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Podcast 1516: Seeing the Lightroom with Terry White & Answering Listener Questions

April 24, 2015 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud

Photographic Expert Terry White returns to Detroit to shares the nuances of Adobe’s Lightroom and Creative Cloud for those who want something more out of their pictures. Terry, founding father of the MacGroup Detroit, returned to the Motor City as guest speaker Sunday, April 26, at the Birmingham Temple. He shared some of the newest tricks and tips for taking and working with pictures on Adobe’s Lightroom and Creative Cloud workflows.

Click Here to Listen to Terry White Discuss Lightroom and CC

Terry White’s Photography Website

Hour 2: Answering Your Computer Questions

: Gary Baker, Cal Carson, Foster Braun

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Podcast 1514: Welcome to the New Internet Advisor

April 11, 2015 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Actually it’s the same Internet Advisor show you have come to love and look for but in a new format:

Hour 1: 4-5 PM EDT Today’s Tech News and Views

Click here to listen to Hour 1

This hour is dedicated to interviews with experts, discussions of the hot topics of the day and in studio guests talking about technology in Michigan and around the world. This hour is also heard on our affiliate network throughout Michigan but NOT live on WJR AM in Detroit.

Topics Discussed:

Apple Watch Release
HBO Now on Apple TV and Cablevision for $15/mo just in time for Game of Thrones Season 5
LinkedIn buys Lynda.com
Teens Still Favor Facebook

Click here to listen to Apple Watch Discussion

Agile and Beyond

Jason Dinkelman worked with co-host Gary Baker in some of the early implementation of Agile Software Development near the turn of the century. The concept began at Chrysler Motors in the mid-90’s and spread around the globe. The Agile and Beyond Conference is now coming to Dearborn, April 30-May 1 and for two days experts from around the world will discuss the practical applications of these concept to Detroit based business.

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Podcast 1505 Jan.31, 2015: Happy 17th Anniversary, Heminwrite & Pasty.net

January 30, 2015 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1

Hemingwrite

Hemingwrite KickStarter Page

Hemingwrite: Throwback or Great Leap Forward

Patrick Paul is part of the local team of developers who came up with this ingenious device. Hemingwrite a distraction free writing tool that is part throwback to the portable typewriters that many of us remember fondly (or not) from late night paper writing sessions in college. It is also a wonderful digital device that is deliberately NOT connected to the Internet. Find out why!

Rick Broida, our favorite writer, columnist, commentator, cheapskate (and zombie wrangler) joins us for our discussion about Hemingwrite. Is it a great leap forward for someone who is constantly on deadline for his articles? Listen and see.

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Charlie Hopper, founder and CEO of Pasty.net and Pasty.com in the great frozen north of Michigan’s Upper Penninsula joins us for a double celebration. His website went live just about the same time as the Internet Advisors hit the Internet. Pasty.net is applying hi tech solutions to providing broadband access to customers in the heart of our rugged Upper Penninsula where there are often more racoons than customers. PS He also …

Podcast 1448 Nov. 29, 2014 : Plowz & Online Tech 20th Anniversary

November 29, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1

Your Very Own Snow Plow Service Is As Close As Your Phone

Plowz and Mowz Co-Founder, Wills Mahoney shares the birth of this ingenious service that means you are more likely than ever to be dug out of the next super storm well before your neighbors. When the green grass returns, you’ll be ahead of the neighbors with a well trimmed lawn, on time, every time.

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MiTechNews Forms Strategic Alliance with ITinTheD

Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews and Internet Advisor host Gary Baker were featured guests on the Nov. 24 edition of ITinTheD a new pure Detroit brand of podcast that is taking RawRadioX by storm. MiTechNews has formed a strategic alliance with the geek intensive podcast and will be posting links to their weekly broadcasts in MiTechNews every Friday.

Mike Brennan and Gary Baker were “chaperoned” by Ryan Walther, IT Risk Manager, Flagstar Bank during their appearance on ITinTheD. Actually Ryan discussed “the trials and tribulations of working in the world of IT audit, security and compliance.”

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Podcast 1447 Nov. 22, 2014 Holiday Shopping Preview with Rick Broida

November 21, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Is Black Friday Such a Good Deal?…and other holiday shopping issues

Rick Broida is not only our official “Cheapskate” but he is also our monthly guide to all the goodies and gadgets he gets to review. Rick is a widely published commentator from HowTo.com to Time to CNet to Savings.com and a few other stops in between. You’re going to want to pay close attention and catch the tips, tricks and bargains that he has to point out at this gift giving time of year.

5 Insanely Good Deals That Make It Feel Like Black Friday All Year Long

Click Here to Listen to Rick Talk about Kindle Fire, HP Stream 11, & Drone

Click Here to Listen to Rick talk about Moto G Phone & Pebble Watch

Trapped in a Room with a Zombie is Rick Broida’s new business. First show Dec.12 at the historic Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit. Click Here for more information

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Proof Positive That The IA Team Is Hot Stuff

Picture above was taken by Rick Broida with the Seek Thermal Camera (iOS version –

Podcast 1446 Nov. 15, 2014: Look Up Detroit & Funding the Future

November 15, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Look Up Detroit: Share Good Things Around Detroit

Father Richard Dalton is a man on a mission: finding the positive stories in and about the Motor City. At the dawn of the Web he was gathering links to sites that focused on the growing in a metro area that was dying. His long battle seems to be paying off. Maybe you have a role to play in LookUpDetroit.

Click Here to Listen to Look Up Detroit

Funding the Future: Wheat Ridge Ministries

Rick Herman, President of Wheat Ridge Ministries. Established in 1905, Wheat Ridge Ministries provides funding and support for inspired leaders starting new health and human care ministries. Their granting efforts are focused on improving the health of the whole person, by addressing wellness of body, mind and spirit. Currently more than 70 ministries around the world receive assistance through Wheat Ridge grants, in addition to the thousands of past grantees who have received funds totaling over $30 million.

Wheat Ridge Ministries is supporting Dreams in Action an outreach of Grace In Action Church in Southwest Detroit.

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Richard Stiennon, recognized authority on Cyber …

Podcast 1433 10/25/14: A Star is Born & Social Media in the D

October 26, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Meet Ainsley Hay, daughter of our charming Social Media Expert, Emily Hay, CEO and founder of Hay There Social Media a company dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses maximize their presence with social media.

We first spent some time catching up with Emily and her colleagues at Hay There Social Media learning about their recent projects which you can explore at their homepage. Then Emily introduced us to two of her colleagues who are helping to create a whole new technology hub in Southeast Michigan.

Click Here to Listen to Emily Hay

Defining Your Brand

Hajj Flemings, Digital Brand Strategist and Founder of Brand Camp University, discusses Brand Camp, and what else is on the tech horizon in Detroit in 2015. Defining, communicating and defending your brand.

Click Here to Listen to Hajj Flemings Brand Camp

Bamboo Detroit: Creating a Coworking Atmosphere in the Heart of Detroit

Dave Anderson is one of the cofounders of Bamboo Detroit, a coworking space located in the heart of downtown Detroit that is available to start up businesses looking for both a space to set up shop and people who will feed their energy for success. …

Podcast 1438 9/20/14: Apple iOS 8 and Jack Dorsey Supports Detroit Business

September 19, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1: iOS 8 Arrives and Gary Baker Gets His iPhone 6 Plus

Cal Carson leads the discussion on this new mobile OS for Apple Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

How to download iOS8

Major changes and highlights

Challenges

What’s New in iOS 8?

8 Security Tips for a Safe iOS 8 Upgrade

Square Capital: Exclusive Interview with Jack Dorsey

Founder of Twitter and Square introduces Square Capital and Jill Drnek, Detroit Square Customer and owner of Human

Square Capital provides a unique cash infusion for Square customers that avoids banks entirely. It is supporting Detroit businesses like Human, a fashion design store in the renovated Cass Corridor, that displays the works of Detroit clothing designers.

MiTechNews Headlines

Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews

to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter

Hour 2

Answering Listener Questions

Click Here to Listen to Hour 2 Q&A 9-20-14

Find Out What’s Using All The Space on Your Hard Drive

Your Trusted Computer Repair Shops

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Podcast 1437 Sept. 13, 2014 3 Hour Special: iPhone 6, Internet Radio & Apple Pay

September 13, 2014 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Keep Your Eye On the Apple

Phone lines are open. You tell us: Will you be buying a new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Didn’t Samsung do all of this before: Galaxy Note, Galaxy Gear (watch) and Google Pay? So what’s the big deal? $350 for an Apple Watch! You gotta be kidding…or not!

Foster, Gary and Ed will lead the discussion and find out what our listeners are saying about Apple’s grand reveal this past week.

Click Here to Listen to Hour 1 iPhone 6 Open Line

Hour 2

Internet Radio, The New Frontier:

Yakeem Tatum, host and founder of Urban Nation Radio .Yakeem is a Junior at Henry Ford Academy, associated with the College for Creative Studies.

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Apple Payment: The Ultimate Digital Security ?

Rick Dakin, CEO and Chief Security Strategist of Coalfire (IT Data Security Firm) in regards to the security of the iPhone 6 pay-by-phone feature:

“A device and token-based payment system is inherently more secure than mag-stripe cards using 1970s technology, but consumers need to understand that even the most sophisticated technologies have vulnerabilities. Fraud always finds a way.”

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Podcast 1421 May 24, 2014 : Patent Wars & Walk to End Blindness

May 24, 2014 | Comments Off

History of Decoration Day

Show Notes:

Patent Wars Over?

Are patents choking out innovation or are they are necessary protection for innovation. Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer of Warner, Norcross and Judd Southfield joins the team as co-host to discuss key rulings this week in Apple/Samsung and Google.

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck on Patents

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Troll Story

Click Here to Listen to Extended Interview with Randy Peck about Apple/Samsung Patents Wars and Coming Supreme Court Decision

Walk to End Blindness

John Whitacre, Mary Kumer, and Jesse Lowe present the work of iChallenged and promote the upcoming Walk to End Blindness

Walk to End Blindness: June 7-8, 2014 – 7:00 am Shiawassee Park: Farmington, MI 48336

Click Here to Listen to iChallenged Walk to End Blindness

Videos about iChallenged.org and their clients

MiTechNews Report

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Click Here to Listen to MiTechNews 5-24-14

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Warner Norcross and Judd Expansion

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The …

Archives for Gary Baker

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud

Hour 2: Answering Your Computer Questions

to our co-branded MiTechNewsletter

Show Notes:

Actually it’s the same Internet Advisor show you have come to love and look for but in a new format:

Hour 1: 4-5 PM EDT Today’s Tech News and Views

Topics Discussed:

Show Notes

Hour 1

Hemingwrite

Hemingwrite: Throwback or Great Leap Forward

Show Notes

Hour 1

Your Very Own Snow Plow Service Is As Close As Your Phone

MiTechNews Forms Strategic Alliance with ITinTheD

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Is Black Friday Such a Good Deal?…and other holiday shopping issues

Trapped in a Room with a Zombie is Rick Broida’s new business. First show Dec.12 at the historic Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit. Click Here for more information

**Click for an IA Special Interview about Trapped in a Room with Zombies**

Proof Positive That The IA Team Is Hot Stuff

Picture above was taken by Rick Broida with the Seek Thermal Camera (iOS version –

Show Notes:

Look Up Detroit: Share Good Things Around Detroit

Funding the Future: Wheat Ridge Ministries

Show Notes

Defining Your Brand

Bamboo Detroit: Creating a Coworking Atmosphere in the Heart of Detroit

Show Notes

Hour 1: iOS 8 Arrives and Gary Baker Gets His iPhone 6 Plus

How to download iOS8

Major changes and highlights

Challenges

Square Capital: Exclusive Interview with Jack Dorsey

Founder of Twitter and Square introduces Square Capital and Jill Drnek, Detroit Square Customer and owner of Human

MiTechNews Headlines

to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter

Hour 2

Answering Listener Questions

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Grand Rapids

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WJIM

AM

1240

Lansing

Sun 2p-4p

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Kalamazoo

Sun 12p-1p

WKLQ

AM

1490

Whitehall/Muskegon

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Keep Your Eye On the Apple

Hour 2

Internet Radio, The New Frontier:

Apple Payment: The Ultimate Digital Security ?

Show Notes:

Patent Wars Over?

Walk to End Blindness

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

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