Daily Archives: July 14, 2012
Three Lessons From Changing Jobs
I got a new job at Columbia University this week and here are some things I've already learned. It's easy to say "congrats" on social media, but it's not as easy to say "thanks" - just some of the hundreds of social media responses after I announced my new job on Facebook. This week, after 20 years ...
Apple Reverses Its Decision on EPEAT Certification for Macs
July 13th, 2012 by Davey Alba, LAPTOP Staff Writer It looks like Apple will remain green, after all. On Friday, SVP of Hardware Engineering Bob Mansfield posted on Apple’s website, rescinding the company’s earlier decision to pull EPEAT certification for its computers. After the announcement was met with much protestation from activists and Apple customers alike, Mansfield ...
Samsung Galaxy Note with Ice Cream Sandwich Hands-On
With Samsung’s announcement that they’re bringing Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy Note, fans of the tablet-phone hybrid should be thrilled to finally get their hands on Android 4.0′s numerous helpful features. Still, as Android skins become increasingly ubiquitous, it begs the question – how much of Ice Cream Sandwich will the Galaxy Note leave ...