It’s October, boys and girls. Big events are coming our way this month…Windows 8 final version will be released to an unsuspecting world; strong rumors abound that Apple will introduce its 7” tablet in two weeks; more new Amazon Kindles and Kindle readers will be available for purchase; and, of course, we are going to be hammered with election stuff the entire month.
To focus first on Windows 8, a couple of stories here strongly hint that it will not be a success, at least initially…as if most of us couldn’t figure it our for ourselves. Microsoft has failed to make the case to us why we should update from Windows 7. Plus they have made major PR blunders along the way.
Most tech writers, including me, feel that the all-important Windows 8 desktop is the same as Windows 7, only you have to go through a lot of hoops to get to it. I agree. Windows 8 may be great for portable devices with touch screens (frankly I’m not sure it will be as I bet they will be wildly overpriced), but it is not something I want on my desktop computer…or my laptop.
In this edition, besides a lot of helpful information, I have included a thought-provoking article by Rob Enderle titled, “The United States of Google.” In it, he talks about random Google searches on both are Presidential candidates. The Obama searches come up mostly positive, while the opposite is true of Romney searches. Was there a deal done between the White House and Google?
Now lest I be attacked by a howling mob of angry Democrats, please be aware that I am a member of the “None of the Above” party. I frankly don’t give a damn who wins these elections as it won’t make any difference for our futures. As John Lennon once said, “Meet the New Boss, same as the Old Boss.” I just thought that the article was interesting and worth a read.
So enough of this…on with the show! –JRC
Poor pre-launch showing plagues Windows 8
With just weeks before the public launch of Windows 8, users are five times less likely to be running the new OS than they were Windows 7 at the same point in its countdown, an analytics firm said today.
Even Windows 8 early adopters prefer Windows 7 by two to one
Their list of weaknesses in Windows 8 started with price: 35% followed by system requirements: 26%; incompatibility 25%; Windows freezes 20%; and only then does the interface show up with 18%.. Members really do feel that Windows 8 will be over-priced and they're finding lots of hardware driver and software incompatibility problems.
Apple's Cook: Use Google, Bing, Nokia -- anything but Apple Maps
CEO Tim Cook took the rather unusual step of issuing a public mea culpa via the Apple.com home page and suggesting that, until Apple gets its mapping act together, iFans should use competing products from Bing, MapQuest, Google, or Nokia.
Kindle Paperwhite Review
I curled up with the Kindle Paperwhite and put it through its paces. Is it the best e-reader ever? Does the display dispatch the nearest competition? And most importantly - did I finish any books I started? If you want to know the answers, read on for my full review. (includes a video)
The United States of Google
Based on a simple search test and my belief that there is a quid-pro-quo agreement either in place or implied between Google and the administration, I think there is a high probability that Google is influencing search results to favor Obama. Read on and see how.
How camera makers are getting their design groove on
A wave of experimentation is sweeping the camera industry as it grapples with the second phase of the digital revolution. Be careful: today's bold design could be tomorrow's evolutionary dead end.
Search ninja part 5: must-have, productivity-boosting Firefox add-ons
If you want to increase your productivity online and make the most of your Web browsing experience, then make sure these add-ons are a part of your Firefox install!. Plus check out his other searching tips.
The Best File-Syncing Services
DropBox may be the best-known name in the file-syncing game, but it's far from the only one. Find out which of the many alternatives is right for you based on price, supported devices, and security.
Microsoft SkyDrive: Your ultimate starter's guide
In this guide, we'll show you how to set up SkyDrive on your PC, how to access your SkyDrive account from different devices, and how to use a few tips and tricks to get the most from this free service.
Top 10 ways to Ditch Your Clutter and Digitally Organize Your Life
We've all got a few cabinets, drawers, and shelves filled with clutter that seems outdated: CDs, paper, photo albums, DVDs, and books take up a lot of space. Here are 10 ways you can take the plunge into a digital, clutter-free life.
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