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Eric Gwinn has written about gadgets and video games for the Tribune since the early '90s. He enjoys telling readers about electronic gear that solves real-world problems at a reasonable price. Eric's articles appear in the Tribune weekly, and he often shows up on WGN radio and CLTV.
Eric Gwinn has written about gadgets and video games for the Tribune since the early '90s. He enjoys telling readers about electronic gear that solves real-world problems at a reasonable price. Eric's articles appear in the Tribune weekly, and he often shows up on WGN radio and CLTV.
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An easy way to navigate
My City Way USA (free; iOS)
What it is: Travel-related apps covering 37 cities, each city with its own collection of restaurant finder, tour info, transit schedules, crime reports, dog park locators and more.
How it works: Choose a city, from Atlanta to...Tags: Facebook, YouTube, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Social Media
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Gearbox: iPhone security cam
Name: Stem Innovation's iZon iPhone-compatible room monitor
What it is: A small color camera with a microphone that connects to your wireless network so you can use Stem's free app on your iPhone to check on your home and even record short clips.
The...Tags: Entertainment, YouTube, Television, Social Media, File Sharing
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Watch HBO on the go
HBO Go (Free; iOS)
What it is: A way for HBO subscribers to watch premium content on their iPhones and iPads.
How it works: Log in through your cable subscription user name and password, and voila, top shows wherever you can get an Internet connection....Tags: Entertainment, HBO (tv network), Apple iPad, Trips and Vacations, United Air Lines
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Find your kind of eatery
Alfred (free; iOS)
What it is: A personal assistant that remembers your dining preferences so no matter what city you're in, you have a ready answer to "Where do you want to eat?"
How it works: Answer a few questions from Alfred, such as "Where is one...Tags: Google Inc., Restaurants, Apple iPad, Dining and Drinking, File Sharing
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Gearbox: Stream music anywhere
Name: Kanex AirBlue
What it is: A small Bluetooth receiver that connects to the Aux In of your car stereo or home music system so you can stream music from your smartphone or other Bluetooth device with the A2DP profile (a Bluetooth device bought in...Tags: Arts and Culture, Fine Arts, Apple iTunes, Arts
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Slick ski resort guides
TRAVELER APPS
iTrailMap 3D ($4.99, iOS)
What it is: Three-dimensional trail maps for hundreds of resorts and ski areas worldwide. Available without an Internet connection, so they're perfect for skiers, boarders and hikers out on the trail.
How it...Tags: Facebook, Weather, Weather Reports, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Twitter, Inc.
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Easier access to the Web
Skype WiFi (Free; iOS)
What it is: A way to connect to the Web via pay-by-the-minute Wi-Fi hot spots around the world. You pay the charges using money in your Skype account.
How it works: Say you want to surf the Web in an airport, but your 3G or 4G...Tags: Entertainment, Skype, Television, Transportation Industry
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Gearbox: Hold the phone — and more
Name: The Callet
What it is: A rubbery holder for your BlackBerry or iPhone with pockets on the back to carry credit cards, dollar bills, a driver's license and similar-size items.
The good: The Callet just might replace your wallet. Its no-nonsense...Tags: Credit and Debt, Apple iPhone
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Traveler apps: Dress for the weather
Swackett (free; iOS)
What it is: A weather app that uses icons to suggest what to wear based on conditions
How it works: Type in the city or postal code you're interested in to find hourly and daily forecasts, with highs, lows, "what it feels like"...Tags: Weather Statistics, Computer Hardware, Apple iPad, Facebook, Weather Reports
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Goodbye, Gmail contacts; hello, new TV
Q: How do you go about deleting contacts in Gmail? Are you just supposed to have your chat contacts hanging around forever and ever?
— Dan
A: Open Gmail and click Mail on the left side of the page, then click Contacts. Select the contact you...Tags: Google Inc., Consumers, Sony Corp.
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Printing and the iPad: An exercise in frustration
![Q: I bought an iPad 1 for my wife a year ago Christmas. At the time of purchase I had no idea that this "great device" lacked the ability to print. A senior level Apple Support Tech directed me to Ecamm and their Printopia app. I opted to skip the demo process and purchase their product outright, as demos sometimes exclude certain necessities. And it was only $20.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-02/68358999-24161423-187105.JPG "Q: I bought an iPad 1 for my wife a year ago Christmas. At the time of purchase I had no idea that this "great device\" lacked the ability to print. A senior level Apple Support Tech directed me to Ecamm and their Printopia app. I opted to skip the demo process and purchase their product outright, as demos sometimes exclude certain necessities. And it was only $20.")
Q: I bought an iPad 1 for my wife a year ago Christmas. At the time of purchase I had no idea that this "great device" lacked the ability to print. A senior level Apple Support Tech directed me to Ecamm and their Printopia app. I opted to skip the demo...Tags: Apple iPad
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Control Facebook
Q: Please tell me how to get out of Facebook. How do I refuse an invitation? Thanks.
— Cynthia
A: Internet social networks are one of the most important innovations in human history. They've led to life-and-death revolutions, in addition to...Tags: Culture, Arts and Culture, Facebook, Culture, Politics
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