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June Poll Wrapup

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 25, 2010 Feedback

Back in June, we had two polls running. This was mostly because I failed to expect the vast numbers of consumers who were going to rush out and preorder a new iPhone 4. Since the iPhone 4 seemed to have stuck a chord for a lot of people, I started a second poll asking what […]

Tagged as: iPhone

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#FollowFriday – @jeanettemarsh: The neighbor from New Zealand, cat lover, gardener, friend.

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 23, 2010 Follow Friday

In previous Follow Friday posts, I’ve introduced you to a number of very talented people, and useful services. All of those people, while useful or entertaining to follow on Twitter, also had an online presence apart from Twitter that showcased their special skills. This week, I’d like to introduce you to someone whom I only […]

Tagged as: Twitter

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AirPort Extreme

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 19, 2010 Hardware

As mobile devices become more popular, the need for wireless networks increases in order to provide the most demanding apps with the bandwidth they require. And eventually, one begins to look at setting up your own home network. These days, many internet providers are filling this demand by providing uplink devices with built in wireless […]

Tagged as: AirPort Extreme

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#FollowFriday – @Mainframe: Original Southern Gentleman Geek.

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 16, 2010 Follow Friday

This week I’d like to introduce you to @Mainframe, also known as Richard Green. Richard is a mainframe programmer, comic book and podcast fan, a writer, a blogger, and a podcaster. And a Southern Gentleman Geek. If you’ve any questions as to what that is, you’ve only to listen to his podcast, Geek Out! with Mainframe. […]

Tagged as: Twitter

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July’s Poll: How tech savvy are you?

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 11, 2010 Feedback

The first of the June polls is over, although there are a few more days for the second one.  I’m glad to see that more people are participating, although it is still a really small sample. But the results are kind of interesting.  I asked what missing feature would inspire you to buy a new […]

Tagged as: You

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#FollowFriday – @Cynical_Woman: Cartoonist, writer, blogger, podcaster, mother, and devilish cutting wit.

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 9, 2010 Follow Friday

Sometimes, life just gets in the way. You think you’ve got everything in hand, and then something happens and boom! You’re scrambling to keep up. Sometimes this is a disaster. Sometimes it is great fun. Usually, it’s a little of both and it throws a monkey wrench (with monkey still attached) into the way that […]

Tagged as: Twitter

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ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 5, 2010 Hardware

Today’s review isn’t software. In fact, it doesn’t even use electricity, but there is a lot of technical research behind it, and it is designed to prolong the life of your legs, and your laptop. I’m talking about the ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler, a laptop pad that cools your laptop through thermal conductivity instead of […]

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#FollowFriday – @Cirque: Gateway to wonder, behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil.

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor July 2, 2010 Follow Friday

This week for Follow Friday We’re looking at @Cirque, the official Twitter feed for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. My wife and I have long been fans of Cirque du Soleil and the fantastic artists they attract.  We never pass up an opportunity to go to a show when one of the touring shows comes […]

Tagged as: Twitter

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Red Laser Update!

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor June 25, 2010 iOS

It is just Update-a-Go-Go this week! Monday, I published my review of Red Laser, Tuesday, Google Voice goes out of Beta which prompted yesterday’s update, and Thursday amidst all the iPhone hype, eBay announces that they have purchased Red Laser and that the app is now Free. What will today bring?

Tagged as: Red Laser, Update

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#FollowFriday – @MacOSKen: The latest news on all things "i", read in a funny voice.

by Doc Coleman - Nifty Tech Editor June 25, 2010 Follow Friday

This week’s FollowFriday winner is @MacOSKen, the Twitter stream of Ken Ray and of the Mac OS Ken podcast. Ken is a broadcaster and a Mac, iPhone, iPod, and iPad enthusiast, and doing a podcast about the latest Apple-related news lets him exercise his passions without being arrested or otherwise coming under public censure. The […]

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