tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72177848831715291562024-03-05T22:50:45.795-08:00JC Tech Review<b>Tomorrow's Technology</b><br>Covering the latest trends, game-changing products, killer apps and mobile devicesJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-6347750657147306852012-07-13T14:54:00.000-07:002016-10-08T09:38:23.652-07:00Power Searching with Google + video education + intelligent search optimization
Google.com/edu
Flowing from the wildly popular idea of learning to code online (codecademy.com) of which I am a huge fan:
Google's Daniel Russell (Senior Research Scientist) has put together a classroom collection of video classes and homework "activities" about tips/tricks for Google Search at http://www.powersearchingwithgoogle.com/
Update:
They will be conducting an encore on Sept 24, JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-89049489253360790132012-06-23T15:29:00.000-07:002012-06-23T15:29:44.490-07:00Microsoft 2012 Re-innovation or Re-branding?
Time to scramble it up and try it again!
Windows Metro - Tiles, Tiles and more Tiles FTW!
One has to ask whether the unification of Windows Mobile Phone and the next Windows Desktop OS 8 plus the Surface tablet, and quite possibly the next gen Xbox 720 can or more importantly should be merged into one??
So Microsoft has announce the new Surface, a tablet to compete with the JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-65812146736834381602012-04-22T19:43:00.000-07:002016-01-17T12:37:52.758-08:00Jelly Bean vs iOS 6
Features Head-to-Head - Android 4.1 Jelly Bean* vs iOS 6*
Maps - Winner: Google
Yes, I am favoring Google Maps over Apple Maps (or whatever you call the blobs and helicopter flyover with misplaced landmarks). There is much already written about this fiasco shortly after roll out. Google Street View is simply the gold standard...outdoors and indoors, oh and have you tried "Compass Mode"?
9JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-81433874918305809502012-04-07T14:47:00.000-07:002012-06-23T15:30:36.331-07:00Dell U2412m e-IPS compared to TN Monitor Review
Benefits
24 Inch e-IPS Monitor
16:10 ratio (much better for viewing webpages than 16:9, imho)
LED Display - lower heat compared to LCD's
Great Color - much richer tones
No noticeable lag vs old 2ms TN monitor (SC2 ranking actually went up)
It can pivot 90 degrees, horizontal and vertical; although I have yet to take advantage of this feature
It is nicelyJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-35225037015253493642011-11-01T16:31:00.000-07:002012-01-10T19:55:06.705-08:00CES 2012 - Free Promo Code "MASH12" (exp 12/1/11)
Just registered and received my badge for CES 2012 (http://www.cesweb.org/) for free!
A few weeks ago, I got a Priority Code from the cool folks at Mashable.com "MASH12" (http://mashbash.eventbrite.com/) - promo code expires Dec 1st…saves you that $100 registration fee
Also went for the VIP Admission ticket to attend MashBash 2012, which was only $15 more. Hope it will be a great JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-82112050652575046152011-09-19T21:16:00.000-07:002011-11-29T21:18:52.087-08:00AT&T Infuse 4G Case Review - Incipio Feather
Infuse 4G Cases
My favorite and current case is the Incipio Feather for Samsung Infuse 4G.
They come in various colors, but the Red seems to be the best and boldest color.
Here's another great video review of the Incipio Feather Case
Pros:
Ultra-light and thin
Soft touch finish (not rubbery like TPU cases)
Relatively inexpensive (~$18)
Great brilliant color finish
Easy to JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-35519498668852678012011-08-14T16:59:00.000-07:002011-11-29T21:16:32.814-08:00Samsung Infuse 4G Phone ReviewAT&T Infuse 4G Phone
Here is my new cell phone that I renewed my AT&T 2 year contract:
Samsung Infuse 4G Android Phone (AT&T)
New AT&T HSPA+ Phone
When originally it came out in May - June, this was one of the first HSPA+ phones from AT&T along with the HTC Inspire. It also rocked the largest touchscreen ever (4.5 inches) at the time.
AT&T started airing their (in)famous JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-87898170481383304972011-07-09T10:00:00.000-07:002011-11-29T18:56:24.394-08:00Opera Mini 6 for iPad and iPhone
Opera Mini 6 is now finally available for iPhone and iPad!
Download it Free from iTunes App Store
JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-43477764241425533162011-06-09T05:00:00.000-07:002011-06-11T19:44:21.767-07:00Google Doodle Tribute to Les Paul - sample songsHappy Birthday:http://goo.gl/doodle/XvlmR
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Tetris Theme:
http://goo.gl/doodle/4oROq
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JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-74523345752643826712011-02-21T17:29:00.000-08:002015-06-02T19:10:26.800-07:00Review of iPad App - Racquet Tune AppSimple to use iPhone / iPad application that uses the string vibration to measure the tension of a tennis racket!
http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2011/02/how-to-measure-tension-of-tennis-string.html
RacquetTune iPhone/iPad App
My YouTube Review: Part 1 Part 2
JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-81341977954685801862011-02-14T16:47:00.000-08:002011-02-14T16:47:49.175-08:00How to be a Gmail Ninja - shortcuts and tipsIf you use Gmail a lot like me, here are some very useful tips and add-ons (from the Google Lab).
I learned a lot of VERY useful tips and time-saving shortcuts here.
HTML version:
http://www.google.com/mail/help/tips.html
PDF version (printable cheat sheet):
http://jc10s.com/GmailTipsJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-6129845659369342082011-02-01T19:33:00.000-08:002011-02-01T19:33:06.600-08:00Google Launches Street View for MuseumsGoogle Launches Street View for MuseumsLove Art? Love Street View for Google Maps? Now put them together...Google has enhanced the Google Art Project Collection to now include info panels and YouTube videos to give the world a chance to sample Art in a virtual tour.From the National Gallery in London to the MET in New York City (http://www.googleartproject.com/museums/met/JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-91473231446657989212010-12-24T13:41:00.000-08:002010-12-24T13:41:15.207-08:00Verizon iPad AppJust released app, that allows you to control your Verizon STB via the iPad.
Pros:
After some initial syncing with my account, I tested it out and found it fairly responsive. There is a slight lag but nothing too bad. It is nice to be able to also get DVR and top shows accessed from the same app as well.
Cons:
My only major gripe in terms of the interface is that it JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-66115785014710655492010-12-21T16:11:00.000-08:002010-12-24T10:28:33.500-08:00How to create a Google Earth Map with "Floating Pictures"
Zoom out to see my photo of the "Clay Tennis Court"!
Check out the "Floating Picture Clouds" I embedded on top of the map layer in YouTube.
Learn how to build cool imagery directly into your own KML files! Create a fixed geo-location space and save your picture directly into the file. Your picture can exist at any preset altitude that you specify.
Download the Full KML to view it in JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-65395587270484469892010-12-15T17:57:00.000-08:002011-11-15T09:48:33.951-08:00Using a new Chrome plug-in "Disconnect" to block unwanted tracking cookiesDisconnect was created by a former Google employee. Using Chrome, you can regain your privacy as you search. It also allows you to unblock as needed. It is a great tool and very useful when you want to
"A browser extension that stops major third parties and search engines from tracking the webpages you go to and searches you do" - disconnectere.comJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-52269800907425085022010-12-11T20:08:00.000-08:002010-12-11T20:08:00.413-08:00How to tell if you're suffering from Tech addiction...My list (substitute all 2nd-person references of "you" with "Jacky" and all statements hold true):
Gadgets
You like to dive right into a new toy
You keep the manual, in case later as precaution you need to make a refund
You raise the difficulty level before ever trying "normal"
If there's a button for it, you push it to see what happens
The back of the box gives a list of the features, but you JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-44511767735121692862010-12-09T11:29:00.000-08:002010-12-09T11:33:21.169-08:00Google's Chrome OS LaptopSpecs just released from Engadget's article which previews the latest Google hardware piece.
The Cr-48 Chrome Laptop! Yes, Mr. Eric S. - please sign me up! I would like a test drive: google.com/chromenotebook
First Gen Devices
Many of Google's Andriod phones (Nexus, Droid) are packed with open source goodness, but do have some "rough edges" when it comes to consumer-friendly design. These JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-17146158973991577092010-12-08T21:58:00.000-08:002010-12-09T11:14:07.853-08:00Jacky's Tennis Travel Blog: Bit.ly Pro - (JC10s.com)Jacky's Tennis Travel Blog: Bit.ly Pro - (JC10s.com)
I can create short URL links via JC10s.com (Bit.ly API) hooked in!
I'm running with 2x SSD's at RAID0 parity (128kB stripe block size):
http://jc10s.com/CanYouSmellWhatJCisCooking
I want to replace my netbook's HDD with an SSD and supplement it with either cloud storage and/or removable USB 3.0 drive.JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217784883171529156.post-23157238000587072542010-12-08T08:16:00.000-08:002010-12-08T08:20:47.442-08:00Welcome to the JC Tech Review Blog - First PostWelcome readers!
In this new tech blog, I will be covering new, trendy, and cutting edge in the world of gadgets/tech.
A little about myself...
I am an IT professional and consultant with over a decade of Microsoft-certified experience. I have grown up my entire life exposed to tech since my first IBM AT/x386 and the Mac Classic. I am an overclocker, enthusiastic and evangelist JChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11759065268600457687noreply@blogger.com