Tips for Extending Smartphone battery life

September 2010

It's difficult enough to keep plain-vanilla cell phones charged for a busy day of just talking. But these days, we also use our smartphones for e-mail, surfing the Web, editing documents, accessing corporate networks, text messaging, enjoying music and video, playing games, managing our personal information and much more -- making it all the more catastrophic when our devices run out of juice. The good news is that there are a number of adjustments you can make that will dramatically extend the life of your Smartphone battery.

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August 2010

Laptops, netbooks and other devices like them became the top selling category of computers when they began to outsell the desktop computer back in the third quarter of 2008. While portable computers are certainly convenient, you will always pay a premium whenever something goes wrong with any of the components. Unlike standard desktop computers that mostly use interchangeable parts, laptops are comprised primarily of proprietary components that generally come from one source; the manufacturer.

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Upgrading to Office 2010: Is it worth upgrading?

July 2010

Microsoft Office is one of the most popular business and home applications ever to see the light of day. But since it’s release many years ago, and the evolution from Office ‘97 upwards, we have not seen much of a change. Microsoft Office 2010 has finally hit shelves, but with plenty of other options out there – online and offline experiences such as Google Docs and OpenOffice.org, is it really worth spending anything from $129.99 upwards on an office package that really hasn’t had much of a facelift at all.?

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The Pros & Cons of Cloud Computing

June 2010

Cloud computing has many different inferences, but in its simplest description, it refers to a computing application that resides on the Internet instead of your local computer’s hard drive. Instead of having to buy special machines and special software, getting everything installed and configured, then building a strong backup system, business and residential users can simply buy off the shelf average performance computers, connect them to the Internet and get started. Cloud computing offers flexibility, accessibility, transfers the responsibility for backup and upgrades to the host and is infinitely ‘scalable’ to as many users as have access to an Internet connection, but is it right for you?

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An Introduction to the iPad

May 2010

The iPad is a tablet device which has a touch screen, serves as an e-reader, web browser, plays videos & music & runs iPhone apps. I am amazed at how many times I have heard the perspective that Apple’s latest gadget could replace a laptop; it’s a clear testament to the power of the Steve Jobs hype machine. The iPad is actually not ‘like’ anything that is currently on the market, so replacing something else as important as a laptop computer with this new device is not likely to be very feasible.

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Basic Computer Tips That Are Often Ignored

April 2010

To get more out of your computing experience, you don’t really need newer equipment or fancier software packages. To do your computer work faster, you don’t always have to go out and buy more RAM or a new CPU. All you have to do is become a better user. Trust me, a good IT Professional doesn’t blame his tools. Being a better computer user doesn’t require you to sign up for course at college or to read the series of “Dummies” books. Improving your computer skills just takes a willingness to learn and to try. Here are a few computer tips that should help your productivity immediately.

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An Introduction to the Netbook Computer

March 2010

In a computer world driven by smaller, lighter, stronger, faster, and easier, the Netbook computer has made quite a splash. Netbooks are the latest version of the portable computer. Similar to laptop computers in many ways except that Netbook computers are smaller, lighter, less expensive and less powerful. They are great for portability but less functional for computing intensive tasks. This article examines just what a Netbook computer is and explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of this new breed of portable computer.

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6 Common Computer Data Backup Mistakes

February 2010

Is your computer data safe? Have you checked recently? Most people have an awareness of the potential danger in losing their computer data. They sense that as the amount of computer data they generate and store continues to grow rapidly, the importance of keeping that data safe also increases. How people address the safety of their data varies widely. Based on years of firsthand observation and experience here are 6 common computer data backup mistakes to avoid.

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Technology Tips for 2010

January 2010

Happy New Year to everyone out there! We hope you received all of the things that were on your holiday wish lists. Between work, home, and play, most of us spend hours on a computer. Here are some customizations and tips that will help you get the most out of your computer. They'll save you time. They'll prevent future headaches and they'll put you in touch with things you never even knew existed!

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