Cloud Storage and the Law
As a business or an individual if you store your data in the cloud, you are probably concerned with security and the ability to get your data back. The one issues you may not have thought about is where it…
Choices and Decisions
One of the things that we face everyday in the real world and online are choices. However, studies show that if people are given a default choice, along with others most people will choose the default choice. This is true…
Reminders in iOS 5
One of the features that came with the iOS5 upgrade was Reminders. At first glance you may not think much of it, but under the hood it is quite powerful. When you first open Reminders you see a default list…
Google Buzz is Dead, Long Live Google Plus
Today Google announced that they are discontinuing several products including Google Buzz, Jaiku, Code Search, iGoogle Social and the University Research Program for Google Search. I have to admit I am not familiar with either Code Search or the University Program…
Photo Stream, Rough Waters Ahead?
One of the features that was released with iOs 5 was Photo Stream. Photo Stream takes the pictures you shoot with your iOS device and automatically uploads them to your iPhoto Library, Apple TV, and any other iOS device you…
Will iMessage Hurt Wireless Carriers
One of the features that is coming with iOs 5 is iMessage. iMessage will allow you to share text messages, photos, videos, locations and contacts with other iOS 5 users. All messages sent or received are encrypted. Any message that…
Comparing the 2nd Generation Kindle and the $79.00 Wifi Kindle
New Kindle The new Kindle is much lighter than the current 2nd generation Kindle. It is 5.98 ounces compared to 8.5 ounces for the 2nd generation Kindle. When you hold it in your hands it feels well balanced and…