Tag: Apple

  • Why I Ditched My Netbook for an iPad

    When the iPad 2 came out, I was extremely tempted to get a used or refurbished 1st-gen iPad which are currently selling for around $350 on eBay (dirt cheap for an iPad,) but in the end I forced myself to just stick with my netbook. The biggest problem was that the iPad wasn’t meant as…

  • Thunderbolt Technology Unveiled by Apple and Intel

    It comes as no surprise that Apple’s powerhouse ‘Pro’ line of notebooks has undergone its predictable annual refresh. Making its debut with powerful, updated internals, an HD Camera for Facetime, and an all new Thunderbolt (I/O) technology, Apple has once-again solidified its spot at the top of hardware design. For a change, cameras and processors…

  • Let Your iPhone Organize Your Life with NoteTask and SimpleNote

    Staying organized can be tough. Between paper notes, calendars, and technology, it can get pretty complicated to keep daily tasks in the forefront of one’s priorities. Heck, sometimes a person even needs to organize their organization methods just to keep their wits in place. Now how can Techerator aid you in this prioritizing predicament? First…

  • Mobile Game Review: NBA Jam For iOS

    Boomshakalaka! Having grown up in the ’90s, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition is one of the many games I look back on fondly. Before the release of Goldeneye, NBA Jam is what my friends and I would play nonstop. Packed with outrageous dunks, an over-enthusiastic announcer, and violent gameplay that only vaguely follows the rules of…

  • iPhone 4: Coming to Verizon on February 10

    After years of wanting and months of speculations, the iPhone is finally coming to the Verizon network. I honestly never thought this would happen! Announcement A press conference was held this morning in New York City. At the press conference, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam and Apple COO Tim Cook, along with Verizon Wireless CEO Dan…

  • How to Close Pidgin Chat Windows with the Escape Key

    Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim) is a free, multi-protocol instant messaging application for Windows, Mac, and Linux.  Pidgin is highly customizable and supports popular instant messaging networks like Google Talk, MSN/Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Yahoo! Chat, and can connect to services like Facebook Chat through plugins (or directly through the XMPP messaging protocol). In recent…

  • Techerator Holiday Gift Guide: Gamer’s Edition

    The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me you haven’t even thought about starting to shop for gifts. In the past this situation might have ended with you in tears at the mall, desperately fighting against throngs of soccer moms and biting children, hoping to grab the last of whatever…

  • Recover Lost Files with Disk Drill for Mac

    Have you ever been looking for a file and then realize you trashed it? If this has happened to you recently, you may be in luck. You can download Disk Drill from Cleverfiles Software for the Mac. Disk Drill can scan your hard drive drive for recently deleted files and can restore the lost files or…

  • Cross-platform SyncMate Lets You Sync Files with All Your Devices

    With everybody being so connected digitally these days, keeping basic information synced to all of your devices can be a nightmare. The nightmare can be even more difficult if you are the owner of an Apple computer and have a Windows or Nokia phone (and even worse if your understanding of network sharing is limited).…

  • Fix: Apple’s Mini DisplayPort Wireless Internet Connection Problem

    Apple’s newest MacBook Pro models feature a Mini DisplayPort for connecting external monitors. While the new connection is in many ways much better than a full-sized DVI or even DisplayPort, there have been recent reports of problems with wireless internet connections. When connecting an external monitor through the Mini DisplayPort, the Airport wireless signal drops…