I realize I haven’t cross-posted many of our shows lately, but I wanted to let my readers know that we are up to Episode 111 at Real Tech, and I will be cross posting the past few episodes to help catch you up! If you haven’t been listening, you can find all our episodes over at Tony’s site GetTheNext.com (or simply get there through RTFRP.com)
Episode 109 (Scroll to the bottom of the post after the break to listen): Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s TAX TIME again, and now is the time we often think about making Charitable donations (to help with NEXT year.) It’s funny how that works, right?
You might think about donating your computer to a school, or other charity. And when you do, you know the conventional advice, right? “Be sure to completely wipe your hard drive.”
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I have created a short Tutorial Video on how to create a book using content from Wikipedia. There is great content available, and I think this is one way that faculty can deliver quality textbooks to their students at affordable (well, NO) costs.
Sure, I know some will say “But it’s WIKI… it’s not to be used for academics! It’s not reliable!” To that I respond–then take the time, as an expert in your field, to clean up what you think is incorrect–it is, after all, editable by us. Make your contribution to the greater good.
Now, the video:
In this video for Real Tech for Real People I review, and demonstrate, Password Safe. This is a great program for creating, storing, and accessing secure, random passwords. When used with DropBox it creates a very portable yet secure way of accessing all your accounts.
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I have been using WebCamMax1 lately and honestly, find it to be a GREAT way to create nice, simple videos. In addition, it lets you do a bit “more” as well.
For those of you that have been following along, you know I co-host Real Tech for Real People, a podcast for “people with Tech in their lives, but who don’t live for the tech.” We have created a Facebook page (and I encourage you all to visit and subscribe) and as part of that page I am going to be doing “tutorials” for things people want to know how to do.
WebCamMax is the perfect tool for me to record this. I want to be able to switch between cameras, and screen shots, when preparing the tutorials. So if you go watch the first video I did, on how to create a book from a collection of Wikipedia pages, you will see I start with a camera shot of me, and then switch to the screen shots, live as I edit. I switch back and forth between me, and the screen. WebCamMax makes that as simple as selecting a different button on the main WebCamMax screen. Read the rest of this entry »
In the effort to continue to “catch up” here at The Professor Notes I am posting episode 55 from Real Tech for Real People. If you enjoy listening, go check out the most RECENT episodes over at Real Tech for Real People. Over there you will learn in Episode 57 how YOU can win two tickets to the Penn State football game against Michigan.
Also, listen regularly to learn how you can win prizes that you can use daily!
Let us know what YOU want us to talk about.
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NEWS:
Bloomberg predicts Apple’s moves in TV. Bloomberg expects Apple’s next conquest will be the TV industry, comparing its early moves to its first steps in the mobile phone market. The article analyzes the technology of Apple TV, noting potential methods through which Apple may approach the TV business.
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac – Assuming I can make the podcast, I have 2011 (enterprise have it now, the broader public will have to wait to 10/26) and can make some preliminary comments. Read the rest of this entry »
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Much of this episode is about charging. No not for the podcast, but charging batteries! Those things we use every day! Imagine a battery on paper! It’s in this episode!
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Free Phone Fridays at Best Buy! For the month of October! Each week they will include at least one smart phone.
Flexibility is the key to air power, AND ereaders. The F-15C gets a new set of eyes and Sony debuts a bendable e-screen!
AND Flexibility making it’s move to batteries. LiIon battery made on paper by Stanford researchers. Probably won’t be in phones, but could make for “active” RFID technology, among other thin uses.
Speaking of Batteries, Panasonic is finally creating rechargable AA batteries that recharge through frustration! (er, shaking…) Great they say for remote controls, and other hand held devices. About time, *I* say.
We discuss an article that challenges the notion thatAndroid is Open:
Android Is As Open As The Clenched Fist I’d Like To Punch The Carriers With
MG Siegler
Sep 9, 2010
This past weekend, I wrote a post wondering if Android was surging in the U.S. market because Apple was letting it? The main thought was that by remaining exclusively tied to AT&T, Apple was driving some users to choose Android, which is available on all the U.S. carriers. In the post, I posed a question: if it’s not the iPhone/AT&T deal, why do you choose Android? Nearly 1,000 people responded, and a large percentage focused on the same idea: the idea of “openness.”
You’ll forgive me, but I have to say it: what a load of crap.
Old News, but worth mentioning: Gorilla Glass is also in the Samsung Galaxy S displays (and it is transparent aluminum. Sort of.)
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It’s been a while since I linked to Real Tech for Real People, but as we wrap up our first year of doing the tech podcast I wanted to make the latest episodes available to those of you that are not necessarily regular listeners, but perhaps regulars to my blog.
Real Tech for Real People was started by Tony Pittman and me to talk about tech issues that everyone has–not just those issues that are of interest to the tech elite, or the “technorati.” Many that do podcasts lose sight of the fact that not everyone has extremely fast broadband into their homes (cable or FiOS), and those there are people that use computers but don’t want to spend time every day working and tweaking.
We try to answer the every day questions that every person has. What should you consider when buying a notebook computer? Are there differences in monitors? What are the differences between all these new phones?
And if you like our podcast, and want to show your support, please do it while giving yourself a little something as well. We are selling coffee mugs, t-shirts, and mousepads (along with other great gifts) through CafePress. Just visit http://cafepress.com/rtfrp and order your item today. Show everyone that YOU are a real person!
REAL TECH FOR REAL PEOPLE: For people with tech in their lives, that don’t live for the tech
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We review the first year of Real Tech
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NEWS
BCS NEWS: Graham Spanier to be next BCS Chair. (okay, football news…)
Google lets you make phone calls from GMAIL. Check the story at their blog.
Apple TV Rumor. More Disintermediation?
Sun Attacks Earth! (in 2012, maybe, according to scientists…) The news from India.
USAF C-5 gets “Makeover” — emerges at C-5M (from the “News from Last Year” category…)
Disney and Time Warner duke it out. Why I have issues with Cable!
ESPN 360 is great for online sports–*IF* you can get access
Commodore…. it’s BACK
APP CORNER: The Daily App Show with Adam Curry. (search for the iPhone App)
TIP of the WEEK: Google GMail LABS. Adds all sorts of cool tools, including the option to “undo send”, send and receive SMS “text” messages in chat, and a wealth of other items.
PICKS of the WEEK:
Steve: nextup.com TextAloud
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Josh’s info: [twitter] @joshfink
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Dean Dad published his “Nerdy Academic’s Tech Wish List” today, and in looking at it, I thought “Hey, we have talked about almost all of these over at Real Tech for Real People podcast — I should reply!” I then thought “I should share the thoughts here, too!”
So, here are my replies to his 14 requests. Some were rather quick, others are requests for tech that would be “way cool” if we could ever get it. Without further ado, the 14 points: Read the rest of this entry »
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Many have asked, so let me tell you: I am a professor. BA, Political Science MPA (Master’s of Public Administration) MS Logistics Management PhD Business Administration (Business Logistics, supporting field Industrial Engineering) I have a strong professional interest in Collaborative Supply Chain Management, RFID in the Supply Chain (EPC), and Research Methods. I have a strong personal interest in political issues, and military affairs having retired from the US Air Force after 20 years.
