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Mar 11, 2013 • In Gadgets, Geek, Personal, Reviews, Web

Prey: An Essential for Gadget Lovers

I left one very important item off my Samsung Galaxy Note II review. (And as soon as I finish writing this, I will be updating the review with a link to this post!) And that is Prey — an open-source software that lets you track (and potentially recover) your stolen laptop, cell phone, or tablet.

I know there exist tons of anti-theft software in the market today. What makes Prey stand out from the rest is that it is powerful, versatile, and FREE (for up to 3 devices).
Here’s what happened when I reported my cell phone as missing. I immediately…

Mar 6, 2013 • In Gadgets, Geek, Personal, Reviews

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My Samsung Galaxy Note II Review

A couple of weeks ago, I gathered up some information (how long I’ve been with Verizon Wireless, how much I spend per month, how I always pay my bill on time, and what other carriers are offering) and made a call to customer service.
“My current phone is DYING,” I pleaded. “I’ve taken it to the Verizon Store several times, and even performed two hard resets in the past month. I still need to restart it at least once a day to keep it running. I know I’m a few months away from my upgrade eligibility date, but is there…

Feb 22, 2013 • In Android, Gadgets, Geek, Personal, Weird

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Things That Makes Me Sweat and Shake

There are 3 things that make me unnecessarily nervous:
1. The “icy” warning in my car’s dashboard whenever the temperature dips below freezing. Do car manufacturers think we’re idiots? Isn’t it obvious that the roads may be icy when it’s this cold?

I know that the warning is meant to be just that: a warning. But it still makes me extremely anxious whenever I glance down at the dashboard to see this little word whilst driving in freezing conditions.
2. A “price upon request” label on products in magazines. Especially when it pertains to items I like.
I currently don’t have a…

Jan 18, 2013 • In Android, Apple, Funny, Gadgets, Geek, Sports

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If NFL Quarterbacks Were Mobile Phones…

This weekend will determine who goes to Super Bowl XLVII. Two teams will begin to ready themselves for one of the biggest games they will ever play, while the remaining two will go home crestfallen and utterly disappointed (so close, yet so far…).
Y’all know who I’ll be rooting for — what about you?
In honor of the upcoming championship game, Phandroid.com, in conjunction with WinSource.com and iSource.com, has created a funny graphic which answers the following question: If mobile phones were NFL quarterbacks, who would they be? (Although if you want to be technical, the question should start with mobile…

Jan 2, 2013 • In Gadgets, Geek, Personal, Photography, Reviews

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Sony RX100 Review [THE Best Point-and-Shoot!]

This past summer, the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 was released and the web went on a media frenzy, practically all review sites declaring it to be the best compact point-and-shoot digital camera ever made.

In fact, Time Magazine even named the RX100 one of the 25 Best Inventions of the Year 2012!

Digital cameras have been getting smaller and more capable every year, but that trend took a huge leap forward in 2012 with the Sony RX100, which bridges the gap between point-and-shoots and pro-quality digital SLRs. Sony’s innovative design and 1-in. (2.5 cm) sensor allow the camera to take flawless…