Today Google is having its annual developer conference keynote, where they will announce key new development strategies and perhaps new devices. Here is a link to the live feed: https://developers.google.com/events/io/ The items I'm excited about are the prospect of Jellybean Android v.4.1 and
First Shots of Ice Cream Sandwich in the Wild
Our buddies over at AndroidPolice.com have some pictures of the newest Android version, Ice Cream Sandwich. If you'll remember from a while back, Google said this was supposed to be the version that unites the phone and tablet back into a single OS. Here's the article if you're
Google+ is the new Facebook!
So have you heard about the new social networking site that everyone is talking about? It is called Google+ and it is Google's latest foray into the social networking arena. With failed attempts like Buzz, Waves, and Latitude stacking up like old records, it looks like they've come to their senses
Enforcing Safe Computer Habits for Kids, Part 2
In the first part of this article, I talked about the physical restrictions that can be placed on a computer, such as its location, time restraints and mobile phones. Today, I'm going to talk more about the software and configuration changes that can limit the dangerous areas that a child can
Enforcing Safe Computer Habits for Kids, Part 1
If you've got kids like I do, then you know the fear and paranoia that come across your mind when your child wants to get on the internet. Today, I thought I would talk about several ways to enforce kid-safe browsing, meaning making the computer stay within your pre-defined limits when it comes to
The Coolest Things from Google I/O Day 1
Today was the first day of Google I/O, where Google announces new technology directions and new products are showcased. I wanted to mention a couple of the cool ones I saw over at Engadget.com. The coolest thing I saw was the Google Prediction API being built into new Ford cars and its ability to
10 Techie Gifts for Mom Under $50
I thought today I would help all the procrastinators out with buying a gift for Mom. In case you forgot, tomorrow is Mother's day. Here are some gifts that any mother would love that might help bring Mom into 2011. A Mozy.com backup account. If mom has a computer, she's definately going to want
Computing with One Hand Tied Behind Your Back, or How I Learned to Hate the iPad and Sold It
Those who read my blog know that I'm not an Apple hater. Even with a company name like "GetMorePC," I was trained on an Apple Power PC back in the 90s by my grandmother, Velma Hendrix. She showed me how to edit documents, create documents, make slideshow and videos, back before I ever really got