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Why The iPad Is An Epic Fail!

Let me start by saying this, I am not going to bash all Apple products. I am not anti-Apple but I do have to admit that the release of the new Apple iPad has me scratching my head. When I first heard the concept of a what was then referred to as the Apple Tablet, I was very intrigued. I had envisioned a tablet type device that was essentially Mac OS-X in a slim, portable and highly portable device. Instead all Apple has managed to do with this release is place the iPod Touch on a copier and enlarge it.

Wanted: A Few Good Suckers!

The email states that unauthorized access to my PayPal account has occurred and they are locking it down in order to prevent theft. The first thing anyone thinks about with this kind of message is “oh my gosh, I’ve been hacked”.

Review – Blackberry Curve 8530

Last week I became eligible for a phone upgrade and like any good techie, I went straight to a smart phone.  After spending considerable time looking at the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment, I concluded my needs were best with the new Blackberry Curve 8530. 

An Image Is Worth $1000/hr or More!

It’s not something that you think about every day unless you are me.  Backups are one of those things that people set up and then tend to forget about.  While backups aren’t really exciting and when configured properly you don’t have to micro manage them, many people forget to upgrade standards as well.  It used [...]

12 Days of (free) Tech

As Christmas approaches, I thought it might be fun to count the 12 days of Christmas but in terms of tech. Here you will find links to some of my favorite FREE software. All items below are compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7. Enjoy the links and if you have a favorite not mentioned here please post it in a comment, I am always excited to check out something new.

Security Measures That Don't Break The Bank

As 2009 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment and discuss how to make 2010 better.  For some, this year has been a nail-biter and for others it has been very profitable.  In my dealings this year, I believe that there is one thing that businesses continue to overlook to their detriment…SECURITY.

Are You Winning…Or Not Losing?

A friend of mine sent me a link to the keynote address from the ConnectWise Summit this month.  One of the principles that the speaker (Verne Harnish) tried to convey was that we should all be playing to win.  He also mentioned that many people are simply playing not to lose.  Now on the surface [...]