Author Archives: Vlad

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 →

Between a rock and a cloud place

Posted: 3:49 pm
July 18, 2008
Microsoft
3 Comments

It’s Friday… time for something lighter. There comes a time in every businesses lifecycle when it has to realize that it has been surpassed. That is the challenge of running a technology company. You try to lead and run with … Continue reading →