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Podcast 1332 Aug. 17, 2013: Keepers, the Movie, and Helping Teachers Back to School

Podcast 1332 Aug. 17, 2013: Keepers, the Movie, and Helping Teachers Back to School

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Emily Hay, Social Media Expert and CEO of Hay There Social Media, shares her recent adventures with women entrepreneurs in Scotland and Chicago. Emily will also introduce a Detroit based start-up focused at helping teachers.  Youth and Education in Michigan Tweetchat.

 

deanksharma4Dean and Sharma Krauskopf share the adventure of creating a full length movie here in Michigan using online resources.  Sharma has written the screenplay for Keepers, the story of a lighthouse keeper on the shores of Lake Huron who faces extinction by oncoming technology.  Dr. Dean Krauskopf is the host of WJR’s Garden Program heard just before the Internet Advisor on WJR.

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Lisa AlbertsLisa Alberts, Director of Marketing, for Chalkfly, an online school & office supply retailer on a mission. Teachers annually spend $1.6 Billion out of pocket on supplies for their classroom. Chalkfly aims to be part of the solution by giving 5% of every purchase to teachers. Check out Ryan Newman’s NASCAR Chalkfly.com logo at MIS Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013.

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Podcast 1331 Aug. 10, 2013 :Taming Your Photos

Podcast 1331 Aug. 10, 2013 :Taming Your Photos

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Show Notes:

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Saving Your Photos

Dave JohnsonDave Johnson, Editor eHow Tech talks about the many ways you can make sure that you never lose another photo and his recommendations for best organizing software.

 

Recommended Photo Editing/Organizing Software

Organizing  your Photos

Ed, Cal, Foster

Dave Johnson, eHow.com and Ed Rudel,  Cal Carson and Foster Braun share their favorite apps/programs for organizing and editing photos. Dave and Ed will focus on Windows programs and Cal will tell us what Apple has to offer.

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Mike BrennanWeekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

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Computer Shops You Can Trust

Computer Shops You Can Trust

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Whom do you trust to fix your computers?

We are convinced that there are lots of small to medium sized computer repair shops who are NOT out to take your money by doing needless or shoddy repairs. You can prove us right by adding the name of a computer shop that you trust to this list.  Just get in touch with us through the Contact button on the homepage and let us know who they are.  BUT….make sure that you actually have used their services and can give a personal testimonial of the work they do.  This is not a chance for companies to self-promote; and we will do our best to eliminate those as quickly as possible.

Trusted Local Computer Workshops

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Podcast 1330 Aug. 3, 2013 :Windows Wide Open: 8.1

Podcast 1330 Aug. 3, 2013 :Windows Wide Open: 8.1

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Show Notes:

Windows Wide Open: 8.1

 

Justin Coffey and Sarah ThomasJustin Coffey, Technical Solutions Specialist with Apex Digital Solutions  (Partner of the Year for Heartland District 2012) talk about Gary Baker’s switch to the Microsoft Surface Pro and the highlights of Windows 8.1 upgrade coming to the new Microsoft operating system.

Justin’s Favorite Tool for Updating Software

Windows 8 ToolKit

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With the help of our partners, we have put together a collection of articles, tips and trick to help

 

Breaking into Business

Kendall and Family smKendall Petykiewicz , Intern, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics, Flagstar Bank will discuss the challenges of breaking into the world of IT.

 

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Podcast 1329 July 27, 2013 : Helping the Blind See with Their Ears

Podcast 1329 July 27, 2013 : Helping the Blind See with Their Ears

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Hearing is Seeing

Podcast 1329 July 27, 2013 Ted Lennox, our veteran technologist for the blind, introduces Robert Pakko, young inventor of audio aid for the blind.  The eleventh grader at Dearborn High School has developed sound object identifier to let you know when there is something in front or to the side of a person.  The signals provide a different musical note depending where an object is located.

Helping blind learn to use computer technology: Contact John Whitacre at www.ichallenged.org

Google Glasses Help the Autistic

Paul Louden, a 30 year old Asperger’s Syndrome adult from Houston ,was selected as one of the bold creative individuals to test out the new Google Glass. Paul has his own radio broadcast, called Understanding Autism and will talk about how the Google Glasses can help the autistic.

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Podcast 1328, July 20, 2013: Windows Special: Games and Win 8.1

Podcast 1328, July 20, 2013: Windows Special: Games and Win 8.1

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Show Notes:

100 Windows Games in 100 Days

Slyvain RochonSylvain Rochon, Canadian computer scientist, CEO and founder of Sylien Games has developed over 140 game titles online on multiple devices.  Sylien has key clients such as Microsoft, Magmic Games and the Ontario Ministry of Education to name a few, helping them create great game or app experiences on all platforms in very short time periods, cost-effectively.

Windows World

Shane Hamelin, CompuQuest Tech ExpertShane Hamelin, co-host and our Windows 8 specialist (Unnamed sources claim that he even knows the secret Redmond handshake!) Shane will discuss Microsoft’s discouraging Q4 figures, Windows 8.1 update and Foster will review Lumia’s 920 Win 8 Phone.

 

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Mike BrennanWeekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

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Podcast 1327 July 13, 2013: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Tech and Smart Watches

Podcast 1327 July 13, 2013: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Tech and Smart Watches

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Show Notes:

Back-to-School Computer Shopping Guide

 

Rick Broid, CNet Blogger

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate will combine his hardware know how and skinflint skill set to help grads and their families find the best deals.  Recent grad Talon Rudel and Ed Rudel will serve as test market and…

 

Debate smart watches with Rick’s arch rival…

Dave JohnsonDave Johnson, Pebble Owner and Rick’s arch-nemesis (Dave is editor of eHow Tech and author of three dozen books.  He previously worked at Microsoft and has written about technology for a long list of magazines e.g., PC World and Wired.) Dave and Rick regularly joust about tech topics at Geek vs. Geek on www.eHow.com

 

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Podcast 1326 July 6, 2013 Ist and Goal Recruiting & Linked-In

Podcast 1326 July 6, 2013 Ist and Goal Recruiting & Linked-In

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Emily Hay

Emily Hay, our Social Media Guru and founder of Haytheresocialmedia.com will co-anchor our show today as we talk about some exciting things happening in social media.  She will also introduce us to one of the latest Detroit start ups.

Linked-In recommendations vs. endorsements 

DamonBryantIst and Goal Recruiting

Dr. Damon Bryant and Chauncey Blackwell co-founders of 1st and Goal Recruiting .

 

1st and Goal Recruiting is an NCAA Certified Recruiting Service that provides college football coaches with analytical tools to help find, evaluate, and select high school football players.  Student athletes can manage their own profiles through the website, get coaching services to help them on and off the field.

 

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June 29, 2013: Microsoft Grand Opening Report and Smart choice for Smartphone?

June 29, 2013: Microsoft Grand Opening Report and Smart choice for Smartphone?

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Show Notes

Microsoft Store Grand Opening in Detroit

 

Foster Braun and Cal Carson attended the grand opening of the Microsoft Store at the Somerset Collection in Troy, MI Friday, June 28.  Report includes Steve Balmer’s address, statement by Lt. Gov. Calley, Tim Thewes, Store Manager and customers attending.

Microsoft Store Grand Opening

 

Smartphone….Smart choice?

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Learn what smartphone Foster Braun chose after the discussion on air and on Facebook last week.

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June 22, 2013: SNAFU Scan & Picking the Right Smartphone

June 22, 2013: SNAFU Scan & Picking the Right Smartphone

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Beating Used Car Scams

SNAFU Scan is free to download and use to scan unlimited vehicles for potentially dangerous factory recalls. If you want to know the dealer cost and 17 of the dirtiest used car dealer tricks–that’ll cost you $5 for a yearly subscription to SNAFU.

 

 

Which Smartphone Should Foster Get?

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Or…How to Chose Your Next Smartphone

Special Apple iPhone 5 Trade in deal until June 30 at Best Buy…$0 with rade in of iPhone 4 or 4S.

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Mike BrennanWeekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

  

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