The TechnoFile

RSS Link

Our self-described techophile writes about technology that makes your work easier and life more fun.

by Peter Smith

Follow Peter on Google+

Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

Leaked new Fitbit Force activity tracker combines best of Flex and One models

Posted Oct 03, 2013 - 06:00 am

This isn't an official product yet, but signs point to a near-future release.
Confusion around Kindle Fire ads finally cleared up. Yes, you can disable them

Posted Sep 10, 2012 - 08:30 am

It took a few hours for anyone to notice that the new Kindle Fire line-up was ad-supported, but once the word got out, it spread like wildfire. It turns out that all the new Fire models have ads on the lock screens.
Microsoft gives us a launch date for Xbox One and a lifespan for Xbox 360

Posted Sep 05, 2013 - 06:00 am

Microsoft dropped the original Xbox like a bad habit when the Xbox 360 launched, but the same won't be true this generation.
Microsoft ditching 'upgrade' versions of Windows starting with 8.1

Posted Sep 18, 2013 - 06:00 am

The days of scrounging for an old serial number to let you 'upgrade' Windows will be behind us soon. Also, don't buy an ASUS G10AC computer.
The war between Nook & Kindle is over and Amazon has carried the day

Posted Jul 10, 2013 - 06:00 am

It wasn't that long ago that there was real competition between the Nook and the Kindle, but now it seems the market has spoken.
Streaming gaming service OnLive drops subs; hardware coming soon

Posted Oct 05, 2010 - 07:53 am

You know those subscription fees that OnLive deferred for its first customers? It sounds like they're gone for good!
OnLive, video games
Want to loan your Steam games to a friend? Soon you may be able to.

Posted Jun 21, 2013 - 06:00 am

Spotted in one of the beta Steam clients language files: reference to an online game sharing feature.
Microsoft issues takedown notices for leaked Xbox 720 doc

Posted Jun 22, 2012 - 08:30 am

Earlier this week I posted about an allegedly leaked 56 page document outlying Microsoft's Xbox 720 strategy. At the time I questioned whether or not the file was legit.
Ebook subscription services start rolling out

Posted Oct 02, 2013 - 06:00 am

We take for granted subscription services for music and video. Now companies like Scribd, eReatah and Oyster are offering similar services for ebooks.
Amazon could be in the streaming set-top box game by holidays

Posted Oct 04, 2013 - 06:00 am

Push aside your Roku, Apple TV and Google TV and make room for the Amazon FireTube.

Join us:

October is...
Unified Communications Month

BY THE NUMBERS: UC&C

HOW-TO: Look alive and professional in Web meetings

TIP: Use your cell phone as a WiFi VOIP phone

TOOLBOX: Six alternative tools for small business collaboration

CASE STUDY: Enterprise social network moves ad agency into the future

Microsoft's Security Essentials isn't the best antivirus program, according to Microsoft

2 comments
AMD pushes forward with new video cards and a few surprises

2 comments
Change Microsoft Office 2013's default search engine from Bing to Google

2 comments
See - and hear - what it was like to surf the web 20 years ago

1 comment
Valve completes its trifecta of announcements with the Steam Controller

1 comment

White Papers & Webcasts

White Paper

5 Steps for Building a Secure Cloud

Webcast On Demand

Containerization Options: How to Choose the Best DLP Solution for Your Organization

Webcast On Demand

CDW Software Asset Management

See more White Papers | Webcasts

Join today!

Get FREE access to premium content, in-depth reviews, practical tips

How it works: The basic tech behind the Internet
You may think you know, but do you really know?
Free and cheap ways to study for IT certifications
Helpful tips for finding inexpensive study resources and getting hands-on experience
iOS vs. Android vs. BlackBerry vs. Windows Phone
Which platform provides the security you need?