May 21, 2012
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The last time Internet Explorer (IE) wasn’t the top Web browser in the world, late 1998, Bill Clinton was president; France was the World Cup champion; Netscape was IE’s top rival; and, oh yes, Google was founded. One anti-monopoly lawsuit, … Continue reading
May 20, 2012
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You may have noticed that when I talk about TV over the Internet, I haven’t been talking about Google TV or the like. Instead, I’ve been focusing on “media extenders” like the Apple TV, Roku, and the various Internet-equipped Blu-Ray … Continue reading
May 20, 2012
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Some people are still sure Windows 8 is going to be the cat’s meow. I’m sure Windows 8 and its Metro interface will be more like a cat’s yowl of pain. The more I look at Metro, the more I’m … Continue reading
May 18, 2012
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I told you so. I told anyone who would listen yesterday that investing in Facebook’s IPO would be foolish and I was right. Facebook closed its high-excitement IPO day at $38.37 a share… mere pocket change over its initial price. … Continue reading
May 17, 2012
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First, I am not a stock market maven. I don’t own a single share of any technology stock. So, when I say only an idiot would buy into Facebook’s $104-billion IPO tomorrow keep that in mind. On the other hand, … Continue reading
May 16, 2012
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better and better. The just released Chrome 19 is a perfect example of this. Besides fixing a slew of security problems, Chrome 19’s niftiest new feature is tab syncing. Chrome has long given you the power to sync your bookmarks, … Continue reading