FreeNAS Version 8 — A First Look
As a member of a family of five who are all avid computer users, one of our growing problems has been sensibly managing an increasing amount of data. I’ve had our home wired with gigabit Ethernet for a while now, which makes the process of copying large files (such as video) from one computer to […]
Segues: An Empty Wallet Is A Full Wallet?
Each Segues column starts with something tech-related before quickly branching out from there into a tangentially related thread. These articles are born from my thought and speech patterns that regularly contain quickfire transitions. For one of my birthdays, a friend made me a crown that said “King of the Segues.” Actually, it said “King of […]
First official peek at Windows 8
Microsoft released its first public demonstration of Windows 8 this morning, and it looks like we’re all in for a major UI change when it’s released next year. It’s clear from the moment you see the Start Screen that the Windows Phone 7 team was involved in the new design. I say “Start Screen” because […]
Security Alert for Android Owners
Smartphone security leader Lookout uncovered at least 34 malware apps on the official Android Market over the weekend. Let the headaches begin!!! The Lookout Security Team identified the malware thanks to a tip from a developer who notified us that modified versions of his app and another developer’s app were being distributed in the Android […]
Spiffy New Follow Button For Twitter
Twitter has announced on their blog a brand new Follow Button. Instead of the square button we’re all used to seeing with a simple link to a user’s Twitter page, Twitter will serve up a chicklet that leads to a special page with the user’s last few tweets, along with a brief list of followers […]
Yes Virginia, There Are MacOS Viruses
There’s been a lot of recent talk about the virus MacDefender, a bit of clever Malware for MacOS that depends on the user installing it. There was a lot of “See, we told you so” from the pundits who have warned for ages that the wider adoption of MacOS would make it a bigger target […]
What’s In YOUR Google Wallet?
Unless you’ve been chilling under a rock, you probably caught that Google announced the new Google Wallet. Using an NFC chip and MasterCard’s PayPass system (the one they’ve been slowly rolling out here in NY for ages), you can use your phone to pay for things. With constant rumors that the next iPhone will use […]
DC Comics = Digital Comics?
If you’re a comic geek, like me, then you probably caught yesterday’s big story- DC Comics is rebooting their entire line. While this is interesting to many, it may puzzle you as to why I’d mention it here. FTA: In an even more important move in the competitive comics industry, DC is making all of […]
It’s A Tablet! It’s a Phone! No, it’s a Padfone!
Our friends at engadget have some great video of Asus’s new “tablet”, the Padfone. Unlike the Xoom, which turns into a laptop/desktop, the Padfone is a phone that docs into a tablet. This is the exact sort of gizmo that this site is built around. Cool concept, unique approach, and something I’d love to get […]
The Complaint Department: TV Audio
Jeremy Goldstone is a technology journalist and social media professional, having written both about and as the voice of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. This is a column where he complains about why technology isn’t conforming to his specific needs right now, and why that sucks. You just spent $1,500 on […]