Not being a member of the Corporate community, I was unaware that employees are typically forbidden to use their personal smartphones and tablets for work activities. That seems silly to me, and especially silly to the new generation of workers being weaned on mobile technology. Hopefully future corporate doodooheads will recognize the importance of personal, mobile communications, and eventually welcome those gizmos into the workplace.
May 24, 2011Smartphones and Tablets Once Forbidden No More
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May 23, 2011The End of the World is Coming!No, I’m not talking about the supposed return of Jesus Christ, which was scheduled to happen this past Saturday. I’m talking about the development of a silicon chip that is the equivalent of digital crystal meth. If it comes to pass, civilization will end. I promise. May 22, 2011IBM to Microsoft: HA!IBM is now worth more than Microsoft. The value is calculated by comparing each company’s stock price, which puts IBM over Microsoft for the first time in 20 years. Of course, this isn’t news to anyone who follows the tech industry. Microsoft may still have stronger revenue than Google, but what the heck has Microsoft innovated in the last 10 years. Anything?
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May 20, 2011Computer News Roundup for MayFor some reason, this week seems to have been a busy one for the computer industry.
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May 18, 2011Limited, IndeedLast night I troubleshooting my son’s laptop. Curious problem: He could not get on the Internet.
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May 17, 2011Great Interview with Gabe NewellNewell is the genius behind Valve, which is the gaming company that keeps producing hits like Half Life, Left 4 Dead, and the brand new Portal 2 games. Gabe shares some fascinating ideas, which illustrates why the company he heads is so consistently excellent. May 16, 2011Stupid ExamplesAs long as I’m ranting about computer books (and their feeble imitators: online tutorials), let me unleash on my next favorite annoyance: Stupid, stupid examples. May 13, 2011May 11, 2011Learning Something NewI love learning how to do new things on the computer. It’s a constant reminder to me how many computer books, as well as Internet documentation, really suck. May 9, 2011Oh, The Irony!I call it the Political Blogging gene. Consider yourself fortunate if you lack the trait.
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