10 must-have Android apps
By Jack Wallen January 25, 2012, 11:12 AM PST Takeaway: As Android has evolved, its apps have improved and proliferated. Jack Wallen has created a new list of apps you’ll want to install on your tablet or phone. There’s an old French saying (one I first heard …
Facing down the Ramnit virus on Facebook: Tips for protection and clean-up
By Bob Eisenhardt January 23, 2012, 12:55 PM PST Takeaway: Bob Eisenhardt explains how the Facebook virus Ramnit works, why it’s so bad, and how it can affect much more than a Facebook account. Ramnit is advertised as a lethal virus for attacking Facebook, having stolen 45,000 …
10 things you should do when you get a new Windows laptop
By Brien Posey January 12, 2012, 12:56 PM PST Takeaway: Before you take a new laptop on the road, make sure it’s correctly configured, secured, and provisioned to meet your needs. I recently replaced my laptop with a newer model, and I went through a number of …
The first 5 apps to install on your iMAC
By Scott Lowe January 9, 2012, 3:12 PM PST Takeaway: Once you move beyond the basics when provisioning a new Mac, certain apps jump to the top of the list. Here are a few good ones to consider. Over the past few years, I’ve changed. Whereas I …
Configuring Email Rules for Apple Mail
By Erik Eckel January 6, 2012, 7:00 AM PST Takeaway: Erik Eckel explains the steps to creating flexible mail-handling rules in Mac Mail. Most business users are familiar with Microsoft Outlook rules. Many might be surprised to learn Mac Mail, the default email application included with Mac …