Tech
Stolen Cellphones Will Be Tracked and Blocked
B.T. Ballenger on November 2, 2012
The wireless industry is putting criminals on notice: phones reported stolen won’t work anymore. But you can help cut phone theft crime, too.
10 Shopping Tips for the Mobile Consumer
Andrea Woroch on November 1, 2012
Learn how to be a tech-savvy and cost-conscious shopper. With your mobile phone, you can price-compare from anywhere, scan QR codes, track your gift list, and more.
App Lets You Visualize New Furniture
B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2012
If you want to test-drive some IKEA furniture from home – or wherever else you care to – there’s an app for that.
Are You Being Watched Online?
B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2012
Did you know most Americans can be identified by just their birthday, gender, and zip code?
Teens With Smartphones Have More Sex
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2012
A new research study finds high school students who own smartphones are more sexually active, and some use the Internet to arrange trysts.
Online Storage Wars: Which Virtual Storage Is Best?
Angela Colley on November 5, 2012
Laptops crash, external hard drives die, and smartphones fall into toilets. Online storage can save your files, but not all clouds are created equal.
Some .Gov Links Lead to Scams
B.T. Ballenger on October 29, 2012
Even links that seem to link to official government sites may not be safe. Here’s why.
How to Protect Your Amazon eBooks
B.T. Ballenger on October 28, 2012
Own a Kindle? Amazon could wipe out your library without explanation, as one customer just found out. But there’s a way to prevent it.
5 Free Apps That Could Save Your Life
Karla Bowsher on October 25, 2012
Worried about a drug allergy? E. coli outbreak? Heart attack? Cancer? Sprained ankle? These apps have got you covered – even if you don’t have a smartphone.
7 Crucial Considerations When Buying a Photo Printer
Jeffrey Trull on October 24, 2012
Do your digital photos live in your camera and never see the light of day? Invest in a photo printer. Here are some important features you should look for.
Want $50,000? Stop the Robocalls
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2012
If you’re clever enough to invent a way to block illegal automatic dialers, the government will give you a fistful of money.
RIP, Bill Shock
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Here’s why you should never face an unexpected surge in your phone bill ever again.
Google Laptops for $250
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
The new Chromebooks are here, and cheaper than before. But does the new price offset the limitations?
Tips to Shrink Your Teen’s Cell Phone Bill
Angela Colley on October 18, 2012
Think your teen needs a cell phone but not sure what model or plan to get? Here’s what to consider and how to save money in the process.
Verizon Tracks and Sells Your Phone Habits
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Here’s how to stop Verizon from tracking what websites you visit and what apps you use, categorizing you, and bundling that data to sell it to marketing companies.
FBI: Watch for Phone Viruses
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
The government is warning about dangerous programs that could steal data from your phone or secretly monitor it. Here’s what to watch for.
Political Robocalls Annoying, But Not Illegal
B.T. Ballenger on October 15, 2012
How do the automated call laws work? Here’s an explanation.
Amazon Credit for Kindle Books
B.T. Ballenger on October 15, 2012
A proposed antitrust settlement means people who bought Kindle eBooks in the past two-and-a-half years may get some store credit for each one.
Get a Custom Name for a Phone Number
B.T. Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Sprint’s new service lets you claim short names or phrases and link them to your phone number. In other words, somebody could call you at **YOURNAME.
Buy Your Kids a $50 PC
Dan Schointuch on October 15, 2012
A $50 computer might be just the thing to fire up your child’s imagination and set them on a path to some of the next decade’s hottest jobs.
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