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iPhone, Android data usage: Study finds Apple users consume more data | BGR

http://bgr.com/2013/03/20/iphone-android-data-usage-study-387882/

Posted in Apple, News

From Wired.com: How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking

This is the story of how one man’s digital life was ruined because of Apple and Amazon’s lax security measures. This is a must read. Randy From Wired.com: http://m.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/

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How to Enable Java in OS X Mountain Lion

So you’ve installed Mountain Lion. It won’t take you long to realize that Java is not installed or enabled by default. Since the world practically runs on Java you are going to need it. There isn’t an obvious way to

Posted in Apple, Tutorials

Siri vs. Google Search (Jelly Bean) – Google Wins

Android kicks Siri’s butt here. Well maybe not a true butt kicking. Siri is a pretty good product. But the default google search is so much faster. -Randy Siri vs. Google Search (Jelly Bean) – YouTube.

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How to create an OS X Lion installation disc

Here’s a great tutorial on how to make an installation CD for OS X Lion. You don’t NEED it if you have to reinstall OS X, but it will save you time and be a little more convenient. PLUS, it’s

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It’s an ERROR not a FEATURE

Latest OS X Lion update fixes the “Reopen windows when logging back in” setting being always enabled. I’m (randy) so glad about this one. I thought that little check always being there was on purpose. From Gizmodo: http://gizmodo.com/5909051/download-the-apple-os-x-1074-lion-update-now

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What Apple Stole from Android

Here’s an interesting article from Business Insider. Not sure if we agree with every point but….. some of it is right on. FYI Android doesn’t need an iCloud substitute. It’s been in the cloud since it started. http://www.businessinsider.com/how-ios-5-copied-android-2012-5?op=1

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Why The New BlackBerry 10 Isn’t Nearly Enough To Save RIM | Redmond Pie

From RedmondPie. We thought you guys might find this interesting. Why The New BlackBerry 10 Isn’t Nearly Enough To Save RIM | Redmond Pie.

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PSA: Theres a Fake Instagram For Android That Could Steal Your Information

This just in… Renegade Instagram can steal your personal info. Check out this article about it from Gizmodo: PSA: Theres a Fake Instagram For Android That Could Steal Your Information.

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Facebook to Buy Instagram

I bet instagram’s founders are dancing over this! From All Things SD: http://allthingsd.com/20120409/breaking-facebook-to-acquire-instagram-for-1-billion/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

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