Archive for the 'New Technology' Category

Affordable online storage and backup

Published by Ted May 5th, 2007

Amazon.com has evolved beyond the online store that most people know it as. It also offers a suite of internet services for businesses and individuals that make development easier and cheaper. One of their most popular services, S3 (Simple Storage Service), is also a great benefit to individuals.
Simple Storage Service
As one of the largest […]

Consumer Electronics Show 2007 - Windows Home Server

Published by Ted January 28th, 2007

Microsoft had several tents, booths, and announcements at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. With the eminent arrival of Vista, Microsoft was anxious to get their name associated with as many electronic trends possible.
One of their announcements, the Windows Home Server, should be a boon to families and small businesses that store digital files, documentation, and […]

Built in Verizon data card, probably not a great idea for most people

Published by Chris January 27th, 2007

A client recently asked me about the possibility of purchasing a notebook computer with a built in Verizon data card. I am a big fan of the Verizon data service but not a fan of having a built in card that cannot be removed from your system.
Overall having a Verizon (or other carrier) network card […]

Consumer Electronics Show 2007 - Hot-swap external hard drive case

Published by Ted January 13th, 2007

Wingsonic, a Chinese manufacturer, displayed their latest hard drive enclosures.
This external hard drive case allows you to quickly and easily exchange the hard drive. They have created a stable mounting system that guides the hard drive into the connector ports for trouble free use. This also supports hot-swap capability for more […]