How to Wrap Your Laptop's Power Cable Without Damaging It

Published on 20 Feb 2013 : You could probably even coil it a little tighter than this, we were just being conservative for the sake of time.

Dell goes private to aid restructuring

Published on 5 Feb 2013 : Personal computer maker Dell is no longer to be a publicly traded company. The world's third-biggest maker of PCs plans to buy back all its shares, spending the equivalent of 18 billion euros.

BlackBerry Unveils Two New Smartphones

Published on 30 Jan 2013 : Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM), which makes the BlackBerry, says it's back. The company is trying to reclaim a market it once dominated by introducing two new devices. The last few years have been a painful time for the company as customers deserted its platform in favor of newer, more popular devices. As Mil Arcega reports, this may be the company's last chance to remain a vital player in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

Why the New BlackBerry Is Worth a Look

Flickr photo courtesy of the Office of the Maryland Governor

Remember the BlackBerry? RIM is hoping a new operating system will help get the brand back into your hands.

 

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By many accounts, the BlackBerry is dead in the water--and it has been for some time. Yet, for all the hype surrounding Samsung's domination in the smartphone wars, and the simple fact that the iPhone 5 is still the top dog for usability and app selection, it is possible that Research in Motion (maker of the BlackBerry) might actually rebound.

Here's the most compelling reason why: The BlackBerry 10 operating system might be worth the wait. Few have had a chance to try out the new OS, which is rumored to debut within the next 60 days. And, it's unclear whether phones running the new OS will be able to compete with high-end models like the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Yet, some of the new BlackBerry 10 features do look impressive, especially for business users.

The Features

One useful feature is that the new OS has two modes, one for work and one for personal use. That's a nod to the reality of business today--we tend to buy our own phones and then use them at work, rather than use a company-issued phone. With a quick flick from work to personal, you'll see a different array of apps. You might have apps for work related to projects, managing your staff, and keeping up on business news. Then, you can switch to a view that only shows Pandora, a few games, and your personal Facebook account.

Another perk is that RIM seems to be serious about improving the mobile browser. We'll have to wait and see what the actual test results look like for speed, but there's an interesting feature for sharing what you find online. BlackBerry 10 can learn that you normally share by email or on Facebook, and then make that the default option automatically. I like how RIM is embracing adaptability to do some of the thinking for consumers.

The screen captures of the new software keyboard make me think RIM might finally have a winner in terms of replacing the thumbpad. It looks crisp and well-designed, with large enough keys for fast typing. Once again, the OS adapts to your typing to guess words on the fly and correct your common typos.

Will It Be Enough?

Clearly, RIM has a lot of work to do. Companies of all sizes are switching to more modern phones. Yet, there is a legion of BlackBerry fans out there. (I know, because I get the emails from them on a weekly basis.) Many companies have locked into contracts for BlackBerry Enterprise Server and are biding their time until a new model comes out that actually makes sense for deployment. RIM has a good track record in terms of rock-solid business security and lightning-fast push email delivery.

What could get in the way? Usability problems and lack of apps in the BlackBerry store could be lethal. If BlackBerry 10 ships with a plethora of user interface problems and bugs (say, apps that crash or cause confusion), and without the main headliners like Skype and Evernote, then this new OS could just be another whimper from RIM's corner. Stay tuned. 

What Is the Difference in MP3s & MP4s?

Published on Jan 10, 2013 : Recording Music - Despite similar file extensions, MP3 and MP4 files are actually very different. Find out the difference between MP3 files and MP4 files with help from an audio and recording professional in this free video clip.

The iPad Mini is here! But has Apple lost some of its magic?

Published on Oct 25, 2012 by CNETTV : We'll break down what Apple didn't tell you at its iPad Mini keynote. New iPad Minis, iMacs, and a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display were the stars, but the iPad 4 put the big hurt on Apple loyalists

JBL Micro Wireless plays big for its size

Published on Oct 25, 2012 by CNETTV : This $59 hockey-puck sized portable Bluetooth speaker has some kick.

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WiFi Camera : Nikon's Coolpix S800c runs Android

Published on Oct 25, 2012 by CNETTV : The Nikon Coolpix S800c marries an above-average point-and-shoot with the functionality of an Android device.

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Motorola's S11-Flex HD pumps tunes and calls hands-free

Published on Oct 25, 2012 by CNETTV : Power your workouts plus tackle phones calls with the $129.99 Motorola S11-Flex HD stereo Bluetooth headphones.

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Huge Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Published on Oct 24, 2012 by CNETTV : Big, beautiful, and bursting with features, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2's stylus brings Android to higher level. Just not one that everyone will love.

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Apple surprises with fourth-gen, full-size iPad

Published on Oct 23, 2012 by CNETTV : Apple introduces the next-generation iPad a mere six months after the iPad 3 was announced. It's twice as fast as the previous model and offers LTE and 10 hours of battery life.

Microsoft Surface Window RT / 8

OVERVIEW

Surface with Windows 8 Pro is Microsoft's bold attempt to take on not just the iPad and Android, but the entire laptop market, and bring desktop-strength tablets — a niche-product for decades — to the masses. In doing so, the company has built on its years of experience with pen and touch interfaces, and created a tablet that offers multiple input methods — including fingertip, stylus, and keyboards — right out of the box. Running on Windows 8 Pro, this tablet will be able to run all Windows desktop applications. Microsoft says it will be priced to compete with Ultrabooks, and will also be able to take them on when it comes to performance and versatility.

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Published on Oct 23, 2012 by ABCNews : Microsoft Surface RT Video Review  Does Microsoft's first Windows 8 tablet live up to the hype?

AppleMacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display (late 2012)

OVERVIEW

Just like the 15-inch version Apple has upgrade the popular 13-inch model to support its Retina display technology giving it 227 pixels per inch for a 13-inch display. At a mere 0.75 inches and 3.57 pounds, the remarkably portable 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is 20 percent thinner and almost a pound lighter than the current 13-inch MacBook Pro. The base model will have a 2.5GHz processor, 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage with a starting price of $1,699.

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iPad Mini - Apple's New, Smaller Tablet

On Tuesday, Apple introduced its first 7.9-inch tablet, the iPad Mini.

For months, Apple fanboys have mocked up renderings of what they thought the new Apple tablet would look like. But now we can see the real deal.

Check out the gallery below for pictures of the iPad Mini shown during the Apple event. What do you think of the new iPad? Is it worth the $329 the cheapest version costs -- especially when other 7-inch tablets retail for $199?

Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @HuffPostTech. Read more about the iPad Mini here.

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Samsung to unveil 4-inch 'mini' Galaxy S III on October 11th

10 Oct 2012  |  JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, confirmed today that his company will be releasing a four-inch version of the Galaxy S III on October 11th in Germany. Shin announced the news during a meeting with Korean press on Wednesday.

Shin didn't reveal many details about the device, though he said it was spurred by increasing demand for 4-inch devices in Europe. He also noted that it won't be an entry-level handset, telling reporters it will have "full form factor." This would make it an unusual addition to the Android landscape, where high-end devices tend to be 4.5 inches or larger.

"We'll be launching a 4-inch Galaxy S III on the 11th in Germany," Shin said. "There's a lot of demand for a 4-inch screen device in Europe. Some call it an entry-level device, but we call it 'mini.'"

Shin's confirmation comes just ahead of Apple's rumored iPad mini announcement.

Update: Samsung has confirmed to The Verge that it will hold an event on October 11th. "Galaxy S III mini will come with 4-inch display and we are going to unveil the product tomorrow (Oct 11th)."

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