Published at Computerworld – 6/24/2011
Last fall and winter, 2011 was being billed as the year of tablet competition and “iPad killers” but to date no competing tablets have seen anywhere near the success of the iPad. Many companies have actually lowered sales targets for their tablets. With the launch of HP’s TouchPad running webOS 3, will Apple finally get some real competition and does webOS bring anything truly special to the tablet or smartphone space?
Recorded by WAMU in Washington D.C. – 6/14/2011
Listen to me and Ben Bederson discuss Apple’s iCloud, Google Chromebooks, mobile devices, and cloud computing as a whole during the Kojo Nnamdi Show’s one hour Tech Tuesday segment on WAMU (Washington’s NPR station).
Published at InformIT – 6/13/2011
The iPad may be showing up in a number of professional settings with job-specific apps, but what about creating and editing Office documents? There’s a range of options out there depending on your needs and preferences. Here’s my review of the best contenders.
Published at Computerworld – 6/8/2011
Apple has a very clear vision of cloud computing as a device and app-based way of managing your data. That stands in stark contrast to the web-centered approach that Google takes with its cloud services. Is one approach better or are they both two different ways of looking at the same goal of having access to your information anywhere at any time? More importantly, which approach is best for you? Find out my thoughts and advice as we enter this new post-PC era of computing.
Published at Computerworld – 6/7/2011
Apple’s iCloud has a lot to offer the average Mac and iOS user – virtually invisible document and personal information syncing, instant access to your photo, easy access to music and other purchased content, and no effort device data backup. But that poses some serious enterprise concerns about where business data is stored and who could potentially access it. While that might keep IT managers up at night, iOS 5 and Lion Server might also give them the ability to create private internal iCloud-like solutions. Get my insights into the challenges and opportunities Apple’s WWDC news may mean for business computing.
Published at Computerworld – 6/4/2011
Microsoft has shown the world its first glimpse of Windows 8 and the Windows user experience may never be the same again. Find out what I think of Microsoft’s attempt to win back the tablet and desktop markets with its new touch-first interface, why I think the company isn’t quite understanding the current computing market, and how I think Microsoft could’ve nailed what users need/want from Windows 8 (hint: it isn’t copying Apple).
Published at Computerworld – 6/3/2011
WWDC always includes some new announcements from Apple. Unlike last year, which focused solely on iOS, this year’s keynote is expected to have news about Lion and Apple’s new iCloud service as well as iOS 5. Find out my predictions and thoughts about WWDC returning to its more traditional roots.
