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Done Not Done (for iPhone) Review

Done Not Done aims to help you keep lists of books, music, and movie and television shows that you have watched (“done”) and have yet to watch (“not done”) but it...
Adobe Photoshop CC Review

Photoshop is not only more powerful than ever, it’s a better deal than ever. No other image-editing software comes close. (5 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Sleek interface Content-aware move...
The Sneakiest Kinds of Malware

Some malware attacks are so blatant you can’t miss the fact that you’ve been victimized. Ransomware programs lock out all access to your computer until you pay to have it unlocked....
Microsoft Boosts Speed, Accuracy of Bing Voice Search

Microsoft is taking a cue from the human brain in its latest Bing for Windows Phone app update. Redmond promised improved speed and accuracy with voice to text and voice-based search...
PS4 Game Bundles Available for Pre-Order on Amazon

When Sony’s PlayStation 4 launches at the end of the year, you can pick up your plain, standard edition console for $399. Or, you can shell out a few extra bucks...
Office Mobile for Office 365 Subscribers (for iPhone) Review

Microsoft’s Office Mobile for iPhone is fast and works well, but it’s not as appealing as other less expensive options that integrate with more apps and services. If you use SkyDrive...
TextPlus (2013) Review

TextPlus offers free messaging and voice calls, but has fewer features than its competitors. (3 out of 5) As its name suggests, TextPlus lets you send free messages, plus make free...
Google Hangouts Review

A replacement for Google Talk, Google Hangouts adds group message and video chat, but its quality could be better. (3 out of 5) While some were upset when Google Hangouts replaced...
Microsoft Paying Developers for Windows Phone Apps isn’t New

Microsoft? Paying developers for apps? Yes. In fact, you shouldn’t be at-all surprised by the practice. Bloomberg Businessweek’s Ashlee Vance let slip in an article this past week that Microsoft is...
Facebook, Microsoft Disclose National Security Data Requests

Microsoft and Facebook on Friday said the government has given them permission to disclose the number of national security-related requests they receive, though that data must be lumped in with other...
Five Rules to Get the Best Price Online Every Time

It’s not easy to be an online shopper. ‘Best price’ pledges often fail to deliver, and it seems like every month there’s a new cutting-edge shopping app or highly promoted comparison...
Facebook Promises ‘New Product’ at June 20 Event

On June 20, Facebook will once again take the stage to announce “a new product” at its headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Sent via snail mail, the invites are rolling out...
Will Google Provide a Taste of Key Lime Pie in October?

Android users who have had their fill of Jelly Bean and Ice Cream Sandwich may have a new snack to munch on this fall. According to a report from VR-Zone.com, Google...
Google Saying Goodbye to Chrome Frame

Google this week announced it is bidding adieu to Chrome Frame, a plugin that brings a modern Chrome engine to old versions of the Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser. In a Thursday...
A Guide to the “Kernel Security Check Failure” Blue Screen of Death Error

Error Name: KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE STOP Code: 0×000000139 All right, you’ve been hit with a relatively serious BSoD, called KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE. Sounds bad, right? Fortunately, we can help. This error sometimes appears on your...
Rdio Arrives in 7 New Countries, Lands in Asia

Music-streaming service Rdio this week launched in seven new countries, including Malaysia and Hong Kong, marking its first push into Asia. Rdio is also now available to users in Colombia, Chile,...
Microsoft Office for iPhone: Too Little Too Late?

Microsoft Office apps arrived on the iPhone today in the U.S., but the fact that they’re so late to the game means many people simply won’t use them. Sure, many workers...
NYC, Nextdoor Partner for Neighborhood-Focused Social Networking

Nextdoor, the social-networking service for neighborhoods, has partnered with New York City to give Big Apple residents important city and safety updates. Launched in 2011, Nextdoor is a free service described...
Rumor: Facebook Developing Google Reader Replacement

Facebook has already conquered the world of social networking, so why not tackle news consumption? Facebook is reportedly developing its own RSS service, presumably aimed at filling the void Google Reader...
BMI Sues Pandora, Calls Radio Station Purchase a ‘Stunt’

Music-licensing organization BMI has filed suit against Pandora, asking a judge to impose royalty rates that are consistent with Internet-based streaming operations, not terrestrial radio stations. The move comes after Pandora...