‘Tech Tips’ Archive

Adobe CS5: Time To Upgrade? May 18, 2010 1 Comment

by Patrick McAvey | Twitter.com/thefndtn

In April, Adobe released the CS5 versions of its Creative Suite applications. All of the key programs are now updated to version CS5, and have a nice array of new features and tools that are both powerful and compelling. However this article is about some of the other factors that go [...]

Apple iPad: Is 3G Worth $130? May 12, 2010 3 Comments

Apple’s brand new iPad is available now with 16, 32, or 64 gigabytes of storage in two distinct versions: Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + 3G. 3G connectivity in the United States is provided by AT&T, who have offered special contract-free internet plans specifically for the iPad.

Maximize Your Macbook’s Battery Life November 30, 2009 1 Comment

by James Klann | James@fndtn.com

With laptop sales contributing a sizable percentage of Apple’s growth, we thought it might not be a bad idea to pass along some tips on how to increase the time one can run off their battery. We’ll start with the easiest and work our way down to the more complex:

Manually reduce [...]

To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade October 16, 2009 No Comments

By Erik Tollefsrud  |  erik@fndtn.com
 
Snow Leopard is a couple months old but I know there are a few people who have not upgraded yet and are still wondering if they should make the leap. As it is with every new product, software or hardware, there are plenty of good reasons for upgrading and plenty [...]

Maintaining Your Computer August 25, 2009 No Comments

by Erik Tollefsrud  |    erik@fndtn.com 
Generally speaking, the more you take care of a machine, the longer it will last. Your computer, of course, is no different – routine maintenance extends the life of your computer. I’m not talking about physical maintenance, though cleaning your screen and keyboard does make a positive difference in your [...]