Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Nov 27, 2009, 4:00 pm
Just because you host search results for News Corp., does not mean that your engine will succeed. Welcome to 2009 http://bit.ly/7oo71H # Chrome OS and Android "likely to converge over time"? Why not c...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Nov 20, 2009, 4:00 pm
Really? Everything I need to know about Google Chrome OS? http://bit.ly/20s7Lk # This is what happens when government tries to get a handle on technology http://tinyurl.com/yfbh9l2 # Wow. The Pre'...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Nov 13, 2009, 4:00 pm
Well at least Engadget can help us distinguish fact from fiction. Seems like ATT lawyers can't. http://short.to/wr1y # These kinds of things are what keep me excited about technology http://short....
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Nov 6, 2009, 4:00 pm
Three things that would make Google Voice dominate http://bit.ly/4uziOz # The EU finally gives some help to the idea of Freedom http://bit.ly/4yElU3 # A great video series on Gmail for beginners http:...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 30, 2009, 6:00 pm
Should we just subscribe for our operating systems? news.cnet.com/8301-19882_3-10386856-250.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 # RT @willineedit WillINeedIt Giveaway! Win A Mozy Home Unlimited ...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 28, 2009, 10:30 pm
So, of course the net was filled with an Android splattered passion that almost felt like hystery, or maybe it was just me. Anyways the Motorola Droid will be released on the Verizon network for $199....
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 27, 2009, 11:24 am
With the refresh of the iMac and the “lower-end” MacBook last week it seems that Apple has once again disregarded the idea that a cheaper option in the Mac family is needed. Most Mac enthu...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 25, 2009, 10:59 pm
This will be a new weekly post every Sunday at 11:59PM about the last full week in the tech industry.  Everything ranging from software to new company news will be linked here once a week. If you wou...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 23, 2009, 6:00 pm
Do people even want to read ebooks on their computers? Talk about markets that are slowly disapearing http://bit.ly/2qHvsl # Has anyone used SocialCast? If so, any thoughts? # You didn't think the...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 23, 2009, 10:00 am
... that you could pick up along your tech journey would be the use of social networking and media, blogging, creating websites, marketing, Photoshop and design, etc. The list is endless; ... It&#...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 20, 2009, 6:25 pm
“Emails that let you know what they are before you read them.” This is one of the lines in the email that I received from Verizon after signing up to be notified of the new Motorola Droid...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 19, 2009, 5:24 pm
After listening to many podcasts in the TWIT universe I finally decided to give Dropbox a try last night.  The only reason that I was finally moved to do it was I didn’t have a jump drive near ...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 18, 2009, 9:58 am
As Windows 7 broke 1% market share in mid to late August 09 without even being officially released (Net Applications), one can speculate that 7 may be Microsoft’s chance at getting back in consu...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 16, 2009, 6:00 pm
CNETs test of Windows 7 boot times found that 7 was 28 seconds slower than Vista. I haven't noticed this on Mac or PC. Anyone feeling this? # An argument of why using URL shortners is could be dan...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 16, 2009, 5:00 pm
The tech industry is becoming larger everyday and if you have checked out job sites like Dice.com and Monster.com you may feel a little overwhelmed with the possibilities.  Every tech job you see is ...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 14, 2009, 3:29 pm
Via BGR Rick over at Castellini on Computers wanted to hear my thoughts on the new Palm Pre.  Since I have been a Pre owner for the past 3 1/2 months I think I can now give it an honest and fair ass...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 13, 2009, 8:37 pm
In my last post of this ongoing series, which was literally forever ago, I gave a brief overview of what I thought a MIS or IT student should be learning before they get out of school.  You can check...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 12, 2009, 1:07 pm
With the release yesterday of the HTC Hero on Sprint and Verizon saying that now is prime time for Android devices on their network it is possible that before the holiday season we are going to see a ...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 10, 2009, 12:00 am
Sun is hosting another Webinar , this time about making the switch to OpenOffice.org from Microsoft Office. The webinar says that it will “help you create an effictive migration plan” to ...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 9, 2009, 6:00 pm
RT @GuyKawasaki: 10 things to stop tweeting about http://om.ly/KeXw If we can't tweet this stuff, what else is there? # When there is a proposition on the table from 2 huge tech companies, you ne...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 8, 2009, 11:00 am
I listened to an interview with Gordon Bell and Jim Gemmel about how they digitally record everything in their life with video cameras, digital still cameras, microphones, etc. I have heard about this...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 5, 2009, 10:34 pm
As of today, Bloggers can face up to $11,000 in fines if they don’t fully disclose information about free products and services that they review or try to sell.  The FTC revised their, “G...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 4, 2009, 9:32 am
Via BGR I have owned my Palm Pre now for about 2 months and I have to say I honestly like the phone.  It does everything I need it to do and is on an OK network with awesome pricing. I am afraid Pal...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 2, 2009, 4:07 pm
Most websites nowadays require some type of user sign-up.  These signups usually require a user to enter a username, some real name information, email, and a secure password.  Most of these sites ha...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 1, 2009, 11:06 pm
In the middle of the summer I finally received my Google Voice invitation.  I have to say that Google Voice is extremely powerful and could change the way that we use our phones as communication devi...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Oct 1, 2009, 11:16 am
Via Google Posted just the other day on the Official Google Blog, “A Googler” details how some of the student interns that Google had over the summer added some awesome tools to Google Do...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Sep 29, 2009, 7:57 pm
Via http://blog.tabletpc.com.au Over the past couple of months tech bloggers and journalists have been going crazy about tablet rumors from all kinds of manufacturers, the biggest being Apple and Mic...
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Chris S. posted an article on ChristopherMarkSmith - Sep 28, 2009, 12:59 pm
Via www.archos.com The Archos line of MP3 players have been buried in the market and only somewhat known by fellow geeks and tech-heads.  The fact is that Archos makes awesome media delivery product...
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