Monthly Archives: September 2013

Contactive Identifies Unknown Callers, Adds Social Info to Contacts

This sounds like an interesting app (trying it out now.  I’ll have more feedback on it later.  My 2 cents is to find out whom some of the unknown numbers are, and/or figure out if something is a spammer or … Continue reading

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Tethering android for other systems

Nice article about Tethering with Android so your PC can get internet access via your phone. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-get-a-tethered-android-connection-on-any-carrier-anytime/

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Keysave: Store and save your keys for printing out

Thought this sounds like a good idea, I just can see they bad side to it.  Anyways… Keysave is a site that  you scan and store your key(s) to, and if you loose one, you can get them printed out. … Continue reading

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Xerox R&D mining Social Media, Spammers should take note.

I was reading this last night (along with other articles) and I thought to myself, for 20-50 dollars, I can totally mess this system up. Why 20-50 dollars, it’s what most social spammers have their rates set.   So say a … Continue reading

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Xerox: Healthcare Leader, defunding O.C. worrisome

Read this last night while listening to the news on de-funding obamacare.  The article goes on how Xerox is a leader in managed services (data processing/call center/etc) for healthcare.   This got me wondering, if they do de-fund obama-care…what will … Continue reading

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Xerox missed the boat with personal computers…3D printers too maybe

Interesting article that goes on how 3D printers maybe the next “Apple”.  And how the model is similar, but not completely to when companies like IBM and Xerox missed the boat with the personal computer.  My 2 cents, I think … Continue reading

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From Rags to Riches

The CEO of Xerox may have come from a poor background, but not anymore with over 10 mil a year (and got knows what else) coming in.  I wonder if she donates any of it to help others crawl out … Continue reading

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Wow, must have gotten her bonus this day

Article is basically talking about several successful women whom had men for mentors.  My take is WOW I have never seen such a smile on Ursula Burns face.  Must have been bonus day for her. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/09/women-mentored-by-men-gender-matter_n_3894659.html

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An LCD Shield for RPi

Got a little carried away on posting this one.  SO fixing it now. Anyways the post talks about a simple LCD display that you can “attach” to the RPi and how to use it.  Its got a few switches on … Continue reading

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$200 MakiBOX 3D Printer

Boy 3D printer prices are dropping fast.  This one is a decent looking spec’s for a 3D printer..with no heater bed.  It will be interesting to see how long before we start seeing them on folks desks. http://hackedgadgets.com/2013/09/18/200-makibox-3d-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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