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Obviously, I use AT&T to power my iPhone. I'm not saying that it's the best network out there (hello, dropped calls!), but it's the one I prefer to stay at in order to enjoy the Apple smartphone. What network would I prefer to be on? Probably Verizon — they really do have the best coverage and largest network on the market. I recently read a story on Wired that reiterated this fact, and Read more
20 crimes committed and solved on Facebook — Geekosystem iPad 3 accessories arrive at Best Buy stores on March 11 — Geek.com Court OKs warrantless cell phone searches — Newser Famous pop culture moments no one remembers correctly — Cracked Learn to play the wrist-mounted finger piano — Dvice Tech vigilante jams bus cell networks to give commuters peace and quiet — Tecca Read more
Mark Zuckerberg joined a new social network — Newser The FBI's taking down a chunk of the Internet on March 8 — Geekosystem The best RSS apps for iPad — Geek.com First reports on Apple's factory conditions — Dvice Common arguments from Internet haters (yes, they exist) — Cracked Is your cell phone making you selfish? — io9 Read more
Ever find yourself comparing your finances to other people? OnSugar blogger Beauty and the Budget talks about this dangerous habit. In a society where everyone wants to keep up with the Kardashians, it's hard not to covet a fancy lifestyle — success, money, material possessions. When you find yourself in a financial rut, it's easy to compare yourself to others. Even if you don't give a hoot Read more
There's still time to break the bad habits of 2011 and kick off the year with a fresh take on the tech etiquette that may be driving your co-workers crazy and even have consequences to your health. Be a considerate digital user in 2012 by breaking these six technology habits. Walking or driving while texting — we've seen the ad campaigns warning against distracted driving, but it seems every Read more
Mobile shopping is on the rise. In fact, nearly 60 million users will shop on their mobile phone for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. Just because you might be using your smartphone to shop for gifts this year doesn't mean you aren't at risk for hacking, viruses, malware, or identity theft (especially if you're an Android owner, just sayin'). Since we increasingly put more personal Read more
To err is human; to make budgeting mistakes, totally human as well. Most people are not aware of the little budget traps we get caught in, because life is so busy that it's hard to keep track of the smaller money details. But being careless can rack up higher bills. Pretty soon, you might be wondering where your money is going — you don't spend that much every month but your bank seems to be Read more
Over the past week, iPhone 4S owners have been complaining about poor battery life on their new devices. Apple is currently investigating the issue by reaching out to customers for information, but there are a few things you can do to lengthen the life of your iPhone 4S battery (or any cell phone) in the meantime. See our tips for prolonging your iPhone 4S battery life below. Lower your screen Read more
There's no doubt about it: technology is frustrating. When it quits, combusts, and dies at the most inopportune moments, we have to remain calm and remember how helpful it is when it's working. Your cell phone is a mini calendar, alarm clock, inbox, parking space locator and mp3 player all in one. And that laptop — well, it's your key to organization. Be thankful for the gadgetry in your life Read more
My work phone number must have had an illustrious history before being assigned to me, because I've gotten several calls from debt collectors and tons of texts from spam marketers since the day I got it. Recently, I realized that the frequency of "how to become a secret shopper" and "ways to get a car loan" texts meant that it was time to find a way to block spam texts. Most of you have also Read more
