Stories by: Zack Stern

  • +

    Process credit cards anywhere: Five smartphone tools 03/12/2010 01:49:00

    Whether you work as an in-home massage therapist, operate a taco truck, or run some other small business, you're missing sales if you can't process credit cards. However, a number of mobile payment tools now let you accept credit cards on an iPhone, an Android handset, a Windows Phone, or a dumber handset. You just need to sign up, attach credit card reader hardware, and navigate the fees.
  • +

    How to take screenshots on an Android phone 24/10/2010 00:34:00

    You're probably used to pressing PrintScreen (Windows) or Command-Shift-3 (Mac OS X) to capture occasional computer screenshots. But the operation is not so easy on an Android phone. What if you want to taunt a friend with proof of an online game victory, record a strange error message, teach a relative how to perform a task, or capture an image for your blog? You can still do it, but you'll have to walk through a few more steps.
  • +

    Samsung Q430 cuts corners, still feels nimble 21/09/2010 05:39:00

    The Samsung Q430 has the specs required to zip through work and play. Aside from those internal components, parts of the laptop feel like Samsung isn't trying very hard; a dull display, pointless and annoying software extras, and a few cut corners hold the Q430 back from excellence. Even with this missed potential, the underlying performance makes the laptop worth considering for general-use, mid-range buyers.
  • +

    How to clean a dusty PC 27/07/2010 15:50:00

    If your desktop PC's case gets dirty as time goes by, grime can clog the fans that keep internal parts cool. If airflow is blocked, those parts could overheat.
  • +

    Jailbreak Your iPad (Plus 8 Things to Do With It) 01/07/2010 01:21:00

    Apple's iOS 4 enables multitasking and other new and useful features, but the iPad can't join the party until this fall. If you jailbreak your iPad, however, you can multitask today--and that's just the beginning.
  • +

    How to: Install a touchscreen in your netbook 01/06/2010 01:32:00

    Is your netbook envious of touch-driven devices? You can't turn your netbook into an iPad, but you can retrofit it with a touchscreen and avoid the tiny touchpad.
  • +

    10 great ways to get more from your iPad 19/05/2010 00:01:00

    The iPad is loaded with all kinds of features you've probably heard about, but look a little deeper, and its extra abilities might surprise you. Some of these secrets are enabled through apps, while some are built into the device already.
  • +

    The ASUS ROG G73Jh: For Gamers and Beyond 24/04/2010 09:18:00

    Real gamers hate marketers' lures. Those suits ambush gamers with branded drinks, razors, and PCs. Just create great products instead of selling extreme attitude and garish designs. The ASUS ROG G73Jh-A2 will impress the authentic gaming crowd as a strong laptop. But its high-end internals and neutral case will find appeal beyond the gaming-set target: Anyone looking for a big-screen portable should consider this model.
  • +

    28 time-saving tricks for Google, Facebook and more 19/04/2010 23:51:00

    Think you know all of the tricks at your favorite Internet sites? Think again.
  • +

    Work smarter with online collaboration tools 12/03/2010 03:40:00

    Budget constraints and limited technical support make it critical for most small and medium-size companies to work as efficiently as possible. An important first step in getting more and better work from relatively few people is to enable them to work together in real time, no matter how distant they actually may be.
  • +

    Fact or fiction? 8 HDTV myths demystified 09/03/2010 03:06:00

    If you're buying your first HDTV or an upgrade from a starter set, your new television may deliver a better picture than the one you're used to. But picking the right HDTV can be confusing, especially when your favorite blue-shirted salesperson may be steering you in a certain direction in hopes of a bigger commission.
 
Job Search
Top jobs
Jobs in IT&T
Resources