Data Doctors

One of the reasons that the Internet can be a dangerous place these days is from something known as scripts. Scripts are like macros in your word processor; they’re a list of commands that automatically run when you visit the site. While the use of scripts can range from generating animation to serving ads, they […]

Yesterday, I told you about juice jacking which can allow USB charging stations to access your private data without your knowledge. If you’re a heavy traveler, especially internationally, you might want to invest in a little device called the Juice Jack Defender. This 15 dollar adapter will allow you to use any USB charging connection […]

Keeping your electronics charged while on the go is getting easier as lots of charging stations are popping to help mobile users. But, if you’re an active traveler, you need to know about something called Juice Jacking. Juice Jacking can occur when a charging station attempt to gain access to your phone’s data while you’re […]

I had someone ask me a question that sounded strange at first, but then it made sense after I thought about it. He asked me if I knew of any way to add Bluetooth connectivity to older non-Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth enable speakers are fairly inexpensive, but the cheap ones don’t sound very good. So if […]

The iPhone is an amazing device for entertainment, communications and capturing those precious moments in our lives, but there’s an accessory that will make it even more amazing…a tripod. Think about how you use your iPhone whether it’s Facetime, taking a group selfie or watching streaming video; you usually end up holding it in your […]

Anyone that has to create presentations on a regular basis knows that keeping your audience’s attention while presenting the information is critical. There are a number of great presentation platforms, but one that you’ve probably never heard of has an interesting twist…audience participation. SlideIdea takes a completely different approach because it’s an iPad app associated […]

With the amount of coverage and scrutiny being given to this tool by the security research world, I think it’s less of an issue of how safe it is and more of an issue of how useful it is.

One of the biggest gripes I hear from iPhone and iPad users, including my wife, is the lack of expandable memory. The problem for us is generally when we’re travelling; taking lots of pictures and videos. The folks at Sandisk apparently heard a lot of complaints like this because they created a device called iXpand. […]

If you use a laptop on a regular basis, you know that battery issues are amongst the most common irritations. The more you use it, the faster the battery deteriorates because it has a finite number of charge cycles. With that in mind, one tip that can help you extend your battery life is to […]

The weekend is upon us and if you’re like me, music will play a big role in enjoying your personal time. Whether I’m entertaining friends or cleaning out the garage, I love having music to keep a hop in my step. Most of the streaming music options like Pandora and Spotify require you to pay […]

Have you noticed that some advertisers on the Internet seem to follow you around no matter where you go? It’s called retargeting and its one of many technologies that the digital advertising community uses to make decisions about what we see. Personalized content can also extend to the prices we see when we’re shopping online, […]

What’s the easiest way to control what computers can access on the Internet in my home?

If you’re an avid Facebook user, you may want to checkout a new tool that was recently released called Say Thanks. It lets you quickly create a personalized ‘Thanks for being a friend’ video for anyone you’re connected with on Facebook. It presents you with a collection of images that you’re both tagged in and […]

Google Earth has always been a wonderful tool that allows you to explore any part of the globe from the comfort of your home or office computer. Well, it’s even more interesting with a project that combines the Google Earth Engine with annual landsat images in a time lapse that stretches from 1984 to 2012. […]

If you’re a really small business that needs to occasionally invoice your customers, you’ve probably found that most of the options available are either too complex or too expensive. Creating invoices, estimates and purchase orders shouldn’t be rocket science and a company called Invoice2go may be a good fit for micro businesses. The platform works […]