Apple Needs to Grow Up
Apple has done its best to thwart the running of iTunes syncing on the Palm Pre this morning. There will likely be a workaround within a few days, but in the long run, what the heck is Apple thinking? We…
Is Twitter a Fad, or Here to Stay?
This will likely be the shortest article I’ll have ever written. Longer than 140 characters, but still, short. The question is, is Twitter a fad, or here to stay? I saw a reference to Twitter as a fad in a…
Why Should I Get Excited About a Google Operating System?
I, along with every other geek this week, have invariably heard about the new operating system to be produced by Google. I have read multiple articles and really haven’t formed an opinion one way or the other about whether it…
All I Want is a Program to do__________.
When a product or service becomes cumbersome, users stop using it unless they are forced to use it (Microsoft Office 2007 is a fine example of being forced to use something). I am a big fan of having little programs…
Computer repair shops: the 21st Century’s car mechanic
One of the worst feelings a person can have is seeking the repair of a product that they have a limited knowledge of how it works. How do they know what they are being told is true? How much does…
Sony Says “Oops”. We Say “Duh”.
Quote of the day. “If we had gone with open technology from the start, I think we probably would have beaten Apple” – Sir Howard Stringer – Sony CEO. Thanks to Engadget! Uh, ok, well, maybe, probably not, but it…
Apple as the Morality Police
Several recent articles circulating the blogsphere over the last few weeks show just how inconsistent Apple is in policing the applications being offered for the iPhone. One recent app was rejected because it gave users access to “inappropriate” music from…