Technology

The Washington Times' Technology blog.

• AMBER alerts now available to Facebook users

  Making "the social network" even more responsive, Facebook is adding access to AMBER Alerts. Published January 12 2011

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  Verizon gets iPhone, but without 4G

  Verizon scored a win with its addition of Apple's iPhone, but there are caveats, and AT&T; has something to say in all of this, too. Published January 11 2011

• Tech lesson (in the tall weeds)

  This may be the geekiest thing I've written in a very, very long time. But there's a lesson or two here, perhaps, for many users. So read on, but bear with me a bit. It'll be worth the wait, I promise. Published May 29 2010

• FileMaker's Bento has way, way early back-to-school idea

  I know, I know, school's out for summer and all that. But it's NOT out forever. Here's some digital help. Published May 27 2010

• Is HP flushing $1.2B away with Palm buy?

  As the late sportswriter Jimmy Cannon used to say, "Nobody asked me, but ..." And here, the "but" is that this writer believes HP may have just flushed a boatload of cash down the drain buying a handheld-device company long past its prime. Published April 28 2010

• NBA, Turner Cable Net Team Up Online on Thursday

  At a time when, it seems, everyone is thinking about college basketball, the NBA apparently wants to remind everyone that pro basketball exists (the Wizards notwithstanding). Published March 23 2010

• Women in Technology list nominees

  One of my favorite groups (no snarky jokes, please) is Women in Technology. They've just named nominees for their annual awards. Published March 22 2010

• Ordering iPad is painless, except for the wallet hit

  I just ordered an Apple Inc. iPad tablet device. Since I want the 3G wireless service as well as Wi-Fi, I'll have to wait until the end of April for delivery. My wallet may feel the hit sooner, I'm guessing. Published March 12 2010

• April 3 is iPad launch date, Apple says

  Start getting ready: Saturday, April 3, is the official U.S. launch date for Apple's iPad, the firm says. Published March 5 2010

• Yes, Quicken plans Mac changes

  After deadline for Wednesday's "On Computers" column, Quicken's press representative confirmed that more Mac changes are coming. Published March 3 2010

• Zinio now has 74 iPhone-friendly mags, firm says

  In looking at e-reading software for the Apple iPhone, I counted "fewer than two dozen" magazines from digital publications supplier Zinio; the firm says it now offers many more. Published February 23 2010

• (Almost) All about Apple's iPad

  The proof of this pudding shall be in the tasting, but it seems Apple has whipped up a tasty treat in the new iPad. Published January 27 2010

• NatGeo has new Web site look

  The venerable National Geographic Society's Web site has changed its look, and mostly for the better. Published January 12 2010

• Women in Technology want award nominees

  The Washington-area chapter of Women in Technology is looking for leaders worthy of recognition. Perhaps you can help. Published January 12 2010

• Revised book has Mac backup strategy

  "Take Control of Easy Mac Backups" delivers on its promise of useful strategies.   Published January 8 2010