TECHNOLOGY

The Washington Times' Technology blog.

• Zinio now has 74 iPhone-friendly mags, firm says

  By M. Kellner — Published February 23, 2010 Comments

  In looking at e-reading software for the Apple iPhone, I counted "fewer than two dozen" magazines from digital publications supplier Zinio; the firm says it now offers many more.

• (Almost) All about Apple's iPad

  By M. Kellner — Published January 27, 2010 Comments

  The proof of this pudding shall be in the tasting, but it seems Apple has whipped up a tasty treat in the new iPad.

• NatGeo has new Web site look

  By M. Kellner — Published January 12, 2010 Comments

  The venerable National Geographic Society's Web site has changed its look, and mostly for the better.

• Women in Technology want award nominees

  By M. Kellner — Published January 12, 2010 Comments

  The Washington-area chapter of Women in Technology is looking for leaders worthy of recognition. Perhaps you can help.

• Revised book has Mac backup strategy

  By M. Kellner — Published January 8, 2010 Comments

  "Take Control of Easy Mac Backups" delivers on its promise of useful strategies.  

• Make it 'WPA2,' not 'WEP,' consultant says

  By M. Kellner — Published January 5, 2010 Comments

  Wireless routers need WPA2 security enabled, not WEP, an expert says.

• Don't forget Vizio, Leesburg reader says

  By M. Kellner — Published December 16, 2009 Comments

  Among HDTV brands to consider for holiday shopping, don't forget Vizio, a reader in Leesburg, Va., says.

• Facebook wins round against phishing spammer

  By M. Kellner — Published October 29, 2009 Comments

  Facebook won a $711 million court judgement Thursday against an alleged spammer who used a "phishing" scheme to gain access to personal accounts at the social networking Website.

• One more word about Linux and Windows 'emulatiion'

  By M. Kellner — Published October 25, 2009 Comments

  In Monday's "On Computers" column, I make reference to WINE, which, technically is not a Windows "emulator." I did so using the word "Emulatiion" up front. Here's why:

• AT&T relents, allows VoIP on Apple's iPhone

  By M. Kellner — Published October 6, 2009 Comments

  Perhaps seeing the FCC's handwriting on the proverbial wall, AT&T today said it would permit Voice-over-Internet-Protocol, or VoIP, calls on Apple's iPhone, which is currently tied to the AT&T wireless phone network.

• Stamp Collecting Month starts with underwater philatelic event

  By M. Kellner — Published September 29, 2009 Comments

  National Stamp Collecting Month begins Oct. 1 with an underwater issuance of new postage stamps at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. You can watch it live via the Web.

• DOJ charges hacker in Identity Theft

  By M. Kellner — Published August 17, 2009 Comments

  The feds indict a Miami man and two unnamed Russian hackers in a potentially massive identity theft scheme that could hit one-third of the U.S. population

• Schmidt leaves Apple board

  By M. Kellner — Published August 3, 2009 Comments

  Google's CEO quits after three year stint as Apple Inc. director.

• Walmart has huge laptop bargain early Sunday

  By M. Kellner — Published July 23, 2009 Comments

  If you're looking for a back-to-school computer, there are some great deals to be found at Walmart, the firm says.

• NIH, Wikimedia to team on health info

  By M. Kellner — Published July 14, 2009 Comments

  There may not be a bill for President Obama to sign just yet, but change is coming to American health care.