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Why new PCs? These are good enough!

Posted on March 25, 2014 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Why new PCs? These are good enough!

The people that work in the IT field know about upgrading and updating computer equipment. The SMB owners.. not so much. I’ve had a couple interesting experiences recently with clients. I was busy trying to tell them that Windows XP was no longer going to be supported and that they should get new PCs. One…

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Android v. Apple: Its the 80’s all over again

Posted on May 21, 2010 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Android v. Apple: Its the 80’s all over again

I had the opportunity yesterday to watch the Android keynote from Google I/O. I was impressed with some of the stuff they talked about and showed. I was amused by the jabs at Apple also. The new version of the Android operating system, named Froyo, looked as impressive in a demo. The features such as…

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