Category: Reviews-HowTos

iPhone 5 cases were a bit on the scarce side right at launch, but now they’re multiplying faster than tribbles. We’re going to review every case we get our hands on, and we’ll keep this gallery updated as we do. From simple silicon skins to rugged drop…

You might think that “Bling My Thing” tells you everything you need to know about this case. It’s a simple shell, encrusted with Swarovski crystals in a wave pattern. There are ten different colorways, offering different permutations of case and crysta…

The Active is another take on Seidio’s combo cases. This two-piece case features a silicone layer for absorbing shock, and a hard plastic exoskeleton to protect against major bumps. It’s easy to install and uninstall, but the molded button coverings sa…

If you’re a bit of a klutz, the CandyShell Grip does a good job of keeping your iPhone in your hand and off the asphalt. Combining the sleek lines of Speck’s CandyShell hard cases with rubberized details, this case manages to be sleek while offering go…

X-Doria’s Dash keeps it simple with a sleek snap-on polycarb case. Roomy cutouts for buttons and ports let you use your iPhone’s controls with ease. The back features a clear window that frames the Apple logo on the back of your phone surrounded by a p…

I was wondering if I can still set up iCloud on my iPhone even though I’m still on Snow Leopard on my Mac? Searches explain that I need to have Lion or higher to set up iCloud, but I was wondering if I can just set it up on the iPhone 4 directly with…

There are multiple ways to control iTunes on your Mac. From using the remote control on your Apple EarPods,  the keyboard function keys, to using numerous apps that place controls in the menu bar on your Mac. Unfortunately, all of these apps requi…

Input peripherals can be taken for granted by the general computing populace. As long as a slab of plastic machined into a keyboard or mouse gets the job done, it can often be disregarded as "performing as intended." Considering the p…

The iPhone 5 is great in pretty much every aspect, but battery life continues to be an issue for some despite it’s slightly larger battery than the iPhone 4S. While you can’t swap out the battery for a larger one, there are 5 simple usage tips that can…

I have an older G5 Mac with the dual PowerPC CPUs. Because it is not an Intel based Mac, I have finally hit the software “wall” and cannot upgrade any further. I am looking for advice about web browsers, because I cannot install Chrome, Opera keeps…

Suddenly, several of my iPhoto pictures are not showing up in my iMac’s iPhoto library. Instead, iPhoto only shows a gray icon with an exclamation point (!). How can I recover my Photos?With older versions of iPhoto (6.x and 7.x), under certain condi…

For $100 (as of 10/05/2012), the Epson Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One color inkjet multifunction printer (MFP) delivers a lot of bang for the buck. The controls are top-notch and intuitive, the unit doesn’t take up much space, and the output …

Despite having flags, VIPs, folders, and other modes of structure and storage, emails are inherently difficult to keep track of. Especially whenever you have a message that must be replied to by a certain time. Luckily, both the Calendars and Reminders…

The OS X text-editor market is burgeoning, especially with the advent of the Mac App Store and the capability to store documents on iCloud (and otherwise in the cloud). These writing apps range from minimalist text editors with few options to relat…

Editor’s note: This review has been updated substantially—and the rating increased by a full level—after hearing Fitbit got in touch with us to offer technical support. The updates focus on issues related to background syncing, and are addre…

What it lacks in speed, the $250 Brother HL-5470DW monochrome laser printer makes up for in good-quality output and cheap toner. In fact, in terms of price per page, the HL-5470DW is one of the cheapest-to-operate printers on the market—inkjet o…