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benpatt

  1. Android tip: How to decline a call with a text message heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/29/and… #android about 11 hours ago via Tweet Button
  2. @MikeLizun You too, have a good one. 9:06 AM May 25th via Twitter for Mac in reply to MikeLizun
  3. Hello all! HTT is taking a break for the holiday. Have a great Memorial Day, and see you Tuesday! 8:54 AM May 25th via web
  4. How to control what the iPad’s “side switch” does heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/24/con… #ipad 12:50 PM May 24th via Tweet Button
  5. How to add Amazon’s Kindle store to your iPhone’s home screen (reader tip) heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/23/add… #iphone #android 10:04 AM May 23rd via Tweet Button
  6. Wondering how big a GB is? Nope, it's not a dumb question. heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/22/big… 10:17 AM May 22nd via Tweet Button
  7. On this week's podcast: Should you buy a hot new Android today, or wait for the next iPhone? heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/18/pod… #iphone #android 10:39 AM May 19th via Tweet Button
  8. 10 (more) iPhone tips & tricks you need to try heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/17/10-… #iphone 10:04 AM May 17th via Tweet Button
  9. Facebook tip: How to turn on (or off) individual email notifications heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/16/fac… #facebook 2:03 PM May 16th via Tweet Button
  10. Android smartphone tip: When in doubt, tap the “Menu” key heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/15/and… #android 10:24 AM May 15th via Tweet Button
  11. What are QR codes, and what are they for? (reader mail) heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/14/wha… 10:54 AM May 14th via Tweet Button
  12. Tune in this week for a special Mother's Day edition of the HTT podcast...enjoy! heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/11/pod… #mothersday 10:12 AM May 11th via Tweet Button
  13. Windows tip: How to take charge of the Power button heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/10/win… #windows 10:10 AM May 10th via Tweet Button
  14. 3 must-know tips for Safari on the iPad heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/08/3-t… #ipad #safari 10:06 AM May 8th via Tweet Button
  15. How to stop Facebook from ID’ing your face in photos heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/07/sto… #facebook #privacy 10:53 AM May 7th via Tweet Button
  16. Our latest podcast is up—and this week, it's all about laptop shopping. Enjoy! heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/04/pod… 10:08 AM May 4th via Tweet Button
  17. How to disable the Caps Lock key on your Mac or PC (reader mail) heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/03/dis… #windows #mac 10:01 AM May 3rd via Tweet Button
  18. How to restore an iCloud backup that’s older than the most recent one (reader mail) heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/02/res… #icloud #iphone #ipad 10:16 AM May 2nd via Tweet Button
  19. 11 spring cleaning tips for your PC or Mac heresthethingblog.com/2012/05/01/11-… #windows #mac 12:00 PM May 1st via Tweet Button
  • Name Ben Patterson
  • Location Brooklyn
  • Web http://herestheth...
  • Bio Gadget hound & founding editor of *here's the thing*, your source for practical advice and the bottom line about gadgets and technology.
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