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Podcast Oct. 27, 2012: Windows 8 "Surfaces" and a Mini Apple Drops

Podcast Oct. 27, 2012: Windows 8 "Surfaces" and a Mini Apple Drops

October 27, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast Oct. 27, 2012: Windows 8 "Surfaces" and a Mini Apple Drops

Show Notes


Windows 8 officially “Surfaced” Oct. 25. To help you understand the operating system, the devices and the future of this controversial and revolutionary change by Microsoft we have invited three experts from Apex Digital to join Foster Braun, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson:

Jason Lambiris, Founder and CEO Apex Digital and
Justin Coffey, Technical Solutions Professional.

 


Our Mac Expert Cal Carson gives us his perspective on this newest Apple creation and the other hardware changes announced Oct. 23.

 

 

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Blue Stacks. Free Instant Android apps on your Windows/Mac devices.

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Podcast Sat. Oct. 20, 2012: Rick Broida and SmartTV

Podcast Sat. Oct. 20, 2012: Rick Broida and SmartTV

October 20, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast Sat. Oct. 20, 2012: Rick Broida and SmartTV

Show Notes:

Gadget Man is Back!

Rick Broida: CNet Cheapskate and Gadget Guru will look at the blizzard of laptops, tablets and gadgets that are appearing prior to Microsoft’s Oct. 25 launch of Windows 8 and their flagship Surface laptops.

SmartTV: Rick and the IA Team talk with FAVI Entertainment, creators of SmartTv, a device that plugs into the back of most  flatscreen TV’s and instantly turns them into a wireless connection to a new world of video content on the web.

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Podcast Sept. 8, 2012: Preparing for Windows 8

Podcast Sept. 8, 2012: Preparing for Windows 8

September 8, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast Sept. 8, 2012: Preparing for Windows 8

Show Notes:

Making the transition from Windows 7 to 8: Peter Han, Microsoft US OEM Vice President

Special Guests Tech Experts:

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Internet Advisor Takeaway: Bump, a free application for iPhone or Android that lets you share contact information with another iOS device owner by grasping the device in your hand and “bumping” them together. Voila, the contact is in your address book. You can also share pictures the same way!

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Podcast: March 17, 2012

Podcast: March 17, 2012

March 16, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast: March 17, 2012

Show Notes:

  • Stop all Websites From Tracking Your Movements…For Free: Sarah Downey from Abine tells how their DoNotTrackPlus browser plug in stops ALL tracking immediately for FREE.
  • Livio Radio Great Leap Forward: Jake Sigal, CEO and Founder of Livio Radio talks about the exciting new direction Livio has taken with apps for Cars and more!
  • Hands on with Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News Tech Analyst gives his view of the future Microsoft OS that Foster and Ed are testing right now along with millions of other curious techies.
  • The Mac Minute: Erik Anderson gives the latest on the newest iPad that went on sale 3/16/120

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Left Behind: Windows Standard Crowd

Left Behind: Windows Standard Crowd

March 9, 2012 | Comments Off on Left Behind: Windows Standard Crowd

A long-time Windows supporter and analyst for all the past incarnations of Microsoft’s OS is haunted by the notion that Windows 8 is leaving him and his colleagues behind. Woody Leonhard, of Windows Secrets Newsletter, expresses grave doubts about the direction toward which Windows seems to be heading.  The march toward the Metro interface on the Consumer Preview of Windows 8, means the departure of old signposts like the “Start button.”  Looks like mobile devices are having a profound affect on desktops as well as laptops. …


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Installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview

March 2, 2012 | Comments Off on Installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview

In an unusual move, Microsoft is making the current “beta” version of their revolutionary new OS Windows 8 available for the daring to download.  If you are feeling “froggy” jump on this guide to downloading and installing the new OS. BTW word is that it is really simple to install and get working.  Have Fun! …


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Podcast: September 17, 2011

Podcast: September 17, 2011

September 16, 2011 | Comments Off on Podcast: September 17, 2011

Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Foster Braun

Show Notes:

  • Review of Windows 8 Developers’ Release: Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News Tech Columnist gives an overview of the Developers’ version of Microsoft’s next gen. operating system released Tues., Sept 13, 2011

Helping Law Enforcement Catch Identity Thieves:  Detective Fountain, Detroit PD and Mike Prusinski, LifeLock Senior VP talk about helping law enforcement deal effectively with this growing, devastating crime.

  • Ann Arbor software firm expansion signals important growth in Michigan.  Gary Evans, General Manager in Michigan of HookLogic announces doubling office space in  Ann Arbor and adding a whole new group of employees.

Erik Anderson has the latest Apple rumors News with his The Mac Minute. More iPhone 5 sightings?

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Podcast: September 17, 2011 – Hour 1
Podcast: September 17, 2011 – Hour 2

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Windows 8 Unveiled for Developers

Windows 8 Unveiled for Developers

September 13, 2011 | Comments Off on Windows 8 Unveiled for Developers

This is the big dance for Microsoft.  Tuesday the boys from Redmond took the wraps off Windows 8 at their developers conference hoping to entice attendees to get on board the band wagon for their newest operating system.  Is it for tablets or for PC’s?  Where is the Microsoft version of iPad?  Lots of questions are waiting to be answered. …


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