The Helpful Dad

This Week in Reviews: Nokia Lumia 928, Lenovo ThinkPad T431s and More

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:26 +0000

In the middle of traveling to San Francisco for Google I/O, London for a Nokia event and Orlando for BlackBerry Life this week, we still had time to review a few products. [...]

Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S4: And the Winner Is

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:44:05 +0000

The rivalry between Apple and Samsung has mushroomed into an all-out war, and the brands' flagship smartphones are its most deadly weapons. On one side, you have the iPhone 5, a device that's Zen-like... [...]

You Need to Have More Sex!

Corey J. Hebert, MD — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:13 +0000

Now that I have your attention, it has come to my attention that a recent study concluded that married people are actually having less sex than they did 20 years...

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How to Undervolt the HTC One

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:30 +0000

There's no denying that the HTC One is a seriously nice piece of Android hardware. Unfortunately, though, there's also no denying that it could use more endurance. [...]

Is BlackBerry’s Comeback for Real?

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:09:27 +0000

This time last year, the death knell was sounding loudly for Research in Motion. Its market share was in steep decline, its product lineup was stale, and all it had to show for its future was a protot... [...]

5 Helpful Spotify Tips

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:17:22 +0000

Spotify is at the head of the online music pack, with over 24 million active users enjoying access to more than 20 million songs in the its impressive library. Spotify's interface mainly revolves arou... [...]

7 Awesome Apps for Google Glass

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:15 +0000

Google Glass lets you do everything from take pictures with your voice to get directions right in your eye, but this wearable headset has a lot more potential. Months before it launches to the public,... [...]

Sharecare Top 5: Fighting Depression, Finding Happiness

Sharecare Editors — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:21 +0000

The term “depression” can take on many meanings. Have a bad day at work or shrink a favorite shirt in the wash, and you’ll probably say you’re depressed. But depression...

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Smaller 7.9-inch Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Rumored for June

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:25 +0000

The smaller Surface tablet rumors are back. According to Digitimes, Microsoft is working on another Surface tablet, this time in a 7.9-inch screen for between $249 to $299.The smaller tablet, slated... [...]

10 Weirdest and Most Useless Apps

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:06:24 +0000

Between Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store, there are tons of extremely useful apps out there designed to make our everyday lives easier. This article, however, is not about any of those apps.. [...]

How To Listen To Your Spotify Collection Offline on Your iPhone

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:05 +0000

Spotify's desktop client is great for rocking the Beeb when you're stuck behind a desk at work, but eventually you're going to want to take your collection on the road. Here's how to have all your tun... [...]

Death By Constipation? Is It True?

Mehmet Oz, MD — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000

Are you constipated? It’s the most common GI complaint in America, so chances are you are or have been sometime before. However, what if your constipation could kill you? It...

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Nvidia Shield Preorder Date Jumps Up to May 17th

LAPTOP Mag Main Feed — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Gamers, grab your wallets. For those of you waiting to plunk down your money to preorder the Nvidia Shield, four retailers -- Gamestop, Newegg, Micro Center and Canada Computer -- have bumped up the... [...]

3 Super-Protein Breakfasts

Ulli Stachl — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:06 +0000

When you think protein, you usually think turkey, chicken, steak, eggs, and so on. But, there are alternative sources of protein, including the milk-based whey protein, found in powder form....

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White Nexus 4, Android 4.3 release date looks set for June

Expert Reviews - Smartphones — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:55:00 +0000

The lack of new hardware and software at Google I/O could have been due to delays, with a revised Nexus handset and new Androic version incoming [...]