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Is Pebble All Washed Up?

Adam Geller,  Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.12.01 - Leave a comment -

Is the Kickstarter smart watch manufacturer about to be taken over and shut down?

Hands On: Acer C720 ChromeBook

Adam Geller,  Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2016.11.21 - Leave a comment -

Powerful computing doesn’t come much cheaper than with a ChromeBook. I take a look at Acer C720 from 2013.

Windows Phone App Fix for macOS Sierra

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.10.31 - 1 Comment -

Do you want to use your Windows Phone under macOS Sierra? You are in luck – there is now a fix.

Supervised User: Making Your ChromeBook Child Safe

Adam Geller,  Low End Chrome, Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.26 - Leave a comment -

The World Wide Web is a vast place, and not all of it is suitable for children. I take a look at the Supervised User option in ChromeOS, aimed at keeping them away from the nasties of the Net while on a ChromeBook.

Hands On: Samsung ChromeBook Series 3 & Chrome OS

Adam Geller,  Low End Chrome, Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.22 - Leave a comment -

I take a look at Chrome OS and the 11” Samsung ChromeBook Series 3 XE303C12 from 2013.

iOS 10: A Week With It & What Do I Think?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.21 - Leave a comment -

I’ve been running iOS 10 for a week now. What do I think of it on my iPhone 5?

EnerPlex Surfr: An iPhone Battery Case with a Built-in Solar Panel

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.15 - Leave a comment -

I take a look at the EnerPlex Surfr battery case for the iPhone 5/5s with a built-in solar charger.

iOS 10: First Impressions On An iPhone 5

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple has just released iOS 10 – but how does it fare on the lowest supported iPhone?

iPhone Users, Do You Blindly Upgrade?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.08 - 2 Comments -

Apple just announced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but will you be upgrading just because they are new?

Doom Classic for iOS

Adam Geller,  iOS Apps, Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.07 - Leave a comment -

One of the greatest games ever created, Doom. I check out the iOS port.

Pokemon Go on the iPhone 4s: Yes, It Does Work

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Apps, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.08.05 - Leave a comment -

Pokemon Go officially requires iOS 8 and an iPhone 5/5c – but it does run on an iPhone 4s. I check it out.

How to Downgrade from iOS 10 Beta and Remove It Completely

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.07.22 - Leave a comment -

Downgrading from iOS 10 beta is easier than you think. I take you through how to complete the process and return to the latest official version.

Marathon Trilogy: Aleph One Is Available for Free

Adam Geller,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.18 - Leave a comment -

Macintosh games do not come more classic than the Marathon series. And now you can play all three on your modern Mac courtesy of the Aleph One project.

Duke Nukem Forever: Duke Is Back

Adam Geller,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.16 - Leave a comment -

15 years in the making, Duke Nukem Forever brings back classic first person shooters and over the top sexism to the gaming world.

Goodbye OS X, Hello macOS: Apple Renames Its Desktop OS Again

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

At Worldwide Developer Conference 2016, Apple reveals a new name for OS X. Hello, macOS.

iOS 10: The iPhone 5 and 5c Will Receive It

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS News Review, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone 5 and 5c will both receive iOS 10, making them the lowest supported iPhones in the new iOS version.

Boxer: Play MS-DOS Games on Your Mac the Easy Way

Adam Geller,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

Playing older PC games on your modern Mac used to be tricky. Boxer takes the hassle out of it.

WWDC 2016: Apple Corrects iPad/iPod Requirements Error On iOS 10 Page

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple corrects an error on their website which caused confusion over which iDevices would receive iOS 10.

WWDC 2016: iOS 10 & macOS Sierra Revealed

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.13 - Leave a comment -

Apples 2016 Worldwide Developer Conference has just finished – what does it mean for your iDevice and Mac?

Doom 3: A Sequel Worthy of the Doom Name

Adam Geller,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.10 - Leave a comment -

Doom and Doom 2 were amazing. How does the follow up a decade later compare?

iOS 10: What Could It Mean for Existing iDevices?

Adam Geller,  iOS News Review, iPad, iPhone, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.07 - Leave a comment -

Apple is expected to announce iOS 10 in the next few weeks at the WWDC – but what could it mean for existing iDevices?

Quake 2: First Person Shooters at Their Best

Adam Geller,  Low End Gaming, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.31 - 4 Comments -

One of the finest gaming experiences you will ever come across, Quake 2 is still a marvellous example of the first person shooter genre nearly 20 years on.

Apple Phone or iPod Phone: Could Either Be a Budget Handset?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iPod, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.27 - Leave a comment -

Feature phone or dumb phone? Apple Phone or iPod Phone? The chances of Apple producing either is slim, but it has opened up a great topic for debate.

The iPod Phone: Could Apple Enter the Budget Music Phone Market?

Adam Geller,  Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.25 - Leave a comment -

Apple are well established in the smartphone market – but could the iPhone giant branch into the budget basic phone arena and put its own spin on it?

iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s: How Does It Perform?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.16 - Leave a comment -

Apple surprised everyone by giving the iPhone 4s a fifth major iOS release. How does a 2016 OS fare on a 2011 phone?

What’s the Best Budget iPhone for 2016?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.28 - Leave a comment -

Not everyone needs a brand new iPhone, but which model you pick will depend on what you want to do with it.

Windows Mobile Is Dead – or Just About

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.26 - Leave a comment -

Despite the best efforts of Microsoft, its consumer mobile platform just can’t break through. Does it still have a chance, or is it dead in the water?

Will We See a Successor to the iPhone SE?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.08 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone SE seems to have been an instant hit, but what – if anything – will Apple follow it up with?

Microsoft Lumia 435 Upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile

Adam Geller,  Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.06 - Leave a comment -

In late 2015, I reviewed the budget Microsoft Lumia 435 handset. Now its 2016, and I check it out upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile.

iPhone SE: Hands On Mini Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.31 - Leave a comment -

I take a hands on look at the new ‘budget’ 4” special edition iPhone.

Windows 10 Mobile: First Impressions

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.26 - Leave a comment -

Microsoft just released Windows 10 Mobile to existing handset owners. I check it out and give you my initial thoughts.

iPhone SE: My Initial Thoughts

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.24 - Leave a comment -

Recently announced, the iPhone SE is the much rumoured return to 4” iPhones. So what do I think of it?

Windows 10 Mobile Isn’t Coming to Many Existing Handsets, and That Has Angered Loyal Fans

Adam Geller,  Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.23 - Leave a comment -

Windows 10 Mobile might be the shiny new beast from Microsoft, but you ought to check if your handset will be eligible for it, as a lot won’t be – and this hasn’t gone down well with fans.

Windows 10 Mobile: Are You Sure Your Handset Will Get It?

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.21 - Leave a comment -

Microsoft is finally rolling out its final release of Windows 10 Mobile to existing handsets, but whether your beloved Windows phone will get it is a good question.

Unlocking Your Phone in the UK Just Got a Little Easier

Adam Geller,  Low End Android, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.20 - Leave a comment -

If you have ever tried to network unlock a phone in the UK, it could be a frustrating experience. Well now it is a little easier.

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