Articles by Michael Lasky

Tech Disclaimers Decoded: Protect Yourself From Your Mobile Tech

By Michael Lasky Published 26 May 11

How many of us read the fine-print booklets that come with our smart phones, laptops, and gaming devices?If you do, you’re that rare exception. For the rest of us, it’s standard operating procedur...

Can Mobile App Ratings Help You Protect Your Kids?

By Michael Lasky Published 15 February 12

Facebook Reinvents Its News Feed: Bigger Photos, Customized Feeds

By Michael Lasky Published 7 March 13

Throwing Caution to the Cloud: The Risk of Online Storage

By Michael Lasky Published 20 February 09

Windows 8.1 Mobility Center: 8 Ways to Save Time

By Michael Lasky Published 31 July 13

If you’re not already a rabid user of Windows Mobility Center (WMC), it’s time to start. It’s a particularly helpful time-saver within Windows 8.1. The core, tile-based UI of the Microsoft utili...

5 Windows 8 Apps to Bring Back the Start Menu

By Michael Lasky Published 2 January 13

You don’t have to live with Microsoft’s flawed decision to kill the Start menu in Windows 8. Some 15 – and counting – software companies have brought the Start button back from the digital gra...

In-Flight Wi-Fi: 5 Essential Tips

By Michael Lasky Published 28 March 12

Texting While Walking: More Dangerous Than You Think

By Michael Lasky Published 31 December 12