One of my favorite things about the New Years Holiday is all the wrap up lists! What do you consider to be the top tech “fail” of 2011?
Read the full article from CNN here and leave your comments below!
We all know someone (ok, we’re guilty too!) who is tied to their computer during the work day and sometimes after… As the holidays are coming upon us quickly, here are some great gift ideas for the geek in your life.
If you know someone who is addicted to Facebook, give them the ability to pass judgment on things in the real world with these “Like” and “Dislike” ink stamps. They could use them for employee reports or they can go around stamping their co-workers on the head to let them know how they really feel. $12.99 — Amazon
If you’ve ever knocked over a drink at your desk that ended up destroying a keyboard or laptop, you’ll understand how the Spink cup holder can be a real lifesaver. It firmly attaches to the desk with a suction cup and drinks can be nestled within its walls for protection. It’s a great gift for clumsy people, which is why I’m putting it on my wish list. No more sippy cups filled with beer for me! $10.99 — Amazon
In case you haven’t heard, sitting can kill you. That’s why a lot of office dwellers are moving to standing desks. If you happen to know a cyclist, it’s also possible to get desks that are custom made to accommodate a bicycle. Kickstand Furniture designs adjustable desks that can do just that, making it possible to mount a bike on a trainer and cycle as you work. $1,499-$1,650 — Kickstand Furniture
For the full list, visit MSNBC Tech
Over the summer, Netflix customers were informed via email that prices would be raised and the streaming services would be separated from the by-mail DVD service. This caused an uproar on the Netflix blog and also caused stock to drop for the third quarter.
Netflix has done it again, announcing that their DVD service would now be named Qwikster, complete with separate billing charges and separate queues. Somehow they think that the same red envelope will be enough to calm people down but that’s unlikely.
Even though the service is still very reasonable and a lot cheaper than cable, here are 5 Alternatives to Netflix/Qwikster that you and your family might be interested in. While Blockbuster isn’t the powerhouse it used to be, I have a feeling RedBox is seeing quite an increase in business these days…
In one of the biggest stories of the week, the government is trying to step in to block a proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile, saying it is a bad move for customers as well as the competition.
“AT&T’s elimination of T-Mobile as an independent, low-priced rival would remove a significant competitive force from the market,” the Justice Department said in its suit.
“The combination of AT&T and T-Mobile would result in tens of millions of consumers all across the United States facing higher prices, fewer choices and lower quality products for mobile wireless services,” said Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole. “Consumers across the country, including those in rural areas and those with lower incomes, benefit from competition among the nation’s wireless carriers, particularly the four remaining national carriers. This lawsuit seeks to ensure that everyone can continue to receive the benefits of that competition.”
AT&T is vowing to take this matter to court, saying that the merger would create U.S. jobs through call-center employment, if approved.
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As New England tries to recover from the effects of Hurricane Irene, we here at Now IT Works would like to take a moment to send our best wishes and condolences to all those who are suffering from this devastating event.
Google recently made a deal, it’s largest acquisition ever in fact, to purchase Motorola Mobility for 12.5 billion dollars. Google believes this will help them make gains in the mobile marketplace. Also, Google potentially wanted to make this deal to gain access to the 17,000 patents (and 7000 patents pending) that Motorola has assembled over the years.
“We’ve been saying for some time that we intend to protect the Android ecosystem,” David Drummond, chief counsel for Google, said Monday on a conference call with analysts. “We think that having this kind of patent portfolio to protect the ecosystem is a good thing.” (CNN Tech)
We’ve all gotten those emails where the content is about business but the delivery is lacking some professionalism. Maybe it’s the email that is written in all caps, seeming like the writer is yelling at you for no apparent reason. Or perhaps you get annoyed when someone spells your name wrong, despite the fact that the correct spelling is merely 2-3 inches above, in the address line.
Whatever your own personal email pet peeve is, be sure to read this article from CNN “Top 10 Business Emails You Shouldn’t Send” to make sure you aren’t guilty of these silly mistakes.
Firefox users have been waiting for this one! Mozilla has announced that June 30th will see the release of the newest version of their popular browser, complete with a whole mess of new features, including HTML5 support, private browsing (which Google’s Chrome has sported for some time now), and a brand new JavaScript engine. Head on over to Mozilla’s Firefox 3.5 page to see some more details, or take a look at their release video:
(Main image courtesy of Mozilla)
Now IT Works is pleased to announce the details of our new referral program and participation with One Laptop Per Child!
Through our referral program, you can help provide computer networking services to other small businesses and to children around the world.
Here’s how it works – For every referral you make and that we sign as a customer, you will receive:
- $250 gift card to use as cash
- Now IT Works will donate a laptop in your name, through the One Laptop Per Child organization.
“The mission of One Laptop Per Child is to empower the children of developing countries to learn by providing one connected laptop to every school-aged child.”
Click here to visit the official OLPC website
Make a referral today, it’s for a great cause! referrals@nowitworks.com
Please note – a good referral for Now IT Works is one of the following:
- a business with 10 or more employees,
- a business that would be in a tough spot if they lost their client data,
- a business that could grow indefinitely with the right technology team.
Contact Now IT Works today and help us connect the world!
We usually try to stick to new types of technologies on our blog; reviews, new releases, updates – that sort of thing.
But today, we bring you a different kind of technology. Brilliantly quoted as “from a time that never existed.” You will never listen to your music the same way again with this one-of-a-kind creation…
Presenting The Eye-Pod from Dr. Grymm
“All functionality of the iPod remain intact an a hidden USB cord retracts from the base to either a wall charger or your computer. There are hidden pressure plates that when touched send a strobing “static charge” into the quartz crystals on either side of the magnified veiwing portal.”
Please see more of these amazing creations at: Steam Gear Lab
Now IT Works is proud to announce that we have our own Cafe Press store, available to anyone who wants to wear the NIW logo and be the envy of their friends!
Here is a reasonably priced t-shirt for just $8.99:
Another shirt, perfect for the warm weather and in a light blue color, is the tank top for $16.99:
Or, outfit the coolest baby you know with a Now IT Works bib for $5.99 or onesie (available in pink and blue) for $9.99 -
For even more products, including mugs, mouse pads, sweatshirts, hats, tote bags and stickers – visit our Cafe Press store at: www.cafepress.com/nowitworks
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