Content Insider 226 - Game Migration

Phones Are Everywhere, But They Aren't Killing Home Gaming

Go out and play. It had a totally different meaning when we were growing up. Back then it meant get outta the house and figure out what you were going to do by yourself or with your friends. Today it means take your phone go outside and play, tired of seeing you playing in your room. And that's great because there are so many free games in the app stores. Yep lots of folks (of all ages) download the freebies and then they add items, add features, upgrade and BAM!!! you suddenly have a lot invested in those games. Just hope your battery doesn't get too low you may have to listen or even take notes...OMG!!!

Content Insider #223 - Blending Life

BYOD is Bad for IT, Great for Bad Folks

We don't know anyone who sent his/her boss a note saying "I'm sorry, you know I Love You." Or sent their significant other the contract paperwork or confirmation he/she would meet the headhunter to discuss the job offer...overseas. But it's happened and probably some a lot worse...don't say it! BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can be a blessing in disguise because you can now download all those cool games to play in dull meetings on the iPad/iPhone-smartphone/notebook because hey it's yours. After all you do check your email/handle work while watching TV and on your holidays so you're entitled. There's no turning the clock back to yesteryear. You're plugged in 24x7, 365 days a year. It's the strong willed person who can actually turn the smartphone/tablet/notebook off and have a life. We're workin on that, so can you...

Their Warranty, Your Upgrade

Turn Your Ordinary Notebook into a Powerhouse

Face it mobile device manufacturers want you to buy the newer, sexier device even though it's pretty darn good and has served you pretty well for a year or so. They have pretty nasty warnings when it comes to you upgrading it with 3rd party products. How hard is it to do and what's the real scoop? Here you go straight talk, solid recommendations.

Dear February 2012,

Thanks so much for your email (email! How cuuuuteee!) asking about 2027. It did take us a bit of time to decode it, direct memory transfer being all the range these days an' all as against travelling electrons. Still those good folk at WETA in the new state of North Island did a pretty good job and we got the gist of it.

Home Tech Upgrade Power2U

NewerTech CES' plug good to go

Not more power through the house, but better access to it. There are so many devices that my family uses that rely on USB charging. Some of these rely on sucking up power daily. But if you already have a bunch of plugs stuck in your outlets, you might want to stop juggling those wall warts and install the NewerTech Power2U.