Don Reisinger

What’s in macOS Sierra to Make It a No-Brainer Upgrade Apple’s newly renamed desktop operating system will boast a number of features that will make it a worthwhile upgrade when it arrives later this year. The Name Has Changed, but Not the Basic Design The biggest change Apple announced at WWDC was that its desktop […]

What’s at Stake in the $26.2 Billion Microsoft-LinkedIn Buyout In an unexpected move, Microsoft announced its intent to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, and here’s a look at what both companies could get out of it. A Look at the Valuation Microsoft paid a heavy premium for LinkedIn. The social network’s shares closed June 10 […]

Apple Kicks Off WWDC 2016 With Rebranded, Updated Operating Systems At WWDC, Apple unveiled updated watchOS, tvOS, iOS and macOS operating systems. Here is how they will enhance the user experience when they launch this fall. Say So Long to OS X As expected, Apple made the decision at WWDC to phase out its 15-year-old […]

Why IDC Sees Gloom in the PC’s Future, but With a Glimmer of Hope It’s long been known the PC market is in trouble as sales decline. Here are the takeaways from IDC’s latest report on the beleaguered hardware space. Notebook Shipments Will Actually Rise … Although the overall PC picture is troubled, notebooks actually […]

HTC Vive vs. Oculus Rift: Virtual-Reality Headset Face-Off As the virtual-reality market heats up, more companies are building technologies to pique customer interest. We compare two leading VR headsets. They’re Reliant on the Headsets, of Course The entire experience offered in the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive is delivered through headset. The devices are worn […]

How Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp Compare and Work Together Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp? We look at the differences and similarities between each Facebook-owned chat app, and how customers can use both. They’re Both Free to Use Facebook offers both its Messenger application and WhatsApp as free downloads. That’s a smart move. By offering a free […]

10 Ways to Protect Social Media Passwords From Hackers Security breaches are becoming all-too frequent, with hackers hitting all manner of victims. Here are some best practices to help keep your data safe. Don’t Use the Same User Names for All Accounts Hackers love when users employ the same user name across different services. After […]

Why Amazon’s Metal Fire HD 10 Should Appeal to Tablet Buyers Despite a declining market, Amazon’s latest Fire HD 10 tablet features an all-metal chassis, low price point and enough features to make it a worthwhile purchase. The Big Change: Aluminum The notable change in Amazon’s Fire HD 10 is the addition of an aluminum […]

10 Features Microsoft Should Build Into the Surface Phone Can the Surface Phone save Microsoft’s smartphone business? To even have a chance of doing so, the handset will need to have the following features. First It Must Have a Big Screen If all the market data shows anything, it’s that big screens are now what […]

How Xiaomi Is Getting Ready to Enter the U.S. Mobile Device Market Xiaomi’s new patent licensing deal with Microsoft could help the Chinese company accelerate its entry into the U.S. smartphone market, but challenges lie ahead. Why Xiaomi Needed Microsoft’s Help Microsoft has a wide range of patents that most Android device makers must license […]

How Web Giants’ Adoption of EU Rules Seeks to Rein In Hate Speech Some of the biggest Web companies have agreed to follow the EU’s code of conduct to help snuff out hate speech. Here’s a look at the implications of the agreement. Firstly, Who Are the Players? Some of the world’s largest Internet companies […]

What to Look for From Apple’s 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference At WWDC 2016, Apple is expected to announce upgrades to iOS and OS X. But with a lot riding on this year’s event, expect much more from Apple. We’ll Hear a Lot About iOS 10 Apple each year uses WWDC to showcase the latest update […]