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Shane Hamelin's "High Tech Thanksgiving"

Shane Hamelin's "High Tech Thanksgiving"

November 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Shane Hamelin's "High Tech Thanksgiving"

Shane Hamelin, CompuQuest Tech ExpertBy Shane Hamelin
Internet Advisor – WJR AM 760

 

Making Thanksgiving a little less stressful and more fun this year with a “High Tech Thanksgiving”
We scoured the internet for holiday products with one thing in common, better technology. After all,
this is the future right, we may not have flying cars yet but at least we can have a fried turkey without the fear of burning down the garage this year…

1.)    Thanksgiving Menu Apps – As the family cook, I’m always looking for ways to improve the Thanksgiving Day Fest. You would think, there must be a better way to server canned cranberries right? Well there is…
I’ve listed two menu apps for both iOS and Android, which should help take a lot of the guess work and wasted time thinking of new receipts and free up some extra time to spend with the family this year.

iOS –                           Thanksgiving Menu Maker from Fine Cooking

Android –                  Thanksgiving Recipes HD

2.)    Char-Broil OIL-FREE Infrared Turkey Fryer – There will be NO fire trucks at this guy’s home this year.  I know, some people love the adventure of cooking their bird in molten lava with the chance of …


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5 Must have social media tools for Small Businesses

5 Must have social media tools for Small Businesses

November 1, 2013 | Comments Off on 5 Must have social media tools for Small Businesses

Emily Hay, CEO and Founder of Haytheresocialmedia.com, Oct. 24, 2013

Are you a small business owner? Does social media have your head spinning and thinking there just aren’t enough hours in the day? We know small business owners have a lot on their plate already simply with the ins and outs of running a business. Adding social media marketing can seem daunting (you ARE using social media marketing, right?).

Whether you are managing your own social media or have help from your team, here’s a list of five must-have social media tools that our experts at Hay There use regularly, talk about often and suggest you use to make your life easier. Perhaps you’ve heard of them or maybe you’ve tried a few. As heavy social media users, we think these are worth two “Likes” as they make your social media efforts and other work streamlined and more productive. Please be sure to let us know if you have questions!

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Apple's 'record' Q4: 33.8 million iPhones, 14.1 million iPads sold

Apple's 'record' Q4: 33.8 million iPhones, 14.1 million iPads sold

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Apple's 'record' Q4: 33.8 million iPhones, 14.1 million iPads sold

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Rachel King – CNet News

Following mixed reviews of its latest iPad line refresh last week, Apple kicked off the week with its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report, hitting all analyst targets.

The iPhone maker reported a net income of $7.5 billion, or $8.31 per share (statement). Non-GAAP earnings were $8.26 per share on a revenue of $37.5 billion.

Wall Street was looking for earnings of at least $7.93 on a revenue of $36.84 billion.

Apple shares were up slightly just before the closing bell rang on Monday.

Cupertino was quick to describe Q4 as a “record September quarter” with iPhone sales up by approximately 26 percent annually to 33.8 million units. That figure was undoubtedly helped by the the unveiling of the new iPhones 5C and 5S last month.

Nevertheless, even as iPad sales continue to grow, Mac figures demonstrate Apple is not immune to the PC industry woes either.

iPad sales were up slightly annually to 14.1 million units versus 14 million, while Mac sales were down from 4.9 million in the year-ago quarter to 4.6 million units this time around.

For the fiscal first quarter, Wall Street is banking big time on a combination …


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Controversial online TV service Aereo launches in metro Detroit

Controversial online TV service Aereo launches in metro Detroit

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Controversial online TV service Aereo launches in metro Detroit

Nate Bomey – Detroit Free Press

A controversial service that grabs TV broadcasts without paying for them, then queues them up on the Internet for subscribers launched its metro Detroit service Monday, Oct. 28.

The New York company, called Aereo, is undercutting the traditional network model by using a loophole in U.S. copyright law to create live-streaming online versions of Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC and other networks. You could watch some World Series games or any other major network for about $8 a month. …


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Nokia Sells Record 8.8 Million Windows Phones in Quarter

Nokia Sells Record 8.8 Million Windows Phones in Quarter

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Nokia Sells Record 8.8 Million Windows Phones in Quarter

Paul Thurott-Supersite for Windows

Thanks to blockbuster sales of the entry-level Lumia 520, Nokia recorded its best-ever quarter for Windows Phone sales, with 8.8 million units sold in the quarter ending September 30. The news comes as part of the firm’s interim report for Q3 2013, during which Microsoft announced its intention to purchase Nokia’s devices and services businesses.

“The third quarter was among the most transformative in our company’s history,” Nokia CFO and interim President Timo Ihamuotila said in a prepared statement. “We became the full owner of NSN [Nokia Solutions and Networks and HERE] and we agreed on the sale of our handset operations to Microsoft, transactions which we believe will radically reshape the future of Nokia for the better. Subject to the completion of the Microsoft transaction, Nokia will have a significantly improved earnings profile, a strong financial position, and a solid foundation from which to invest.” …


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Paul Thurott's Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks

Paul Thurott's Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks

October 22, 2013 | Comments Off on Paul Thurott's Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks

In my humble opinion Paul Thurott’s is the premiere Windows analyst to follow (Foster).  Below are some of his most recent postings about Windows 8.1 for your use.

Paul Thurott’s Supersite for Windows 8.1 Blog

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What does Apple have up its sleeve for Oct. 22?

What does Apple have up its sleeve for Oct. 22?

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off on What does Apple have up its sleeve for Oct. 22?

Anthony Wing Kosner: Forbes

As expected, Apple is apparently set to announce its next line of iPads, along with release dates of OS X Mavericks and the high-octane Mac Pro, at an event on Tuesday, October 22. And yes, that is the same date that Nokia is planning to announce the 6-inch Lumia 1520 Windows Phone and the retail on-sale date for Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablet. …


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What's New In Windows 8.1?

What's New In Windows 8.1?

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off on What's New In Windows 8.1?

Ed Bott, Oct. 17, 2013

Summary: If you’re running Windows 8, you definitely want this free update. If you looked at Windows 8 and said “No, thanks,” the new features and extensive refinements in this release make it worth a second look. Here’s what you’ll find inside. …


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Windows 8.1 Download Arrives

Windows 8.1 Download Arrives

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off on Windows 8.1 Download Arrives

Mary Jo Foley: Oct. 17, 2013

On October 17, at 7 am EST (4 am PST) Microsoft is kicking off the next phase in its Windows 8.1 rollout: General availability (GA)

Starting today, users already running Windows 8 and/or Windows RT will be able to download the free Windows 8.1 update from the Windows Store. As of October 18, Windows 8.1 will be available preloaded on new devices and in boxed software form.
Those not upgrading from Windows 8 will be charged between $119.99 (core) and $199.99 (Pro) for Windows 8.1. Those running a preview version of Windows 8.1 should expect to have to reinstall their apps, while those moving straight from Windows 8 to 8.1 (without installing the preview on their devices) will not. …


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Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebooks, $349 2-in-1 hybrids

Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebooks, $349 2-in-1 hybrids

October 16, 2013 | Comments Off on Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebooks, $349 2-in-1 hybrids

ZDNet Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Oct. 16, 2013

Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich says that he expects OEMs to push prices down over the coming weeks, and that this will result in $99 tablets, $299 Haswell laptops, and $349 2-in-1 hybrid tablets and notebooks.

Speaking during a conference call yesterday, Krzanich told analysts that touchscreen-based notebooks based on the company’s new Haswell processors will be at the heart of this year’s holiday PC lineup.

Intel is pinning a lot of hopes on its Haswell silicon, and that the 50 percent better battery life offered by the chips, combined with double the graphics power will tempt buyers away from spending their money on Android and iOS tablets and instead encourage them to give the PC a second chance.

For devices build around the Bay Trail silicon, Krzanich believes that there will be eight to 10 clamshell models available at the $299 price point. …


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