May 18, 2012
Have you ever bricked your router? Were you able to fix it, or did you give up and throw your router away? Follow this tutorial that shows you how you can bring back your router from the dead with the help of a few handy third party apps.
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May 17, 2012
Google’s launch of Chrome OS was one of 2011’s most disappointing moments. Perhaps the biggest disappointment of Chrome OS was its performance. Since then, Google has been gradually updating Chrome OS. The user experience has improved significantly. Here are five reasons to go back and give it another go.
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May 17, 2012
Today, we'll be taking a look at the PlayStation Vita (specifically the 3G/Wi-Fi model), Sony’s latest entry into the portable gaming space. How will it hold up? Read the review to find out. Plus, we'll be giving away a brand new, identical PlayStation Vita. Join the giveaway to be in the running to win it.
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May 17, 2012
It's a sad fact of life that technology is always outdated. As soon as a piece of hardware is released, the engineers and designers set to work on the next iteration, meaning that the one you have in your house is past it from day one. But that doesn't mean it's useless, even after you succumb to temptation and buy the advertised upgrade.
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May 17, 2012
Mobile phones have changed the way we live our lives and to many, the prospect of a world without voice calling, text messaging and mobile Internet access is an unsettling one. As we all know, mobile phones didn’t just happen overnight. They grew up, just like us.
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May 16, 2012
Up until a few years ago, a small home printer had to be attached directly to the computer it was servicing. Or, if you had several computers, it had to be attached to at least one of them, and that computer had to be sharing it for others to be able to use it. Thanks [...]
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May 16, 2012
Occasionally we receive a question on MakeUseOf Answers about a battery that refuses to charge. This isn’t surprising. Batteries are known to only last so long, and poor conditions can drastically reduce their life. Issues with chargers or excessive power draw can also be a problem. Let’s address this common concern. Just what do you do when your battery is on the outs?
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May 15, 2012
Almost everybody has a smartphone with a GPS these days, but they're still sorely underused when it comes to creative days out of the house. If you're a geek looking to impress a date with your creativity, passion for life and cool tools, then using your GPS to liven things up could be the answer.
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May 15, 2012
With the iPad, Apple has a great product that is dominating the tablet market. And it's clear why. The iPad looks amazing, works really well, and has a plethora of apps available for it. The new iPad also has the Retina Display, which even I, as someone not exactly enamored by the slight upgrades, readily admit is a fantastic innovation. However, there are alternatives to the iPad on the market, and not all of them are as crappy as some would have you believe.
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May 15, 2012
Do you want to use your smartphone’s GPS capabilities to replace your GPS device? I know I do. Using my smartphone means fewer gadgets to worry about, plus I don’t have to worry about the battery dying since the phone can remain charging while plugged in. Smartphones are simply great sources of entertainment and utility, regardless of whether your phone is the most recent top-of-the-line phone or not.
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May 10, 2012
After doing a little more research than was healthy, I took the plunge and chose a tablet. One which I now own and use every day. It wasn't an iPad, or even a name-brand Android tablet such as the Transformer Prime or Galaxy Tab. Instead it was a generic Android tablet bought from a random third-party seller on Amazon.
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May 10, 2012
The Amazon Kindle Touch needs little in the way of introduction. This e-ink device is one of the best selling e-readers in the world, and is a refinement of Amazon’s successful line of Kindle devices. Amazon offers the same device in two prices: $99 “with special offers” (meaning, the device shows ads), and $139 “without [...]
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May 7, 2012
Among the legendary lengthy staff email conversations that we have here at MakeUseOf, the one that became really long and really heated was on the subject of the Google glasses. The staff quickly split up into two camps - the pro's and the anti's - and battle commenced. I personally think the glasses are going to kick ass and when they come out for sale, I am probably going to quickly give in to temptation and buy myself a pair.
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May 4, 2012
Recycle mobile phones. I wish that should be the catchphrase for all of us to live by. While researching this article, I came across quite a few official mobile industry websites of consumer rich countries dedicated to recycling old mobile phones. So, the message is being sent out. But on the ground, is it finding its place anywhere other than the dumpster? I hope so. Recycling mobile phones has never been easier.
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May 4, 2012
Us young punks love our fancy mobile phones. We text, we visit websites, and we view video – all on a device that uses small text and is fragile if dropped. The HTC SuperMan FullThrottle XIV may be lusted after by those of us with great vision, but recommending it to someone over 60 usually isn’t the best idea. So what mobile phone is made with the senior citizen in mind?
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