Voice of IT: Survey respondents say 'yes' to Windows 10Companies really want Windows 10 to succeed and 73 percent of them will attempt to adopt it within the first two years after release. Good luck with that.June 26, 2015 by Ken Hess in Windows 10
My wife wants an Apple Watch. What's a hater to do?It's true that a 'hater's gotta hate' and I hate wearables. I have good reasons for hating them, but my wife wants an Apple Watch. What's a hater to do? Probably buy an Apple Watch, that's what.June 24, 2015 by Ken Hess in Apple
Infamous hacker Kevin Mitnick sniffs fiber, reads emailKevin Mitnick demonstrates how easy it is for a hacker to tap into your network and read your email messages, even if it's a fiber optic network.June 19, 2015 by Ken Hess in Security
Skype for Web is awesome, but I still can't use it on my ChromebookSkype for Web is a great new way to use Skype. And although Skype for Web works with the Chrome browser, my Chromebook feels left out.June 9, 2015 by Ken Hess in Cloud
Harmon.ie provides cross-platform mobile harmony for BYODHarmon.ie Mobile combines Microsoft document sharing and social apps into a common experience across iOS, Android, and BlackBerry 10 mobile operating systems. Having all of your conversations in one place is a good thing.May 29, 2015 by Ken Hess in Mobility
Spiceworks announces a passel of goodies from across the pondSpiceworks made several announcements from SpiceWorld London on May 12 that include a new developer toolkit, transaction processing capabilities, and new apps for the App Center.May 14, 2015 by Ken Hess in Enterprise Software
projekt202 takes a user-centric approach to software design. What a conceptBefore any projekt202 developers tap in a single line of code on your new application, the design staff spends time with your users to find out how they work, what their needs are, and what makes them efficient. Engaging users in the design phase. What a concept.May 11, 2015 by Ken Hess in Developer
Need to manage a peck of Apple devices? Get Bushel MDM for thatBushel is a cloud-based Mobile Device Management (MDM) for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. You can put your Apple devices under Bushel's MDM and still let them shine.May 5, 2015 by Ken Hess in Consumerization
How about a little green tech to brighten up your Earth Day?Although green tech might seem to be an oxymoron, you can have technology that is green compared to standard technology choices. Here's a fun handful of green choices for you.April 22, 2015 by Ken Hess in Hardware
The Cogito Classic: A connected watch for businessWearables are all the rage from the outrageously expensive pome-oriented brands to the blinged-out market newcomers, the world of wearables is at hand. But can you use them in business? The folks at ConnecteDevice sure think so.April 3, 2015 by Ken Hess in Hardware
SCAD gives you a true virtual reality experience on a phoneI know it sounds weird, but it's true that you can now experience a full-on virtual reality through Google Cardboard virtual reality headsets. That is, if you're accepted to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).April 2, 2015 by Ken Hess in Innovation
Southern Cal Edison IT workers laid off and unhappy. Join the clubSouthern California Edison IT workers have just now experienced IT's foul-tasting offshored amuse-bouche. The main course is much harder to swallow, but at least they're getting some attention over it.February 20, 2015 by Ken Hess in Tech & Work
Net neutrality: A conversation with Keao Caindec of 365 Data CentersNet neutrality is one of the most controversial topics affecting millions of users and businesses. Find out what it's all about in this interview with Net Neutrality expert, Keao Caindec of 365 Data Centers.February 17, 2015 by Ken Hess in Security
When iPhones go badWhen an iPhone goes rogue, it can be a costly experience. This is my story of a potentially errant iPhone 4.January 27, 2015 by Ken Hess in Apple
Alex Daley of Casey Research talks Bitcoin (Podcast)With the price of Bitcoin dropping faster than Congressional approval ratings, it's time to take a closer look at the world's most popular and most controversial cryptocurrency.January 15, 2015 by Ken Hess in Finance