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Do you have a 2011 MacBook Pro? Do you notice your screen flickering randomly? Me too. It turns out there is an issue with the 2011 MBP’s that cause the screen to flicker whenever the computer switches from integrated to discrete video mode, and vice versa. Switching video modes is apparently used to save power, but it has a whole lot of issues...read more

A toaster charger for your smartphones?
News - November 30, 2013

Kickstarter is definitely the place for interesting ideas, but this one takes the cake. How would you feel about charging your smartphone in a toaster? That's right, a toaster. The foaster is the smartphone charger that looks like a toaster. I guess it's supposed to clean up the clutter of your iPhone cables, but a toaster? The designer claims:...read more

Katie Couric joins Yahoo because Internet has wider reach than TV
News - November 27, 2013

Katie Couric announced this week she is joining Yahoo. When a major television figure like Katie Couric jumps from TV to an Internet company, and she's not at the end of her career, it's big news. She told Glamour Magazine in a recent interview: "The [online] real estate is so valuable. The reach is extraordinary. I learned that when I did my in...read more

Garmin navigator in sun visor
News - October 07, 2013

Have you ever wanted a built-in GPS in your old car? This owner decided to take matters into his own hands. He built a Garmin Navigator into the sun visor in his Volkswagen Vanagon. It's not as nice as having a large display in your dashboard, but it does get it out of the way when you don't need it. Check out the Volkswagen Vanagon “TURBO” a...read more

Apple about to refresh Mac Pro?
News - April 08, 2013

Rumors are running wild that Apple will announce a refresh of its Mac Pro line. If you have followed Apple recently, you know they have largely ignored their Pro line of computers over the last few years. Most of the company's efforts have focused around mobile with the iPhone, iPad, and laptops. The Pro users have desperately been looking for a...read more

Amazon Cloud Drive gets file sync
News - April 01, 2013

Amazon launched its Cloud Drive app for Windows and Mac last year as an answer to services like Dropbox, but it fell short. The Amazon app did not include a key feature that made Dropbox so dominant. File syncing was not part of Amazon's offering. Today Amazon has added file syncing to their Cloud Drive apps for Windows and Mac. While not as el...read more

Google Ready to be retired on July 1
News - March 13, 2013

Google has notified Reader users that Google Reader is going to the technology graveyard. The landscape has changed and rss feeds aren't as hot as they once were, but people do still use them. Why would Google retire reader when they could just leave it alone? Is it taking up server resources? All Google users who logged in recently were greete...read more

Automatic app links your car to your iPhone
News - March 12, 2013

A new device with an associated app called Automatic links your iPhone to your car, and promises to save you money on gas, as well as call for help in an emergency. You plug Automatic's device into the ODP II port under your dashboard. Most cars in the US manufactured after 1996 have the port. Once you plugin the Automatic to your car, it links i...read more

TiVo Mini adds a second DVR to your network for $99
News - March 11, 2013

If you are currently using two TiVos, or you would like to add a second TiVo to your network, you may want to check out the new TiVo Mini. For $99, the TiVo Mini will add a second DVR to your network. There are a couple of catches though. First of all, the Mini only works with the TiVo Premiere 4. In order to work it requires one of the four ...read more

Roku 3 brings new interface, private viewing
News - March 06, 2013

Roku has a new streaming box out. The Roku 3 adds a few curves to the boring black box, but it also adds a faster processor and new interface. The new grid interface makes viewing all of your channels at a glance much easier. The faster processor obviously provides a more fluid experience. One of the best new features of the Roku 3 is private v...read more

myIDkey saves your sensitive data at the tip of your finger
News - March 06, 2013

myIDkey is a voice-activated USB drive with a biometric reader, that stores your personal information, passwords, and files. You swipe your finger on the key and have instant access to your passwords. You speak the name of your bank, and the information comes up. Very cool! You can share the same information with multiple trusted people in your...read more

Apple blocking outdated Safari Flash plugins due to security hole
News - March 01, 2013

More security vulnerabilities in Flash. Apple is currently blocking older Safari Flash plugins due to a security hole that could allow an attacker to take over a vulnerable system. If your system hasn't already been patched you will likely receive a notification the next time you try to run the Flash plugin, asking you to update it. "To help pro...read more

JetBlue teases with Google Glass concepts
News - March 01, 2013

Google has promised to bring Google Glass to the market this year for around $1500. Tech enthusiasts have been looking forward to Google Glass even though we don't have a great idea of what it can do beyond taking photos and videos. To spark interest in Glass, Google announced a contest to get ideas from people about what Glass can do. The contes...read more

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