My Favorite Thing at CES 2013

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My Favorite Thing at CES 2013

January 13, 2013 /
In case you were not aware, this past week marked the 46th annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Tech companies from all over the world came to show off the latest and greatest of their ongoing developments (and occasionally, commercially available products), ranging in category from smartphones to refrigerators. If it runs on an electrical charge, you’ll find it at CES. So among all the bells and whistles, what was it that stood out to me as the best gadget (or gadget booth) at the show? The ...

My Favorite Thing at CES 2013

FeaturePoints – Lots of features, not so many points

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FeaturePoints – Lots of features, not so many points

January 12, 2013 /
If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated by the recent lack of sponsored apps available on services like FreeMyApps and FreeAppSlots. Hey, no worries! They’ll get apps again eventually, but in the meantime it sure would be nice if there was yet another points-for-apps/cash service to start racking up some points on. Well it turns out there is, but don’t necessarily expect as much out of it as the other two aforementioned websites. UPDATE: FeaturePoints is now available for ...

FeaturePoints – Lots of features, not so many points

Windows 8 App Shortcuts on Desktop Tutorial

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Windows 8 App Shortcuts on Desktop Tutorial

December 15, 2012 /
There’s no doubt about it in my mind: Windows 8’s new UI is pretty slick. However, as it only replaces the Start Menu of last generation (ok, the last several generations), it is still very much necessary to pay the familiar Windows desktop a visit on a daily basis. Now, while it may not be difficult to hit the Windows key on your keyboard, type the name of the app you want, and hit Enter, some might still prefer to have shortcuts on their Desktop or Taskbar leading to Metro/Modern UI Windows 8 apps. ...

Windows 8 App Shortcuts on Desktop Tutorial

What’s up with the Windows 8 App Store?

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What’s up with the Windows 8 App Store?

December 14, 2012 /
Ok, so before I get started, let me make it quite clear that I love Windows 8. Contrary to what many suggest, I would consider it a necessary upgrade from Windows 7 due to increased performance, a more efficient UI, cool new functionality thanks to the new Start screen and its apps…oh, wait. While most of those points may be true, Microsoft may be missing things on one critical level, and if they don’t correct it soon, the damage may be difficult to repair, ever. The Windows 8 app store started out ...

What’s up with the Windows 8 App Store?

FreeAppSlots – Turning Taps into Cash…again!

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FreeAppSlots – Turning Taps into Cash…again!

November 29, 2012 /
Many of you that read this blog have taken advantage of a service I wrote about a while back called FreeMyApps. How it works is that companies sponsor their iOS app on FreeMyApps, you download the app being sponsored, and FreeMyApps shares the profits with you in exchange for trying the app out. What with FreeMyApps doing so well, you know other companies are going to want to get in on the fun. That’s precisely what we have with FreeAppSlots. Now before I get into FreeAppSlots, I want to make one thing ...

FreeAppSlots – Turning Taps into Cash…again!

YouTube: the Future of TV (Micro-reviews)

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YouTube: the Future of TV (Micro-reviews)

November 09, 2012 /
With online streaming of movies and shows gaining popularity, the internet has made itself a very viable option for major productions in recent years. While YouTube may have begun as a creative outlet for non-professionals, its insane success and popularity has made it a choice option for professionals seeking to join in this pioneering effort to bring big-screen quality into streaming video. Here’s my top 3 list of real productions that are available to watch in full at no cost on YouTube. 3. Video Game ...

YouTube: the Future of TV (Micro-reviews)