Are you using an email service like Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo? Those so-called “free” services aren’t really free. In fact, they cost you plenty and you may not know it. Think about it. Why would a global corporation give you anything for free? Email isn’t a product these companies are giving to you out of […] Read More
It’s the time of year when we all start thinking using family photos in some form of holiday card. You could certainly use a cookie cutter design from your local one-stop shop, but why not put a personal stamp on the occasion this year and create your own? This week I’ll show you how. As a photographer, I […] Read More
In the comedic movie Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks cleverly satirizes the classic Frankenstein story. For me, his most poignant comment on the topic of creating life was not can we do it, but should we do it. His characters were buffoons with hardly the sense to be responsible with their creation. It’s a brilliant movie, largely because […] Read More
How important are keyboard shortcuts? Can’t you simply use a mouse for everything? Shortcuts are called that for a reason — they save time. And since most people seem completely unaware of most of the best time-saving shortcuts on the PC, I’ve rounded up the best ones for you today. Ctrl+F for Find Let’s start […] Read More
You probably saw the news last week: Microsoft unveiled new versions of its Office apps (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for iOS. Notice I said “iOS” and not just “iPad,” because Microsoft now offers native Office apps for iPhone as well. To me that’s not the big deal. Only a masochist would attempt to work with […] Read More
Photographing the colors of fall may not seem to need much instruction, beyond “just point and shoot,” but I have some ideas to share today, coming from someone who does not live near the beauty of the changing leaves. I live in Texas, so some color appears closer to Christmas time and it’s just not as breathtaking […] Read More
Let’s get this out of the way right up front: When it comes to speed, a solid-state drive (SSD) is the single most important component you can have in a computer. The key thing to look for when buying a computer is a solid-state drive — not a faster CPU, not more RAM, not a […] Read More
Pity the unwitting overseas traveler who makes calls, sends text messages, and consumes data without planning ahead. The international roaming fees charged by most carriers are enough to make a grown blogger weep. One well-known workaround is to purchase a SIM card that works locally, but that’s a hassle on many levels. You have to find […] Read More
I’m very excited to announce the eHow Geek Vs Geek Giveaway. The rules are really simple: We’re giving away two Roku Streaming Sticks (each one $50 value) — one in November and one in December. To be entered in the giveaway, all you have to do is share an episode of Geek Vs Geek with […] Read More
Asking a bunch of tech heads if they prefer a Mac or PC is like asking a bunch of New Yorkers if they like the Yankees or Mets: You’ll get loud, passionate arguments. I had this “discussion” with my father, a retired entertainment lawyer and professional word twister. Arguing with him is like trying to […] Read More
