Monthly Archives January 2013

Gary Baker Predictions 20132

Gary Baker Predictions 20132

January 13, 2013 | Comments Off on Gary Baker Predictions 20132

Technology Predictions for 2013

Well, the easiest predictions are to predict the trends that we saw in 2012 will continue in 2013 and for the most part that will be true.  It is easy to predict that we will continue to see:

  • Mobility gain more mindshare
  • The cloud being used more by even some larger businesses
  • Security breaches making headlines
  • Publicly available Wi-Fi continue to expand and become more available
  • Social media start to mature and be the place people spend the most time online

Yes, all of this will be true and the sky will continue to get darker at night too.

A little deeper look into my crystal ball reveals a few riskier predictions.

  • Mobile apps will become more hybrid.  The US will follow Europe’s lead and combine mobile websites using responsive design and HTML5 with mobile app functionality for easier maintainability.
  • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to work and hook it up to the corporate information will gain momentum as the security concerns become adequately addressed.
  • Sensing technology will be used in more and unique ways.  Sure Google has a driverless car and there are now refrigerators that sense their content and determine when to replenish, but
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Podcast Jan. 12, 2013: Gadget Guy's Gizmos Galore

Podcast Jan. 12, 2013: Gadget Guy's Gizmos Galore

January 11, 2013 | Comments Off on Podcast Jan. 12, 2013: Gadget Guy's Gizmos Galore

CES 2013

Show Notes:

rick_broidaRick Broida, the Gadget Guy, is back from the 2013 Consumer Electronic Show.  Like a 6 year old on a sugar buzz, Rick is reeling from all the gadgetry but he will give us:

Liquipel 2.0

 

ChargeCard

ChargeDr
SoloMatrix Spike Keyboard for iPhone
Tethercell
Archos FamilyPad (product page not up yet)
Archos Titanium tablets
Archos TV Connect (similar to the Favi SmartStick from earlier)
3D printers

Rick Broida’s Cheapskate Blog: www.cnet.com/cheapskate

 

Gary Baker

Gary Baker is back from vacation with his belated predictions for 2013.

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The Best of CES

The Best of CES

January 10, 2013 | Comments Off on The Best of CES

CES 2013

The votes are in ladies and gents and we have the winners.  Drum roll please!!  CES winners.

 

computer nerdNext we will be calculating the odds of ever seeing these devices in the wild for for retail sale! …


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New Year's Good Housekeeping

New Year's Good Housekeeping

January 10, 2013 | Comments Off on New Year's Good Housekeeping

It’s time to tune up your computer.

Once again Woody Leonard of Windows Secrets Newsletter, has published an excellent article with detail on how to make this happen.  Slip to the top of your New Year’s to-do list and enjoy safe and much more secure computing in the coming year.

Let your PC start the new year right!

Fred Langa
By Fred Langa on January 10, 2013 in Top Story

A little time spent now on preventive maintenance can save hours of PC troubleshooting later — and provide better computing all year long.

Use the following steps to give your PC an annual checkup — and ensure it starts 2013 as healthy as possible.

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Look Out World…Surface Pro is About To Land!

Look Out World…Surface Pro is About To Land!

January 10, 2013 | Comments Off on Look Out World…Surface Pro is About To Land!

Surface Pro

One of the first reviews on the soon-to-be-released Microsoft Surface Pro (Jan. 26 or 29) is a rave review from Gizmodo.  Get ready for the hater storm of tech writers whining about battery life etc.  This is a 10″ tablet/laptop/desktop that is redefining mobile computing in ways that we never be undone. …


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Best List of Windows 8 Tips

Best List of Windows 8 Tips

January 9, 2013 | Comments Off on Best List of Windows 8 Tips

 

 Windows 8 Tips Compendium

PaulThurrott

Got a new computer for Christmas with Windows 8 and don’t know where to go for help?  Go no further; Paul Thurott is the king of Windows 8 and has compiled an excellent list of tips for beginners and mid-range users to this new Microsoft operating system. …


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Honey, I Shrank the Computer

Honey, I Shrank the Computer

January 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Honey, I Shrank the Computer

Lenovo continues to serve up some delicious new technology with its full Windows 8 convertible tablet, the IdeaPad Yoga 115. …


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Lenovo Idea Centre Horizon – table top computing

Lenovo Idea Centre Horizon – table top computing

January 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Lenovo Idea Centre Horizon – table top computing

Imagination meets reality at CES 2013.  Lenovo serves up some jaw-dropping technology with its new Idea Centre Horizon that you might want to install in your Jettson home  with this wild convertible all-in-one that works as a gaming platform just for starters.  Minority Report here we come. …


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Foster's Predictions for 2013

Foster's Predictions for 2013

January 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Foster's Predictions for 2013

 

Microsoft Crucial year:

  • Leadership must change.  Balmer needs to lead or be replaced and with him the whole “silo” mentality.
  • Surface Pro will mark the end of the PC era and the battle of the hybrids will intensify.
  • Windows Phone 8 will struggle along in 3rd place, but will not disappear, too tightly integrate with Win 8 and may even become the face of an XBox Surface !
  • New cloud-based, cross-platform, subscription based Office 2013 (5 installs included: 3 PC’s and 2 iOS devices) will be a smash hit and will balance out other MS failures.  Office 2013 in the cloud and with subscriptions will kick Google Docs butt and once it is available to iOS (Apple) and Android (Google) devices (smartphones, phablets and tablets), it’s all over but the shouting.
  • Key component: MS PR must be revitalized with its key user base.  So far they have thrown a ton of money at great ads and product placement but haven’t let anyone get their hands on the product except in rare MS pop up stores and only lately in Staples and horrible Best Buy.
  • New Xbox (720 ??) will rock the gaming/TV/Device world late in 2013.

RIP

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Shane Hamelin's Predictions for 2013

Shane Hamelin's Predictions for 2013

January 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Shane Hamelin's Predictions for 2013

Shane Hamelin, CompuQuest Tech Expert 1.) Google going to integrate AdSense and advertising for local businesses into Google Maps turn by turn navigation.

2.) Apple will DUMP plans to make its own TV, TV Manufactures will be offered the chance to license the Apple iOS interactive TV software.

3.) End of Email or at least the beginning of the end.

4.) Cable companies will scramble to provide a la carte content (Comcast, Time, Cox). With Internet TV boom people will no longer need to use “The Middle Man” and go straight to the program content providers like HBO, SyFy and Comedy Central  Click this link.

5.) Home will start to see the one box system. DVR, gaming, video, TV, all done by one central @home system. Tablets and smart phone will help stream personal content to household users. …


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