Monthly Archives: February 2013

Repairability Chart Outs Industry Focus on Disposable Tablets
Mobile

Repairability Chart Outs Industry Focus on Disposable Tablets

February 28, 2013 1:39 PM - by: Jim Tanous

iFixit‘s new Tablet Repairability Chart aims to shed light on the increasingly integrated designs of consumer tablets, and give consumers fair warning on how disposable their next tablet purchase will be.

How to Restore Metro Mode for Internet Explorer in Windows 8
Windows 8

How to Restore Metro Mode for Internet Explorer in Windows 8

February 27, 2013 10:26 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Internet Explorer automatically switches to Desktop Mode in Windows 8 after another browser is installed. Here’s how to restore Metro Mode while still keeping the option to use other browsers in Desktop Mode.

How to Change the Default Fonts & Text Size in OS X’s Notes App
OS X

How to Change the Default Fonts & Text Size in OS X’s Notes App

February 27, 2013 10:20 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Mountain Lion’s Notes app is a great way to keep track of simple items and tasks, but lacks any meaningful preferences or customization options. We show you how to dig into OS X’s configuration files to change Note’s default font and text sizes.

Ken Segall: Apple’s Dominance in Marketing is Eroding
Mobile

Ken Segall: Apple’s Dominance in Marketing is Eroding

February 27, 2013 9:45 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Ken Segall, the advertising veteran responsible for Apple’s “Think Different” campaign, argues that Apple may have lost its edge in when it comes to marketing and is now being surpassed by competitors like Samsung.

Power Up: Kickstarter Concept LifeSpot Charges 8 Devices At Once
Mobile

Power Up: Kickstarter Concept LifeSpot Charges 8 Devices At Once

February 27, 2013 9:11 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The Life-Spot Multi-Device Charger, currently in the funding stage on Kickstarter, features eight retractable cords comprising two Lightening, two 30-pin, and four micro USB connectors.

EA Close to Implementing Multi-Platform Single Identity System
Games

EA Close to Implementing Multi-Platform Single Identity System

February 27, 2013 2:10 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Gaming giant EA announced Tuesday that it is ready to implement a single identity system to bridge gamers’ experiences across multiple platforms, tracking progress and achievements between consoles, handhelds, and the Web.