Android Causing WiFi Router Lockups
I’ve had an Android phone for about a year and a half (the HTC Evo from Sprint) but primarily because of battery use issues I’ve never used it on my home WiFi network. In the interim, a few months ago…
Ubuntu Linux Heads for Smartphones and Tablets
ZDNet is reporting that Canonical is intending to make the next release of Ubuntu, 12.04, a LTS (Long Term Support) release with intention of then expanding Ubuntu beyond desktops and laptops into smartphones, tablets and smart TVs, with a target of…
iTwin – Reinventing Mac, PC USB Drive as Cloud Device
I have looked at this interesting product called the iTwin for a few weeks now. It’s a dongle for your computer that pairs two machines together – no matter where they are located. As long as they are on unrestricted…
Is Snow Leopard The New XP?
Like a lot of people, I purchased the Lion upgrade on the first day of availability from the Apple App store. I upgraded two late-model Mac Minis along with an older 17” MacBook Pro. The Lion upgrade solved a freezing…
Is Apple Turning Into Microsoft?
I’ve been a fairly happy Apple/OS/X user for the past three to four years. Before that, I was a Windows user that finally became disgusted enough to finally make the jump. Most computer users are well aware of the arguments,…
Microsoft Kinected Technologies Evening for Techsumers
Back with Microsoft for a more consumer oriented evening. This time it’s going to be Windows Media Centre, Home Server, Xbox, Kinect and more on the phones. First up is Microsoft Home Server 2011 – every house should have one.…
TechNet Live Tour: Cloud for IT Pros
Microsoft’s TechNet Live Tour is giving a half day seminar on the cloud and what it means for the IT professional. I’ve been invited along so, for a change, I’m going to try a bit of a “live blog” approach,…