Mar 23, 2014 | audio, computers, shopping, video
It shouldn’t be a surprise that computers don’t have to be large any more – we’re accustomed to laptops that are razor thin and weigh three pounds, after all. But it’s still surprising to see the Intel NUC, a powerful, full-featured computer stuffed into a four-inch...
Mar 30, 2012 | Android, audio, software, video
JRiver Media Center 17 is a Windows program for music and video. You can try it for free for 30 days. It costs $49.98. Most of you don’t need it. There are some advantages to using iTunes, especially if you have an iPhone or iPad. It’s simple and you’re used to it. If...
Mar 20, 2012 | Amazon, Android, Apple, audio, Dropbox, Google, iPad, laptops, Microsoft, mobile, tablet, video
Previously: Walled Gardens, Part 1: Apple Walled Gardens, Part 2: Google Walled Gardens, Part 3: Microsoft This is a transition year. There are no right or wrong answers. Buy whatever feels right and be prepared for some bumps and the possibility that you’ll replace a...
Jul 17, 2011 | audio, mobile, phone, Spotify, web_services
You can be excused if you haven’t heard of Spotify yet. For months it’s been a hot topic for music junkies who have been impatient for it to debut in the United States. People addicted to tech blogs have been scrounging for invitations since the U.S. service was...
Jun 17, 2011 | Amazon, Android, audio, business, Dropbox, iPad, mail, Microsoft, Office, Outlook, photos, web_services
Apple’s announcement of a collection of services sharing the name “iCloud” has generated endless articles about what it all means. I’ll talk about some of the details in the next few days but let’s step back and look at the bigger picture, because it encapsulates so...
Jun 8, 2011 | audio, computers, hardware, photos, shopping, software, video, Windows7
The little box in the picture to the left measures eight inches across and just over three inches tall. It’s quiet and inexpensive. In this difficult world of technology, the best I can tell you is that it might be just what you’re looking for. The Dell Inspiron Zino...
