When cell phones first came into existence 40 years ago, there wasn't a question of which carrier had the best service? Today, that is one of the most asked questions when looking for a smartphone. Root Metrics takes the guessing out of it. Check out the Android and iPhone apps.

Headwhack of the Week: Navigate FB Newsfeed With Shortcuts

Facebook doesn't have a large collection of keyboard shortcuts and many of them require browser-specific modifiers. Still, if you spend a lot of time in Facebook, using the keyboard shortcuts can be time-savers.These shortcuts don't require any third party software and work the same in every browser. Here's how to use them.

Geek Speak of the Week: Cell Phone Salute

When one attempts to send or receive a text message with little or no reception by raising his or her cell phone up in the air thinking that somehow they will gain more bars.

Security: Adware On Android Rising

Is your Android phone giving up your contacts, browsing history and personal info? When cell phones first came into the world, who would have thought they would become powerful little computers capable of so much? That has made them a popular target for attacks, malware and Adware. Read the rest of the story here.

Data Doctors Video: Smartphone Pictures Giving Up Your Location

In keeping with the cellphone theme we decided to revisit something many are concerned about, but don't fully understand. It is true. Your smartphone is giving away your location with every photograph. It has built on location data that's embedded in every photograph. But you can turn it off, here's how.

         

Mobile App of the Week: Old School Dialers

Weekly Advice Column:  Can I Still buy a Windows 7 PC?

If you've been shopping around for a new Windows-based computer, you may have noticed that Windows 8 is about all that anyone is offering....but here's what you need to know if you want to find a company that still sells Windows 7 PCs (like Data Doctors!)

Note: We've been custom building computers for our customers for over 20 years!

The Radio Program: Cellphone's 40, Amazon Rips It, Blackberry & More

Everyone has one attached to their ear these days, in front of their noses in the elevator or in their hands in the bathroom. The cellphone turned 40 this week. We'll look back to the brick and see how this device has forever changed our lives.

Amazon rips it for vinyl lovers. Even if you prefer the warm, fuzzy sound of vinyl records, Amazon wants to give you some MP3s for the road.  

Blackberry wants to convert you iPhone and Android users. They are letting you get a glimpse of the new BB10 on your current device. Can the Blackberry 10 save Blackberry?

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