Stories by JR Raphael

Smartphone data shake-up: The end of 'unlimited'

Americans like living large. We have all-you-can-eat buffets and all-you-can-stream entertainment. And, until recently, we had a virtually unlimited trough of mobile data to digest on our always-available smartphones.

In Pictures: Seven cool and crazy computer workspaces

For most of us, creating an ideal workstation is a matter of optimizing our desks for ergonomics and productivity. For some people, though, it's a challenge to reach new technological and artistic extremes. Don't take my word for it - check out these seven cool and creative workstations and see just how insane a seemingly simple space can become.

Married to your desk? 5 tips for a better relationship

Here's a sobering statistic: With a 40- to 45-hour work week, many Americans spend about 25% of the year on the job. For those of us who stare at computer screens all day, that amounts to more than 2,000 hours with our keisters glued to chairs. In less technical terms, we're practically married to our desks.

10 must-have tools for Cloud power users

For many of us, the Cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives - photos, documents, contacts and more - are online. So isn't it time to take control?

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime: The Rolls-Royce of Android tablets

Watch out, Android tablets: There's a new king in town.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Pure Google, pure delight

In the world of Android, we see a lot of new phones - and inevitably, some of them are destined to be forgotten. Samsung's new Galaxy Nexus is not one of those devices.

Google's Ice Cream Sandwich - a new era for Android

Google's Android 4.0 operating system is more than just another upgrade.

3 Bluetooth keyboards for Android tablets

Tablets give us new possibilities when it comes to mobile computing. Unfortunately, they also give us new things to pack when it comes to carry-on luggage.

Stupid hacker tricks: Exploits gone bad

If the Internet is the new Wild West, then hackers are the wanted outlaws of our time. And like the gun-slinging bad boys before them, all it takes is one wrong move to land them in jail.

The Web vs the world: 9 epic battles

Is the Internet ruining our lives or making them better? When you consider epic struggles like these, it's hard to say for sure.

5 really bad Android apps from companies that should know better

Here are some of Android's biggest app fails, featuring big-name companies like Facebook and Skype.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Slim and sexy

In the realm of Android tablets, standing out from the pack is becoming an increasingly challenging task for manufacturers. With its new Galaxy Tab 10.1 device, Samsung has managed to set itself apart with a quality few have achieved: sexiness.

Facebook facial recognition: New technology, old problem

Facebook, oh Facebook. Will you ever learn?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Everything there is to know

The Android tablet race is about to get a dashing new contender.

Honeycomb 101: Getting to know your Android tablet

So you're the proud possessor of a shiny new Android tablet. Now what?