Stories by: Howard Wen

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Android remote access app shootout 21 May, 2012 21:36:24

There are times when accessing another computer remotely can be convenient -- to check on the status of a download or code that is being compiled, to start or stop an application, or to load a document to view it. It can be really helpful to be able to do this from a smartphone or tablet. We tested three services that let you use your Android device to connect to your computer remotely.
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In Pictures: 8 ways to customise Windows 8 15 May, 2012 08:40:00

Here are eight ways that you can customise your installation of Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
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15 things to know about "Office 15" 12 March, 2012 22:32:00

The next version of Microsoft Office is expected to arrive later this year. We don't know for sure what new major features will be added to its individual applications (i.e. Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Word), but several tidbits about the overall suite have been subtly revealed or officially announced by Microsoft. Plus, there's been plenty of speculation by the tech news media.
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In Pictures: 7 office suites for Android devices 06 March, 2012 08:50:00

You can take your work with you, thanks to several office suites which let you view and edit your documents on an Android device.
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7 office suites for Android devices 05 March, 2012 22:33:32

You can take your work with you, thanks to several office suites which let you view and edit your documents on an Android device. Most were originally designed for use on a smartphone, but here are seven that are compatible with most Android tablets that run Android 2.3 (codenamed "Gingerbread").
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In Pictures: Firefox Faceoff - Nightly vs. Pale Moon vs. Waterfox 14 February, 2012 08:52:00

Three unofficial Firefox variants take advantage of 64-bit processors and 64-bit version of Windows 7.
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Tips and tricks for upgrading your Android phone 30 January, 2012 23:32:05

The biggest problem with the Android platform has been how slowly many phone makers release the latest version of the OS for their older models. It's also not unusual for them to never do so. (A company may not want to spend resources on phones they no longer sell; or, they and the carrier for a particular model may not agree on when to provide an update.)
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Confessions of a Chromebook addict 27 December, 2011 00:25:26

Last December, Google started shipping the Cr-48 -- a lightweight notebook running Chrome OS -- to select people across the U.S. This pilot program was meant to test the experimental "Chromebook" platform under real-world use, helping Google work out any kinks. About 60,000 Cr-48's were given away by the company. Acer and Samsung released their own Chromebook models for sale to the public on June 15.
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7 free Siri alternatives for Android 13 December, 2011 09:32:00

Here are seven Android personal assistants that you can chat up to do your bidding.
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5 office suites for Android phones 04 November, 2011 01:37:06

If you're stuck in a long line, in a waiting room or on the train with time to kill, you can do something more productive on your smartphone besides going through your social-networking sites or catapulting cartoon birds. Why not catch up on office work?
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In pictures: 10 ways to enhance Google+ 07 September, 2011 10:08:00

Here are 10 extensions that provide useful, interesting improvements to the search giant’s social-networking site