May 30, 2012 9:01 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
android 4.0,
tabletsDo we really need another tablet? The folks at Archos certainly think we do. But this time they aren't targeting the typical adult or even young adult, or for that matter even the teen user. Their newest tablet is called the Child Pad and it is aimed directly at your children. They figure every...
May 29, 2012 8:21 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
Flame,
Stuxnet,
VirusYou may have heard of a virus called Stuxnet. It was responsible for infecting the Iranian nuclear facilities and reportedly caused the centrifuges to have to be shut down several times which negatively effective their uranium enrichment efforts. The possible affect of a virus like this could have...
May 28, 2012 7:33 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
teleportingIt's Monday morning and you just woke up 45 minutes late. You realize that you will never be able to get to work on time and today is the day that you have to deliver that important presentation to the board. You know that being late may very well cost you...
May 26, 2012 6:49 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
AndroidAndroid seems to be all the rage nowadays. Over the last couple of years it has really matured and become quite a respectable mobile OS. I know there are those that will disagree with me and that's OK. But from where I see it, Android is no longer the...
May 25, 2012 8:35 AM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
email,
encryptionOccasionally I have to send somewhat sensitive information via email. I have never really liked the idea since email is not the most secure form of communication. While there are steps you can take to make it more secure on your end, it could still be at risk on the recipient's end. I normally take...
May 20, 2012 5:00 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
802.11,
wirelessOver the years the speed of wireless networking has increased. I remember when it maxed out at 11 Mbps and it served most everyone just fine. Many wired connections were still running 10 Mbps, so no one really noticed. Then 100 Mbps wired connections starting becoming popular and all of the sudden...
May 19, 2012 4:31 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
mobile,
screenHave you ever tried walking and texting at the same time? Sure you have, but most people won't admit it. This act has caused many a proud person to stumble or even fall flat on their face. I am not sure what was so important that they couldn't wait until they sat down to text. But, based on how...