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’s Mobile Strategy Is a Mess: 10 Reasons Why

Now that the Microsoft Kin smartphones have been discontinued after less than two months of availability, the company’s mobile strategy is being called into question. From the beginning, most tech pundits could predict that the Kin devices didn’t have what it would take to last in today’s tech market. Not only did the phones focus […]

Microsoft Windows 8: 10 Features That Should Be Included

Microsoft Windows 8: 10 Features That Should Be Included by Don Reisinger A Web-Based Version With Google planning to deliver a Web-based operating system, Chrome OS, in the coming months, Microsoft has no choice but to answer with an online operating system of its own. But it doesn’t need to rush. Although Chrome OS will […]

Why Windows 8 Will Appear with Few of the Rumored Features

Recently, a slide deck was reportedly leaked from internal Microsoft meetings revealing several different features the company might be planning to offer in Windows 8. The presentation suggests that Microsoft wants to emulate Apple by making major improvements to the Windows user experience. It also mentions tablet support, energy efficiency and much more. That said, […]

10 Products That Would Work Better with iOS 4

10 Products That Would Work Better with iOS 4 by Don Reisinger Google Nexus One The Google Nexus One is an obvious choice for a smartphone that would have been much better with iOS 4. By only offering the device online, Google’s smartphone was supposed to change the way consumers purchased mobile phones. But it […]

Apple’s iPhone 4 Antenna Glitch: 10 Reasons for Consumers to Push Back

Since June 15 when Apple first offered the iPhone 4 for preorder, the company has made several wrong moves. It started when Apple decided to allow AT&T to control the iPhone’s preordering process. By doing so, it left a key component in the purchase of the iPhone in the hands of a company that did […]

10 Things Apple Can Do to Fix iPhone 4 Antenna Woes

Apple has found itself in an unfamiliar position. A company that has built a reputation for delivering outstanding hardware that it does right the first time is being forced to answer questions about reception problems iPhone 4 customers are experiencing. So far, Apple has said little. In an e-mail released June 24, Apple CEO Steve […]

10 Reasons to Stop Using Google Web Services

10 Reasons to Stop Using Google Web Services by Don Reisinger Privacy Issues Galore One of the main reasons why users might want to opt to ditch Google’s Web services in favor of alternatives is the company’s recent privacy troubles. Not only did Google face privacy concerns when it allowed Buzz users’ most-contacted acquaintances to […]

10 Apple iPhone First Impressions: Innovation, Glaring Flaws

The iPhone 4 is officially available. And although not everyone got their hands on the smartphone before it was sold out, the company’s device is easily the most coveted release of the year. For good reason. The iPhone 4 is a well-designed, highly reliable smartphone that easily bests any of the previous devices that came […]

10 Geeky Gadgets Everyone Should Have

10 Geeky Gadgets Everyone Should Have No Title Cyber Clean Electronics Cleaning PuttyFor those who are tired of dealing with dirty or grime-filled gadgets, the Cyber Clean Electronics Cleaning Putty might be a fine solution. The product, which costs just $6.99, is designed to be applied to keyboards or devices that need a quick cleaning. […]

10 Motorola Droid X Features the iPhone 4 Should Have

The Motorola Droid X is ready to hit store shelves on July 15. And when it does, the device will be carrying the Android OS banner as Google’s operating system tries to compete against Apple’s iOS 4. It won’t be easy. Apple’s new mobile operating system is arguably the best version of the software the […]