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10/06/2011

R.I.P. - Steve Jobs
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Apple designs and creates iPod and iTunes, Mac laptop and desktop computers, the OS X operating system, and the revolutionary iPhone and iPad.

10/05/2011

IT News: Apple Introduces the iPhone 4S
Courtesy of gizmodo.com

Apple's new iPhone 4S is just last year's design loaded with a new brain and more memory. It will run your apps faster and Apple's new iOS5's Assistant, an artificial intelligence program that listens and interprets your orders, and a new camera.

09/14/2011

IT Tip: Essential Apps August 2011 for iPad / Win Phone 7 / iPhone /Android
A nice collection of apps for each platform updated monthly.
Courtesy of Gizmodo.com

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone 7. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps.

08/12/2011

IT Tip: How to remove contacts' phone numbers from your facebook. A number of people have recently discovered they may have sync'd their phone contacts with facebook and also brought along their contacts' phone numbers. Here's a quick and easy way to "undo" that, courtesy of Gizmodo.

Facebook loves doing unexpected things with your data. Now it's culling numbers from your phone and adding them to its online database to "help you" find contacts.

07/11/2011

IT Info: Good read on common sense in today's online world. These are good practices and will save PC and Mac users alike many potential headaches if applied. Thanks to Ed Bott and ZDNet!

My #1 help question of 2011? It’s no contest: “How do I protect myself online?” In this post, I share the five steps I teach to fri

06/02/2011

IT Tip: Essential Apps May 2011 for iPad / Win Phone 7 / iPhone /Android
A nice collection of apps for each platform updated monthly.
Courtesy of Gizmodo.com

iPhones. iPads. Android. And Windows Phone 7! We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps.

02/21/2011

IT Tip: 10 Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Word
Some potentially good tips in here for those who use Microsoft Word on a frequent basis.

Microsoft Word. The name's practically synonymous with "productivity app." If you're reading this article at work (shame on you!) there's a pretty decent chance you've got a Word doc open right now, and you probably think you've got a good handle on Microsoft's word processor. We'll bet you don't kn

02/07/2011

IT Tip: Need to share your screen with someone, transfer a file or have a quick on-line meeting? Give Join Me a try. Good stuff, requires no registration with free version!

Free, simple, fast online meetings. Share your screen instantly with anyone.

01/29/2011

IT Info: Facebook spam. You find a post on your wall from one of your friends that says something like "Heyy Kevin I cant believe it, I actually got a free ipad to test out and keep..." BEFORE you click on it, read it carefully, look for misspelled words and other indicators that it may be a hoax. See comment below for what to do!

12/11/2010

IT Tip: Need to share a large file with someone? Perhaps there are documents, pictures, or other electronic files you would like to access from any internet connected computer? You may want to consider a free Dropbox account. Sign up by clicking "Dropbox - You're invited..." and you'll get an extra 250MB of storage, as will ITscapes. You WON'T get the free extra space if you click www. dropbox. com

Dropbox is the easiest way to store, sync, and, share files online. There's no complicated interface to learn. Dropbox works seamlessly with your operating system and automatically makes sure your files are up-to-date. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

09/21/2010

IT Bits: Interesting short article from the NY Times on Apple App Store Rating Comments

How to wade through the comments in the Apple App Store? The key is word choice.

09/14/2010

IT How To: Intermediate: Keep Your Windows Computer Secure on Public Wireless Hotspots

If you have a Netbook or Laptop that you would like to use on a Public Wi-Fi hotspot, there are security precautions you need to take. Here we look at keeping your computer secure at public Wi-Fi hotspots.