Well it appears that Google is trying to drastically change the way we use wireless phone networks. As opposed to the carrier lock-in we all face now, Google’s vision is an open network where devices or phones connect to any open available network. Their vision is very similar to how we connect to the internet now. Any computer can connect …
Free Chair from Office Depot – Not Really
Recently, I’ve been purchasing a lot of things from my local Office Depot. The staff there are friendly and courteous, and their prices are pretty competitive. Plus it’s close to my home/office. Of course, I also love to price/review shop on the Internet prior to making purchases. Upon landing on the home page, they had a nice chair advertised on …
PBX System Information for Small Businesses
I’ve been working recently with a client on a web project (sales of digital art). As is typical of most of my projects, my expertise in other areas gets tapped – not just web development. After all I am an IT consultant. This client needed an inexpensive VoiP telephone solution for the online small business. She wants customers to be …
An Ubuntu Linux Experiment
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of teaching a basic computer course to 2 classes at a local career training place. The first class was really great as I had a group of students who wanted to learn skills to better themselves and their career choices. The only downside was that the IT guy for the company had unfortunately …