Don Reisinger is a longtime content writer to several technology and business publications. Over his career, Don has written about everything from geek-friendly gadgetry to issues of privacy and data security. He became an eWEEK writer in 2009 producing slide shows focusing on the top news stories of the day. When he's not writing, Don is typically found fixing computers or playing an old-school video game.
Nowadays, all the talk in the tech space is about Apple’s possible release of the iSlate and Google’s Android-based Nexus One smartphone. Many observers contend that the iSlate will be the most important product release of 2010. Others are saying the Nexus One could be the “iPhone killer” we’ve all been waiting for. But maybe […]
Although Microsoft made some mistakes over the past 10 years that adversely affected the company’s position in the industry, the software giant has also done a lot of things right. Over the past 10 years, Microsoft has been able to maintain its position as the dominant software developer in the world. It has also stayed […]
10 Issues Microsoft Still Hasnt Addressed in Windows 7 by Don Reisinger Security Effectiveness Although Windows 7 has several new security features that have improved its effectiveness in battling malware, the operating system still has a long way to go to be reliable. Microsoft needs to come up with even more ideas that address Windows […]
As the end of the decade nears, quite a few things have changed. Ten years ago, Bing, Chrome, Facebook and Twitter didn’t exist. Windows 7 didn’t exist. Not even the iPhone, the iPod Touch or the netbook were around. It was an exciting decade. But one thing that has remained relatively constant over that period […]
As 2009 comes to an end and the technology industry looks ahead to 2010, it’s Chrome OS that could arguably steal the show in the new year. It will be the first desktop operating system Google has ever released. It will also be released with one goal in mind: to beat Windows 7 wherever and […]
A report has surfaced claiming Apple has ordered 10-inch displays that will likely be used in the company’s rumored tablet PC. Assuming Apple does finally release the Apple Tablet, it will need some features to help it achieve the kind of success the company has enjoyed with its iPhone. The Apple Tablet can’t simply stand […]
Now that 2009 is coming to a close, it’s time for Microsoft to look ahead to 2010. The software giant will be met with several challenges during the year. It will need to face off against Google, an increasingly disconcerting competitor that seems to have its sights set on Redmond. It also needs to take […]
Although Microsoft did some things right in 2009, the software giant also made some mistakes. The year was a story of ups and downs for Microsoft. It did a great job with Windows 7, but the OS still suffered from security issues. Microsoft launched Bing to much fanfare in 2009, but it still couldn’t capture […]
It’s easy to beat up on Microsoft. For the past few years, the software giant has had trouble with Windows Vista, causing vendors and customers to run to Mac OS X or stick with Windows XP. Internet Explorer has become a far less ubiquitous presence in the software market. Even Windows Mobile has failed to […]
10 Products That Must Be Killed in 2010 10 Products That Must Be Killed in 2010 By Don Reisinger Palm Pre When Palm first introduced the Pre, most tech users were excited to get their hands on it. The device had the ability to multitask and, thanks to a nice design, it looked like it […]