The Dark Side of eReaders
Part of my daily job is to be sure that the disabled students on my campus have access to the same resources that any student has access to, regardless of their disability. Most of us think “big” when we think…
Why I Don’t Trust Online Voting
Every fall, we start to hear about a bigger push for online voting for our major elections. I am one of those in the category of being firmly against online voting. There is too much room for things to go…
So, Exactly How Much do App Developers Make on Their Hard Work?
So, exactly how much does an app developer make creating apps for the iPhone? The answer might just surprise you. According to Tomi T Ahonen at the Community Dominates Brands blog, development of an app costs an average of $35,000,…
iPhone and iPad Grumbles
I have heard some grumbling recently from some of my friends about their iPhones and iPads. And I cannot say I’m surprised by this. I have held off on buying any of these devices, because they just don’t offer what…
Way to Go, Best Buy and the Geek Squad!
I have done my fair share of dissing Best Buy over the years, but in this case, I want to give them kudos. Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, with help from the Geek Squad from Best Buy, set up…
Better Late Than Never!
I guess Starbucks finally figured out that their expensive cups of coffee could afford to cover the cost of WiFi in their stores, and now is offering it to their customers for free. It’s about time they joined the party.…
A Dubious Distinction
According to latest findings from Kasperksy, the United States has taken the lead as the country with the most malicious servers within its borders. The number one spot was held by China as late as the last quarter of 2009.…