Google claims it has five essential apps for your new gadgetsStarting fresh with a new gadget is similar to re-imaging your computer: You get a fresh start to do things right and Google apparently wants to help you with that.January 2, 2013 by Ken Hess in Google
Post-Christmas iGadget fun, analog photography and the ever-elusive SurfaceChristmas 2012 has come and past, retailers are still tallying the take and I sit alone warming by the fire wondering what we did before gadgets.December 30, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
What Microsoft Office means to iOS usersIn a "I'm not really surprised by this" moment, Microsoft's Office for iOS users is more than a ploy, it's a statement.December 11, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
HTML 5 Foundations with Matt West (Podcast)Matt West, author of HTML 5 Foundations, and I discuss his new book on the topic.December 10, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
Is Microsoft really doomed as one analyst predicts? Don't bet on itSome analysts are ready to throw in the towel on Microsoft. It's laughable but that's what happens when you hand the unwise their own piece of virtual chalk. They make silly predictions.December 4, 2012 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
Arch enemies Facebook and Google should team up against cyberbullyingHardly a day goes by that I don't hear of some child being bullied on Facebook. It makes me sick. Facebook and Google need to beat their swords into plowshares and stop the bullying.November 30, 2012 by Ken Hess in Google
10 tech gadgets I want for Christmas but won't buyCall it a wish list, a want list or a nice-to-have list but I won't call anything on it an "I have it." Techno gadgetry beckons to me like sweet nectar for hummingbirds but I'll not sample even one of them for myself.November 25, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
My Black Friday Apology to AppleWho knew that it was possible for Apple to have deals on any of their overpriced products? Shock of shocks--they did. And, now it's time for this ol' Tech finger pointer to say, "I'm sorry."November 25, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
10 reasons why Apple doesn't care about Black FridayIf you think Apple cares what day it is, you're wrong. They don't. Here are the ten reasons why they don't.November 21, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
Why can't you just buy an iPad mini?It's a good thing Apple's devices are so simple to use because their buying process is the polar opposite of simple.November 19, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
My daughter wants an iPad mini and my son wants a SurfaceWhat's a father to do when his kids want two different technologies in a house bound by technology? The answer might surprise you.November 14, 2012 by Ken Hess in Apple
The Windows Store has free apps tooIf you're worried that you're stuck with Microsoft-only or commercial-only apps, worry no more. There are a lot of free apps in the Windows Store.November 8, 2012 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
Have some Mozilla with that WindowsMozilla is complaining of massive losses due to a Microsoft technical error. Yes, it's as silly as it sounds.November 5, 2012 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
In spite of all the hate, I like Windows 8Windows 8 is a good operating system. It might be Microsoft's best yet. Yes, even better than Windows XP.October 29, 2012 by Ken Hess in Windows
Windows 8 surfaces without meThe October 26, 2012 launch came and went unspectacularly and I'm disappointed to say the least.October 28, 2012 by Ken Hess in Windows