Online Tech Support: Beware of IYOGI and their business practices.
I love Wednesdays. I pick one store and work in it the whole day. This week I had a great customer. Before I get on with the story I have…
Microsoft vs. Google: Microsoft’s business model has to change if they want to compete against Google Chrome. There’s a new sheriff in town!
Last week I felt behind the times. I'm the guy who's supposed to be up on all the latest and greatest and as I was being asked a very simple…
Tech Obsolescence: Newer technology may have alternate uses and may serve multiple purposes.
I've been rummaging through boxes of outdated technology and came across a generic GPS I imported from China. I had an idea to create a revenue stream by integrating advertisements…
Computerized Cars: Modern cars are coming equipped with touchscreen computers that control and monitor most aspects of the automobile’s function.
For the past couple weeks my brother has been looking at new cars. Since he wrecked his Volvo he's been coming into work with lists of cars. As we've been…
Free Software: I love anything free. When it comes down to spending hundreds on software I may use once I always opt for the free version.
I'm cheap. Call me frugal, penny-wise or thrifty, there's no good way to explain why I don't opt for more expensive stuff. I love saving money any way I can.…
Graphics Cards: Purchasing a decent video card isn’t necessary for everyone but it could make all the difference for your job or hobby.
Normally I write these articles on Sunday night, and prior to sitting behind my computer I have to eliminate topics. Because this week hasn't produced too many themes I brainstormed.…
Economics & Technology: Without a current baseline we can only speculate how technology impacts our economy.
Last week my daughter and I talked about how technology impacts economics. Really, the conversation started by answering the question of how banks make money and digressed into economics. I…
Technology Fads: Luckily most really bad technological innovations fizzle out or have better replacements.
Many years ago I coined the term technobridge for a college paper. Since then I've overused the term to refer to the gap between new technologies. Technobridges usually span a…
Crazy Customers: We all have odd customers, but technology customers seem to be extremely odd.
We all have those customers. You know, the ones who say or do something you just can't believe. Maybe they blundered or were just naive. Whatever, it makes good water…
Small Business: Even with a minimal investment in technology anyone can start and run a successul small business.
Ten or so years ago I woke up with a great idea to start a computer business. I had high hopes of opening a computer superstore stocked with tons of…