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Google Annouces All Access Music Service
Sunday, May 19th, 2013Google is now offering its own streaming music service called All Access. The service is available for Android phones and tablets and for the web. Continue reading
Why Can’t I Watch Netflix On My Tablet?
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Martha writes: “I have a Samsung 8.9in. Galaxy tablet. It works great except I can’t watch movies (Netflix) or TV (MLB.com). We wanted it so that my husband could watch his sports when we travel. Was told we could get all this from the store employee at a major electronics store.” Answer: Martha, here’s what you’ll need to do to see movies and baseball on your tablet… Continue reading
How Do I Get News On My Android Tablet?
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013I just got a new Android tablet as a Mother’s Day gift. My kids said it would be a great way to keep up with the news (They call me a news junkie) without having to turn my computer or TV on all the time, Where are the best places to find news that I don’t have to pay for? Continue reading
Nook Adds Google Play – Lets You Download Kindle App
Thursday, May 9th, 2013“By adding Google Play to NOOK HD and NOOK HD+, we are offering our customers even more great entertainment on our award-winning tablets,” said William Lynch, chief executive officer of Barnes & Noble. “Now with access to more than 700,000 apps and the best reading experience available, NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ are must-see products for entertainment lovers looking for high-quality tablets at incredibly low prices.” Continue reading
Can I Play Facebook Games On A Nexus 10?
Sunday, May 5th, 2013John from Canada writes: I am looking at the Nexus 10 but would like to be able to play Facebook games Cafe World and Fairyland can this be done with a Nexus 10? Continue reading
Comixology – Comic Books On Your Phone or Tablet
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013Remember standing at the magazine rack reading comic books while your mom did the shopping? Well, I sure do, all all these years later I am still a huge comic book fan. Comixology is a free app (though most of the content costs) that brings your favorite comics and graphic novels right to your phone or tablet. Continue reading
For Word Nerds Everywhere… OVERDRIVE!
Sunday, April 21st, 2013The Overdrive Media Console allows you to download E-books and audiobooks from your local library to read or listen to on your computer or your personal devices. It is free to download and easy to use. Continue reading
Viber: A Free App to Call/Text on Your Phone Or Tablet
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013Find out about a free smartphone application called Viber, which you can download to text and call your friends all over the world with no additional fees or charges — the app works by using your data plan! Learn how to use the program and its features. Continue reading
There’s a Cell Phone Upgrade Fee On My Bill… What’s it For?
Thursday, April 11th, 2013Why is there an upgrade fee on my bill? What did i get for that fee? Can it be refunded? I try to answer all of these questions and more. Continue reading
Cell Phone Insurance… Bad Deal or Good Investment?
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013In this day and age we are all hyper-aware of big corporations trying to rip us off. So is cell phone insurance a rip-off, or a necessary investment? This article will answer those questions. Continue reading
Pulse – Get The News That Interests You
Monday, April 1st, 2013Pulse bills itself as “Your news. Anywhere.” That’s a pretty good description of this nifty free app (and website, for those without a tablet or smartphone) that lets you set up a customized news feed of the information that interests you. Continue reading
WS App Review: Munchin Apples
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Munchin Apples is an Android app designed specifically for toddlers between 1 and 2 1/2 years old. It has a narrow focus of teaching little ones to identify apples, but is it worth the time? Continue reading
My Fitness Pal App Now Syncs With Gym Equipment
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013MyFitnessPal, a great little tool for counting calories and monitoring your activity just got a little bit better. You’ll now be able to sync it with fitness equipment at the gym to better monitor your exercise. Continue reading
Spring Cleaning For Your Smartphone
Monday, March 18th, 2013As I write this, the first day of spring is only a day away. Seems like a good time to take up that good old tradition of spring cleaning – on your smartphone or tablet. Is your phone the equivalent of a spare room crammed full of stuff you thought you might use someday? Here’s how to straighten things up. Continue reading
Five Free 5-Star Apps Worth Downloading
Sunday, March 17th, 2013Apps aren’t hard to find (unless you’re looking in the Windows App store,) but good apps aren’t so easy. A lot of free apps aren’t even worth the time it takes to install on your phone or mobile device. So here’s a quick round-up of our favorite apps from the past few months: Continue reading
When Google Lets The Government See Your Private Info
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013Google has issued a transparency report explaining when they’ll allow the government to take a look at your private information such as e-mails, photos and documents. You might say, “Google doesn’t have any of my private information,” but they just might. Continue reading
WS App Review: Sports Tracker
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013There are many exercise tracking applications on the market. However, most are not really up-to-the-mark. The Sports Tracker application is an exception. This application is remarkably well designed and has very few short comings for tracking distance based exercises. It also has a special add-on that enables you to track your heart rate. Continue reading
Keep Losing Your Remote? There’s An App For That
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013Ever wish there was a quick way to find your keys, your cat or the remote? A company says it has the solution for that problem in the form of stickers and a Smartphone app. Continue reading
Tablet Says I Need Flash – How Do I Download?
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013Question: I bought a Kindle Fire 2nd generation tablet. I click on a video and it says I don’t have Adobe Flash, but does not say how to get it. I am very disappointed in it. It is an Android. – Mike Answer – This should be a quick fix. Continue reading
