Official Netflix App Now Available in the Android Market

Great news today.  I noticed that the official Netflix app was available for my Droid Incredible today!  I downloaded and installed it and it works pretty swell.  Here is a list of compatible phones: Read the rest of this entry »

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Is free tethering through Android Phones and iPhones coming to an end?

The answer in short: not exactly.  While it seems AT&T has found a way to snoop out users who are utilizing free tether options (through “rooted” Android phones, or “jailbroken” iPhones), there is no hard evidence that that Verizon has managed to decipher between computer traffic and phone traffic. Read the rest of this entry »

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Is your hard drive going bad? This may help…

If you’ve noticed your computer making a “funny” noise lately, it could be your hard drive! Datacent.com has a pretty nifty database of hard drive sounds you can use to identify and diagnose the problem. Head on over to this link:

Datacent.com

…and see if anything there sounds familiar!

Either way, if you think your hard drive is acting up, back it up!

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New Site Launched!

Hey guys,

We launched the new site today. Overall I’m pretty happy with it! Hopefully it will increase the readability and take away that “poop green” feeling I used to get when I looked at the old design!

-TTG

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Who’s viewing my Facebook, Part 2

This is a quick follow up to my previous post found here: http://thetechguyblog.com/?p=215&preview=true Read the rest of this entry »

Blackberry OS 6 on the Verizon Bold 9650

Hello all.  As you may or may not know, I’m a loyal Blackberry user.  A few months back I upgraded to the Bold 9650 on Verizon Wireless.  It was originally running OS 5, which was great!  However, recently an early version of the new and improved OS 6 was leaked, and I couldn’t help but try it out!  Here are my findings…

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How to Buy Cheap Applecare

Hello again. It’s been quite a while since I’ve last posted. However, I concluded this is a pretty important topic to cover. For those of you looking, you already know what Applecare is.. an extended warranty for Apple products…laptops, Mac Pros, iPods, iPhones, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

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New Facebook Virus Gaining Momentum

Tech Blorge reported on a new virus, a method known as “clickjacking,” that is spreading like wildfire. Let’s face it, everyone (and their mother…literally!) is on Facebook these days. Unfortunately that makes it a great place to target viruses and malware. Click the link below to read the full story!

Facebook Clickjacking

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How to Give Your Laptop Two-Finger Scrolling, Gestures, and More!

Ever found yourself in envy of your Apple-toting friends and their 2-finger scrolling?  Well prepare yourself , because you can finally try out a few of the great multi-touch features that today’s Apple laptops have on your Windows-based laptop. Read the rest of this entry »

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Who’s Viewing my Facebook Profile?

For those of you who haven’t figured it out…the whole “who views my profile the most” application is a humongous scam. I haven’t tried any of these Facebook apps (apps=applications) myself, but I can tell you, don’t waste your time. Here’s some information that I hope my readers will find helpful, and that I hope will save you all some time and frustration. Read the rest of this entry »

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