Don Reisinger

About

Don Reisinger is a longtime content writer to several technology and business publications. Over his career, Don has written about everything from geek-friendly gadgetry to issues of privacy and data security. He became an eWEEK writer in 2009 producing slide shows focusing on the top news stories of the day. When he's not writing, Don is typically found fixing computers or playing an old-school video game.

Google I/O Product Plans: 10 Clues to the Company’s Future Growth

At the first day of Google I/O 2011, it was clear that the search giant had a mission. At its keynote address, the company indicated that over the next several months and years, it wants to have a presence in as many markets as possible. The days of just relying upon search and advertising are […]

Microsoft’s Skype Buyout Makes Perfect Sense: 10 Reasons Why

Microsoft made one of the blockbuster IT industry acquisition deals of the year with the announcement of its intention to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion. All across the industry, opinions are flying over whether the software giant’s decision to acquire a company outside of its core competencies is really a good idea. Some say it […]

Google Android Shortcomings: 10 Essential Fixes to Best the iPhone

Apple’s iPhone has been an unbridled success since its launch in 2007. Apple announced earlier this year that it has sold over 100 million iPhones since that launch. Now that the device is available to Verizon customers and the long-awaited white iPhone is finally on store shelves, Apple’s star only continues to soar. Android-based devices, […]

The MacBook Pro Is Second to None

The MacBook Pro Is Second to None If there is any device that Apple offers that easily overshadows the competition, its the MacBook Pro. That computer ranges in screen size from 13 inches to 17 inches, and delivers some of the best specs in the mobile-computing market, including a nicely capable 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core […]

Apple iPhone 5 Design: 10 Features That Absolutely Won’t Make the Cut

As the Worldwide Developers Conference draws near, rumors surrounding the iPhone 5 are running rampant. Some say that Apple will announce the iPhone 5 at the event and release the smartphone over the summer, as it has done in the past. Others say Apple might not even release the iPhone 5 until next year. Beyond […]

Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Uncertain: 10 Reasons to Buy iPhone 4 Now

As summer nears, the talk surrounding the iPhone 5 is picking up. As with previous years, there is rampant speculation that Apple will be launching the latest iteration of its wildly popular smartphone in June or July. In previous years, the company has announced the new iPhone at the Worldwide Developers Conference and then launched […]

Sony’s PlayStation, Entertainment Network Breaches: 10 Possible Results

Sony’s PlayStation Network, which lets consumers play games and access multimedia content, is still unavailable as the company works to improve its security. The saga started last month when a single hacker broke into Sony’s servers and stole customer information. According to Sony, credit card data was encrypted, but personal user information was not, causing […]

Apple iPad Is Changing the IT Industry: 10 Major Ways

Apple’s iPad has been selling extremely well. In 2010 alone, Apple reported that it sold 15 million tablet units. During its last-reported quarter, Apple sold 4.69 million iPads, helping to further solidify its position as the most dominant and arguably most influential company in the tablet market. Now, all others, including Google, Motorola, Research In […]

Apple’s White iPhone 4: 10 Reasons Not to Buy It

With Apple’s white iPhone finally on store shelves and available to both AT&T and Verizon Wireless customers, the time has come for consumers and enterprise customers to decide whether the smartphone is right for them. Some folks who have been waiting nearly a year for the white iPhone have undoubtedly jumped at the chance to […]

Sony PlayStation Network Breach: 10 Things to Know About Online Security

After a continuing outage of its PlayStation Network and its Qriocity site, which allow consumers to play games and access entertainment content, Sony has revealed that personal information has been compromised by an “illegal intrusion” into its systems.The company has requested that the more than 77 million people using PlayStation Network examine their credit reports […]