Stories by JR Raphael

In Pictures: Android 4.0. Visual tour

Find your way around Google's Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system and make the most of its new features.

Written by JR Raphael17 Aug. 12 08:21

The Future of the $200 Tablet

Spending $150 to $200 on a tablet won't get you much these days: In most cases, you're looking at an off-brand Android product with a single-core processor, barely any RAM and a low-resolution, low-quality display. Depending on the device, you might not even have access to Google's app market or other basic services -- and while that approach may work with retailer-backed, limited-use products like Amazon's Kindle Fire, when it comes to more traditional Android tablets, it doesn't usually lead to the best user experience.

Written by JR Raphael27 April 12 00:24

The future of the $200 tablet

Spending $150 to $200 on a tablet won't get you much these days: In most cases, you're looking at an off-brand Android product with a single-core processor, barely any RAM and a low-resolution, low-quality display.

Written by JR Raphael26 April 12 23:12

The future of the $200 tablet

Spending $150 to $200 on a tablet won't get you much these days: In most cases, you're looking at an off-brand Android product with a single-core processor, barely any RAM and a low-resolution, low-quality display. Depending on the device, you might not even have access to Google's app market or other basic services -- and while that approach may work with retailer-backed, limited-use products like Amazon's Kindle Fire, when it comes to more traditional Androidtablets, it doesn't usually lead to the best user experience.

Written by JR Raphael26 April 12 21:18

HTC One S review: T-Mobile's new shining star

HTC and T-Mobile have a lot in common. For months, both companies have been struggling to find a standout phone. And now, with the launch of the new HTC One S, both companies have a true home run on their hands.

Written by JR Raphael19 April 12 07:07

Stupid tech support tricks: IT calls of shame

Working in tech support is a bit like teaching preschool: You're an educator who provides reassurance in troubling times. You share knowledge and help others overcome their obstacles. And some days, it feels like all you hear is screaming, crying, and incoherent babble.

Written by JR Raphael09 April 12 20:04

Married to your desk? 5 tips for a better relationship

Here's a sobering statistic: With a 40- to 45-hour work week, many Americans spend about 25% of the year on the job. For those of us who stare at computer screens all day, that amounts to more than 2,000 hours with our keisters glued to chairs. In less technical terms, we're practically married to our desks.

Written by JR Raphael03 Feb. 12 02:39
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