Monthly Archives: July 2008

Vendor Loyalty Goes Both Ways

Posted: 6:27 pm
July 26, 2008
IT Business
5 Comments

I originally started typing this as a comment on Karl’s blog but realized that it would probably read better with some formatting. To save you some reading time, Karl’s general thesis is that vendor loyalty goes both ways and in … Continue reading →

This is why Dell rules the world

Posted: 12:29 am
July 26, 2008
Awesome, IT Business
3 Comments

Here is something to brighten up your weekend, it certainly was the high point of my week. I hate unsolicited direct contact from random staff I have never met, particularly if they are in the sales division. Why? Simple: When … Continue reading →

I am officially coming out of the closet

Posted: 12:05 pm
July 25, 2008
Vladville
5 Comments

Fire up a browser folks, you are going to want to see vladville.com in it’s full glory. Ladies and gentlemen, I am very proud to announce that my wrist is limp with an iPhone 3G synced to our corporate Exchange … Continue reading →

Finally, something realistic

Posted: 7:39 am
July 24, 2008
Microsoft
5 Comments

As of late the word out of Microsoft has been nothing short of idiotic fanboyism: Don’t look at others, we’re changing the world man!!! So it’s nice to see some realistic stuff come out from Microsoft that actually addresses the … Continue reading →

Howard Cunningham vs. Monkey: Round 2

Posted: 3:53 pm
July 23, 2008
Shockey Monkey
4 Comments

Most of you remember the Howard Cunningham feature in Shockey Monkey. Howard is a good friend from DC (Macro LLC) and always full of great ideas about the time value of money and getting the most out of your monkeys. … Continue reading →

screwed.me

Posted: 10:14 am
July 23, 2008
Apple, Microsoft
5 Comments

Apple has been making some noise lately with the new iPhone 3G. While I’m a die hard keyboard fan, I rarely talk on my cell phone but carry around my iPod Touch everywhere and its easily my favorite gadget. Why? … Continue reading →

WHS P-P-Preview

Posted: 2:05 am
July 22, 2008
Windows Home Server
4 Comments

Ok, so this looks like a major step in the right direction with the remote web workplace enhancements. It has a new Views filter that rather quickly renders picture thumbnails. The Good Yes, something for the ladies there. One interesting … Continue reading →

Windows Home Server PP1 steps out of the closet

Posted: 4:24 pm
July 21, 2008
Windows Home Server
1 Comment

Windows Homo Server Pride Pack 1 has stepped out of the closet. Or Windows Hell Server Porn Protection is out. All relative to how low your morals are I suppose. There will not come a day on which you will … Continue reading →

Bzzt. Are you sure you want to be that stupid?

Posted: 7:36 pm
July 20, 2008
Shockey Monkey
4 Comments

Ever wonder what happens at intersection of stupidity and far too much spare time? People always ask me why I named the product Shockey Monkey. To some the title is downright offensive! Truth is, over the course of the workday … Continue reading →

Adventures in Packing, Minifying, gzipping and iPhoning

Posted: 12:15 pm
July 20, 2008
Shockey Monkey
4 Comments

I have a few days to kill before we officially start selling Shockey Monkey v2 (waiting on Windows Mobile application to be completely bugless) and I figured I’d sit down and work on Shockey Monkey performance a little. Good news. … Continue reading →