Review: Apps to make holiday shopping easier

Microsoft unveils 'Surface' tablet

LOS ANGELES - Microsoft has unveiled Surface, a tablet computer to compete with Apple's iPad.

Rebooting the PC industry: Tablets force a shift

More than one million PCs are sold every day

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The personal computer industry needs a jumpstart - and it's counting on a rescue from emerging markets and a late-to-the-party push into tablet computers.

U.S. grows, world slows

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Barnes & Noble to add Google Play app store

Phoning it in

Amazon is about to jump into smartphones

Trump focuses attention on possible coronavirus treatments

President Donald Trump focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus on Thursday, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some other approaches still in testing.

Back-to-school cybersecurity

Back-to-school preparations have a little different feel to them this year. Families planning to learn remotely in the fall are likely expecting laptops, tablets, and other online technology to see a significant uptick in usage within their households. Unfortunately, the risks associated with using those devices are likely to increase, too.

Buy or rent?

Realtors will be quick to reply that you should buy, but let’s face it, we’re biased. If you want an objective opinion do some research online. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is a great resource for those of you who want to educate yourselves on how the advantages of Buying vs. Renting a home apply to your situation. In addition to the step-by-step process outlined on their website: http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm there is a handy little calculator on realtor.com that will help you decide whether or not it makes sense to buy a home: https://www.realtor.com/mortgage/tools/rent-or-buy-calculator/ Click on advanced options. There you can enter in your current rent, let’s say $750 per month. Enter in the purchase price of a home, for this example we will use $200,000. Enter the percent down from your lender, but don’t forget about Idaho Housing, FHA, Rural Development and USDA loans that offer lower down payment loans. Then put in the number of years you plan to stay in your home. The default for this field is 30 years, but you can put in whatever you like. The yearly property tax rate is defaulted at 1 percent, so you may want to check with the Assessor or your Realtor to get a rate for the home you are considering buying. The calculator also projects a modest appreciation of 2 percent per year for the time you are in your home.

First iPad 2 sales greeted by lines

New model comes with several improvements

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The updated version of Apple Inc.'s iPad tablet computer went on sale Friday afternoon, and was greeted by the now-familiar lines of buyers outside Apple stores.

Apple's earnings fall despite rising iPhone sales

How do you take your medication?

While most medications are taken in tablet or caplet (oblong tablet) form, both are composed of compressed powder that needs to dissolve in the stomach before the active ingredient is released. For faster relief, chewable tablets are absorbed as soon as they reach the stomach, and dissolvable tablets act like ground-up chewables once dissolved in the mouth. Liquid medications are absorbed as soon as they reach the digestive system. Gel caps contain liquid medication encased in a gelatin exterior. Once the stomach dissolves the outer coating, the medication is quickly absorbed. There are also tongue strips, which melt before they are absorbed in the stomach, which is just about as quick as dissolvable tablets.

Microsoft launches radical redesign

Windows 8 to bridge gap between PC, mobile devices

Microsoft launched a radical redesign of its world-dominating Windows operating system Thursday, introducing a touch-enabled interface that attempts to bridge the gap between personal computers and fast-growing mobile devices powered by the company's fiercest competitors.

Record iPhone sales drive Apple's 3Q beat

TV makers design for streaming video to stay relevant

Makers unveil new models with 4K resolution at International CES gadget show

Microsoft brings Office to iPhone, but not tablets

Grasp the digital landscape

Before delving deeper into all the powerful resources available to you, it's worth looking at the overall digital landscape. The Internet, in all its glory, is progressing at a phenomenal pace. "Digital" comprises a mix of different channels such as social networks, websites, email; mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets; videos, widgets, kiosks, and gaming consoles. These media help marketers build relationships with consumers, publicize their brands, and also sell their products or services.

HP overhaul minimizes consumers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hewlett-Packard's decision to surrender in smartphones and tablet computers and possibly get rid of its personal computer business underscores how Apple has transformed consumer electronics in just four years.

Knudtsen Chevrolet receives award

Named a CarGurus 2022 Top-Rated Dealer for Excellence in Customer Experience

Named a CarGurus 2022 Top-Rated Dealer for Excellence in Customer Experience

Cyber Monday draws $1.74 billion