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New Android Trojan Horse Alert

Published on 2012-04-24 07:29:00

We have a fond love for the internet. It’s a place where we can keep on the latest trends, whether it’s the news, sports, the weather, our social media or any other area of interest. Not only are we online at home or in the office, but with our smartphones or tablets, we can be online at virtually anytime. That being stated, our private data is even more vulnerable to being either hacked or even stolen. The ways that this vulnerability is being compromised sometimes can be surprising. Thi [..] > read more

Create Your Own Android Apps With Android App Inventor

Published on 2012-04-18 16:01:00

The world of mobile apps is growing at a phenomenal rate. You could even say that this has become the new “cash cow”. I know that it’s something that I intend to learn. I remember I had just discovered the Android App Inventor whenever Google was getting ready to end the program in Google Labs. However this year I was glad to see that someone picked this project up. Those at the ever infamous MIT have decided to let this live on. It is even equipped with support from a growing community of [..] > read more

Slim Kicker- Level Up Your Body

Published on 2012-04-09 17:11:00

There are a lot of us in this country who struggle with one thing or another. For some, it’s a weight issue. I know that I too struggle with this. There are however, times when we are just too laid back, and at other times, too overworked. In this country we like to eat, we super-size almost every meal, even our snacks. Diets don’t have to be hard or even boring. There are some who are even making diets fun. > read more

Android Market Surpasses 400,000 Apps

Published on 2012-01-06 18:23:00

Another milestone for Android, the Market has surpassed 400,000 apps. Sure the Apple App Store got there first, but the Market is gaining ground on the App Store. This is an amazing feat for the Market considering that in April of 2011 there were only 200,000 apps and in August of 2011 the market hit the 300,000 milestone. This feat comes just one month after Google announced that the market had surpassed 10 billion downloads. That was a great 10 days of apps for $.10 apiece to coincide with t [..] > read more

New Years Resolution Apps

Published on 2012-01-03 09:22:00

We are a people who are addicted to numerous devices or substances. Are you one of those who made a New Year’s Resolution? Do you want to quit smoking, drinking, or maybe lose some weight? Some habits can be very hard to break. There is some help though, like the saying goes “there’s an app for that”. Here is a small list of apps to help aide you in your New Years Resolution. Please note, this is not some medical advice. You should always consult your physician with any medical related [..] > read more

HTC Bootloader Unlocker

Published on 2011-12-30 04:14:00

HTC has announced that they are offering a tool for bootloader unlockers for all of their smartphones that were released after September 2011, and all of their handsets that they release here after.Upon the release of the device it will be locked. You may ask, “What does this tool do?”,It gives you the freedom to unlock your device. You can then install your own custom rom. If the carriers were smart they would unlock all smartphones. They could probably charge more, and in return they would [..] > read more

Studies Indicate- Android Is For Apps- iOS Is For Games

Published on 2011-12-30 03:26:00

There are a few reports that are floating around the internet that is making the above statement: Android is for apps, iOS is for Games. This idea really has me intrigued. Is this statement even true? Does it matter? There are a few folks on the web who have not taken to this statement in a very positive way, especially those at The Unofficial Apple Weblog. They claim that it’s a fact that has been unfavorably mentioned against the iPhone and iPad. The original report came from those at Xyolo [..] > read more

It Was An Appy Christmas For All

Published on 2011-12-27 18:39:00

We love our smartphones and tablets Now it’s apparent that people spent a lot of time Christmas Day downloading new apps for those devices. A study that was conducted by Flurry Analytics discovered that records for activating new smartphones downloading apps were shattered. Records indicate that consumer’s activated 6.8 million smartphones, a 140% increase from 2010. Records also indicate that 242 million apps were downloaded that day, a 125% increase from 2010. It was a great year for bot [..] > read more

HTC WILL REMOVE PATENT INFRINGING FEATURES FROM ITS SMARTPHONES

Published on 2011-12-22 05:48:00

Taiwan based smartphone producer HTC has announced plans to remove technology features to avoid infringing on some of Apple’s patents. Earlier this week on Monday, the US International Trade Commission had stated that they would impose a ban on the sales of HTC smartphones in the United States beginning in April of 2012. The patent that HTC is infringing upon is the technology that involves data detection. Upon hearing this verdict, HTC surprisingly announced that they would remove the fea [..] > read more

OVER 700,000 ANDROID DEVICE ACTIVATIONS DAILY

Published on 2011-12-22 03:53:00

According to the head of the “Bureau of Android Statistic”, Andy Rubin, Googles director of mobile platforms, there are now over 700,000 Android devices activated on a daily basis. For those who are wondering, each device is only counted once. If a consumer purchases a used device, that device is not counted. This more than doubles the amount of devices that were being activated this time last year. All of Googles wireless competitors, including Apple, don’t share their activation statis [..] > read more

Super Bowl To Be Streamed Online

Published on 2011-12-21 02:23:00

This coming Super Bowl February 5, 2012, live from Indianapolis, you will be able to stream online for the very first time. Not only will you be able to stream it, but if you have the official NFL app for either the iOS or Android, you will be able to watch it that way as well. There is no other televised live event in the country that generates as much popularity or commands as many viewing numbers as the Super Bowl. The last Super Bowl dominated the ratings with over 100 million viewers. In [..] > read more

iPhone OS 3.1.3 Users Unable To Download New Apps

Published on 2011-12-21 01:48:00

The iPhone and iPod touch have always been a great product. However owners who are currently running the old firmware version of OS 3.1.3 are apparently running into a problem at the App Store while trying to download new apps. It is always important to stay current with the latest version of all software. Users are complaining that they are able to update apps and have the capabilities of syncing existing apps, but can no longer download new apps directly to their devices. This apparently s [..] > read more

So You Want To Make An App..........

Published on 2011-12-20 05:22:00

You just got that new iPhone, or maybe even that new Android, both platforms have some really great apps. You have an idea for an app, maybe one that you think people would like. Have you ever thought of designing your own app? I know what you are thinking, developing an app, would require a lot of work, maybe not though. Have you done a search on the subject? There are a lot of websites out there that will help you make the idea that you have, a reality. They are called app makers. First of a [..] > read more

GOOGLE SEARCH GETS IMPROVEMENTS

Published on 2011-06-15 19:08:00

One of the biggest and coolest technology companies in the world, became a little cooler yesterday. Google makes a lot of products. With their Android platform to Gmail to Picasa, truly a great line of software products. We can’t forget the Chrome > read more

Windows 7 Phone: Which Is The Right One For You?

Published on 2011-06-15 14:40:00

In today’s world the smartphone is the in thing. We are such a busy people. We have always got to stay on top of our email and there is no more of a convenient way to communicate than the SMS, or as we refer to it simply as text. I know there are o > read more

AFTER WEEKS OF SPECULATION, COULD THERE BE VULNERABILITIES WITHIN THE MAC OSX?

Published on 2011-05-25 16:57:00

After thousands of people were calling for support, but Apple wouldn’t acknowledge that there was a problem. People were being turned away, there was no Mac Defender problem. Is it really malware though? You decide. Late yesterday afternoon A > read more

DO YOU WANT TO MOVE YOUR WINDOWS FILES TO YOUR NEW MAC?

Published on 2011-05-20 15:26:00

Now you can with Parallels Transporter You can get this amazing app in the Mac App Store for a limited time for $1 Now you can use your Windows documents, pictures, music, downloads, Internet bookmarks all on your Mac without the hassle of installi > read more

GOOGLE IS PROVIDING THE ANDROID A MUCH NEEDED SECURITY FIX GLOBALLY STARTING TODAY

Published on 2011-05-19 17:42:00

Smartphones & tablets are vulnerable to personal data attacks. Today owners of an Android powered smartphone or tablet should start receiving security updates. As expected after the release of multiple web articles, Google is finally addressin > read more

DOES THE DELL STEAK PRO HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE IN THE ANDROID TABLET MARKET?

Published on 2011-05-19 16:11:00

With all of the Android tablets and phones on the market, Will Dell succeed with the Streak Pro? It seems as though that sales were somewhat sluggish for the Dell Aero and the Dell Streak. What makes the Streak Pro different? With HTC and Samsung le > read more

HELP TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PRIVACY INVASION & IDENTITY THEFT WITH LAPLINK PC LOCK

Published on 2011-05-16 13:55:00

Do you know about Laplink PC software? You should, for over 25 years now Laplink has been the global leaders in PC connectivity. Laplink has released PC Lock, data encryption software with cloud management. With it’s Web Management Conso > read more

THE SMALLEST FULLY FUNCTIONAL SMARTPHONE – THE HP VEER 4G

Published on 2011-05-15 18:31:00

Today exclusively at AT&T for $99 The Palm Pixi Plus meets the Palm Pre The HP VEER The HP Veer is of course powered by the HP w > read more

OVER 100 MILLION ANDROID DEVICES STRONG, THAT CAN’T BE WRONG

Published on 2011-05-14 15:57:00

The Android Army During the latest Google I/O Conference, we learned a lot of cool things. We learned of the Google Music service We learned of Chrome being available on netbooks starting June 15 During the latest conference we learned some very > read more

JUST MADE OFFICIAL TODAY, CHROME FOR NETBOOKS – SAMSUNG & ACER MODELS

Published on 2011-05-11 15:34:00

The Acer model The Samsung Model Day 2 of the Google I/O Developer Conference and we receive the news and plans for Google Chrome on netbooks. We were not disappointed in day number 2. There will be 2 Chromebooks > read more

HAVE YOU TRIED THE ROCKMELT BROWSER? IT WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD!

Published on 2011-05-09 13:24:00

Have you tried the Rockmelt web browser? You may say to yourself, another web browser? We have too many as it is. I assure you, Rockmelt is far different than any other browser that you’ve ever used. Just what is Rockmelt? Rockmelt is a web b > read more

SOME OF THE NEWEST & MOST PECULIAR GADGETS OR IDEAS IN TECHNOLOGY

Published on 2011-05-07 21:52:00

I am going to list here some of the newest gadgets in technology, that I myself have found to be peculiar ideas. I realize that some of you out there will disagree with me. I am in no way trying to be negative towards any of the gifted individuals > read more

FOR THE LOVE OF FILE SHARING, PIRATE STYLE, THAT IS

Published on 2011-05-06 16:25:00

The days of file sharing has been around for a long time, even before the internet was conceived. People used to share files on 8 inch floppies. Then came the Bulletin Board System. The BBS is limited to phone lines until the early 1990’s. Then cam > read more

Pioneer App Radio, Now You Can Enjoy Your Favorite Apps From Your Cars Dashboard!

Published on 2011-05-03 19:25:00

Everyone loves the apps weather it be games apps, utility apps, social media apps, the list goes on. Now you literally can take your apps with you. You can have them there right on your dashboard. Pioneer, the innovators in car stereos have team > read more

For The Love Of The Droid, The Newest Must Have Android Phones

Published on 2011-05-02 18:02:00

For The Love Of The Droid, The Newest Must Have Android Phones With So Many Android Smartphones on the Market, Which one would you choose? Most of the newest ones have an 8 megapixel camera. Most are capable of HD video recording. One thing I kno > read more

THE BEST LINUX DISTOBUTION JUST RELEASED UBUNTU 11.04 Natty Narwhal

Published on 2011-04-29 15:25:00

Have you ever tried the Linux operating system? If you haven’t, I think that you should. There is one distribution in particular though that you should > read more

Introducing The Sony S1 & The Dual Screen S2 Android Tablets (Playstation) From Sony

Published on 2011-04-28 13:42:00

Sony has introduced a new pair of Honeycomb tablets. The S1 & the dual screen S2 I think that Sony has outdone themselves with the release of the unique tablets. These tablets offer the Qrioc > read more

WHAT IS THE BEST MOBILE OS? AND…… THE WINNER IS ANDROID! CONSUMERS WANT ANDROID OVER THE iPHONE, THE BLACKBERRY, AND WINDOWS OS

Published on 2011-04-27 11:29:00

The Android smartphones are blowing away their competition. People want an Android smartphone over the iPhone They also prefer the Android handsets over the Blackberry According to a new report that h > read more

NOW YOU CAN GET PAID ITUNES APPS, ANDROID APPS, OR EVEN BLACKBERRY APPS FOR FREE

Published on 2011-04-26 10:03:00

Yes you read that right. Paid iTunes apps for free. Where do you go to get them? The daily deal craze has come to the apps stores. Today the company called OfferedApps plans to start letting everyone downl > read more

YES IF YOU HAVE A CELL PHONE AND IT’S GOT GPS, YES IT’S TRACKING YOU OR SPYING ON YOU, IT DOESN’T MATTER IF IT’S APPLE OR ANDROID, THEY KNOW!

Published on 2011-04-23 17:18:00

Earlier this week we had the first report that the iPhone was spying on us, Then the next report was that your Android phone was spying on you. Since then, there have been m > read more

NOW YOU CAN PLAY YOUR IPAD GAMES LIKE A LIVE ARCADE WITH THE ICADE

Published on 2011-04-21 19:58:00

Yes you read the title of this post correctly. Turn your iPad into a real live arcade. You can now relive the past with the iCADE > read more

OSX LION CUSTOMIZATION FOR WINDOWS 7

Published on 2011-04-19 19:08:00

Do you like the look at feel of Windows 7? You really like the way that OSX looks though, right? Would you lik > read more

More From The Cloud

Published on 2011-04-18 19:09:00

I truly love the idea of music in the cloud. It was reported a few months back about the startup of the Amazon cloud music services. They beat Apple and Google to the punch. Both Google and Apple have been in the ta > read more

The Google Doodle

Published on 2011-04-15 23:47:00

The First Google Doodle The people of Google are at it again. We have another doodle on their website today. This one commemorates the 122nd birthday of the ever controversial Charlie Chaplin. Over the year > read more

Windows App Store?

Published on 2011-04-12 09:56:00

Do you think that this is this some exciting times in the world of technology or what? I can’t speak for all, but I sure do think so! &nb > read more

The Commodore 64

Published on 2011-04-10 21:25:00

Do you remember the Commodore 64? Wow, it sure has been a long time since you saw one of these, right? It’s been a long time for me as well. It takes me back to the good old days. I know what you are > read more

Android on the Desktop?

Published on 2011-04-08 08:56:00

Have you heard of Blue Stacks? I would probably say that you haven’t. Blue Stacks is an application that will enable you to run the Android OS on your desktop. This is > read more

Mozilla’s Slow Add Ons

Published on 2011-04-06 23:52:00

I’ve been around the internet for quite a few years now. I was really glad to see that Mozilla finally has some intention of doing something about their slow add ons. &nb > read more

Bitnami

Published on 2011-04-05 23:26:00

Bitnami. Have you heard of Bitnami? You may be asking what is that? Well let me just say that Bitnami makes some of the best software installer’s out there. I know because I use Bitnami. You won’t have me endorsing software on h > read more

Google + 1

Published on 2011-03-31 10:20:00

Here it is, introducing the Google + 1 button. When you are looking for something, sometimes it get’s annoying without any help. You search and search, maybe through a tweet, a shared video, a bl > read more

Welcome to the Heartland Google

Published on 2011-03-30 22:56:00

I don’t know how many people in this area are excited. I just know that I am. I guess that you could say that I’m a big fan of Google. That’s why I’m excited. They are bringing their high speed broadban > read more

Music in the Cloud

Published on 2011-03-29 08:40:00

Have you been over to Amazon’s website lately? If you haven’t, you really need to check out their new service. Yes, they now have cloud services for music. There were rumors of this. They done it before both Google and Apple. Both the “Cloud Dr > read more

Ten Years of Mac OSX

Published on 2011-03-26 23:24:00

This past Thursday marked the tenth birthday or anniversary of Mac OSX, which officially debuted on March 24th, 2001 as Mac OSX 10.0 with an internal codename of “Cheetah”. The initial release was the first versio > read more

Firefox 4

Published on 2011-03-24 23:32:00

Firefox 4 was released just a couple days ago. It was much welcomed as anticipated. It came three years after the release of Firefox 3. Within 24 hours of > read more

HTC EVO 3D

Published on 2011-03-23 23:54:00

Yesterday I talked a little about the HTC Flyer or as Sprint would like to call it the HTC EVO View. Either way it makes a really great tablet. One that I am sure going to purchase. > read more

Finally…… The HTC Tablet Has Arrived

Published on 2011-03-23 00:37:00

Since Apple released the first iPad in April of 2010, we have become infatuated with the tablet PC’s. Although Apple wouldn’t want us to call the iPad a PC. They > read more

Movies on the Net

Published on 2011-03-21 23:40:00

Do you like movies? Who doesn’t? Do you rent movies? Do you buy movies? Well you really shouldn’t do either. What I suggest is that you search for them on t > read more

Pwned Again

Published on 2011-03-18 00:14:00

Last week we brought you the hacking competition Pwn2own. Now I would like to bring you some more of those results, this time from the mobile OS side of the competition. We told you that it didn’t take anyone long at all > read more

40 Years of Viruses

Published on 2011-03-17 00:20:00

January 2011 Statistics of Computers Worldwide Is your computer sick? Is it tired and sluggish? Maybe it is infected? This year marks the 40th anniversary of Creeper, the world’s first computer viru > read more

R.I.P. Microsoft Zune (2006-2011)

Published on 2011-03-15 22:38:00

Here's a story for the masses. Microsoft is finally killing off the Zune. After Apple's successful run with the iPod starting in 2001, Microsoft wanted a piece of the MP3 player pie. This is what they offered us. > read more

Professor Messer

Published on 2011-03-15 00:08:00

Do you have a passion for computer’s? Are you studying to go into some aspect of the IT field? Do you need help, but really can’t afford it? We all know that the studying and testing materials for these exam > read more

Microsoft Fusion Labs

Published on 2011-03-14 10:42:00

You know we are a busy people. We like to stay that way it seems. We do however like our news and our social media. With Microsoft Fusion Labs, you can have all of that > read more

Pwn2Own

Published on 2011-03-11 00:12:00

That is my topic today, Pwn2Own. Do you know what it is? I would say that most people don’t. Of course I will fill you in on the exact details. Pwn2Own is a computer > read more

Microsoft Kinect

Published on 2011-03-10 10:21:00

I wanted today to talk a little about the amazing Microsoft Kinect. I’m re > read more

ViewSonic ViewPad

Published on 2011-03-09 10:25:00

There are an overwhelming amount of tablets on the market today. Once Apple released the iPad in April of 2010, and it's popularity took off, everyone wanted a slice of the pi > read more

Too Much Eye Candy

Published on 2011-03-07 19:53:00

There is a new report that indicates the reason why some of us can’t sleep at night. We have too much eye candy. In other word’s we have too many technology toys > read more

Are You Up To Date?

Published on 2011-03-07 11:03:00

How many people out there are running their PC’s without any antivirus software? You need to have it for your PC, it’s very essential. I’m often asked by friends, “ Can my computer get a virus > read more

Just A Little Tech News

Published on 2011-03-06 21:57:00

There are a few announcements to make in the world of technology today. As promised this Friday March the 11th, Apple will release to the general public the updated version of iOS to 4.3. Th > read more

Will Microsoft Catch Up?

Published on 2011-03-05 12:05:00

My question today: Will Microsoft catch up? It seems as though the world's once biggest technology has fallen behind in recent years. It was just a few short years ago, they > read more

A World of Apps

Published on 2011-03-04 11:31:00

We have become a world of apps. Applications that is. The innovator's Apple started it all with the first iPhone. There were gaming apps, office apps, and so for > read more

The iPad 2

Published on 2011-03-03 13:19:00

They released it yesterday. I believe that the only reason as to why they, Apple that is, pushed it out, is because of all of the different tablet's that are being released wi > read more

Published on 2011-03-02 12:30:00

From the tech world we have some of today's tech news. Everyone is geared up for the Apple iPad event. I know that everyone is anticipating the release of the iPad 2. Stay tuned throu > read more

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