igoogle/) - I use iGoogle as my browser start page which allows me to quickly view things like the news, weather, movie showtimes, my to do list, and email when I open my browser. iGoogle is completely customizable and supports a great variety of themes. I only have one problem: the search header and sidebar take up
- [Why the Kindle Sucks (and What Can Be Done About It)](https://techerator.com/2010/01/why-the-kindle-sucks-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/) - Over the holiday season, Amazon’s Kindle became the most gifted item in Amazon’s history. On Christmas day, Amazon sold more Kindle copies of books than actual physical books. Without a doubt, E-readers are the future of the book industry, and the Kindle is leading the way. Or is it? Unfortunately, it isn't. The Kindle sucks.
- [BioShock 2: Purchasing Looks Less and Less Appealing Thanks to DRM](https://techerator.com/2010/01/bioshock-2-purchasing-looks-less-and-less-appealing-thanks-to-drm/) - BioShock 2 releases in a couple of weeks, and from the way things are going it appears publisher 2K Games is doing everything in their power to keep people from buying it. Previous details about the game’s Digital Rights Management indicated a tight lockdown, but recent statements from 2K Games claim a so-called ‘scaling back’
- [Encrypt Your Important Data with TrueCrypt](https://techerator.com/2010/01/encrypt-your-important-data-with-truecrypt/) - With privacy becoming a bigger and bigger issue in the digital world, it is becoming more important to protect your personal data. The easiest way to keep your personal information secure is to encrypt it. This can be done seamlessly and for free through a cool program called TrueCrypt. To start down the road of
- [What's New in Firefox 3.6](https://techerator.com/2010/01/whats-new-in-firefox-3-6/) - Today marks the release of the latest version of the Firefox web browser - Firefox 3.6 Some changes to the popular web browser have come about in the latest release, and are outlined below. Lightweight themes Included in Firefox 3.6 are lightweight themes, also known as Personas. When using Personas, users will have the ability
- [Using Speedfan To Check Your Computer's Hardware Status](https://techerator.com/2010/01/using-speedfan-to-check-your-computers-hardware-status/) - I previously wrote how to use Speedfan to check your hard drive's S.M.A.R.T information, but checking the health of your hard drive is actually a secondary feature of the Speedfan software. Its main purpose is to provide you the real-time statuses of your hardware. Speedfan is free software for Windows that allows users to access
- [Gmail Now Uses Secure HTTPS Connection by Default](https://techerator.com/2010/01/gmail-now-uses-secure-https-connection-by-default/) - When you see a web address that starts with https, it's typically for something important like your bank account or online shopping. That prefix means the information you submit - credit cards, home addresses, or social security numbers - are kept private between your computer and the site you're visiting. Gmail started offering secure https
- [Create Custom Application Groups in Windows 7 with Jumplist Launcher](https://techerator.com/2010/01/create-custom-application-groups-in-windows-7-with-jumplist-launcher/) - One of the most noticeable additions to Windows 7 is the new Windows taskbar. Not only does it group multiple application windows together, it also features "Jump Lists" which are quick-access menus that can be activated by right clicking a program's icon. In this guide, I'll introduce you to a program called Jumplist-Launcher which allows
- [Block Distracting Sites with LeechBlock](https://techerator.com/2010/01/block-distracting-sites-with-leechblock/) - Firefox only: Having a hard time focusing at work? Do you compulsively check websites while your to-do list is growing? We can be our own worst enemies when work needs to be done and things like Facebook and RSS feeds are at our fingertips. LeechBlock is an add-on for Firefox that allows you to block
- [Windows 7 Secret: 'GodMode'](https://techerator.com/2010/01/windows-7-secret-godmode/) - Some are calling it the "ultimate control panel", but what does the new, secretive Windows 7 'GodMode' do? The foxy-sounding name is a little deceiving, because as far as we know, it is exactly what people are calling it - a glorified control panel. However, that goes without saying how useful this feature actually is.
- [Half Life Mod 'Black Mesa' to Release This Year?](https://techerator.com/2009/11/half-life-mod-black-mesa-to-release-november-19/) - Gamers have been very patient regarding the release of Half Life 2: Episode 3, which is expected to be the final installment of the Half Life saga. If you're a big Half Life fan eagerly waiting for that installment, I unfortunately don't have any special news to report. However, if you're looking for something to
- [How To: Change The Default Location of Documents, Pictures, and Music Folders in Windows](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-change-the-default-location-of-documents-pictures-and-music-folders/) - Saving your documents, pictures, and music to a separate partition from your operating system is a great practice to follow because it makes installing/reinstalling an operating system easier, allows you to access your files from a different operating system, and helps save your data in the event of a hard drive failure. This guide will
- [Happy New Year!](https://techerator.com/2010/01/happy-new-year/) - It's officially 2010, Happy New Year! Today also marks Techerator's 9 month anniversary, so I'd like to send a special thanks to everyone who has helped me with Techerator over the past 9 months, especially: Dustin Patterson - Co-founder and Editor Kevin Schulte - Editor Reis Pritchard - Contributor Jacob Keppeler - Contributor David Carman
- [Twitter Tip: Get Automatic List Notifications with Listwatcher](https://techerator.com/2010/01/get-automatic-twitter-list-notifications-with-listwatcher/) - I was a little skeptical at first, but I've actually found Twitter's new-ish Lists feature to be pretty useful. It's a great way to keep an eye on technology people and brands, get a few laughs, and I even created my own little list for people using Android-based phones. One downside to lists is that
- [Staff Picks: Top Gadgets and Tech of 2009](https://techerator.com/2009/12/staff-picks-top-gadgets-and-tech-of-2009/) - 2009 brought some amazing advances in technology and gadgets, so the staff at Techerator has put together a list of their favorite tech of 2009. Let us know about your favorite tech of 2009 in the comments at the bottom! Evan Wondrasek Android-based Phones - I bought a Motorola Droid on launch day and have
- [Staff Picks: Top Web Apps and Software of 2009](https://techerator.com/2009/12/staff-picks-top-web-apps-and-software-of-2009/) - Many great web applications and software emerged in 2009, so the staff at Techerator put together a list of their favorite or most used applications of 2009. Let us know about your favorite software of 2009 in the comments at the bottom! Evan Wondrasek Gmail - I've been using Gmail for a few years, but
- [How to Setup Internet Connection Sharing in Fedora 12](https://techerator.com/2010/01/how-to-setup-internet-connection-sharing-in-fedora-12/) - If you have a computer with two network interfaces, one wired and one wireless, it can sometimes be beneficial to share an internet connection from one interface to another. In Microsoft Windows this is called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). This guide will show you how to setup the equilivant of ICS in Fedora 12 by
- [Turn Your Digital Media into Web Video with Stupeflix Studio](https://techerator.com/2009/12/turn-your-digital-media-into-web-video-with-stupeflix-studio/) - French startup Stupeflix has just launched Stupeflix Studio which aims to turn your digital media into something more meaningful. Stupeflix Studio lets you easily create web videos from your own pictures and videos to showcase your digital artwork, create scrapbooks, or send personal video greetings. To get started, create a free account and you'll be
- [Happy Holidays!](https://techerator.com/2009/12/happy-holidays/) - From all of us at Techerator, we wish you a safe and wonderful holiday this year. Thank you for joining us as we grow! (Image courtesy 1Happysnapper)
- [How to Prevent Automatic Windows Restarts](https://techerator.com/2009/12/how-to-prevent-automatic-windows-restarts/) - Windows sometimes requires a restart when important updates are installed. Unfortunately, some updates are so important that Windows performs automatic restarts after a set period of time, meaning the unsaved work you left open before you went to bed could be lost when Windows forces itself to restart. So here are a few things I
- [How to Setup Folder Sharing with VirutalBox Guests](https://techerator.com/2009/10/how-to-setup-folder-sharing-with-virutalbox-guests/) - Having a virtual machine installed on a personal computer offers many uses. One use is the ability to try a new operating system before it is released, such as Windows 7. Once you've installed a virtual operating system, you might want to access files that are stored on the host operating system. VirtualBox offers a
- [FlockDraw: Real-time, Collaborative Drawing](https://techerator.com/2009/12/flockdraw-real-time-collaborative-drawing/) - Drawing has been a medium for communicating ideas since the beginning of time, probably because of it's simplicity. That's the idea behind FlockDraw. FlockDraw is an amazing online application from Dan Blake (a founder of the equally simple TinyChat.com) and Ryan Hile. The purpose is to bring collaborative, real-time drawing to the internet. Like TinyChat,
- [Free and Simple Screen Sharing with LogMeIn Express](https://techerator.com/2009/12/free-and-simple-screen-sharing-with-logmein-express/) - Recently released from LogMeIn is a free, simple and secure screen sharing service known as LogMeIn Express. Setting up the service is very simple and is outlined in this article. Before getting started, make sure your systems meet the requirements shown below. Requirements Host requirements Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003, or 2008 (all including
- [How to Remove Duplicate Facebook Entries from Motorola Droid Contacts](https://techerator.com/2009/12/how-to-remove-duplicate-facebook-entries-from-motorola-droid-contacts/) - One mildly irritating bug I've noticed on my Motorola Droid is that some of my contacts accumulate duplicate Facebook profiles in their contact information. Opening their contact information can show from 5-7 additional Facebook profiles, but they all open the correct profile page. Here's a quick fix I came up with to remove the duplicates:
- [How to Manage Attachments in Gmail](https://techerator.com/2009/12/how-to-manage-attachments-in-gmail/) - Since Gmail offers nearly unlimited storage space, most people keep emails with attachments archived so they can access important files later. This works great when you need to dig up pictures sent from a relative or print a copy of the report you wrote last year. Unfortunately, it's pretty easy for messages to get lost
- [Google Chrome (finally) Offers Support for Extensions](https://techerator.com/2009/12/google-chrome-finally-offers-support-for-extensions/) - For many of us, extension support was the last thing that was holding us back from fully switching to Google's Chrome web browser. As of today, you can browse the officially opened Google Chrome Extension Gallery which offers 300+ extensions and growing. To enable extension support, you'll have to download and install Chrome beta first.
- [Google Adds Real-Time Search Results](https://techerator.com/2009/12/google-adds-real-time-search-results/) - Google has recently released a new real-time search option that contains a scrolling list of results that update as new results become available. Don't worry, this won't be replacing Google's standard search results, but it will be eventually be an option you can enable in the sidebar. Real-time results combines posts from news sources, blogs,
- [5 Reasons Why A Netbook May Be Right For You](https://techerator.com/2009/12/5-reasons-why-a-netbook-may-be-right-for-you/) - Check out Windows 7 Netbooks Starting $350 With their initial release in late 2007, netbooks are quickly becoming a large part of today's line of consumer computers. It is estimated that netbooks now make up 20% of new PC orders (MaximumPC). I recently purchased my first netbook and have thoroughly enjoyed using it for the
- [EeePC 900A: Add More Hard Drive Space with a SDHC Card](https://techerator.com/2009/12/eeepc-900a-add-more-hard-drive-space-with-a-sdhc-card/) - If you're looking for a small, cheap, and powerful netbook, the Asus Eee PC 900A is a great buy. Included by default in the 900A is a 4GB solid state hard drive (called a SSD). Although the SSD is large enough to run the included Xandros Linux operating system, you may find yourself running into
- [Wordpress Plugin: Login To Other User Accounts With Skeleton Key](https://techerator.com/2009/12/wordpress-plugin-login-to-other-user-accounts-with-skeleton-key/) - Wordpress allows for contributors to be geographically separated but still able to work together in an online environment. At times, however, administrators need to log into their contributor's accounts to troubleshoot and fix problems. Since most people aren't comfortable telling you their private passwords, how can you login to a user's account without having them
- [Essential Add-ons for Firefox #3: Netbook Edition](https://techerator.com/2009/10/essential-add-ons-for-firefox-3-netbook-edition/) - In the third edition of our Essential Add-ons for Firefox series, I'll be showing you how to maximize your usable workspace in Firefox. This is especially useful for netbooks, which have small displays and typically offer a very limited amount of vertical space. The goal of this guide is to free up as much vertical
- [Wordpress Plugin: Lock Accounts After Invalid Logins with User Locker](https://techerator.com/2009/12/wordpress-plugin-lock-accounts-after-invalid-logins-with-user-locker/) - As the popularity of content management systems such as Wordpress increases, the number of security threats will also increase. Your first defense against intruders is the Wordpress login page. By default, there is no limit to the number of times a user can attempt to login to Wordpress. This makes your website vulnerable to brute
- [Twitter Now Supports Geotagging (but you have to enable it first)](https://techerator.com/2009/11/twitter-now-supports-geotagging-but-you-have-to-enable-it-first/) - You've probably heard the buzz for the last few weeks, and now it's official - Twitter now supports geotagging your tweets. What exactly does this mean? From Twitter Support: Twitter's Geotagging feature allows users who opt-in to the service to selectively Geotag their tweets with their exact location and provide more context to users about
- [Fix: Adobe AIR Apps Crash After Upgrading to Fedora 12](https://techerator.com/2009/11/fix-adobe-air-apps-crash-after-upgrading-to-fedora-12/) - After upgrading your system to Fedora 12, you may notice that some of your Adobe AIR applications no longer load properly. The problem may persist even after you have reinstalled both Adobe AIR and the individual Adobe AIR applications. An error you may receive when installing the AIR applications is shown below: Application crashed with
- [Coming Soon: The End of DVDs?](https://techerator.com/2009/11/coming-soon-the-end-of-dvds/) - According to a new article on movies.com, Universal Pictures will no longer be selling stand-alone DVD copies of several of it's movies as of January 1st, 2010. Instead, the movies will only be sold as Blu-ray/DVD bundles. This bundling is not new since Disney and other studios have already been bundling Blu-rays, DVDs and digital
- [Google's New Operating System: What is it?](https://techerator.com/2009/11/googles-new-os-what-is-it/) - You've probably heard about Google's upcoming Chrome operating system, and today Google officially released the open-source Chromium OS project to the public. Google's new operating system won't be available for about another year, but in the meantime you can check out their video explaining why the world needs a better, browser-focused operating system. Are you
- [Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Now Available](https://techerator.com/2009/11/microsoft-office-2010-beta-now-available/) - Microsoft Office 2010 has recently been released as as a public download. The download weighs in at a fairly light 685 MB and includes Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, OneNote, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, SharePoint Workspace, and Communicator (which is an instant messenger for Outlook). If you're working in the IT field and want to prepare for
- [Fedora 12 "Constantine" Released Today](https://techerator.com/2009/11/fedora-12-constantine-released-today/) - Today marks the release date of the newest version of Fedora Linux distribution -- Fedora 12. Codenamed "Constantine", Fedora 12 marks the newest release in a long line of Fedora versions. Features Some features included in this new release are listed below: Gnome 2.28 Change to i686 architecture Improved webcam support Fedora Studio PackageKit Browser
- [Control Your Linux System With A Web Interface](https://techerator.com/2009/11/control-your-linux-system-with-a-web-interface/) - Administrating a Linux system is sometimes thought to be a task reserved for the command-line-savvy individuals. While Linux does provide other means of administration such as various desktop environments and VNC (Virtual Network Computing), these means can sometimes be difficult for users to setup. Webmin is a web interface for Linux that can provide a
- [Fedora 12: What To Expect From The Next Fedora Release](https://techerator.com/2009/11/fedora-12-what-to-expect-from-the-next-fedora-release/) - It's already been 6 months since Fedora 11 "Leonidas" was released, which means its time for a new version. With the release of Fedora 12 "Constantine" happening in just less then a week, you may be wondering what exactly the new version contains. I've had some time to play around with Fedora 12 and will
- [How to View YouTube in High Quality with the Motorola Droid](https://techerator.com/2009/11/how-to-view-youtube-in-high-quality-with-the-motorola-droid/) - I noticed in tech blogger Robert Scoble's recent review of the Motorola Droid that many people are unaware that YouTube videos are set to a low quality setting by default on Verizon's newest Android-powered phone. I can't say exactly why Motorola decided to do this (I'm sure the guy in charge of Verizon's bandwidth was
- [How to Replace Your Boring Voicemail with Google Voice](https://techerator.com/2009/10/how-to-replace-your-boring-voicemail-with-google-voice/) - When Google first opened Google Voice, I was very excited to check it out. I was especially looking forward to their voicemail service, particularly the transcription feature. However, after checking it out for a few minutes I lost interest. Although a lot of the features were great, I would have to switch my number to a
- [How to Prevent Extra Rings using Google Voice as Voicemail](https://techerator.com/2009/10/how-to-prevent-extra-rings-using-google-voice-as-voicemail/) - Now that Google Voice's voicemail can be added to your existing phone number (giving you great features like searchable voicemail, free voice transcription, custom greetings, and email/SMS notification), you may have noticed that callers have to wait through way too many rings before your Google voicemail picks up the call. Here's how it plays out:
- [Windows Security Tip: Enable Windows Firewall](https://techerator.com/2009/10/windows-security-tip-enable-windows-firewall/) - Having your computer on any network, whether wired or wireless, subjects it to a countless number of security attacks everyday. These attacks are an attempt to breach the security of your connection to collect information or damage your computer. Since the release of Windows XP, Microsoft has included the Windows Firewall in it's operating system.
- [Windows 7 Officially Releases Today](https://techerator.com/2009/10/windows-7-officially-releases-today/) - Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system and successor to the ill-famed Windows Vista, was released today after becoming the biggest pre-order product of all time on Amazon UK. You may have already been following as we showed you how to install Windows 7 on a virtual machine, how to dual boot Windows 7 with your
- [Wireless Security Tip: Secure Your Wireless Internet](https://techerator.com/2009/10/wireless-security-tip-secure-your-wireless-internet/) - If you have your own wireless internet connection, it might be unsecured (meaning that you don't have to type in a password to access it) or it may be using WEP encryption. There are several important reasons why you should encrypt your internet (or switch from WEP encryption to a stronger method such as WPA
- [Netflix Instant Watch Now Available in Windows 7 Media Center](https://techerator.com/2009/10/netflix-instant-watch-now-available-in-windows-7-media-center/) - Netflix Instant Watch, a popular movie and TV streaming service, has just become available for Windows 7 users in Windows Media Center. This feature was added for Windows Vista users earlier this year, and the Windows 7 update comes just before the official launch of Microsoft's newest operating system this Thursday. If you haven't received
- [Security Week at Techerator](https://techerator.com/2009/10/security-week-at-techerator/) - October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Techerator is participating by running a week-long series of computer and internet security related articles. We'll be posting tips and guides about safely using your computer, avoiding viruses/malware, recommended antivirus programs, and what to do when you've been infected. Check out our special National Cybersecurity Awareness Month series
- [Preventing Viruses Part 1: Email Viruses](https://techerator.com/2009/10/preventing-viruses-part-1-email-viruses/) - When you think of a computer virus, you might imagine a hacker in a dimly-lit room deliberately targeting your computer with malicious software. While that might happen in movies, real viruses are nearly autonomous and are constantly scanning the internet seeking vulnerable software and hardware. As soon as they find a viable target, they infect
- [Have a Virus? Let Malwarebytes Help](https://techerator.com/2009/10/have-a-virus-let-malwarebytes-help/) - It can happen to anyone: You turn on your computer and log in, only to find pop-up advertisements, search bars, a changed desktop background, and many screens warning that you may be infected with a virus. One sign that you have been infected with a virus (or what can be referred to as malware) is
- [Decrease Fedora Update Time With yum-presto](https://techerator.com/2009/09/decrease-fedora-update-time-with-yum-presto/) - Installing updates on any operating system can be a time consuming process. Part of the philosophy of a free and open source operating system is the commitment to keeping your system updated with the latest security patches and feature updates. With Fedora systems, I often see 50-100 MB worth of updates per week. Even on
- [Fedora 11 "Leonidas" Released Today](https://techerator.com/2009/06/fedora-11-leonidas-released-today/) - The Fedora Project has released the next version of the Fedora Linux distribution -- Fedora 11. After the release date was pushed back two times due to last minute bugs (Bug #1, Bug #2) Fedora 11 - code name "Leonidas" - is now available for download. Features Some features included in this new release are
- [Fix: Connecting USB Devices To VirtualBox On Fedora 11](https://techerator.com/2009/08/fix-connecting-usb-devices-to-virtualbox-on-fedora-11/) - Update: This problem has been resolved in VirtualBox Version 3.0.8. Remove the following fix before upgrading to 3.0.8 to take advantage of the update. For help on installing VirtualBox on Fedora 11, checkout our guide. I have come across one problem with VirtualBox on Fedora 11 - USB devices are listed in the device manager
- [Brizzly Gives Twitter a Better Web Interface](https://techerator.com/2009/10/brizzly-gives-twitter-a-better-web-interface/) - If you've ever wanted more from Twitter's web interface, you're not alone. Although functional, the web interface only provides basic features and rolls out new features long after they have been released in 3rd-party clients. Brizzly is a free web-based Twitter client that provides a much more robust experience and adds many features that aren't
- [How to Keep Wordpress Secure with WP Security Scan](https://techerator.com/2009/10/how-to-keep-wordpress-secure-with-wp-security-scan/) - If you're running a Wordpress self-hosted website, you are probably aware that Wordpress's popularity has caused it to become a frequent target for hackers. Aside from keeping your Wordpress software up-to-date (which is the most important step you can take to secure your website), it is critical to make sure your site's folder permissions are
- [How to Install Linux from a USB Flash Drive](https://techerator.com/2009/10/how-to-install-linux-from-a-usb-flash-drive/) - Since many ultra-portable laptops (commonly known as netbooks) do not come equipped with optical drives, users are typically forced to purchase an external optical drive to install an operating system such as Linux. In this guide, I'll show you how to easily install a Linux operating system with a USB flash drive and a piece
- [How to Install Windows from a USB Flash Drive](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-install-windows-from-a-usb-flash-drive/) - Netbooks, which are ultra-portable laptops, have exploded in popularity due to their small size and ease of use. Unfortunately, that tiny form factor comes with some drawbacks - most netbooks don't come equipped with an optical drive. This means that most users are stuck with the operating system that was installed by the manufacturer. Luckily,
- [How To: Install Adobe AIR in Fedora 11](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-installing-adobe-air-on-fedora-11/) - With a new install of Fedora there are a few basic programs that typically should be installed including Java Runtime and Flash Player, and with the recent increase in the number of AIR applications Adobe AIR has been added to the list. With the default install of Fedora 11, installing AIR does present a problem.
- [How to Partition Your Hard Drive with Easeus Partition Master](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-partition-your-hard-drive-with-easeus-partition-master/) - Most hard drives come with multiple partitions - which can be thought of as individual hard drives within your main hard drive - to separate a hard drive into multiple sections. Partitions are very useful if you want to separate your operating system from your documents (allows for easier OS reinstallation), and most manufacturers include
- [How to Access Gmail Without an Internet Connection](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-access-gmail-without-an-internet-connection/) - We all love the freedom and accessibility provided by keeping our email in the digital "cloud", but an inevitable problem always arises: what do we do when we aren't able to access the internet? Or, as we recently discovered, what do we do when the our web-based email provider crashes? One solution is to activate
- [Game Review: Goldeneye: Source (PC)](https://techerator.com/2009/09/game-review-goldeneye-source-pc/) - "Hey! Wanna come over and play some GoldenEye?" There was never a negative response to that question when I was younger. GoldenEye 007 is always the first game that comes to mind whenever I get into a nostalgic conversation about how awesome the Nintendo 64 was growing up. Kids my age had birthday parties that
- [How to Connect to a Windows Remote Desktop](https://techerator.com/2009/09/howto-connect-to-a-windows-remote-desktop/) - Previously, I covered the steps for setting up your computer to receive Remote Desktop connections, enabling you to control your computer from any other computer on the internet. In this guide, I will cover the procedure for connecting to your Remote Desktop enabled computer from another computer via the internet. Connecting from Windows XP/Vista/7 Click
- [How to Enable Windows Remote Desktop](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-enable-windows-remote-desktop/) - Remote Desktop is Microsoft's built-in software that allows you to access a computer from any other computer via the internet. Remotely accessing your computer can be a valuable resource if you need access to files and other information if you do not have physical access to the computer. Note: Remote Desktop access is only available
- [Launchy: Never Use Your Start Menu Again](https://techerator.com/2009/09/launchy-never-use-your-start-menu-again/) - As your computer becomes loaded with software, your desktop may become cluttered with shortcuts and also difficult to navigate through the Start Menu. Here is an example of what an out-of-control Start Menu may look like: Launchy is an open source keystroke launcher for Windows and Linux that allows you to open documents, folders, bookmarks,
- [How to Automatically Install the Newest Version of Firefox in Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-automatically-firefox-in-ubuntu-9-04-jaunty-jackalope/) - It can take quite a while for updated versions of software to make it to Ubuntu's illustrious software repository (the software must be customized and approved before it can be listed) - which has left Firefox users hanging for months waiting for it to be updated to version 3.5+. Mozilla doesn't offer the easy-to-use .deb
- [How to Install Flash Player Updates on Citrix/XP/Terminal Servers](https://techerator.com/2009/09/how-to-install-flash-player-updates-on-citrix-xp-terminal-servers/) - Anybody who has had to deal with Citrix servers knows that it's a pain getting anything installed without affecting end-users. Adobe Flash Player is no different - it must be installed a specific way to make it work properly without getting the dreaded "Application was installed previously with administrative permissions, please install again" error. Procedure
- [Google Chrome Turns 1, Celebrates With Great JavaScript Performance](https://techerator.com/2009/09/google-chrome-turns-1-celebrates-with-great-javascript-performance/) - Google Chrome, a recent entry to the Windows web browser market, celebrates its first birthday today. Chrome has offered many improvements throughout the last year of its development, namely an incredible 150% increase in JavaScript performance since its initial release. This performance increase is definitely noticeable in the performance of Google Chrome Experiments, which is
- [Essential Add-ons for Firefox #2: Socialite Edition](https://techerator.com/2009/09/essential-add-ons-for-firefox-2-socialite-edition/) - In the second installment of Techerator's Essential Add-ons for Firefox series, I'll be covering add-ons that help unleash the social maven deep inside of you. Whether you're the core of your internet social circle or just want to use your email and Twitter better, this guide will give you the tools to use your browser
- [Essential Add-ons for Firefox #1: Power User Edition](https://techerator.com/2009/08/essential-addons-for-firefox-1-power-user-edition/) - One of the most useful features of Firefox are add-ons, small applications that can add new functionality to the browser or change its appearance. Unfortunately, there are literally thousands of add-ons available, meaning that many of the good ones get lost in the noise. In part one of our featured Essential Add-ons for Firefox series,
- [Fix: Windows Vista 64-bit Gets Blue Screen After Windows Updates](https://techerator.com/2009/08/fix-windows-vista-64-bit-gets-blue-screen-after-windows-updates/) - A recent Windows Update (KB973879) has been causing a "blue screen of death" (stop error) in many computers running Windows Vista 64-bit edition. Many of the affected computers are HP Pavillion dv Series laptops (such as dv4 and dv6 models), but we have had reports of other manufactures having the same issues. The problem occurs
- [Game Review: Combat Arms (PC)](https://techerator.com/2009/08/game-review-combat-arms-pc/) - Combat Arms is a free online first-person shooter developed by Nexon. Combat Arms is entirely multiplayer (with no single player mode), and contains multiple game modes and levels. Players can earn experience and in-game money (known as GP) by completing matches, allowing them to rank up and buy new weapons and equipment. Players can purchase
- [Google Chrome Beta Adds Themes](https://techerator.com/2009/08/google-chrome-beta-adds-themes/) - Do you use Google Chrome? Do you like themes? If so, I've got great news for you - you can now have both! The new beta version of Chrome adds theme support and a gallery of nearly 30 themes designed by Google. Here's how to add themes to Chrome: Download and install Chrome Beta (this is different
- [New Techerator Feature: Comment with Your Twitter or Facebook Accounts](https://techerator.com/2009/08/new-feature-comment-with-your-twitter-or-facebook-accounts/) - Nobody wants to create a new account to comment on a website, so we're happy to announce that you can now comment on any Techerator article with your Twitter or Facebook accounts. All you need to do is click the Twitter or Facebook Connect buttons at the bottom of an article, authenticate your account, and
- [Think You're Using the Best Search Engine? Try a Blind Search Test](https://techerator.com/2009/08/think-youre-using-the-best-search-engine-try-a-blind-search-test/) - With Google and Bing both competing to be the most popular search engine on earth, perception can be more of a deciding factor than search results. Bing (being the new kid in town) has made a particularly strong marketing attempt over the past month, but many people still prefer the simplicity and proven track record
- [Review: Fat Princess](https://techerator.com/2009/08/review-fat-princess/) - Have your cake and eat it too. Developer: Titan Studios Genre: Action Release Date: July 30th, 2009 Number of Players: 1-32 ESRB Rating: T Platform: PS3 Author’s Note: This review was written after the release of the first patch, using version 1.02 of the game. Since the connection issues from the original release have been
- [How to Install VirtualBox in Fedora 11](https://techerator.com/2009/08/how-to-install-virtualbox-in-fedora-11/) - Fedora 11, the most recent release of the Fedora Linux distribution, includes built-in virtualization capabilities. Virtualization allows you to install an operating system from within another operating system, which can be a great way to test out a new version of Windows. Since Fedora's included virtualization is mainly geared towards developers, many users prefer a
- [Browse Safer: Expand Shortened URLs](https://techerator.com/2009/08/browse-safer-expand-shortened-urls/) - URL shorteners are everywhere, and have exploded in popularity with sites like Twitter that have a character limit per message. While URL shortening services provide a great way to share links quickly with friends - there is also a significant security risk of being sent to a malicious website. For example, check out this great
- [How to Add an OS X 10.5 Computer to a Windows Domain](https://techerator.com/2009/08/how-to-add-an-os-x-10-5-computer-to-a-windows-domain/) - This article will guide you through the steps required to connect a computer running OS X 10.5 to a Windows domain, allowing you to login using your Active Directory credentials. Since Active Directory is so widely used, it is useful to be able to set up any computers running OS X to authenticate through it.
- [Tree Style Tab Makes Tabbed Browsing Even Better](https://techerator.com/2009/06/tree-style-tab-makes-tabbed-browsing-even-better/) - Firefox only: Do you remember the first time you discovered tabbed browsing, and how wonderful it was? Well, for as much as tabbed browsing has revolutionized our browsing experience, tabs still seem to be clunky and inefficient at times (especially if you're a power user). The solution lies in Tree Style Tab, an add-on for
- [New Gmail Labs Feature Hides Labels, Shows Subjects Better](https://techerator.com/2009/08/new-gmail-labs-feature-lets-you-hide-labels/) - I like using labels in Gmail, but they take up a ridiculous amount of real estate in your subject line (especially if you're using labels as folders). On a small screen like a netbook's, labels can completely overshadow the subject line of your emails. Gmail Labs comes to the rescue with the new Remove Labels
- [How to Change the Icon and Name of a USB Flash Drive](https://techerator.com/2009/08/how-to-change-the-icon-and-name-of-a-usb-flash-drive/) - Windows only: Flash drives are very popular devices these days, but they don’t have to be typical. You can change the icon and name associated with your flash drive to both personalize it and make it easy to locate. Before you change the icon, you will need to find an .ico image you like. Many
- [Synchronize and Backup Your Files with SyncToy 2.0](https://techerator.com/2009/07/synchronize-and-backup-your-files-with-synctoy-2-0/) - Are you tired of trying to keep up with synchronizing files on more than one computer or external storage device? SyncToy 2.0, a free application from Microsoft, solves this problem by allowing you to copy, move, rename, and delete files between storage devices or computers quickly and easily. Getting started with SyncToy is very easy:
- [How to Share Your Screen with Skype](https://techerator.com/2009/07/share-your-screen-with-skype/) - Have you ever been talking to someone on Skype and exhausted your vocabulary trying in vain to describe something on your screen to the other person? I’ve found myself in that situation many times. It used to be that the only option was to have the person remotely connect to my computer, which was cumbersome
- [Encrypt Your Data with BitLocker](https://techerator.com/2009/07/encrypt-your-dat-with-bitlocker/) - Data security is more important than ever in modern times, so to help keep your files safe, Windows Vista (Enterprise and Ultimate editions), Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 include an encryption program called BitLocker. BitLocker is essentially a software encryption program that encrypts a drive in such a way that if credentials are not
- [Keep Your Inbox Spam-Free with TrashMail](https://techerator.com/2009/07/keep-your-inbox-spam-free-with-trashmail/) - I’m not comfortable giving out my email address freely on the internet, but many websites require a valid email address when registering. While this is typically harmless, it does open you up to the potential for spam – and who wants that? TrashMail lets you sneak past compulsory email registration by generating a disposable email
- [How to Rebroadcast a Weak Wifi Signal](https://techerator.com/2009/07/how-to-rebroadcast-a-weak-wifi-signal/) - There may be a time when you have access to a wireless network in one part of your house, but just can’t get it anywhere else. This isn’t a big deal if you own the network (you can buy another access point or wireless repeater), but if you don’t own the network, this guide will
- [Become a Facebook Power User with Facebook Fixer](https://techerator.com/2009/07/become-a-facebook-power-user-with-facebook-fixer/) - Sure, you know how to use Facebook pretty well - but there are dozens of features you can add to the popular social networking site with Firefox and Greasemonkey scripts. Greasemonkey is an add-on for Firefox that lets you enhance webpages with user generated scripts, and can enable features in Facebook like: Enlarging profile pictures
- [Aviary Makes Online Image Capturing and Editing Easy](https://techerator.com/2009/07/aviary-makes-online-image-capturing-and-editing-easy/) - One problem I have come across again and again online has been the struggle of how to capture screenshots of web pages to show my friends, co-workers, or family. Stumbling upon the relatively new Aviary.com was the solution to that very problem. Aviary.com is one of the most significant websites I've seen in a while.
- [Review: The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition](https://techerator.com/2009/07/review-the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition/) - Why's the rum gone? Publisher: LucasArts Genre: Point and Click Adventure Release Date: July 15th, 2009 Number of Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E Platforms: PC and Xbox 360 The Secret of Monkey Island tells the swashbuckling tale of Guybrush Threepwood, a young man on a journey to become a pirate. The game starts with Guybrush
- [Facebook Can Use Your Likeness in Advertisements Unless You Disable It](https://techerator.com/2009/07/facebook-can-use-your-likeness-in-advertisements-unless-you-disable-it/) - Did you know that Facebook could use your name and picture in advertisements shown to your friends? They can (and already are) unless you’ve dug through several layers of settings and manually disabled it. Facebook explains: Facebook occasionally pairs advertisements with relevant social actions from a user's friends to create Facebook Ads. Facebook Ads make
- [Manage Multiple Gmail Accounts with Google Account Multi-Login](https://techerator.com/2009/07/manage-multiple-gmail-accounts-with-google-account-multi-login/) - Firefox only: If you’re like me, you have multiple Gmail accounts and wish there was a quicker way to switch between them in the Gmail web interface. With the Google Account Multi-Login script for Greasemonkey, you can do just that. Step One - Prerequisites: To enable this feature, you’ll first need to be using Firefox
- [Making Tags More Useful as Popular Topics](https://techerator.com/2009/07/making-tags-more-useful-as-popular-topics/) - We've just improved the Tagged Posts page to improve your user experience and help you find relevant articles quicker. You can still use any of the categories at the top of the page to look for specific articles, but Tags allows us to uniquely categorize articles while still keeping similar subject matter together. You'll notice
- [How To: Get Organized with Multiple Inboxes in Gmail](https://techerator.com/2009/07/how-to-get-organized-with-multiple-inboxes-in-gmail/) - If you want to get a better grip on your Gmail inbox (whether it be to handle multiple email accounts or simply to organize messages better), you may find Gmail Labs’ Multiple Inboxes feature useful. Multiple Inboxes splits your Gmail window into separate inboxes, allowing you to apply unique filters to each one. Multiple Inboxes
- [How To: Verify Your Windows 7 ISO is Legitimate](https://techerator.com/2009/07/how-to-verify-your-windows-7-iso-is-legitimate/) - With literally dozens of copies of the Windows 7 ISO floating around the internet (and countless more once the RTM is inevitably leaked) - it has become increasingly important to verify your copy is legitimate before installation. Verifying your ISO not only lets you know that you have the correct file, it also protects you
- [How To: Securely Erase Your Hard Drive Using DBAN](https://techerator.com/2009/07/how-to-securely-erase-your-hard-drive-using-dban/) - It’s likely that at some point in time, you will either sell your computer or install a new operating system on your current machine. In either situation, it’s recommended that you wipe your hard drive clean of any and all information. Most people will tell you to format your computer because it deletes everything from the
- [Newsflash: Windows 7 Pre-Orders Start June 26](https://techerator.com/2009/06/newflash-windows-7-pre-orders-start-june-26/) - Starting June 26th, the Microsoft offers page will have a list of retailers offering a pre-order of Windows 7 so you can get a copy before anybody else at half price. If you want to be put on the pre-order list be sure to act fast, because Microsoft says quantities will be limited. Not sure
- [Fix: Firefox Won't Save Cookies or Auto-Logins](https://techerator.com/2009/06/firefox-wont-save-cookies-or-auto-logins/) - Update 06-16-09: Mozilla has announced in Firefox 3.0.11 that "Several issues were reported with the internal database, SQLite, which have now been fixed by upgrading to a newer version." So if this guide works for you, be sure to upgrade to the newest version of Firefox. It can strike when you least expect it -
- [Google Wants to Help Make Your Website Faster with Page Speed](https://techerator.com/2009/06/google-wants-to-help-make-your-website-faster-with-page-speed/) - Firefox only: Google has just released Page Speed, a website performance tool for Firefox/Firebug that is similar to the previously covered Yahoo YSlow add-on. Google has made it clear that speed is one of their highest priorities for modern-day internet, and Page Speed is their attempt at getting web developers personally involved in the process.
- [How To: Create A New Folder With A Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 7](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-create-a-new-folder-with-a-keyboard-shortcut-in-windows-7/) - One of the features I have always wanted in Windows is the ability to create a new folder with a keyboard shortcut. This simple feature was available in my first operating system, Mac OS 7, and I've habitually tried it with every version of Windows I've used since. Finally, Windows 7 contains this fantastic shortcut.
- [How To: Analyze and Improve Your Website's Performance with YSlow](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-analyze-and-improve-your-websites-performance-with-yslow/) - Firefox only: When creating a website, it's a good idea to be aware of the site’s performance and to find ways to improve load times. YSlow is an add-on for Firefox that can thoroughly analyze any website’s performance and can even provide suggestions on how to improve the site’s speed. Getting Started To get started,
- [Installing Windows 7 On A Virtual Machine](https://techerator.com/2009/06/installing-windows-7-on-a-virtual-machine/) - Previously, I suggested that if you wanted to test out the newly released Windows 7 RC, that it may be a good idea to test it on a Virtual Machine. In this article I will go into the details of virtual machine installation process for Windows 7 on two common pieces of virtualization software, VMware
- [How To: Install Adobe AIR in Ubuntu 9.04](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-install-adobe-air-in-ubuntu/) - Adobe AIR is a platform that allows software developers to build rich Internet applications that run outside the browser on multiple operating systems. A few examples of applications that are based on the Adobe AIR platform are Twhirl and TweetDeck. To install Adobe AIR in Ubuntu: Navigate to http://get.adobe.com/air/ and click the "Download Now" button.
- [How To: Set Gmail as the Default Email Handler in Firefox](https://techerator.com/2009/06/how-to-set-gmail-as-the-default-email-handler-in-firefox/) - If you're an avid Gmail user, you may wish to set it as the default email handler in Firefox. By setting it as the default, Firefox will automatically open the Gmail composition window when you click any mailto: links or click the Send Link button in the right-click menu. Procedure In Firefox, click Tools -->
- [Fix: Featured Content Gallery Wordpress Plugin Displays Incorrectly in Internet Explorer 6](https://techerator.com/2009/04/featured-content-gallery-wordpress-plugin-displays-incorrectly-in-internet-explorer-6/) - For many websites, the Featured Content Gallery for Wordpress provides the centerpiece and main focal point of the front page (Techerator included). This plugin has the ability to display posts in a specific category as well as a graphic and accompanying text for a great preview of articles on the site. The Problem When doing
- [Adobe and NVIDIA Collaborating on GPU Acceleration for Flash](https://techerator.com/2009/06/adobe-and-nvidia-collaboring-on-gpu-acceleration-for-flash/) - Adobe and NVIDIA announced today that GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) acceleration will be included in future releases of the Adobe Flash Player. Both Adobe and NVIDIA are part of the Open Screen Project, a collaborative project intended to bring rich internet applications to the desktop by taking advantage of the full capabilities of Adobe Flash.
- [Google Labs Announces Google Squared](https://techerator.com/2009/06/google-labs-accounced-google-squared/) - Released today from the Google Labs is a new product that may help change the way that you search. Google Squared is a Google Labs feature that combines search results into a table, allowing for data to be organized so that it is quickly viewable to the reader. Clicking on a section of the Square
- [How To: Restore Built-In Zip File Integration in Windows XP](https://techerator.com/2009/05/how-to-restore-built-in-zip-file-integrat/) - Have you ever used a new computer and found, to your dismay, that a 3rd-party shareware program (such as WinZip) was currently set to handle compressed .zip files? Windows XP already has built-in .zip file integration, so unless you've decided to replace it with a program such as 7-zip, it is usually best to let
- [How To: Try Ubuntu Using Wubi](https://techerator.com/2009/05/how-to-try-ubuntu-using-wubi/) - Many people are interested in trying Ubuntu - a popular Linux distribution - but are unfamiliar with terms such as "partition" and "dual-boot" and how to perform those actions on their systems. Although partitioning a drive is reasonably simple, it’s not always the best or easiest choice to make when deciding to install Ubuntu on
- [Hulu Desktop Lets You Watch TV Online Without The Browser](https://techerator.com/2009/05/hulu-desktop-lets-you-watch-tv-online-without-the-browser/) - Hulu - the mega-popular TV and movie streaming site backed by NBC, Fox, and others - has just launched a desktop application for both Windows and Mac that allows you to stream all Hulu content on your PC. Hulu Desktop adds support for Windows Media Center and Apple remotes, which will allow you to treat
- [How To: Figure Out What svchost.exe Is Actually Doing](https://techerator.com/2009/05/how-to-figure-out-what-svchostexe-is-actually-doing/) - Windows XP/Vista: If you've ever dug around in your Windows Task Manager (available by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESC and clicking the Processes tab), you no doubt have noticed multiple instances of a process called svchost.exe. Not only is the title of this process ambiguous, it typically exists as System, Network Service, and Local
- [Gather Hardware Information With CPU-Z](https://techerator.com/2009/05/gather-hardware-information-with-cpu-z/) - CPU-Z is a lightweight freeware program that very useful when it comes to finding out your computer's detailed hardware information. CPU-Z focuses on gathering motherboard, processor, and memory information and displays it in an organized and easy to read format. Information Gathered CPU Name and number Core stepping and process Package Core voltage Internal and
- [Microsoft Adds Netflix Integration to Windows Media Center](https://techerator.com/2009/05/microsoft-adds-netflix-integration-to-windows-media-center/) - Microsoft recently announced that Windows Media Center - the company's all-in-one home theater media center - will now support the Netflix Instant Streaming library of over 12,000 movies and TV shows. Windows Media Center software is included in both Vista Home and Ultimate editions by default and is also included in Windows XP Media Center
- [Keep Your Desktop Organized with Fences](https://techerator.com/2009/05/keep-your-desktop-organized-with-fences/) - How many times have you had projects, temporary Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, or other "junk-yet-necessary" items on your computer's desktop combined with shortcuts for Firefox, Messenger, Windows Media, or iTunes? Why is it so hard to keep organized each one of these items? Many people search through their desktops covered with this smorgasbord of different
- [YouMail - Voicemail Done Right](https://techerator.com/2009/05/youmail-voicemail-done-right/) - I miss answering machines. Allow me to clarify: let's go back approximately ten years when there were still answering machines around. I call you, you're not home. The answering machine picks up, plays your little message, beeps, and I say what I need to say. Done. Today's voicemail service could learn a thing or two
- [How To: Find Out if Your PC is Windows 7 Ready](https://techerator.com/2009/05/how-to-find-out-if-your-pc-is-windows-7-ready/) - With the final release of Windows 7 approaching, many people are wondering if their current PC will be able to run the new operating system. As we mentioned in our previous coverage of the Windows 7 RC release, the system requirements for Microsoft's forthcoming operating system are surprisingly light: 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or
- [Firefox Desktop Turns Your Browser Into an Operating System (sort of)](https://techerator.com/2009/05/firefox-desktop-turns-your-browser-into-an-operating-system-sort-of/) - Firefox only: With the advent of cloud computing and sites such as Gmail, Google Docs, and even the online version of Photoshop, it is clear that desktop computing as we know it is beginning to shift towards an internet environment. Browsers are quickly becoming the focal point of all our daily computing tasks, which easily
- [Want To Try Windows 7? Install it on a Virtual Machine](https://techerator.com/2009/05/want-to-try-windows-7-install-it-on-a-virtual-machine/) - With the public release of Windows 7 RC, many software developers and tech enthusiasts are flocking to the download site to get their hands on the highly anticipated successor to Windows Vista. Many individuals downloading the Windows 7 RC have extra systems that are dedicated for software development and application testing. But what if you
- [How To: Fix Your Wireless Mighty Mouse's Bluetooth Connection](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-fix-your-wireless-mighty-mouse/) - An issue that's been popping up around the blogosphere recently is losing the Bluetooth connection with an Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse on Mac OS X. Essentially, the Bluetooth connection will be working fine and then - without warning - it will stop, leaving the user with no mouse support whatsoever. Here's a simple way to
- [How To: Check Your Hard Drive Health With A Linux LiveCD](https://techerator.com/2009/05/howto-check-your-drive-health-with-a-linux-livecd/) - Previously, I wrote a guide on monitoring your drive's status with S.M.A.R.T. tools from a running system [see Check your HDD's S.M.A.R.T. Status]. Although these programs work well for checking the live status of your hard drive, you may run across a situation where you cannot boot the operating system to access these programs. If
- [Facebook Releases Desktop Application, Aptly Named Facebook Desktop](https://techerator.com/2009/05/facebook-releases-desktop-application-aptly-named-facebook-desktop/) - Facebook - the world's fastest growing social network - wants to keep you connected to your social network without the web browser. Using their newly released Facebook Desktop application, you can connect with friends, view your stream, and publish information right from your desktop computer. To install Facebook Desktop, you first need to install the
- [Gmail Labs Adds Google Web Search, Never Leave Gmail Again](https://techerator.com/2009/05/gmail-labs-adds-google-web-search-never-leave-gmail-again/) - Let's face it: Gmail is fantastic and Gmail Labs keeps adding features we didn't realize we couldn't live without. New to Gmail Labs this week is the Google Search "experiment" which allows you to perform a Google web search through a sidebar widget - all without ever leaving Gmail. The next time you're in the
- [Windows 7 Release Candidate to Launch Late April/Early May](https://techerator.com/2009/04/windows-7-release-candidate-to-launch-late-aprilearly-may/) - Microsoft has announced that a release candidate version of Windows 7 (a version with potential to be the final product) will be released to developers via MSDN and TechNet networks on April 30th, and more publicly on May 5th. Windows 7, which was released as a semi-public beta in January, has initially been well received
- [How To: Install and Configure Nvidia Drivers in Ubuntu 9.04](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-configure-nvidia-drivers-in-ubuntu-904/) - Although Ubuntu has fantastic driver support in recent editions, I had some initial difficulty getting the Nvidia graphics drivers (for my GeForce 8600GT) properly installed and configured in Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope". The built-in video drivers supported multiple monitors, but I was only able to drag windows halfway across the secondary monitor before they would
- [Windows Tip: How To Create a System Standby Shortcut](https://techerator.com/2009/03/windows-tip-how-to-create-a-system-standby-shortcut/) - This guide will show you how to create a System Standby shortcut for your Windows computer, which will allow you to manually activate Standby mode by simply double-clicking an icon. What is standby mode, you say? "Your machine recovers quickly as your data is stored in RAM. The slower part is waking up the peripherals.
- [How To: Add Panels (Toolbars) to a Secondary Display in Ubuntu 9.04](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-add-panels-toolbars-to-a-secondary-display-in-ubuntu/) - If you're using multiple monitors in Ubuntu, you may find it frustrating that the Panels (Windows users will recognize these as toolbars) are only available on your primary display. This means that if you're working with applications on a secondary monitor, you have to look back to your primary to do any application switching, as
- [Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" Released](https://techerator.com/2009/04/ubuntu-904-jaunty-jackalope-released/) - Ubuntu - currently the world's most popular Linux distribution - released it's newest version today named "Jaunty Jackalope" which offers some major improvements over previous versions. Available in desktop, server, and netbook editions, Ubuntu 9.04 offers faster boot-up times (23 seconds on a solid state drive!), better device compatibility, and new software such as Firefox
- [How To: Automatically Hide Labels in Gmail](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-automatically-hide-labels-in-gmail/) - Firefox Only: Although Gmail's labels can be extremely useful for organizing and increasing your email productivity, they can become quite a nuisance if you have several labels applied to a message. When this happens, the labels take over the space that usually displays the message preview, and makes your inbox start to look cluttered and
- [Apple's App Store Hits One Billion Downloads](https://techerator.com/2009/04/apples-app-store-hits-one-billion-downloads/) - At approximately 2pm on April 23rd, 2009 the 1,000,000,000th application was downloaded from Apple's App Store since it first launched only nine months ago. Although the App Store has had its fair share of problems (and it seems that developers are still getting stuck in the application approval process), this statistic is a significant milestone
- [How To: Automatically View YouTube Videos in HD and Resized to 720p](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-automatically-view-youtube-videos-in-hd-and-resized-to-720p/) - Firefox Only: Now that YouTube has a high quality / high definition option available for almost all videos, you may have found yourself wishing it would be enabled by default. Realistically, YouTube has the higher quality mode disabled by default to save bandwidth on users who don't mind lower quality videos, but this guide will
- [Spice Up Firefox's Appearance with Personas](https://techerator.com/2009/04/spice-up-firefoxs-appearance-with-personas/) - Firefox is a great browser, but despite all it's usefulness it is pretty drab in the aesthetics department. While the browser has always allowed you to install themes to modify its appearance, they have never been wildly popular nor particularily intuitive for the everyday user. Personas for Firefox are lightweight, easy-to-install "skins" that can be
- [Cleanup Your Computer With CCleaner](https://techerator.com/2009/04/cleanup-your-computer-with-ccleaner/) - As a computer begins to age, many problems can arise such as slow startup, slow program execution and increased memory usage. Many of these problems are caused by improper shutdowns, viruses, excess temporary files, and residual uninstall files. CCleaner is a free program, available at http://www.ccleaner.com, which will give your computer the thorough cleaning that
- [How To: Remove the Smiley from the Wordpress.com Stats Plugin](https://techerator.com/2009/04/how-to-remove-the-smiley-from-the-wordpresscom-stats-plugin/) - One of the first plugins I installed when building the Techerator website was Wordpress.com Stats, a plugin which offered useful and practical statistics (instead of the overwhelming metrics that Google Analytics and others provide) with the added benefit that since the statistics monitoring is hosted by Wordpress, it would have no adverse impact on the
- [Opening Apple QuickTake .QTK Images](https://techerator.com/2009/04/opening-apple-quicktake-qtk-images/) - Technology is always changing. With these constant changes come some problems, such as old and unsupported file extensions. One file extension that was once widely used, .QTK, is no longer supported by many of today's digital image manipulation software. Many individuals may still have pictures saved that were taken with the Apple QuickTake that they
- [The Evolution of the Category Page](https://techerator.com/2009/04/the-evolution-of-the-category-pages/) - One of the bigger items on my "to do" list was to get the category page layout looking similar to the front page layout (with the thumbnails and short article text). Although specifying the "read more" tag in each post worked well enough to make the category pages easier to read, I still felt it
- [Thunderbird Fix: All Emails Show Attachment Icon (even if they don’t have attachments)](https://techerator.com/2009/03/thunderbird-fix-all-emails-show-attachment-icon-even-if-they-don’t-have-attachments/) - Software Involved: Mozilla Thunderbird, AVG Anti-Virus 8.0/ 8.5 Problem/Symptoms: All incoming emails in Mozilla's Thunderbird appear as if they have attachments, regardless if they have attachments or not. The attachment icon disappears immediately after opening the email (as long as the email did not legitimately have an attachment). Solution: AVG automatically attaches an email certification
- [Conficker Worm: How to Check If Your Computer Is Infected](https://techerator.com/2009/04/conficker-worm-how-to-check-if-your-computer-is-infected/) - Today is April 1st, and with that comes the fear of your computer being infected with the Conficker worm. Besides following Lifehacker's tips to protect your PC from Conficker, you can follow a more advanced method of scanning your computer in this guide. UPDATE: There are new and easier methods to scan your computer for
- [Enhance Websites in Firefox with Greasemonkey](https://techerator.com/2009/04/enhance-websites-in-firefox-with-greasemonkey/) - Greasemonkey is an extremely versatile add-on for Mozilla Firefox which allows users to install scripts that can make modifications to most HTML-based websites. Greasemonkey can greatly enhance a website by changing the layout, adding new features, or increasing ease-of-use. To install Greasemonkey, head on over to the Firefox Add-On Greasemonkey page and click "Add to
- [Flashreview: Power Support Anti-Glare Film for iPhone/iPod Touch ](https://techerator.com/2009/03/flashreview-power-support-anti-glare-film-for-iphoneipod-touch/) - In this day and age, you don't buy electronics (especially touchscreen electronics) without investing into some form of screen protection. For devices such as the iPhone or iPod Touch, screen protectors can also improve the responsiveness of the device by improving the screen's traction. The product: I stumbled upon Power Support's Anti-Glare Film for the
- [Windows Won't Boot? Try The Recovery Console](https://techerator.com/2009/04/windows-wont-boot-try-the-recovery-console/) - It is all too easy for the Windows operating system to become damaged and render your computer unusable, stranding you from your critical applications and documents. Events such as power outages, electrical surges, or even an improper shutdown can damage or corrupt important system files which may cause the operating system to fail when loading.

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- [ufraw](https://techerator.com/tag/ufraw/)
- [dcraw](https://techerator.com/tag/dcraw/)
- [quicktake](https://techerator.com/tag/quicktake/)
- [Wordpress](https://techerator.com/tag/wordpress/)
- [css](https://techerator.com/tag/css/)
- [plugin](https://techerator.com/tag/plugin/)
- [Internet Explorer](https://techerator.com/tag/internet-explorer/)
- [Chrome](https://techerator.com/tag/chrome/)
- [ccleaner](https://techerator.com/tag/ccleaner/)
- [registry](https://techerator.com/tag/registry/)
- [Personas](https://techerator.com/tag/personas/)
- [skins](https://techerator.com/tag/skins/)
- [hard drive](https://techerator.com/tag/hard-drive/)
- [smart](https://techerator.com/tag/smart/)
- [data](https://techerator.com/tag/data/)
- [Gmail](https://techerator.com/tag/gmail/)
- [speedfan](https://techerator.com/tag/speedfan/)
- [YouTube](https://techerator.com/tag/youtube/)
- [Ubuntu](https://techerator.com/tag/ubuntu/)
- [distro](https://techerator.com/tag/distro/)
- [mouse](https://techerator.com/tag/mouse/)
- [app store](https://techerator.com/tag/app-store/)
- [release](https://techerator.com/tag/release/)
- [windirstat](https://techerator.com/tag/windirstat/)
- [drivers](https://techerator.com/tag/drivers/)
- [livecd](https://techerator.com/tag/livecd/)
- [Knoppix](https://techerator.com/tag/knoppix/)
- [stream](https://techerator.com/tag/stream/)
- [music](https://techerator.com/tag/music/)
- [library](https://techerator.com/tag/library/)
- [xmarks](https://techerator.com/tag/xmarks/)
- [foxmarks](https://techerator.com/tag/foxmarks/)
- [bookmarks](https://techerator.com/tag/bookmarks/)
- [AIR](https://techerator.com/tag/air/)
- [Adobe](https://techerator.com/tag/adobe/)
- [Panels](https://techerator.com/tag/panels/)
- [multiple monitors](https://techerator.com/tag/multiple-monitors/)
- [GRUB](https://techerator.com/tag/grub/)
- [customize](https://techerator.com/tag/customize/)
- [Windows 7](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-7/)
- [Microsoft](https://techerator.com/tag/microsoft/)
- [Gmail Labs](https://techerator.com/tag/gmail-labs/)
- [Google](https://techerator.com/tag/google/)
- [Samsung](https://techerator.com/tag/samsung/)
- [Verizon](https://techerator.com/tag/verizon/)
- [AT&T](https://techerator.com/tag/att/)
- [Motorola](https://techerator.com/tag/motorola/)
- [HTC](https://techerator.com/tag/htc/)
- [Facebook](https://techerator.com/tag/facebook/)
- [Adobe AIR](https://techerator.com/tag/adobe-air/)
- [applications](https://techerator.com/tag/applications/)
- [smartctl](https://techerator.com/tag/smartctl/)
- [vibe streamer](https://techerator.com/tag/vibe-streamer/)
- [browser](https://techerator.com/tag/browser/)
- [vmware server](https://techerator.com/tag/vmware-server/)
- [virtual box](https://techerator.com/tag/virtual-box/)
- [virtualization](https://techerator.com/tag/virtualization/)
- [News Feed](https://techerator.com/tag/news-feed/)
- [compatibility](https://techerator.com/tag/compatibility/)
- [test](https://techerator.com/tag/test/)
- [live](https://techerator.com/tag/live/)
- [RSS](https://techerator.com/tag/rss/)
- [liveclick](https://techerator.com/tag/liveclick/)
- [YouMail](https://techerator.com/tag/youmail/)
- [voicemail](https://techerator.com/tag/voicemail/)
- [Desktop](https://techerator.com/tag/desktop/)
- [Fences](https://techerator.com/tag/fences/)
- [Stardock](https://techerator.com/tag/stardock/)
- [Organize](https://techerator.com/tag/organize/)
- [Fedora](https://techerator.com/tag/fedora/)
- [utilities](https://techerator.com/tag/utilities/)
- [resize](https://techerator.com/tag/resize/)
- [image editing](https://techerator.com/tag/image-editing/)
- [Netflix](https://techerator.com/tag/netflix/)
- [Windows Media Center](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-media-center/)
- [cpu-z](https://techerator.com/tag/cpu-z/)
- [CPUID](https://techerator.com/tag/cpuid/)
- [.zip](https://techerator.com/tag/zip/)
- [Windows XP](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-xp/)
- [archive](https://techerator.com/tag/archive/)
- [tabs](https://techerator.com/tag/tabs/)
- [Wubi](https://techerator.com/tag/wubi/)
- [svchost](https://techerator.com/tag/svchost/)
- [processes](https://techerator.com/tag/processes/)
- [task manager](https://techerator.com/tag/task-manager/)
- [Hulu](https://techerator.com/tag/hulu/)
- [streaming](https://techerator.com/tag/streaming/)
- [TV](https://techerator.com/tag/tv/)
- [p2p](https://techerator.com/tag/p2p/)
- [files over miles](https://techerator.com/tag/files-over-miles/)
- [Flash](https://techerator.com/tag/flash/)
- [webcam](https://techerator.com/tag/webcam/)
- [cookies](https://techerator.com/tag/cookies/)
- [javascript](https://techerator.com/tag/javascript/)
- [Office](https://techerator.com/tag/office/)
- [Tegra](https://techerator.com/tag/tegra/)
- [GPU](https://techerator.com/tag/gpu/)
- [Squared](https://techerator.com/tag/squared/)
- [Search](https://techerator.com/tag/search/)
- [Labs](https://techerator.com/tag/labs/)
- [Dual Boot](https://techerator.com/tag/dual-boot/)
- [partitions](https://techerator.com/tag/partitions/)
- [directories](https://techerator.com/tag/directories/)
- [uTorrent](https://techerator.com/tag/utorrent/)
- [Blocklist Manager](https://techerator.com/tag/blocklist-manager/)
- [IP](https://techerator.com/tag/ip/)
- [blocking](https://techerator.com/tag/blocking/)
- [Windows Vista](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-vista/)
- [forwarding](https://techerator.com/tag/forwarding/)
- [LastPass](https://techerator.com/tag/lastpass/)
- [passwords](https://techerator.com/tag/passwords/)
- [plugins](https://techerator.com/tag/plugins/)
- [VirtualBox](https://techerator.com/tag/virtualbox/)
- [YSlow](https://techerator.com/tag/yslow/)
- [web design](https://techerator.com/tag/web-design/)
- [performance](https://techerator.com/tag/performance/)
- [hotkey](https://techerator.com/tag/hotkey/)
- [ISO](https://techerator.com/tag/iso/)
- [image](https://techerator.com/tag/image/)
- [mount](https://techerator.com/tag/mount/)
- [free](https://techerator.com/tag/free/)
- [Pre-Order](https://techerator.com/tag/pre-order/)
- [DBAN](https://techerator.com/tag/dban/)
- [Revo Uninstaller](https://techerator.com/tag/revo-uninstaller/)
- [uninstall](https://techerator.com/tag/uninstall/)
- [erase](https://techerator.com/tag/erase/)
- [XAMPP](https://techerator.com/tag/xampp/)
- [networking](https://techerator.com/tag/networking/)
- [wifi](https://techerator.com/tag/wifi/)
- [tags](https://techerator.com/tag/tags/)
- [Firefox add-ons](https://techerator.com/tag/firefox-add-ons/)
- [enhancements](https://techerator.com/tag/enhancements/)
- [Greasemonkey scripts](https://techerator.com/tag/greasemonkey-scripts/)
- [Greasemonkey](https://techerator.com/tag/greasemonkey/)
- [Privacy](https://techerator.com/tag/privacy/)
- [Advertisements](https://techerator.com/tag/advertisements/)
- [games](https://techerator.com/tag/games/)
- [Xbox Live Arcade](https://techerator.com/tag/xbox-live-arcade/)
- [Aviary](https://techerator.com/tag/aviary/)
- [spam](https://techerator.com/tag/spam/)
- [screen sharing](https://techerator.com/tag/screen-sharing/)
- [Skype](https://techerator.com/tag/skype/)
- [backup](https://techerator.com/tag/backup/)
- [sync](https://techerator.com/tag/sync/)
- [files](https://techerator.com/tag/files/)
- [icon](https://techerator.com/tag/icon/)
- [flash drive](https://techerator.com/tag/flash-drive/)
- [OS X](https://techerator.com/tag/os-x/)
- [Active Directory](https://techerator.com/tag/active-directory/)
- [network](https://techerator.com/tag/network/)
- [USB](https://techerator.com/tag/usb/)
- [URL Shorteners](https://techerator.com/tag/url-shorteners/)
- [URLs](https://techerator.com/tag/urls/)
- [PS3](https://techerator.com/tag/ps3/)
- [PSN](https://techerator.com/tag/psn/)
- [dd-wrt](https://techerator.com/tag/dd-wrt/)
- [Bing](https://techerator.com/tag/bing/)
- [headset](https://techerator.com/tag/headset/)
- [microphone](https://techerator.com/tag/microphone/)
- [Google Chrome](https://techerator.com/tag/google-chrome/)
- [themes](https://techerator.com/tag/themes/)
- [beta](https://techerator.com/tag/beta/)
- [comments](https://techerator.com/tag/comments/)
- [Windows Update](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-update/)
- [HP Pavillion dv](https://techerator.com/tag/hp-pavillion-dv/)
- [Pandora](https://techerator.com/tag/pandora/)
- [radio](https://techerator.com/tag/radio/)
- [Techerator Essentials](https://techerator.com/tag/techerator-essentials/)
- [netbook](https://techerator.com/tag/netbook/)
- [tips](https://techerator.com/tag/tips/)
- [Adobe Flash Player](https://techerator.com/tag/adobe-flash-player/)
- [Citrix](https://techerator.com/tag/citrix/)
- [servers](https://techerator.com/tag/servers/)
- [upgrades](https://techerator.com/tag/upgrades/)
- [Snow Leopard](https://techerator.com/tag/snow-leopard/)
- [Mac OS](https://techerator.com/tag/mac-os/)
- [launchy](https://techerator.com/tag/launchy/)
- [update](https://techerator.com/tag/update/)
- [networks](https://techerator.com/tag/networks/)
- [Google Android](https://techerator.com/tag/google-android/)
- [installation](https://techerator.com/tag/installation/)
- [netbooks](https://techerator.com/tag/netbooks/)
- [bootable](https://techerator.com/tag/bootable/)
- [Remote Desktop](https://techerator.com/tag/remote-desktop/)
- [yum](https://techerator.com/tag/yum/)
- [presto](https://techerator.com/tag/presto/)
- [remote administration](https://techerator.com/tag/remote-administration/)
- [offline](https://techerator.com/tag/offline/)
- [Google Gears](https://techerator.com/tag/google-gears/)
- [mod](https://techerator.com/tag/mod/)
- [anti-virus](https://techerator.com/tag/anti-virus/)
- [malware](https://techerator.com/tag/malware/)
- [spyware](https://techerator.com/tag/spyware/)
- [Wordpress Plugins](https://techerator.com/tag/wordpress-plugins/)
- [Twitter](https://techerator.com/tag/twitter/)
- [Brizzly](https://techerator.com/tag/brizzly/)
- [Apps](https://techerator.com/tag/apps/)
- [unknown devices](https://techerator.com/tag/unknown-devices/)
- [Malwarebytes](https://techerator.com/tag/malwarebytes/)
- [National Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://techerator.com/tag/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month/)
- [Instant Watch](https://techerator.com/tag/instant-watch/)
- [movies](https://techerator.com/tag/movies/)
- [Firewall](https://techerator.com/tag/firewall/)
- [Google Voice](https://techerator.com/tag/google-voice/)
- [Songbird](https://techerator.com/tag/songbird/)
- [Media Player](https://techerator.com/tag/media-player/)
- [Solid State Drive](https://techerator.com/tag/solid-state-drive/)
- [Acer](https://techerator.com/tag/acer/)
- [laptop](https://techerator.com/tag/laptop/)
- [Half Life](https://techerator.com/tag/half-life/)
- [Black Mesa](https://techerator.com/tag/black-mesa/)
- [Source](https://techerator.com/tag/source/)
- [modification](https://techerator.com/tag/modification/)
- [Gnome](https://techerator.com/tag/gnome/)
- [Emphathy](https://techerator.com/tag/emphathy/)
- [screen capture](https://techerator.com/tag/screen-capture/)
- [Motorola Droid](https://techerator.com/tag/motorola-droid/)
- [PackageKit](https://techerator.com/tag/packagekit/)
- [User Locker](https://techerator.com/tag/user-locker/)
- [barcodes](https://techerator.com/tag/barcodes/)
- [Microsoft Office](https://techerator.com/tag/microsoft-office/)
- [download](https://techerator.com/tag/download/)
- [Google Chrome OS](https://techerator.com/tag/google-chrome-os/)
- [Chromium OS](https://techerator.com/tag/chromium-os/)
- [BlackBerry](https://techerator.com/tag/blackberry/)
- [locking](https://techerator.com/tag/locking/)
- [Droid](https://techerator.com/tag/droid/)
- [comparison](https://techerator.com/tag/comparison/)
- [geotagging](https://techerator.com/tag/geotagging/)
- [geolocation](https://techerator.com/tag/geolocation/)
- [Foursquare](https://techerator.com/tag/foursquare/)
- [tweets](https://techerator.com/tag/tweets/)
- [Asus](https://techerator.com/tag/asus/)
- [Dropbox](https://techerator.com/tag/dropbox/)
- [Dreamcast](https://techerator.com/tag/dreamcast/)
- [DiscJuggler](https://techerator.com/tag/discjuggler/)
- [7-Zip](https://techerator.com/tag/7-zip/)
- [Winrar](https://techerator.com/tag/winrar/)
- [labels](https://techerator.com/tag/labels/)
- [organization](https://techerator.com/tag/organization/)
- [GTD](https://techerator.com/tag/gtd/)
- [portability](https://techerator.com/tag/portability/)
- [extensions](https://techerator.com/tag/extensions/)
- [fix](https://techerator.com/tag/fix/)
- [top10](https://techerator.com/tag/top10/)
- [LogMeIn](https://techerator.com/tag/logmein/)
- [free software](https://techerator.com/tag/free-software/)
- [collaborate](https://techerator.com/tag/collaborate/)
- [draw](https://techerator.com/tag/draw/)
- [flockdraw](https://techerator.com/tag/flockdraw/)
- [shutdown](https://techerator.com/tag/shutdown/)
- [automatic](https://techerator.com/tag/automatic/)
- [Holiday 2009](https://techerator.com/tag/holiday-2009/)
- [images](https://techerator.com/tag/images/)
- [editor](https://techerator.com/tag/editor/)
- [webapp](https://techerator.com/tag/webapp/)
- [2009](https://techerator.com/tag/2009/)
- [roundup](https://techerator.com/tag/roundup/)
- [favorites](https://techerator.com/tag/favorites/)
- [webapps](https://techerator.com/tag/webapps/)
- [technology](https://techerator.com/tag/technology/)
- [gadgets](https://techerator.com/tag/gadgets/)
- [science](https://techerator.com/tag/science/)
- [Jolicloud](https://techerator.com/tag/jolicloud/)
- [backups](https://techerator.com/tag/backups/)
- [consoles](https://techerator.com/tag/consoles/)
- [Secret](https://techerator.com/tag/secret/)
- [Control Panel](https://techerator.com/tag/control-panel/)
- [productivity](https://techerator.com/tag/productivity/)
- [Kindle](https://techerator.com/tag/kindle/)
- [Amazon](https://techerator.com/tag/amazon/)
- [E-book](https://techerator.com/tag/e-book/)
- [E-reader](https://techerator.com/tag/e-reader/)
- [https](https://techerator.com/tag/https/)
- [DRM](https://techerator.com/tag/drm/)
- [Digital Rights Management](https://techerator.com/tag/digital-rights-management/)
- [Google Earth](https://techerator.com/tag/google-earth/)
- [flight simulator](https://techerator.com/tag/flight-simulator/)
- [flight](https://techerator.com/tag/flight/)
- [simulation](https://techerator.com/tag/simulation/)
- [SUPERAntiSpyware](https://techerator.com/tag/superantispyware/)
- [encryption](https://techerator.com/tag/encryption/)
- [TrueCrypt](https://techerator.com/tag/truecrypt/)
- [BioShock](https://techerator.com/tag/bioshock/)
- [PC Gaming](https://techerator.com/tag/pc-gaming/)
- [scripts](https://techerator.com/tag/scripts/)
- [Opera](https://techerator.com/tag/opera/)
- [friends](https://techerator.com/tag/friends/)
- [Safari](https://techerator.com/tag/safari/)
- [Google Chrome Extensions](https://techerator.com/tag/google-chrome-extensions/)
- [chat](https://techerator.com/tag/chat/)
- [XMPP](https://techerator.com/tag/xmpp/)
- [instant messaging](https://techerator.com/tag/instant-messaging/)
- [gifts](https://techerator.com/tag/gifts/)
- [powermat](https://techerator.com/tag/powermat/)
- [nook](https://techerator.com/tag/nook/)
- [Google Buzz](https://techerator.com/tag/google-buzz/)
- [expiration](https://techerator.com/tag/expiration/)
- [Google DNS](https://techerator.com/tag/google-dns/)
- [OpenDNS](https://techerator.com/tag/opendns/)
- [DNS](https://techerator.com/tag/dns/)
- [notifications](https://techerator.com/tag/notifications/)
- [LG Dare](https://techerator.com/tag/lg-dare/)
- [pictures](https://techerator.com/tag/pictures/)
- [photos](https://techerator.com/tag/photos/)
- [BitPim](https://techerator.com/tag/bitpim/)
- [sports](https://techerator.com/tag/sports/)
- [Olympics](https://techerator.com/tag/olympics/)
- [Vancouver 2010](https://techerator.com/tag/vancouver-2010/)
- [athletes](https://techerator.com/tag/athletes/)
- [Winter Olympics](https://techerator.com/tag/winter-olympics/)
- [XP](https://techerator.com/tag/xp/)
- [blue screen](https://techerator.com/tag/blue-screen/)
- [crash](https://techerator.com/tag/crash/)
- [boot loop](https://techerator.com/tag/boot-loop/)
- [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://techerator.com/tag/microsoft-security-essentials/)
- [Anti-Malware](https://techerator.com/tag/anti-malware/)
- [Microsoft Office Word](https://techerator.com/tag/microsoft-office-word/)
- [Wordpress Essentials](https://techerator.com/tag/wordpress-essentials/)
- [Google Docs](https://techerator.com/tag/google-docs/)
- [Acadamy Awards](https://techerator.com/tag/acadamy-awards/)
- [entertainment](https://techerator.com/tag/entertainment/)
- [forms](https://techerator.com/tag/forms/)
- [deals](https://techerator.com/tag/deals/)
- [app](https://techerator.com/tag/app/)
- [application](https://techerator.com/tag/application/)
- [Nexus One](https://techerator.com/tag/nexus-one/)
- [tip](https://techerator.com/tag/tip/)
- [DiskSpaceFan](https://techerator.com/tag/diskspacefan/)
- [Auslogics](https://techerator.com/tag/auslogics/)
- [defrag](https://techerator.com/tag/defrag/)
- [Recycle Bin](https://techerator.com/tag/recycle-bin/)
- [GPU-Z](https://techerator.com/tag/gpu-z/)
- [Support Details](https://techerator.com/tag/support-details/)
- [Ninite](https://techerator.com/tag/ninite/)
- [McAfee Stinger](https://techerator.com/tag/mcafee-stinger/)
- [printer](https://techerator.com/tag/printer/)
- [Sticky Notes](https://techerator.com/tag/sticky-notes/)
- [Windows Media Player](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-media-player/)
- [Steam](https://techerator.com/tag/steam/)
- [feeds](https://techerator.com/tag/feeds/)
- [annoying](https://techerator.com/tag/annoying/)
- [Farmville](https://techerator.com/tag/farmville/)
- [Aldiko](https://techerator.com/tag/aldiko/)
- [Yahoo Pipes](https://techerator.com/tag/yahoo-pipes/)
- [McAfee](https://techerator.com/tag/mcafee/)
- [software development](https://techerator.com/tag/software-development/)
- [programming](https://techerator.com/tag/programming/)
- [recommendations](https://techerator.com/tag/recommendations/)
- [Google Calendar](https://techerator.com/tag/google-calendar/)
- [Fennec](https://techerator.com/tag/fennec/)
- [mice](https://techerator.com/tag/mice/)
- [devices](https://techerator.com/tag/devices/)
- [Subsonic](https://techerator.com/tag/subsonic/)
- [Bad Behavior](https://techerator.com/tag/bad-behavior/)
- [Portal](https://techerator.com/tag/portal/)
- [Seesmic](https://techerator.com/tag/seesmic/)
- [Seesmic Desktop 2](https://techerator.com/tag/seesmic-desktop-2/)
- [Google I/O](https://techerator.com/tag/google-io/)
- [Silverlight](https://techerator.com/tag/silverlight/)
- [media server](https://techerator.com/tag/media-server/)
- [gameloft](https://techerator.com/tag/gameloft/)
- [LauncherPro](https://techerator.com/tag/launcherpro/)
- [SATA](https://techerator.com/tag/sata/)
- [hot swap](https://techerator.com/tag/hot-swap/)
- [hotswap!](https://techerator.com/tag/hotswap/)
- [Reader](https://techerator.com/tag/reader/)
- [NewsRob](https://techerator.com/tag/newsrob/)
- [preupgrade](https://techerator.com/tag/preupgrade/)
- [file sharing](https://techerator.com/tag/file-sharing/)
- [Google Mobile](https://techerator.com/tag/google-mobile/)
- [texting](https://techerator.com/tag/texting/)
- [SMS](https://techerator.com/tag/sms/)
- [Microsoft Office Excel](https://techerator.com/tag/microsoft-office-excel/)
- [word processing](https://techerator.com/tag/word-processing/)
- [documents](https://techerator.com/tag/documents/)
- [vulnerabilities](https://techerator.com/tag/vulnerabilities/)
- [patch](https://techerator.com/tag/patch/)
- [Timerrific](https://techerator.com/tag/timerrific/)
- [editing](https://techerator.com/tag/editing/)
- [cloud](https://techerator.com/tag/cloud/)
- [Dot War](https://techerator.com/tag/dot-war/)
- [Pioneer One](https://techerator.com/tag/pioneer-one/)
- [BitTorrent](https://techerator.com/tag/bittorrent/)
- [science fiction](https://techerator.com/tag/science-fiction/)
- [insomnia](https://techerator.com/tag/insomnia/)
- [sleeping](https://techerator.com/tag/sleeping/)
- [Dr. Evan](https://techerator.com/tag/dr-evan/)
- [QuickDesk](https://techerator.com/tag/quickdesk/)
- [Silverlight 4](https://techerator.com/tag/silverlight-4/)
- [client](https://techerator.com/tag/client/)
- [books](https://techerator.com/tag/books/)
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- [read it later](https://techerator.com/tag/read-it-later/)
- [todo](https://techerator.com/tag/todo/)
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- [memos](https://techerator.com/tag/memos/)
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- [PassPack](https://techerator.com/tag/passpack/)
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- [desktop window manager](https://techerator.com/tag/desktop-window-manager/)
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- [DisplayFusion](https://techerator.com/tag/displayfusion/)
- [window management](https://techerator.com/tag/window-management/)
- [release cycles](https://techerator.com/tag/release-cycles/)
- [MacHeist](https://techerator.com/tag/macheist/)
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- [indie](https://techerator.com/tag/indie/)
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- [Wallpapers](https://techerator.com/tag/wallpapers/)
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- [art](https://techerator.com/tag/art/)
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- [Paper War](https://techerator.com/tag/paper-war/)
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- [Flickr](https://techerator.com/tag/flickr/)
- [DropMocks](https://techerator.com/tag/dropmocks/)
- [Proun](https://techerator.com/tag/proun/)
- [Swiffy](https://techerator.com/tag/swiffy/)
- [HTML5](https://techerator.com/tag/html5/)
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- [PlayStation Plus](https://techerator.com/tag/playstation-plus/)
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- [broadband](https://techerator.com/tag/broadband/)
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- [high-speed internet](https://techerator.com/tag/high-speed-internet/)
- [MidcoNet Xstream Wideband](https://techerator.com/tag/midconet-xstream-wideband/)
- [Sky Burger](https://techerator.com/tag/sky-burger/)
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- [Minecraft](https://techerator.com/tag/minecraft/)
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- [MacOS](https://techerator.com/tag/macos/)
- [CloudPull](https://techerator.com/tag/cloudpull/)
- [Google Reader](https://techerator.com/tag/google-reader/)
- [Google Contacts](https://techerator.com/tag/google-contacts/)
- [Mac Mini](https://techerator.com/tag/mac-mini/)
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- [Bert Monroy](https://techerator.com/tag/bert-monroy/)
- [digital art](https://techerator.com/tag/digital-art/)
- [Windows Phone Mango](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-phone-mango/)
- [Kerbal Space Program](https://techerator.com/tag/kerbal-space-program/)
- [market](https://techerator.com/tag/market/)
- [Battlefield 3](https://techerator.com/tag/battlefield-3/)
- [Batman](https://techerator.com/tag/batman/)
- [preorder](https://techerator.com/tag/preorder/)
- [Motorola Mobility](https://techerator.com/tag/motorola-mobility/)
- [acquisitions](https://techerator.com/tag/acquisitions/)
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- [meme](https://techerator.com/tag/meme/)
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- [fraud](https://techerator.com/tag/fraud/)
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- [bluetooth](https://techerator.com/tag/bluetooth/)
- [stereo](https://techerator.com/tag/stereo/)
- [portable](https://techerator.com/tag/portable/)
- [travel](https://techerator.com/tag/travel/)
- [morning](https://techerator.com/tag/morning/)
- [brightness](https://techerator.com/tag/brightness/)
- [screen](https://techerator.com/tag/screen/)
- [display](https://techerator.com/tag/display/)
- [Tasker](https://techerator.com/tag/tasker/)
- [T-Mobile](https://techerator.com/tag/t-mobile/)
- [Sprint](https://techerator.com/tag/sprint/)
- [Slacker](https://techerator.com/tag/slacker/)
- [Slacker Radio](https://techerator.com/tag/slacker-radio/)
- [PvP](https://techerator.com/tag/pvp/)
- [player versus player](https://techerator.com/tag/player-versus-player/)
- [player-run justice system](https://techerator.com/tag/player-run-justice-system/)
- [media playback](https://techerator.com/tag/media-playback/)
- [MeeGo](https://techerator.com/tag/meego/)
- [Timer Job](https://techerator.com/tag/timer-job/)
- [Klout](https://techerator.com/tag/klout/)
- [throttling](https://techerator.com/tag/throttling/)
- [F8](https://techerator.com/tag/f8/)
- [developers](https://techerator.com/tag/developers/)
- [Spotify](https://techerator.com/tag/spotify/)
- [USPS](https://techerator.com/tag/usps/)
- [government](https://techerator.com/tag/government/)
- [snail mail](https://techerator.com/tag/snail-mail/)
- [Xbox Live](https://techerator.com/tag/xbox-live/)
- [cable](https://techerator.com/tag/cable/)
- [Comcast](https://techerator.com/tag/comcast/)
- [Google Wallet](https://techerator.com/tag/google-wallet/)
- [Kindle Touch](https://techerator.com/tag/kindle-touch/)
- [Kindle Fire](https://techerator.com/tag/kindle-fire/)
- [Windows 8](https://techerator.com/tag/windows-8/)
- [Metro UI](https://techerator.com/tag/metro-ui/)
- [Facebook Timeline](https://techerator.com/tag/facebook-timeline/)
- [credit cards](https://techerator.com/tag/credit-cards/)
- [near-field communication](https://techerator.com/tag/near-field-communication/)
- [Steve Jobs](https://techerator.com/tag/steve-jobs/)
- [Jonathan Ive](https://techerator.com/tag/jonathan-ive/)
- [Zune](https://techerator.com/tag/zune/)