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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Eric Jacksch

Happy new year and best wishes to you and yours for a happy, health and prosperous 2010! [more]

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CAD U2 USB Headset Review

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

While there are a variety of ways to get sound in and out of your PC, sometimes a simple way is the best.  One of the products that caught my eye recently is the CAD U2 USB Stereo Headphone with Microphone and the manufacturer was kind enough to send one over for review. The U2 combines [...] [more]

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Camera Buyer’s Guide

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

Choosing a camera is tough. Choosing a camera for someone else is even tougher. So with Christmas on the horizon, we’ll help you wade through the sea of cameras at your local retailer and narrow down the choices to a more manageable number. The key to choosing a camera is to consider it a tool. Your [...] [more]

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Your software sucks

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

Nikon, Digidesign and Garmin have several things in common.  They all produce products that I’ve personally shelled out cash for.  They all produce high quality hardware that is as good, or better, than their direct competitors.  But yet I’m reluctant to purchase product from them again because, to be blunt, their software sucks. My primary SLR [...] [more]

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AnywhereUSB

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

A month or so ago I was working on a virtualization article for the print edition of  INFOExecutive (formerly Information Week Canada). The article dealt with barriers to virtualization, one of them being USB devices.  Or so I thought! My research took me to the web site of Minnesota-based Digi International. Digi originally developed their video, [...] [more]

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H1N1: A case study in poor risk decisions

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

In security circles we often discuss why some individuals and businesses find themselves in a perpetual state of high risk. While there can be complex factors, the bottom line is that many of us make poor risk management decisions in our business and personal lives. Sometimes a high risk position results because we don’t correctly asses [...] [more]

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Panasonic Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

Our friends at Panasonic were kind enough to send over their top suggestions for this holiday season. RP-HJE160 – Ergofit Noise Isolating Earbuds (Green, Pink, Blue, Purple, Orange, Red, Black, White) MSP: $29.99 A Perfect Gift For: Dorm Bound Students, Transit Commuters, High-Tech Tweens Wish List Worthy Features: ErgoFit design and soft ear caps for ultimate comfort (S, M, L [...] [more]

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uCorder Wearable Video Recorder Giveaway

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

The fine folks at IRES Technology Corp have been kind enough to supply a uCorder model IRDC250 wearable video recorder with 2 GB of internal flash memory and PC webcam functionality for a lucky reader.  This baby will record up to 2 hours of 640×480 AVI format video on a single charge. The contest is open [...] [more]

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RECOVERY IN PROGRESS

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

We’re in the process of recovering from a major system failure earlier this week.  Thanks for your patience and support. [more]

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Size isn’t everything

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Andy Marken

There Are Things More Important Than Size…Just Ask Flash “I’d much rather see you on my side, than scattered into… atoms.” – The Emperor Ming, Flash Gordon (Universal Pictures – 1980) We like things that spin, things that go fast. You know, like flying saucers and rocket ships…drives and flash memory. It’s a good thing, because with [...] [more]

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20 years of freedom

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

  (The Berlin Wall, December 1985.  Photo by Eric Jacksch) Twenty years ago today the Berlin Wall fell, uniting East and West Germany. Celebrations today include fireworks, concerts, and the toppling of foam dominoes painted by school children. Spiegel Online International has a great collection of historic images and coverage of the 20th anniversary celebration.  They also [...] [more]

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Now Think Now

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Eric Jacksch

A new student-run program in Indianapolis called Now Think Now encourages teens to think and make better decisions behind the wheel.  Their web site explains, Now Think Now is a social site where teens and other community members can gather and share their stories, ideas and opinions. Our ultimate goal is getting teens the information they [...] [more]

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