I’ve always believed competition is good. It breed ingenuity, evolution, and value for the customer. Mostly, it comes in the form of price and features. There has always been one special niche of the competitive space I’ve always found interesting; The Web Browser. When they first came out, they went from free to pay to…
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A review on Alix Boards for a Firewall
I know firewalls and have definitely tested and worked with many appliances. One of the most interesting and successful appliances out there seems to be the Alix board. These boards are built on Cheap chipsets (VIA) and cheap processors (Geodes). So here’s my reaction to them. (I own 3). 1. If you’re going to use…
Are you selling Digital Goods? Software / Services? Affiliate programs are the way to go
I sell products and services on my blog. These products and services pay my bills. The ultimate question is how much can one person sell or better yet, the better question is how much can one salesforce sell? I’ve done extensive research into affiliate programs, but the best way to do things (at least as…
VOIP and Technology in the cloud, an 8 year review
People always wonder whether or not the Cloud is a good idea. Early adopters of technology (like me) test these technologies long before they’re put into production. For me, as a CIO/CTO/Consultant, if it passes the Percy test, it goes on my list of recommendations. So what exactly is the “Percy Test”? It’s a long-term…
Why I wrote my book. Last day to download for free.
Many people have emailed me asking me to define what a down economy is in my eyes. So here’s my answer: When I refer to a down economy, I’m referring to an impending global problem that is currently our paradigm. The whole monetary system is in a state of distress and it’s causing corporations to…
Amazon Prime – Good or Bad – a 2 Year Review
Amazon offers something called Amazon Prime. Basically here is what it offers: Special access to certain quality video content for free viewing on your computer and multiple amazon enabled devices. Free 2 day shipping on everything in its warehouse. Free one day shipping around the holiday times occasionally. Free access to the kindle lending library…
The Apple iPhone vs. Android making the choice
So you’re in the market for a new mobile phone. The question is which do you go with? When I say which, I mean which platform. There are really 2 major choices today: 1. iPhone 2. Android So which do you go with and how should you make the decision. The reality is I go…
Samsung Galaxy S II root and other notations.
Over the years, I’ve been a loyal fan to HTC products, but what I’ve found is that over time, the products started to get worse in quality as it progressed. So, I’ve finally made the switch to a Galaxy S II. (T-Mobile) version. It’s actually a beautiful device, as I switch phones 3-4 times a…
A Follow Up to Using the Promise R4/R6 natively in Bootcamp using my solution. [Solved and Verified]
A few months ago, I posted the following: http://swimminginthought.com/2012/01/promise-pegasys-r6r4-on-windows-bootcamp-solved/ I figured out the solution on how to run this wonderful device on Bootcamp / Windows natively. Needless to say, it’s been a while now and I’ve even gone so far as to update the firmware on the R4/R6 (I’m running an R6 by the way)….
Nexus One, iPhone 3GS, Blackberry Bold 9000 and 9700, or Backflip? Which one is smartest?
I’m a gadget geek. More of a power-user who’s only interest in a device is the utilitarian value it provides me in my day to day life. This means I need a device that works well, is easy to use, and can survive the day-to-day rigors of a road warrior. I’d like to point out…