Chrome

Google got caught paying bloggers to post articles, links and videos that endorse the use of the Chrome web browser. The company has strict policies against paid endorsements that are made to look like original content, intended on tricking users into thinking they’re genuine. Consequently, Google will purposefully lower the rank that Chrome shows up Continue Reading →

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is still the most widely used web browser out there, but its dominance is being tested by competition. While Firefox accounts for about 20% of web browser use, Google Chrome continues to take away users from both browsers. Chrome’s popularity continues to rise and has increased 84% since last year. Read the Continue Reading →

How much time do you spend on Facebook? A lot, if you’re most people. However, most people aren’t getting the most out of their Facebook experience and that’s because they aren’t using FB Photo Zoom. Most people have to click every single photo and wait for Facebook Theater to load each image. Well, guess what? Continue Reading →

Google recently announced a slew of improvements to its search engine that will roll out in the near future. Voice activated search in 27 languages will become available for anyone using the Chrome desktop browser. Google will also soon let you search by uploading an image. Read the full article at Wired.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110615_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] If you want an iPhone, but don’t want to get locked into a contract, Apple has started selling unlocked iPhone 4s. The phone will work on any GSM carrier worldwide and will allow you to switch providers at any time. The 16GB version will put you back Continue Reading →

Google announced that laptops running the Chrome operating system would be available starting in June. Acer and Samsung will roll out two models starting at $349 through Amazon and Best Buy. Google’s Chrome OS is a cloud-based system that doesn’t store data or applications on the computer. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110512_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google announced that laptops running the Chrome operating system would be available starting in June. Acer and Samsung will roll out two models starting at $349 through Amazon and Best Buy. Google’s Chrome OS is a cloud-based system that doesn’t store data or applications on the computer. Continue Reading →

Google released an update to its Chrome browser that will help users stay safe online. Now, when you download a file, Chrome will check to see if the file contains malicious data. You can test out the change in beta with the full update being released soon. Read the full article at Google’s blog Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110406_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A new survey shows that iPhone 4 users have nearly identical experiences whether they’re on Verizon or AT&T’s network. While satisfaction levels were nearly equal, AT&T’s iPhone users reported over twice as many dropped calls.  If call quality is your top priority, Verizon is still the better Continue Reading →

Is the Motorola Xoom an iPad Killer? No.  It is built for a different audience.  Non-technical people can enjoy almost every Apple product with limited or no instruction.  The Xoom requires an understanding of what you are trying to accomplish and knowledge of the computer metaphors it draws upon to accomplish the tasks.  So, while Continue Reading →