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.

Microsoft Windows 8: 10 Must-Have Features

Even though Windows 7 is performing extremely well around the world as the fastest-selling version of Microsoft’s operating system ever, the company already is working on Windows 8. For now, it has been relatively tight-lipped about the features Windows 8 will bring to the table, but it expects to make it available to customers in […]

Microsoft Windows 7s Successful First Year: 10 Lessons Learned

Microsoft Windows 7s Successful First Year: 10 Lessons Learned by Don Reisinger Security Matters More Than Anything Microsoft has been battling malicious hackers for years. Nowhere was that more evident than on Windows Vista, which has been widely panned by critics that said the operating system failed to adequately protect its users. That was eventually […]

Apple Mac App Store Will Succeed Big Time: 10 Reasons Why

In the next 90 days, Apple is planning to offer the Mac App Store, the desktop version of the company’s mobile marketplace on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. The idea, according to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, is to bring the same level of productivity and usability to the Mac that consumers are currently enjoying […]

Apple TV: Hands-on Tests Show It’s a Good Buy

Apple TV: Hands-on Tests Show It’s a Good Buy by Don Reisinger The Apple TV The Apple TV is a small, black set-top box that delivers some hefty performance for such a minute device. The Miniature Apple TV The Apple TV fits easily into a persons palm. Its one-quarter the size of the original Apple […]

Apple TV Is Flawed but Worth Buying

Apple TV is an interesting product. On one hand, it’s the “hobby” that so many called its predecessor. On the other hand, it’s a fantastic entertainment device that delivers on Apple’s promise of improving the consumer experience in the living room. Simply put, the new Apple TV is a work in progress. And with a […]

Mac OS X Lion Is a Must-Have: 10 Reasons Why

Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage on Oct. 20 to discuss, among other things, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Although the software won’t be available until summer 2011 and there are still a slew of features that the company has yet to reveal, the items that Jobs did show off seem to have some […]

Google Android Tablets Won’t Match Apple iPad Soon: 10 Reasons Why

Apple’s iPad is selling extremely well across the world. It is quickly becoming one of the most coveted technology products, and will likely be a top gift choice during the holiday season. But in the coming weeks and months, the iPad will be faced with stiff competition from several Android-based devices. In fact, the Samsung’s […]

Apple’s Steve Jobs Hates Google: 10 Reasons Why

Apple CEO Steve Jobs took to his company’s quarterly earnings call on Oct. 18 to heap invective on RIM, tablets and Google. But it was his comments on Google’s Android platform that proved to be the most striking. And in some ways, the Apple CEO that many look to as one of the top executives […]

Apple iPad Alternatives: 10 Devices That Can Be More Useful

Apple iPad Alternatives: 10 Devices That Can Be More Useful by Don Reisinger Apple iPhone Apple’s iPhone is arguably the most useful product in this roundup. The device includes all the functionality of the iPad, but throws in a phone. So, aside from being able to do everything an iPad can (and more), the iPhone […]

ATandT’s iPad Package Is Better Than Verizon’s: 10 Reasons Why

Apple’s iPad is coming to Verizon store shelves starting next week. When that happens, the largest U.S. carrier will have at least one device that will be able to help it match AT&T’s slate of Apple offerings. Moreover, one can easily guess that Verizon will spend a good amount of marketing dollars trying to prove […]