Ron Schenone
Yahoo! Axis Browser Reviewed
Just when you thought that Yahoo! was down for the count, the company surprises us with a new browser. Even more surprising is that its browser, called Axis, is currently only available for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod. However, it is marketing extensions and add-ons for other popular browsers such as Firefox, Explorer, Chrome, [...]
Public Wi-Fi: How to Connect Safely
Connecting to public Wi-Fi is not as simple as selecting an open Wi-Fi, and can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. Instead, you must realize that there are safety factors that must be considered before you can proceed to merrily surf your way through the Internet. That does not mean, [...]
Common Facebook Annoyances and How to Fix Them
While Facebook has become a connection for many, it can also serve as a venue for frustration. I saw this several weeks ago when I watched my wife become so extremely frustrated with Facebook that she eventually deleted her account. Her reasoning was simple and was based on one out of control application. Yes, our [...]
Texting While Driving: How Severe Should the Punishment Be?
While many states have outlawed texting while driving, there are still an incredible number of people who are guilty of it. Other states, like Missouri, allow anyone over the age of 18 to text when they are driving. This seems ludicrous to me since I must admit that I am highly prejudicial when it comes [...]
Give Yourself a Charge with the New Silicon Power Cell
Anyone who has traveled through our nation’s airports is well aware of how problematic it may be to find a charging station for your smartphone or other device, and if you do manage to find one, there is often a fee attached. This problem is compounded for those of us who fly coach where there [...]
Updated Google OS: Why You Will Like It
On April 16, 2012, I wrote an article, New Google Chrome OS: Admission of a Mistake? in which I stated that it appeared that Google had given up on the idea of a browser-only operating system. At the time, I also mentioned my disappointment with Google for not offering the new OS to those of [...]
Informed Consent: if Your PC Breaks, It’s Your Fault
First let me say that I am highly prejudiced against all paid for anti-virus programs; I personally believe that we have all been duped into believing that we must shell out cash to protect our Windows-based computer systems. Second, while it is true that Microsoft has completely failed to protect its operating system, which is [...]
Windows Media Center No Longer Free in Windows 8
Microsoft is expected to debut its “Release Preview” for its Windows 8 operating system in June 2012, with the release of the full version during the fall season. With many of us expecting great things from Microsoft, there are some changes being made to the OS that many of us could find disturbing. For the [...]
Are Men Really Outshopping Women Online?
Shopping online has become one of my favorite pastimes. For the past five years I have been a client and advocate of Amazon Prime. If you are not familiar with what Amazon Prime is or does, here is a brief breakdown of the benefits Amazon Prime offers. Cost is $79 a year. Free shipping in [...]
How the Future of Glass Will Change Technology
Until recently, the majority of smartphones and other viewing devices have come with plastic screens prone to scratching very easily. This has meant that coins, keys, or other sharp objects in a pocket or purse could make your new device look used in a very short period of time. However, while the scratches are unsightly, [...]
