Month: July 2013

Though Amazon has long remained apparently content to abide by Apple’s rules about in-app purchases, the retail giant’s latest update to its Kindle app for iOS devices remains true to the letter of the law, if not the spirit. As good as the Kindle app on iOS is for reading, the […] Read the original…

The Nokia Lumia 1020 is a smartphone for those who prize great photos above all else–that is, above size and some popular apps, like Instagram. Read the original post by Jason

Dropbox is one of the most widely used online storage services around. Dropbox for iPhone and iPad is a super convenient way to clear up some on-board storage as long as we remember to be conscious of protecting the data we put there. Adding a passcode to Dropbox for iOS can […] Read the original…

When a storage upgrade went haywire for the state of Oregon, the results were disastrous. But the IT gaffe serves as a lesson for all in contingency planning. Read the original post by Tony Kontzer

BuyDig cuts up to 30% off a selection of laptop backpacks and cases. (The discount is reflected on the product’s page.) Plus, add coupon code “VmeBackpack20″ and checkout via V.me by Visa to knock an extra $20 off. With free shipping, that puts each at the lowest total we could […] Read the original post…

The Kindle app for iPhone and iPad has been updated, adding the option of searching the Kindle store. Previously, you could only search your own library of books. Now the search function of the app also returns books in the Kindle store that have free samples available. You can download […] Read the original post…

Gundy, speaking Monday night at the Renaissance Hotel, said he was in Florida watching one of his boys play baseball when it was announced that voters had picked OSU to win the Big 12. People began texting Gundy with the news, but he said he didn’t pay immediate attention to […] Read the original post…

Logic’s battery life is fantastic but its taste is inferior to that of Blu. However, for vapers looking for a nicotine fix in a pinch, Logic will do. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

eCig users, especially those who smoke traditional cigarettes, are bound to appreciate an NJoy eCig’s authentic cigarette look, feel, and high nicotine content. The taste of the vapor however, leaves something to be desired. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Blu eCigs are much tastier and cleaner than “analog” cigarettes to the point where afterwards, you may find regular cigarettes kind of disgusting. If you’re a beginning “vaper,” you’ll find Blu eCigs easy to use and surprisingly satisfying in taste. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

The C. Crane Senta Ally is an affordable Bluetooth speaker option, but don’t expect high quality audio from its compact frame. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

The Sony Bluetooth Wireless Speaker SRS-BTX300 is a Bluetooth portable speaker with nice extras, like a built-in speakerphone, but it faces stiff competition in this price range. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

OfficeMax offers its OfficeMax Fausto I Mesh Executive Chair in Black, model no. OM04612, for $49.99. Opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $9.95 shipping charge. (Alternatively, you can pad your order over $50 to qualify for free shipping.) That’s tied with our May mention as the lowest price we’ve […] Read the original post…

Microsoft improves on the storage functionality in its upcoming Windows Server release with new SSD-supported automated tiering and write-back caching. Read the original post by Howard Marks