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It’s hard to find well balanced reviews of the new Windows RT Surface; reviewers either seem to be lovers or haters, no middle ground. That’s why this review by Erik Franklin, Senior Editor at CNet. It is fair, balanced and neither overly critical nor unwilling to look at the downside (e.g. lack of Apps.) …
Windows 8 officially “Surfaced” Oct. 25. To help you understand the operating system, the devices and the future of this controversial and revolutionary change by Microsoft we have invited three experts from Apex Digital to join Foster Braun, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson:
Jason Lambiris, Founder and CEO Apex Digital and
Justin Coffey, Technical Solutions Professional.
Our Mac Expert Cal Carson gives us his perspective on this newest Apple creation and the other hardware changes announced Oct. 23.
Internet Advisor Takeaway: Blue Stacks. Free Instant Android apps on your Windows/Mac devices.
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Rick Broida: CNet Cheapskate and Gadget Guru will look at the blizzard of laptops, tablets and gadgets that are appearing prior to Microsoft’s Oct. 25 launch of Windows 8 and their flagship Surface laptops.
SmartTV: Rick and the IA Team talk with FAVI Entertainment, creators of SmartTv, a device that plugs into the back of most flatscreen TV’s and instantly turns them into a wireless connection to a new world of video content on the web.
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In the very near future you might want to upgrade to Windows 8 but you don’t want to pay the usual Microsoft tariff. So here is an article by Ed Bott that will help you take advantage of some of the bargains out there for this coming buying season. …
Depending on your perspective the personal computer is a dinosaur waiting for extinction or a faithful friend you wont abandon. The trends seem to be moving more and more to the mobile digital devices and that will eventually affect all our computer experiences. Read Full Story …
Apple changed the dock on its new iPhone 5 and the world exploded in complaining. But wait; maybe it doesn’t matter anymore if the digital world is going wireless! …
AT&T Expands Service Across Michigan: Jermaine Spight, Sr. PR Manager joins the Internet Advisors to explain the growth and higher speeds being offered throughout Michigan by AT&T.
CitizenTekk: Your Voice in Technology: Elizabeth (Beth) Kindig shares about a news website for start ups. Now the next wave of entrepreneurs have their own news outlet. It’s like watching the future of the Internet unfolding.
The Internet Advisor team will also discuss the week’s top digital headlines: Facebook hitting 1 Billion users and whether the PC is dead or dying. In the second hour we tackle your email questions and get some answers.
Microsoft Security Essentials: Excellent free suite of protection from Microsoft that works best with Windows 7 and beyond.
Crucial.com This is one of many good sites to check out the memory on your machine and will tell you how much memory you can use and where to get it.
MalwareBytes: Great free malware hunter that should be on your computer along with an extra browser to troubleshoot Internet connections.
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Deutsche Telekom’s American love child T-Mobile gobbled up the consumer friendly, no contract, local cell standard Metro PCS. The resulting player will step into the ring much more effectively with big boys Verizon and AT&T while Sprint is rumored to being ready to jump into the bidding again for Metro PCS following a recent stock surge. Lucha libre! …
Microsoft launched a major reworking of the ubiquitous Office suite of productivity tools this week but with some huge changes. Basically hopes you are going to be encouraged to buy this package by sip and slurp! Hint: Cloud based sytem with frequent updates, 5 (count ’em) licenses (3 PC and 2 Mac!) and downloadable apps. …
TieCon Midwest 10/11-12/12 Novi Sheraton: Rupesh Srivastava, President TieCon Detroit and CEO of Youngsoft, an IT consulting firm in Wixom, MI. TieCon Midwest is expecting upwards of 500 attendees, including dozens of CIOs. Theme: “Entrepreneurship for Economic Empowerment” how entrepreneurial activity can restore power to people, to the state of Michigan, and to the United States.
The Internet Advisor Team will also discuss the week’s top digital headlines: T-Mobile and Metro PCS merger and Microsoft’s new serving of Office 2013.
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