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The Original iPhone About to Become Obsolete

Terry Morgan — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:58:58 +0000

Remember in 2007 when Apple had just unveiled the first ever Apple iPhone? Remember the buzz surrounding it? Remember how everyone was talking about it? As of June 11th, 2013, the iPhone will be obsolete. I’m sure there were just legions of cheers from Android and Windows fans upon reading that, but hold on. Apple [...]

How Much Data Do I Really Need? (Updated with LTE) [Terry's Tech Support]

Terry Morgan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:17:28 +0000

Now that I've had my Verizon iPhone 5 for a few months now, I feel it's a good time to address this topic again. My results were based on 3G usage, but that all changes with LTE.

So if you're switching to an LTE phone, how much data do you really need? It may be a bit more than you anticipated.

My 1st Week With an iPhone 5 – Terry's Super Late Review

Terry Morgan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:31:14 +0000

Today marks one week since I gave up my beloved iPhone 4 and upgraded to a 16GB iPhone 5. After one week can I honestly say I love the 5 as much as I loved the 4? My answer is a resounding “not really.” Screen Size The iPhone 5 marks the first change to the [...]

How Much Storage Do You Really Need? [Terry's Tech Support]

Terry Morgan — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:50:39 +0000

Yesterday Apple unveiled a 128GB fourth generation iPad. Assuming you have a spare $800 burning a hole in your pocket, or Uncle Sam has awarded you a very good tax return, you can own this monstrous iPad Tuesday, February 5th.

128GB... Do you really need that much space?

Protect Your Privacy Against Facebook's New Search Feature – Terry's Tech Support

Terry Morgan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:17:46 +0000

In case you missed the announcement, Facebook is adding a new feature that threatens to expose all of your dirty laundry. It's called "Graph Search" and it's a new, expanded search engine built in to the social media giant that will not only search users, but your status updates, likes, and links--everything you've posted.

This is huge... but there are ways to ensure your privacy.

Facebook Just Updated Their Privacy Controls… Again

Terry Morgan — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:39:53 +0000

Heads up Facebook users, big blue just updated their privacy controls… again. This time, however, the changes seem to be a step in the right direction. Controls have been simplified and seem to do what we’ve wanted them to do all along. The new privacy button has three options: Who can see my stuff? Who [...]

How Do We Keep Our Kids Safe Online? [Terry's Tech Support]

Terry Morgan — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:59:26 +0000

Recently Brad posted a thoughtful article on the dangers of keeping your kids' safe online. His concerns were sparked by a recent study by the Federal Trade Commission that found that most mobile apps for kids are secretly collecting data from their smartphones. Scary, right?

Brad, arguably my arch-nemesis tech geek in the building, surmised that the only true way to keep your kids safe online was to completely unplug and get off the grid. Unfortunately, unless you're Amish, I don't think that's going to cut it with your kids.

But there is a way to keep your kids safe.

Getting the Most Out Of Your Smartphone's Battery This Holiday Season [Terry's Tech Support]

Terry Morgan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:29:34 +0000

'Tis the season for shopping, Christmas parties, your kids' holiday recitals, taking photos, videos, and all the other things you have to remember day to day. So naturally you'll be using your smartphone more during the holidays to keep everything straight.

It might not be a bad time to make sure your smartphone's battery is optimized so it doesn't die when you need it most. No matter if you have an iPhone or an Android, here are a few universal tips that will save your battery.

A False Privacy Notice Is Circulating Around Facebook Again

Terry Morgan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:50:27 +0000

Have you seen a friend post a ‘legal notice’ or a ‘privacy notice’ that is meant to protect your privacy rights from big bad Facebook? I bet you’ve thought about posting that notice yourself, but will it actually help protect your privacy? Here’s a snippet of the most recent notice making the rounds on Facebook [...]

Happy Birthday Google!

Terry Morgan — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:12:16 +0000

Google celebrates its 14th birthday today and it’s hard to remember a time before “Google” was an every day action. Founded in 1998 by Stanford classmates Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The name “Google” is a play on the mathematical term “googol” which means one followed by one hundred zeroes. Obviously their lofty goal for [...]

RIM Unveils Blackberry 10 – Does Anyone Care?

Terry Morgan — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:16:34 +0000

Remember when Blackberry used to rule the corporate world? The little smartphones–with their chicklet keyboards and thumb scroll wheels–were the defacto way to keep organized, check exchange emails, and message co-workers. Oh, how times have changed. Now iPhone and Android run the show and RIM (Research In Motion) is struggling to stay relevant. Today RIM [...]

Happy Upgrade Day!

Terry Morgan — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:05:33 +0000

If you’re an iPhone user: Happy Upgrade Day! Apple’s latest and most advanced operating system, iOS 6, is available to download for free. The upgrade is available as an over the air update by going to settings > general > software update, or via iTunes. iOS 6 features lots of upgrades like Facebook integration, a [...]

Have Mobile Phones Stripped Away Our Emotion?

Terry Morgan — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:12:01 +0000

I love texting. In fact, I would much rather text than make a phone call. Now with my iPhone I can send messages a dozen different ways without ever talking on the phone, and that’s the problem: mobile phones have stripped away the emotion and context of our social interaction. We used to buy [...]

Will Apple Introduce the iPhone 5 on September 12th?

Terry Morgan — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:03:19 +0000

There have been rumblings in the tech community for quite some time about the next generation of Apple's industry-leading iPhone. The successor to the best selling iPhone ever, the 4S, the "iPhone 5" or whatever Apple decides to call it, certainly has a lot to live up to. Not just sales-wise, but to carry the "iPhone" brand forward.

So what will the new iPhone look like? We think we already have a pretty good idea.

Do You Need An Umbrella To Use iCloud?

Terry Morgan — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:10:03 +0000

A recent survey uncovered the confusing fact that one in three people think that using “The Cloud” involves actual clouds. That’s right. There are computer users who believe that to access their Cloud-based data they need galoshes and an umbrella. I’m trying hard not to laugh, but this happens with any leap forward in technology. [...]

Apple VS Samsung: The Verdict

Terry Morgan — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:15:43 +0000

Apple and Samsung have been fighting in various courts for the better part of a year now screaming at each other about who copied who. Samsung has won a few battles along the way, but today Apple won the war. Here’s what the jury decided: Samsung copied Apple’s interface design – basically the grid design [...]

The iPhone 5 is Coming September 12th – Sell Your Old iPhone Now

Terry Morgan — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:10:56 +0000

According to multiple sources in the tech industry, Apple will announce the new iPhone at an event on September 12th. The highly desired device will then go on sale Friday, September 21st. Tech journalists have been salivating over the possibility that this may be the first iPhone ever with a bigger screen, and the leaked images and parts seem to confirm that.

I want one... but I don't have a spare $300 sitting around. So what are we going to do? Sell our iPhones to buy new iPhones!

Facebook Finally Updates Its App for iPhone and iPad

Terry Morgan — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:33:02 +0000

I vehemently disliked the old Facebook app for iPhone and iPad. It was slow, moody, and there was no such thing as "instant notification." Using the Facebook app on my iPhone was always an exercise in frustration.

Apparently Facebook has heard our screams of anguish. Today they released version 5.0 for iOS, and it is remarkably faster.

What Would You Pay For 150 Apps?

Terry Morgan — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:04:07 +0000

I generally have no problem paying $0.99 for an app on my iPhone. When I hit $5.99… or $6.99… or even $9.99… then I start to have reservations. But today I stumbled onto an app that has 150 apps built into it! 150! The app is called ‘Appzilla 3: 150 in 1.’ Admittedly, most of [...]

We Love Instagram and Hope You Do Too

Terry Morgan — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:34:53 +0000

We love Instagram here at KEZJ. It’s a fun photo sharing app designed to take one photo and share it to all of your social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. It’s basically point, shoot, and share. We love it. Recently Instagram made the top 10 of Terry’s Favorite Apps: Despite being owned by Facebook, [...]