Author Archives: GAFYDguy
IP address is the Web equivalent to a telephone number – and we are running out
The technical details and history of phone numbers and IP addresses could fill up volumes of books and hours of discussion. Yet there is a simple component to it all: Telephone numbers are how we specifically connect one “talking device” … Continue reading
Better bodies from smart-phones – collect and analyze
As a 30 year software industry veteran, I continue to be amazed at the perpetual flow of innovation – this one is really note worthy. Today’s “smart phones” (aka highly mobile computers) are now providing the ability to let our … Continue reading
WEB 2.0 – the Early Business Model Evolves
It’s rare occasion I read a book I think others just need to know about. This is not a formal review or marketing plug, I wanted to share how I came to a much better understanding of the term Web … Continue reading
Cloud Computing, Disruptive Technology causing historical shift
There is no question Cloud Computing has arrived as a viable and desirable form of doing computer tasks of all types. Unfortunately the term is “vague” and when described in technical terms can be even more confusing. This post seeks … Continue reading
Web Mail + “Gmail Priority Inbox” help maintain Mobile Device Sanity
On Aug 31 Google introduced the “Gmail Priority Inbox”, something that helps users better manage the seemingly endless flow of emails. Yet what struck me was the value this could have in helping SMB business owners gain more control of … Continue reading
Collaboration + Creativity = Win/Win Promotions
I really enjoy using IP technology to add value to business versus just talking about the technology. This blog post tells of how a regional Chamber of Commerce (SMDCC – South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce) uses a cloud computing … Continue reading
Gmail “Call Phone” – there’s a telephone in my Inbox!
The Internet gives us so many different options for connecting with people it can sometimes be very confusing. But it doesn’t stop innovations from coming!!! Consider Google’s new Gmail phone-calling service, released this past Thursday (Aug 26, 2010) the new … Continue reading
200,000 Android Activations a Day and Apps vs Apps
I just wonder where all these mobile phones will end up over time! Remember back in the day when Google was only activating 100,000 Android units a day? You should — it was May. By June, that number had jumped … Continue reading
Google DOCS can make PDF files editable text
Google has many goals yet it’s core objective is stated as: “Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information…” To that end**, for years now Google has been converting pre-existing books (10,000’s) into on-line search-able text. It has now made … Continue reading
Your wireless bill is going UP!
California teenager runs up a $20,000+ data usage cell phone bill in one month (Dec 2009 Associated Press report). Ouch!!! Just after a dad added his teenage son to his Verizon cell phone plan, he got a $21,917 bill for … Continue reading
