January 2011

The Amazon Kindle is the Next Chapter in Literature

by Mike Mansell January 31, 2011

Amazon has always been one of the largest – if not the largest – online stores to ever take grasp upon the Internet. In fact, Amazon was among the first to pioneer the concept of online storefronts. However, many people aren’t aware that Amazon originally opened their doors (or their servers, rather) as an online bookstore. That [...]

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Google vs Groupon: Who Will Succeed?

by Jeff Weisbein January 29, 2011

Recently, Google was looking to acquire Groupon, however, that deal fell through when Groupon rejected the $6 billion offer. Now, Google is rumored to be launching its own location-based coupon service called Google Offers. The service which is expected to launch in the near future will be directly competing with the ever-popular (and fast growing) [...]

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Didn’t Get a Chrome OS Notebook? Now May Be Your Chance.

by Mike Mansell January 28, 2011

Like many, I was excited when Google officially launched the long-awaited Chrome OS and began giving out CR-48 notebooks sporting the OS as part of their pilot program. In fact, after Jeff posted the article about the hacked-together tracker in December, I was constantly checking to see if I had been lucky enough to be selected as [...]

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How To: Minimize Wireless Interference

by Keaton Taylor January 27, 2011

Wireless network connections, also known as “WiFi” make it convenient for users to take advantage of their local network and Internet connection from various areas within their homes. However, wireless slowdowns and dropouts can cause many headaches and nightmares. Many things in your home can interfere with your wireless network. These devices operate in the 2.4Ghz band, [...]

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Apple’s Rise to #1 [Infographic]

by Jeff Weisbein January 27, 2011

Apple, Inc. has had quite an amazing journey the past 10 years with a number of new and innovative products released they have climbed to the very top of corporate success. The company which was founded in 1976 has come quite a long way and had its fair share of ups and downs. The infographic [...]

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Why Verizon Can’t Afford Failures on the iPhone Launch Day

by Mike Mansell January 27, 2011

If you’ve been following technology news much (or at all) lately, I’m sure that you are more than aware that the Apple iPhone – which was originally exclusive to the AT&T mobile network in the US – will be coming to the Verizon Wireless network come February 10th; two weeks from today. And while the [...]

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Five Rules for Writing a Killer Blog Post

by Mike Mansell January 25, 2011

It seems that every time you turn around, another blog or website has popped up somewhere on the Internet. Don’t get me wrong; it truly warms my heart to know that people are able to share their ideas, opinions, and points of view with the world. That’s what the Internet is for, right? However, I [...]

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Google Needs to Step Up Their Game in Result Relevance

by Mike Mansell January 24, 2011

I don’t think anyone (especially a reader of a blog such as BestTechie) would argue against the statement that the Internet has changed the way we as a society function and live. While finding information only a matter of years ago meant consulting books and visiting a library, Internet users are now able to do [...]

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Quora: What’s the Big Deal?

by Jeff Weisbein January 23, 2011

I’ve asked this before, but I think it needs to be asked again. Can someone (anybody) please explain what it is about this Q&A site craze that is going on these days? Every tech guy (except me it seems) is hyping up Quora as the next big thing. While I admit I said the next [...]

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