Technology Alert

Why You Need More Memory With the iPhone 5 – 16gb vs 32gb vs 64gb

The Les — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:35:18 +0000

Once you’ve decided to get an iPhone, you realize that that the decision to purchase the phone is only your first important

choice. Decisions like whether to get the black phone or the white phone pale in comparison to decisions with lasting implications like what level of storage is most appropriate for your needs.

16GB iPhone is $199iPhones are available at three levels of storage.

32GB iPhone is $299
64GB iPhone is $399

In essence, Apple charges $100 each time you double your storage space.

Consider How You’ll Use Your Iphone

In order to figure out how much storage you need on your iPhone, it is important to consider what you plan to use the phone for. If you are buying an iPhone for its amazing 8 megapixel camera, 28 megapixel panoramas, and 1080p videos, you might want to consider the storage space consumed by those crisp, clear images. For example, one hour of video can consume up to 10GB of storage. Unless you plan to back up your phone and then delete its contents every single night, you might not be content with 16GB of storage on your iPhone!

The other thing that can consume more space than you might at first suspect is apps. It is entirely possible that you decided to purchase an iPhone for the incredible array and variety of apps available. After all, if you can conceive of it,

“There’s An App For That”

One of the first things you find yourself doing when you buy your new phone is downloading apps with abandon. Before you know it, though, the apps just won’t download. What’s up? As hard as it is to believe, you have probably run out of storage. Which apps are the storage hogs? It might surprise you.

First, you can’t necessarily count on the app developer’s accurately revealing the true size of the app. Sometimes apps just take more space than they are reported to take. It’s unfair, but true. So you can use the reported space used as a guideline, but you can’t take it as gospel truth. Even apps that you wouldn’t think would take a lot of space now include interface assets for the new iPad, rendering them basically huge. This fact works to the detriment of iPhone users bent on conserving storage space.

Other Space Hogs

iTunes movies can be anywhere from 1-5GB in size, depending on the length of the movie and whether you are watching it in HD. Music files are much smaller, and if you only want to carry a few songs with you, you’ll be fine with less storage on your phone. What’s the fun of having a phone that syncs with iTunes, though, if you can’t carry your music library with you? For some people, streaming sites Groove Shark are the answer to the music storage problem. However, such sites, like Spotify, still require local storage.

That is not to say that the 16GB iPhone is not a great choice for some users. If you don’t plan on using a lot of apps, don’t plan on using the camera excessively (and don’t mind downloading your pictures with some frequency), and value an iPhone for its great aesthetic appeal and construction, along with Apple’s legendary customer service, more than for its Star Wars-like technology, the 16GB iPhone is ideal for you! You get all of the benefits of owning an iPhone, including access to all of the apps in the App Store and a high quality digital camera and video camera, for a very reasonable price. What you do with them is completely up to you.

32GB Of Storage Should Be Enough

If you plan to use your iPhone the way most iPhone users typically do – that is, if you plan to play games, watch movies, carry your music library, and document your life and upload it to Facebook, you won’t want to settle for less than 32GB of storage. With 32GB, you will be able to download most of the apps you want, take a reasonable amount of pictures and video, and even play some games and watch some movies. For many iPhone users, 32GB of storage should be enough.

Taking full advantage of the iPhone’s capabilities

Consider going all the way with 64GB of storage. There is great freedom in not having to worry about whether or not you have enough space to do anything you want to do with your phone. If you see an amazing book in the iBookstore, but then see that it takes over 1GB of storage due to its interactive content and HD graphics, it is wonderful to be able to download it without calculating your available space.

In the final analysis, when you decide which iPhone to buy, your primary consideration has to be what you plan to use your phone for. Fortunately, most outlets allow you to try your phone for a set period of time, so be sure to use it realistically right away. Load up the apps, buy your books, sync your music, and use that phone! You’ll either see that you’ve chosen the right amount of storage, or you’ll realize that you made a mistake. Settle on the right size of storage within the allotted return time and get busy enjoying everything the iPhone has to offer.

Finding Online Coupons Helps Consumers Find Deep Discounts On Outdoor Gear

The Les — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:56:18 +0000

Online shopping makes it easy for frugal consumers to save money on all of the brands and products they want and need for spending time in the great outdoors. The Internet is home to a vast array of online shops that offer tremendous savings only to their online shoppers. In addition to these phenomenal savings many of these stores also offer online coupons to help consumers save more money while shopping with them. Along with store coupons shoppers can also often find coupons offered by particular brands which help to save even more money. The O2 Gear Shop Coupons are a fine example of how shoppers can save tremendous amounts of money while shopping for outdoor gear.

The current available coupons for this popular outdoor supply shop offer mind blowing discounts on everything from winter apparel to camping gear. Coupons that help save money on the cost of shipping are also available. Due to the fact that the 02 Gear Shop offers all of the most popular brands of outdoor apparel and gear at prices far below their competitors pricing, this store has become a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts across the globe.

Another reason this shop has become a favorite is because it offers its shoppers a wide variety of products in each of its shopping categories. This makes it easy to find just about anything needed to enjoy outdoor adventures and sporting activities. Being able to shop for all of their outdoor needs at one time and save tremendously while doing so has outdoor enthusiasts keeping a close eye out for online coupons and additional store savings.

Online coupons make it super easy to save money as well as time while shopping for just about anything. Many of the available coupons can be used either online or while shopping in physical stores. Some coupons are printable while others are codes to be entered upon checking out while making an online purchase. Make all outdoor adventures more affordable by remembering to check for a O2 Gear Shop Coupon before shopping for needed apparel and outdoor gear.

How Trend Micro Can Help You Improve Your Internet Security Plan

The Les — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:55:46 +0000

Have you put much thought in your internet security plan for your business? Do you know if your plan in place is warding off viruses and hackers from trying to access your business files? If you would like to have your security plan checked out by professionals to see if it is strong enough to keep cyber threats and malicious attacks at bay, then you need to contact Trend Micro to audit and advise you. They have over 1000 professionals who are experts in internet security, cloud computing security, mobile device management, research and analysis of security threats, and much more. They provide an all-in-one solution to all your internet security needs. You don’t want to pull the short stick the next time a hacker is knocking on your cyber door. You want to make sure your internet security program is up to date and uses technologically advanced techniques to keep threats away from your trade secrets and business processes.

Reasons Why You Need to Hire an Internet Security Professional

If you thought you could effectively manage your internet security program by yourself without professional help, then think again. Are you a professional hacker or do you know all the latest and greatest cyber security technologies out there to protect against malicious threats and hackers? Probably not. There are several reasons why you should choose to hire an internet security professional. They include:

They are experts in internet security and keep up to date on all the latest security technologies.
They have helped tens of millions of clients all around the world.
They can advise you on ways to improve your internet security plan using their easy to use tools.
…And Much More

It is important that you seriously consider hiring trendmicro.com to help you improve your internet security plan. Your business means everything to you so why would you leave the door open for a hacker to walk in and steal all your files? It’s just like taking candy from a baby. You make it too easy for threats to steal your information and destroy your company.

New Security Measures for Mobile Devices and Cloud Computing

Many companies are allowing their employees to work from home or to bring in their own device to work. When your employees access your business files from their mobile devices, you are creating a hole in your security plan. To prevent new gaps in your security plan from happening, you need to talk to these internet security experts who also specialize in mobile device management and cloud computing services. They will help you keep track of all your files and business processes by controlling who has permissions to what when they use their mobile devices.

So if you are planning on making any changes to your business processes or switching to the cloud, then you need to go to trendmicro.com to learn more about the types of services they offer. They will help you improve your business’ internet security plan to prevent malicious threats from destroying your company.

In-house vs Outsourced IT Services

The Les — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:46:07 +0000

Outsourced IT Services have their drawbacks, just like In-house IT support has its own cons. Whether or not a business will outsource or use in-house IT is a decision that should be made with careful consideration and forethought.

First, Evaluate how much paying an in-house IT specialist would cost versus outsourcing? Consider that in house IT support requires continued training to stay up to date with today technology, codes and operating systems. Depending on the size of your company, this may be very expensive and could take up a large percentage of your revenue.

Availability is the next issue, an IT company has staff around the clock. Due to being well staffed there is never a time you are without support. At any point in daily operations you may need help with installing software, maintaining databases, or troubleshooting faulty equipment. It will be more expensive to employ an Information Technology Specialist in-house, but you may sleep easier at night knowing who has access to your information.

Now consider the outsourcing side, you may have things like possible communication issues due to possible language barriers that result from cultural differences. You will have security to consider, is the IT company reputable ? Can they be trusted with access to your systems? The cost will be cheaper for outsourcing and someone will always be there.

Don’t make the mistake of having no IT support for your company. In business being the last to know can be very expensive. When thinking of outsourcing to an IT company to save money or for other reasons, think locally. Is there a local firm you could use ? Talk to other nearby business owners ask them for referrals. No matter if you choose to use in-house IT or outsourced IT services, the results will only be as good as the source.

If you choose outsource your IT services make sure you take your time and choose wisely. For example, say you’re searching for an IT company in Phoenix. It’s easy enough to go to Google and search IT company Phoenix AZ. You’ll find plenty of results but you’ll need to dig deeper. Visit the company website’s about page (example: IT companies Phoenix). Then be sure to study the services each company offers (example: Phoenix IT companies).

Kodak camera battery vs Nikon camera battery

The Les — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:05:11 +0000

Have you ever paused for a moment to think which is better when you have to replace your camera batteries? If so, it is very understandable. With all of the choices on the market it truly comes down to the Kodak Digital Camera Battery, and the Nikon Digital Camera Battery. The truth of the matter is that when you couple a Kodak camera battery with a true Kodak battery charger, you can expect it to far outperform its Nikon counterpart. By using the two together, you will maintain an extended battery life which will allow you to take more pictures for a long time to come.

What is driving the Bring Your Own Device Trend?

The Les — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:37 +0000

Over the past few years there has been a dramatic rise in the number of bring your own device (BYOD) policies in the workplace. This trend has impacted the way businesses operate and is beginning to shift the very definition of productivity. With employees being able to work on their devices at any time, productivity is beginning to be based more on outcome and less on hours work. What is driving the “bring your own device trend?” It is a combination of employee requests, IT adoption and company benefits.

Numerous Employee Requests

Employees in all industries have become more technically savvy due to tablets and smartphones becoming more popular. Users of these devices have found that they offer many capabilities that can help them in their professional roles. Employees then file requests with their employer to bring in their tablet or smartphone for business purposes. This overwhelming number of requests has led to decision makers seriously examining the benefits of allowing such devices to be used for business purposes. In recent years, more and more businesses have started to adopt BYOD policies.

According to the 2012 Global Tablet in the Enterprise survey, organizations that have adopted a BYOD policy have seen numerous benefits:

Increased employee productivity due to being able to work from their device regardless of location.

Employees are more satisfied with their job, since they are able to use technology and platforms that they enjoy.

Decreased need for new equipment purchases with employees using their own laptops, phones and tablets.

Information Technology Adoption

The 2012 Global Tablet in the Enterprise survey spanned the globe and many different industries, such as IT, education, finance and healthcare. The survey found that Information Technology departments across all industries are embracing the notion of bring your own device policies.

IT professionals are intrigued by the rise of cloud computing, the technology prevalent in mobile device management (MDM) software that is needed for any BYOD policy. They will still be able to maintain security, yet allow employees the freedom of using their own devices. Over 75% of IT professionals surveyed stated they have used a tablet for professional purposes. The survey also found that IT departments are excited about the prospect of tablets being more present in the workplace and are actively considering the best ways to utilize them.

There is a good reason for the momentum of the bring your own device trend. BYOD is receiving a warm embrace by IT departments, making employees more productive and reducing companies operating expenses. This trend is on its way to becoming an integrated part of modern business practices.

How To Redirect All htm To html

The Les — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:34:41 +0000

Had some old pages still with the .htm extension after moving a site to WordPress. The WordPress modrewrite was set to add the .html extension to all posts so the easiest thing to do was a 301 redirect on all .htm extensions to .html extensions.

Here is the code I used in the .htaccess file:

# NEW CODE for redirect
RewriteEngine on
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^(.*)\.htm$ $1.html [R=301,L]
# END

# BEGIN WordPress

RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ – [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]

# END WordPress

Hope this helps someone.

What is a Power Conditioner?

The Les — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:17:11 +0000

If you deal with electronic devices at all then chances are high that you’ve heard of and even used a power conditioner. A power conditioner is a device that is designed to have the flow of electricity that would normally enter in to your electronic devices first pass through the power conditioner where at least one function is performed to improve the quality of the power before it reaches your device.

The most common form of power conditioner is an AC power conditioner, often in the form of a simple “power strip” or “power cord”, which will have ten or more receptacles or outlets and will provide surge protection. Although not all power strips provide surge protection, this is why I said before that most people have at least heard of or even used a a power conditioner of some kind.

Power conditioners vary greatly in their functionality and size. Some basic power conditioners will provide only a minimal voltage regulation while some will attempt to provide protection from several power quality problems. Small operations or even your home office or tv will benefit from being connected to some form of a power conditioner but for any larger operations and businesses the need to provide improved power quality is essential. Image the crisis that could emerge in a network environment or somewhere in the medical field if sensitive and critical hardware were damaged because of a simple surge in voltage. This is why there are companies that specify in providing “clean power”. Companies like Powervar (www.powervar.com) even offer custom solutions for specific industries to ensure that quality power is delivered and specific needs are met. Depending on the type of equipment that is used, the power conditioning needs can vary greatly so it’s important to do your homework, or higher someone who knows what they are doing to do your homework, and find the right power conditioner for your specific needs.

Software For Service Industries

The Les — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:15:28 +0000

Growing your service business in today’s economic climate can be a challenge. Efficiency and accuracy in operations is critical to profitability and growth of service industry businesses, including the carpet cleaning industry. Many businesses use software to manage some business functions such as accounting, but lack automation in other critical business areas such as inventory, purchasing, job estimation, tracking and managing jobs, scheduling, dispatch, and records management. If your business has manual operations or uses several software packages, you could benefit from an integrated software suite that’s designed specifically for service industry professionals.

Today’s comprehensive software suites for the service industry, such as the carpet cleaning industry software ServiceCEO from Insightdirect.com, manage all aspects of your business by integrating back-office functions and providing mobile capabilities for field service technicians. Today’s software provides many advantages:

• manage estimates, using automated follow-up and sales logs to increase sales
• real-time visibility of inventory on-hand
• trigger purchasing actions to maintain optimal inventory and meet job requirements
• minimize delays through integrated routing and scheduling, reducing fuel costs and potentially increasing jobs per day
• close jobs and automatically bill the client, positively impacting cash flow
• consistency and speed in data entry
• improved analysis and reporting
• enhanced security of sensitive information
• enhanced decision making

Integrated software increases efficiency and accuracy of business processes, improving customer satisfaction, reducing costs, and potentially increasing sales. Ultimately, this improves your bottom line. If increased business profitability and growth are your goals, integrated software can help you get there.

How To Find A Computer Repair Service

The Les — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:36:54 +0000

Finding a reliable a trustworthy computer repair service can be difficult at times. It is important to choose the right one. Not only have computers become part of our daily lives, but a lot of sensitive data can be on computers. In most cities, there are usually a lot of computer repair services.

When looking for a computer repair company, you should ask a few questions. But first, you need to determine what you are looking for. If you are looking for help with a hardware problem it may be a good idea to find someone who specializes in that hardware.

Once you have determined what type of service you need you should be well on your way. Most repair company are smaller, local outfits while others offer nationwide pc support. The size of the company usually doesn’t matter when it comes to getting the job done. One of the best ways to find a good service, is to ask around. Ask family and friends, especially ones that have had similar problems. Ideally you can find a service that speaks to you in layman’s terms, to help you prevent future problems and issues.

In reality, finding a good computer repair service should be like finding any other business. Doing a search and make sure they have no complaints, or very few complaints against them. Responsiveness should be a priority as well when seeking a service. This is because a computer that is not working can cost a company or person money. But in the end you will have to choose what is important to you.