Ron Schenone
Updated Google OS: Why You Will Like It
On April 16, 2012, I wrote an article, New Google Chrome OS: Admission of a Mistake? in which I stated that it appeared that Google had given up on the idea of a browser-only operating system. At the time, I also mentioned my disappointment with Google for not offering the new OS to those of [...]
Informed Consent: if Your PC Breaks, It’s Your Fault
First let me say that I am highly prejudiced against all paid for anti-virus programs; I personally believe that we have all been duped into believing that we must shell out cash to protect our Windows-based computer systems. Second, while it is true that Microsoft has completely failed to protect its operating system, which is [...]
Windows Media Center No Longer Free in Windows 8
Microsoft is expected to debut its “Release Preview” for its Windows 8 operating system in June 2012, with the release of the full version during the fall season. With many of us expecting great things from Microsoft, there are some changes being made to the OS that many of us could find disturbing. For the [...]
Are Men Really Outshopping Women Online?
Shopping online has become one of my favorite pastimes. For the past five years I have been a client and advocate of Amazon Prime. If you are not familiar with what Amazon Prime is or does, here is a brief breakdown of the benefits Amazon Prime offers. Cost is $79 a year. Free shipping in [...]
How the Future of Glass Will Change Technology
Until recently, the majority of smartphones and other viewing devices have come with plastic screens prone to scratching very easily. This has meant that coins, keys, or other sharp objects in a pocket or purse could make your new device look used in a very short period of time. However, while the scratches are unsightly, [...]
KegDroid: Google’s Answer to the Self-serve Beer Dispenser
Over the years, Google has used its technology to change the way that we perceive the future. As a result, it seems that Google, with its introduction of new technology and experiments in futuristic ideas, is constantly finding itself newsworthy. One of these noteworthy experiences occurred when it opened its Mountain View campus where, instead [...]
NFL Embraces iPad: From Xs and Os to Ones and Zeros
NFL teams including the Denver Broncos, the Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the process of replacing the traditional playbook with the Apple iPad. So what is making the iPad an ideal replacement for the traditional playbook? Printing Cost As in any business, budgeting strategy regularly determines which budgetary items can be cut [...]
Best Free Android Apps for Reading American Newspapers
Free. Because of its nice ring, the word has always been one of my favorites as well as a favorite for most people. So, while many programs offer premium or professional versions of their software, I have personally found that the free versions were adequate to meet my needs. For this reason, most of the [...]
Tablet Computers of the Future: Features We’d Like to See
While reading a report from comScore last night, I was not surprised to learn that the Amazon Kindle Fire commands over 50% market share of the Android tablet market. But the really surprising fact (revealed by the same report) is that these Android tablet computers have actually lost market share: Samsung Galaxy Tab Family Motorola [...]
Robo-Graders: How Accurate Are They?
I have always felt that it is grossly unfair that teachers are required to spend their leisure time performing tasks that should be paid on a per hour basis since it stands to reason that these dedicated individuals have lives apart from the school setting. Fortunately, in response to this concern, a programmer has designed [...]
