Twitter appears to be planning a revamp of its direct messaging feature, possibly including the launch of a standalone application for the feature. Recently, the company began allowing people to receive direct messages from all users, should they choose, including those that they do not follow. But Twitter may also […] Read the original post…
Month: October 2013
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Supreme Court with the SCOTUSblog app
SCOTUSblog, a blog about the United State Supreme Court written by legal experts, has released an app. Called Supreme Court of the United States Blog, the app is a rundown of the blog’s content with some additional features. For instance, you can receive notifications about major Court actions and breaking […] Read the original post…
Security Analysts and the Island of Misfit Toys
Security analysts can become insular and disengaged because of job pressures and organizational isolation. Here’s how to lead your security team out of the wilderness. Read the original post by Michele Chubirka
Inside TouchID’s origins
One of the co-founders of AuthenTec, the fingerprint scanner company acquired by Apple, recently discussed the early days of the technology. (appleinsider.com) Read the original post by Macworld Staff
How to improve the audio quality of calls on iPhone
We’ve all undoubtedly been in a situation where we’ve had to take a call while there was lots of background noise going on around us. This can make it hard for the person on the other end to distinguish what we’re saying. Luckily, iOS has some options that can help […] Read the original post…
WD My Cloud (for Android)
With the WD My Cloud mobile app, you can quickly share files, add folders, and really manage your My Cloud device. It’s a must-have app for mobile My Cloud NAS users. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom
The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom is a solid starter lens when bundled with the a camera, but it’s priced a bit too high when purchased separately. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Sony Alpha 3000
The mirrorless Sony Alpha 3000 cuts a lot of corners to hit its low $400 asking price, but there are no compromises in image quality. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Snapfon ezTWO (Unlocked)
The Snapfon ezTWO is a solid no-frills phone geared toward seniors. We like its handy SOS button for emergencies, but some flaws prevent it from nabbing our Editors’ Choice award for simple phones. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
WD My Cloud (for Desktop)
With the WD My Cloud desktop app, you have quick and easy remote access to the data on your My Cloud device. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 sticks to Microsoft’s strategy of being an “and” OS—a tablet OS and a full-power desktop OS—while polishing flaws of Windows 8. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
AceAbove PU Leather Cover for iPhone 5 / 5S for $6 + free shipping via Prime
CTCStore offers the AceAbove PU Leather Wallet Cover for iPhone 5 / 5S in Black for $9.95. Add it to your cart and proceed to checkout to drop it to $5.95. Plus, Amazon Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $25 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, […] Read the original post…
USB 3.0 Flash Drives from $13 after rebate + free shipping
newegg discounts a selection of USB 3.0 flash drives, as listed below. Plus, each item qualifies for free shipping. That puts each at the lowest total price we could find by at least $10. Deals end October 19. The flash drives, with prices after newsletter subscriber coupon or rebate as […] Read the original post…
Hate the Reminders app in iOS 7? Here are the best App Store alternatives!
The best alternative reminder apps for iPhone and iPad to help you keep on task and get your to-dos done! iOS 7 brought with it a whole new design language and complete overhaul for several of the built-in apps, including Reminders. While some might enjoy the new, colorful car […] Read the original post by…
The Macalope: Trouble from the get-go
Hey, here’s a fun experiment! Let’s see how long it takes us to find something dumb in this ReadWrite piece by Matt Asay, shall we? “As iPhone 5C Fades …” [record scratch] Oh, jeez, we can’t even get through the title! To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click […]…