Don Reisinger

About

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.

10 Reasons Why the Microsoft-Apple Battle Helps PC Buyers

With Windows 7 finally on store shelves and updated Macs gracing Apple stores around the United States, a new era in the battle between Microsoft and Apple is under way. Microsoft has its new operating system running on PCs from several vendors. Apple has its own new operating system running on Macs. Each company is […]

10 Reasons to Stick with Windows XP Until Windows 7 Service Pack 1

Now that Windows 7 has launched, Microsoft and its supporters are extolling the virtues of the new operating system. They’re calling it the best Windows operating system to date. They believe (rightfully so) that it is head and shoulders above Windows Vista.But is it better than Windows XP?That’s a question that can’t be answered so […]

10 Ways Windows 7 Will Be More Secure than Vista

Windows 7’s Oct. 22 launch is just a day away. But whether or not it will be more secure than Windows Vista is still up for debate. Will it be as secure as Vista? Will it be more secure? At this point, the opinions are flying.I believe that Windows 7 will be more secure than […]

10 Ways Microsoft Can Persuade Enterprises to Buy Windows 7

As Microsoft prepares for the release of Windows 7 in just two short days, the company needs to find a way to entice customers to buy it. Consumers might be the easiest prey, since a move to Windows would guarantee a switch to Windows 7. At this point, Windows Vista isn’t viable and Windows XP […]

Windows 7: Five Ways It’s Similar, Five Ways It’s Better than Vista

Windows 7: Five Ways It’s Similar, Five Ways It’s Better than Vista The Similarities Same Old Confusion Like Windows Vista, Windows 7 features a slew of different versions for users to consider. From Windows 7 Starter Edition for netbooks to Windows 7 Enterprise Edition for corporations, Microsoft hasn’t made it easy for customers to figure […]

10 Reasons Why Verizon’s Android Support Should Make Apple Nervous

Verizon Wireless customers were treated to a slew of ads over the weekend of Oct. 17 showcasing Droid, a new phone from Motorola that runs Google’s Android mobile platform.In the ads, Verizon Wireless highlighted many of the iPhone’s shortcomings, including its lack of a virtual keyboard and the inability to run apps simultaneously. It was […]

10 Things RIM Must Do to Compete with Apple iPhone

Now that Research In Motion‘s BlackBerry Storm 2 has officially been announced, the hype is already starting. Some are saying it’s the touch-enabled BlackBerry that RIM should have released in the first place. Others are saying it will be the lead contender to take on the iPhone.The reality is, we just don’t know if the […]

10 Reasons Why It’s Time for Enterprises to Embrace Netbooks

Nokia, the world’s largest cell phone maker, is getting into the world of netbook computing in a big way. The company’s netbooks will be offered in several stores across the United States. Nokia’s Booklet 3G will set owners back just $299. This news follows rather interesting figures from market research company DisplaySearch, which found that […]

10 Issues That Could Spoil the Release of Windows 7

Ioio Technologies has been using Windows 7. And although the company has been relatively happy with the way the operating system performs, it found that it boots much slower than Windows Vista. In fact, the company claims that Microsoft’s upcoming operating system boots a whopping 42 percent slower than its predecessor. Microsoft, meanwhile, contends that […]

10 Ways for Apple to Capitalize on Windows 7 with Mac OS X

A Wall Street analyst said in a report Oct. 13 that, historically, Mac OS X has not felt the effect of Windows releases. In fact, the analyst found that Windows releases have helped Apple sell more Mac computers.“I analyzed the impact of the last four Windows launches and found no negative correlation between them and […]