tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021286805206496952012-03-03T06:15:05.627-05:00For those of us who have to let the geek out before we freak out!Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-26410166777580211692012-03-02T23:27:00.001-05:002012-03-03T06:15:05.635-05:00

So without a doubt many people have already heard or even downloaded the new Windows 8 Consumer Preview that was released on Leap Year Day, Feb 29, 2012.  So lets dive right into it shall we? Yes this build has Metro, yes this build has a working store and working Apps.  No there is no way to remove Metro and go with the classic Start Menu. Okay with the basics out of the way lets continue on

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But all is not lost or forgotten.  I have just been very busy with life.  It happens every year at the Holiday season.  Work starts to take over much of my life and with also raising a child and other family obligations I tend to leave my online life and stay in reality so that I can do what every parent should.  Work to take care of their kid. So some updates.  My Windows Phone Experiment was a

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-61732508817067261302011-10-17T14:42:00.001-04:002011-10-17T15:10:08.286-04:00

So if you read this then you know I have and love my Android based devices. But recently I have been fortunate enough to upgrade one of my lines cheap ad at the same time experiment with Windows Phone using the Samsung Focus for AT&T. Now the main aspect to know is if you are coming from a non-smartphone to a smartphone, then using something like Windows Phone and the Samsung Focus is not a

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So with my trip into Win8 it has drawn my interest for WP7 up a bit. Now I am no stranger to WP7 as I studied the Os back before the first device was released with the Os. I took part in the Windows Phone training that was offered back then. In fact I was looking to get the Samsung Focus at that time. Sadly my store never got in the device and when my upgrade was available there was only the

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-57551376844224862042011-09-24T23:01:00.000-04:002011-09-24T23:01:02.616-04:00

Okay so this little gem has been out for a little more than a week.  Bordering on 2 weeks now.  So now that I have had my chance to install and mess with it, I think it is time I wrote something up about it. Now first this is my 3rd install of the OS.  The first one was normal, downloaded it and installed it.  I then messed with my partitions and destroyed my install which lead to me having to

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Alright I admit it. I completely missed the idea of "podcasts" or their value for that matter. Hell I am having a hard time finding value in a blog that I update daily or whenever I feel like it. So now that I have a tablet it dawned on me, why not do something like a podcast and post it up. It is far easier and faster to do. But I find myself in the same position that I do now. What to talk

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-52877341937959339572011-08-14T22:18:00.001-04:002011-08-14T22:18:15.967-04:00

Let me ask this. Is there such a thing as an ultimate app? I am talking about an app that does every thing you want and nothing more. An app that you can not live without. Yeah sure we can sit here and name off apps that we use daily or apps that do things that we say we can't live without. My question is not based around that. It is based on the dream of 1 app to rule them all. To do every thing

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Look it is plain to see that I am a fan of my Android devices. Having own the Motorola Atrix as well as a Galaxy Tab that I use more than my own desktop, it is clear to see that I have been bitten by the Android bug. But the reason is why? After having used Windows for so long and having ties to that company why would I be so giddy about using something created by their arch rival Google. The

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-36800554608057216902011-07-14T10:07:00.001-04:002011-07-14T10:07:05.355-04:00

I know most people don't get the while G+ thing. They think that Facebook is the best thing since sliced bread and don't want to change. Fine for them. I have jumped ship to G+ and frankly I don't think I will ever go back. Even if G+ fails, I just won't go back to Facebook. I just don't Like it anymore when there is something better out there. I may not get the whole social networking thing.

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-49738413329544532652011-07-09T10:37:00.001-04:002011-07-09T10:37:16.878-04:00

I can't get enough of this app on my tablet. Reading through various comic strips from the internet is so easy. I got 8 strips I am in the middle of and even went back to the start of them to see how it all began. It has some great ones like 8-Bit, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Penny Arcade, Cyanide and Happiness and XKCD. What more can you ask than to just hit next and have the next comic. If you enjoy some

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-48942804866464172612011-06-14T20:27:00.001-04:002011-06-14T20:27:50.649-04:00

Well lets just say things have been hectic. Wiring 12 hour days can really wear a person down to the point that they don't get t keep up with the latest tech. No this is about something else. I am who I am. I don't hide this fact, I don't cower from this fact and I don't cater to people who want their fragile egos stroke cause they can't handle the truth that they are morons. No I don't think

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I know what your thinking, with all of the Android Devices out there what Browser can I use to surf the web with ease?  I mean there are so many choices to choose from. The built in browser on the device, Opera Mini, Opera Mobile, Dolphin, Dolphin HD, Dolphin Mini, SkyFire, xScope, Angel, Miren, Galapagos, Firefox, Maxthon and many more that are part of the 2,000+ when you search for a Browser

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-71300204589862827622011-05-08T18:38:00.001-04:002011-05-08T18:38:20.235-04:00

Well after using the Samsung Galaxy Tab for some time I finally feel it is about time to write about it. For those that think that just cause you have an Android phone or a PC that you don't need such a device, I say think again. While I have had a desktop most of my life and a smart phone for only a few months, I still love and cherish this device. So much that I am using it to type up this

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-49432039731355825492011-04-09T15:16:00.000-04:002011-04-09T15:16:20.203-04:00

So soon i will be writing up a review and give my first impressions on this Tablet.  It will be my first tablet that I own, not just one i have used for a short period of time to either setup or fix an issue with. I have used an Archos 70 Tablet with Android 2.2 Froyo and a 250GB Hard Drive.  Monster storage, poor execution.  The Wireless on the device is lacking to put it nicely.  Holding my

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-35947145377396409122011-04-04T15:33:00.001-04:002011-04-04T15:34:12.819-04:00

So Launcher 7 is a home screen replacement.  It is like ADW or many others out there.  Now since I have the Atrix I am stuck with MotoBlur.  Dont get me wrong, if I used it more than 10 minutes I could easily work with it and use it daily.  But since I have choices, I have taken them. I use ADW mostly all the time.  I decided to try out Launcher 7 since it was one of the closest looking

Alex Thttps://profiles.google.com/107508444387617399660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402128680520649695.post-32789826124243259702011-03-29T14:16:00.001-04:002011-03-29T20:59:41.446-04:00

Alright since I already have a blog that I use for my gripes, I plan on using this one for my Geek outs! First on my list.  Dolphin Browser HD for Android based devices. Now this app was suggested to me by Yami on my other blog.  I never intended on installing another browser cause the built in one was working just fine for me.  Boy was I wrong.  I have tried Firefox 4, Opera Mini and Opera

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