May 7, 2010 | Android, Apple, Dropbox, file_sharing, Google, iPad, mobile, phone, tablet, web_services
Dropbox has become an indispensable part of my toolbox. It’s the free service that syncs files between different computers, so that files in the “My Dropbox” folder appear on all the computers running the software linked to your account. Edit a file on your home...
May 6, 2010 | business, Facebook, Internet, security, web_services
In the golden glow of hindsight, there was a wonderful time when big companies would do things that were good for their customers because that was likely to be the most profitable choice, and because it was the right thing to do. Big companies still consider doing...
May 2, 2010 | Google, web_services
Google just gave us a lovely treat. The insanely useful Google Maps has a new “Earth” button in the upper right corner that displays your map using the full power of Google Earth. That means 3D imagery, angled views, 3D buildings, panning and zooming, all...
Apr 22, 2010 | Facebook, file_sharing, Microsoft, photos, web_services, Windows Live
Last month I described one way to move photos online with Microsoft’s free photo program, Windows Live Photo Gallery, using the built-in option to publish photos on Skydrive. It turns out that Windows Live Photo Gallery can also send photos online to a number of other...
Apr 19, 2010 | computers, hardware, Microsoft, software, Vista, web_services, Windows7, WinXP
Microsoft has started broad beta testing of Microsoft Fix It Center, an automated tool for fixing common problems with Windows. I don’t know that everyone will want to rush to install it (I’d hate to have my clients forget that I am their automated tool for...
Apr 5, 2010 | broadband, business, web_services
BROADBAND While high-visibility battles are fought over health care and regulation of financial institutions, there are equally important things happening at a lower level, as federal agencies begin to reassert themselves under the leadership of people who believe in...
