Computer & Electronics

Skip Hop Recalls USB Night Lights for Shock Hazard
September 29, 2017 at 12:58 pm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Skip Hop is recalling a USB night light due to a shock hazard. The Moonlight & Melodies night lights have a USB wall power adapter that, according to the CPSC, can break, creating the risk of shock. The recall both the owl and elephant models of the item.…

5 Steps to Improve Your Google Ranking
September 19, 2017 at 1:55 pm

Step 1 Recognize that if it were easy, everyone would do it. And if everyone did it, still only 10 results will show on the search result page. In other words, Step 1 is recognizing the reality of the challenge so you can focus on what you really want to accomplish. Step 2 Decide on…

New iPhones Charge Super-Fast (But Only With USB-C Adapter)
September 18, 2017 at 2:49 pm

The hype around Apple's new smartphone offerings is still palpable, with fans celebrating the new screen innovations, processing power and the ability for wireless charging. One thing Apple has been touting about its new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X is the ability to charge really, really fast. But, like most things in this world…

Microsoft Unveils First Celebrity-Themed Xbox Product
September 13, 2017 at 2:47 pm

Microsoft is collaborating with electronic music duo The Chainsmokers to create a one-of-a-kind Xbox One S with a special light-up chassis for a giveaway event. The console's light-up design is intended to mimic the way a DJ manipulates light and sound.

Let's Talk About Those New iPhones
September 13, 2017 at 2:37 pm

Yesterday was the big day for fans of Apple products. Tim Cook taking to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater and saying, "One More Thing" is to techies what Bruce Springsteen hinting that he's about to play "Born to Run" after an already 2-hour long set is to everyone from New Jersey. Yesterday, Apple…

How Bending Smartphones Could Impact the Industry
September 12, 2017 at 2:07 pm

Today is the day of the big iPhone announcement. And, like many people, we're excited to see what Apple has in store for its next generation of smartphone products. But, Apple isn't the only game in town anymore. The likes of Samsung have been big-time challengers for the smartphone crown for years now, and Samsung's…

Apple's New Headphones Indicate a Future of Smartphone Pairing
September 6, 2017 at 1:52 pm

New Beats by Dr. Dre headphones could be a good indicator of what wireless headphones will feature in the near future, as more smartphone products are ditching the headphone jack and wireless systems grow in popularity. Apple made the news on the release of its iPhone 7, which was the first model to do away…

Back It Up: The 3-2-1 Data Backup Strategy
September 6, 2017 at 11:25 am

As families begin to grasp the devastation to their homes and losses from Hurricane Harvey, one more loss is likely to be felt: Important files and photos are lost forever for many people. Backing up files is critical for home and business purposes, but is often overlooked. Backing up files used to be difficult but…

The Smartphone Stylus Could Be Due for a Major Upgrade
August 31, 2017 at 2:33 pm

As smartphones evolve and features develop, more and more smartphone products have put the stylus to use. Many use it for writing quick notes or marking up design elements. But according to Phone…