Netbooks seem to be this week’s topic. They came up a number of times, from a friend to a colleague at work to a secretary we used to support, but is now working at a different unit. Netbooks seem to be the next hot item and everyone wants one. Is it the price that makes them attractive, their size, weight …
Laptops are not for everyone
Here’s a clear example of why laptops are NOT for everyone. This particular user has already abused their laptop in the past which was replaced by the university, but now they have done it again. Their current machine is scratched and dented on every side of the chassis. Looking at the battery we can also safely say that it was …
Behavioral ads
Behavioral ads are cool as they make the content more relevant to you and are more appealing to advertisers at the same time due to greater accuracy in targeting users. On the other hand, the concern arises from what happens with your browsing history and preferences after the ads have been served? Is it used for other purposes, will it …
Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle is one of the new products getting a lot of media attention and generating user excitement. While interesting and much better than the previous version I just don’t find it that exciting or something I would purchase for myself. I guess, it’s just not for me.
Apple Updates Consumer Desktop Line
Apple released three “new” computers today: Mac mini iMac Mac Pro Here’s the first paragraph of their product release statement: CUPERTINO, California—March 3, 2009—Apple® today announced updates to its iMac® and Mac® mini desktop lines, including a 24-inch iMac that is priced more affordably than ever before and a Mac mini with powerful new integrated graphics. For the same $1,499 …
How to make your computer perform better
Here are some basic tips on how to maintain your computer (PC or Mac) and make it perform better for a longer period of time. These are tips that everyone can do on their own. If you are interested in more detailed, technical info please let me know. Also, if you have any tips or suggestions to share please feel …
LogMeIn in production
It’s been in testing for a couple of months now, most of us on our team have used it years ago, but as of today, we are deploying LogMeIn to all of our college machines (with a big push beginning on Monday) in order to improve responsiveness and support levels to our clients. This application will be installed on all …
Inauguration Stream
I’ve been at work for close to two hours now and the most requested “support” call of the semester so far is “where can I watch the inauguration?” 🙂 When in need of info or a solution of any kind people always seem to turn to us, IT folks. Luckily this time the solution is easy. Point their web browsers …
Nikola Tesla
On today’s day, 66 years ago, one of the greatest men to ever walk the earth died alone and penniless in room #3327 of the New Yorker Hotel. His name was, Nikola Tesla. Nikola Tesla? You might ask yourself, why is it that you don’t know more about this great and unusual man? The reasons are many, ranging from Tesla …
Did AT&T’s data network fail?
On my way to work this morning I have noticed that none of my iPhone apps would update so I went through the standard troubleshooting of checking settings, reboot and the like, but nothing worked. I have even tried a different device (this one on Verizon’s network) which worked fine. Considering that I turned 3G off this morning this points …