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Podcast: March 19, 2011

Podcast: March 19, 2011

March 18, 2011 | Comments Off on Podcast: March 19, 2011

Show Notes:

  • Eric Abbot, Microsoft Online Solution Specialist, talks about Microsoft’s Imagine Cup, encouraging next generation of computing geniuses
  • Alumni of LifeCode Team, Steve Markovitch and Kun Wang from Wayne State University hope to compete in  July 8-13th in New York City for the Imagine Cup with their new project  Moov .
  • A brand new service from Google to help kids explain the Internet and computing to their parents and grandparents:TeachParentsTech.org

Podcast: March 19, 2011 – Hour 1

Podcast: March 19, 2011 – Hour 2
Podcast: March 19, 2011 – Hour 3
Link: The Mac Minute
 
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Quick Fix for Win 7 SP1 update installation errors

Quick Fix for Win 7 SP1 update installation errors

February 24, 2011 | Comments Off on Quick Fix for Win 7 SP1 update installation errors

Seems that Microsoft made a bit of a hash of the recent SP1 release to Windows 7. Here is a cure for what may ail some of you who had the installation go sideways!  Imagine that! …


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Bug Hits All Versions of Internet Explorer

Bug Hits All Versions of Internet Explorer

February 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Bug Hits All Versions of Internet Explorer

“Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability in all supported editions of Internet Explorer on all Microsoft Windows editions. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a victim to run malicious scripts when visiting various Web sites, resulting in information disclosure.  IE has over 900 million users worldwide.  Microsoft has published a one-click “Fix it” workaround for the bug that involved locking down MHTML. This will prevent the launch of script in all zones within an MHTML document. Any application that uses MHTML will be affected by this workaround.” Full Article. …


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How Good is Microsoft Home Security Essentials?

How Good is Microsoft Home Security Essentials?

December 31, 2010 | Comments Off on How Good is Microsoft Home Security Essentials?

We have been hearing a lot of good things about Microsofts new security package called MS Home Security Essentials. We saw the dismal performance of the prior OneCare product my Redmond and weren’t too keen on trying it out but apparently it has come a long way.  Paired with Win 7, MSHE is scoring impressive marks as a light weight but highly effective security package. …


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IA Tech Roundtable #8 Dec. 20. 2010

IA Tech Roundtable #8 Dec. 20. 2010

December 18, 2010 | Comments Off on IA Tech Roundtable #8 Dec. 20. 2010

Click here to play or download: IA Tech Roundtable 8 Final

Show Notes:

Google Chrome OS and CR 84 Device

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Mark Zuckerberg Time Man/Person of the Year

iPhone and iPad rumors

Microsoft Gives Away 10 Free Products for IT and Home Users

iPhone Color Blind App.

Google set to map a new frontier: The human body

Download the new Chrome HTML 5 (beta) browser and explore the human body.

Nasty new virus: ThinkPoint

Moving theatre seats in Michigan

Once again Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year.

Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, Erik Anderson, Scott Anderson, Kurt Hines and Foster Braun

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Podcast: December 11, 2010

Podcast: December 11, 2010

December 11, 2010 | Comments Off on Podcast: December 11, 2010

Cal Carson, Foster Braun, Kurt Hines
Cal Carson, Foster Braun, Kurt Hines

It’s a holiday gift edition featuring Dave Sawyer, Technical Director, Microsoft Technology Center Heartland District who loaded up his sleigh with a bag full of tech toys from tablets to Windowns 7 Phones for the geek in your lives, even if that’s you! Dave also talked about the changes in Microsoft’s recently released MS Office 2010. We are also delighted that Kurt Hines from VC Webdesign joined us again to help answer your tech questions.

Dave Sawyer’s Links From The Show – 12/11/10
Mouse mischief for Microsoft Powerpoint

Sample lessons for teachers in the classroom
Video Demo Chemistry Add In For Word
Ribbon Hero A game to help you master the new features of Office 2010 and the ribbon.
Beta Bing travel planner for Outlook
Online Office 2010 Training Modules
Which Office 2010 Suite Is Right For You?
ExoPC A Slate/Tablet Computer Running Windows 7
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IA Tech Roundtable #7, Nov. 29, 2010

IA Tech Roundtable #7, Nov. 29, 2010

November 30, 2010 | Comments Off on IA Tech Roundtable #7, Nov. 29, 2010

Cick here to listen to IA Tech Roundtable 7 (46 min) or right click to download.

This week’s roundtable features a frequent guest and fresh voice, Kurt Hines of VC Webdesign .
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Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable #6 Nov. 22, 2010

Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable #6 Nov. 22, 2010

November 23, 2010 | Comments Off on Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable #6 Nov. 22, 2010

Click here for: IA Tech Roundtable 6 (approx 35 min)

Click here for: IA Tech Roundtable 6 (approx 35 min)


(Note: Apologies for less than stellar audio.  I was experimenting with a new form of Skype on my Windows PC using the webcam mike.  Next week will be improved.  Thanks for your patience. Foster Braun)

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Microsoft Security Center

Microsoft Security Center

November 6, 2010 | Comments Off on Microsoft Security Center

Microsoft has developed an excellent portal for all aspects of computer security. There are links to areas of concern for consumers, businesses and IT professionals plus lots of free downloads.  MS seems to have stepped up to the plate on security and hit some home runs. …


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Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable #2

Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable #2

October 19, 2010 | Comments Off on Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable #2

Fresh off the press here is this week’s IA Tech Roundtable with Gary Baker, Cal Carson and Foster Braun.  Topics of discussion included:

Windows 7 Phones whole new way of doing smart phones with less is more. Smackdown vs. Android and iPhone.

-Facebook and Skype in Deal

-Oct 20 new Apple OS Lion? Apple shares soar on news of Verizon iPad sales.

– Why NASA could help rescue Chilean miners.

-Microsoft releases biggest-ever security update.

Also this week, Erik “Macboy” Anderson has a special web exclusive Mac Minute podcast, discussing the Verizon iPad and previewing Apple’s upcoming press conference.

Click here for this week’s: IA Tech Roundtable 2

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