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Goodbye Steve Jobs

head_geek — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:17:30 +0000

I got my first Apple with I was 11, we had just returned to the States after living in Japan for the last three years. We had been home for a few months and my father was looking up old friends. We visited a my fathers good friend Joe, who happened to be a programmer. After the introductions the adults took did their thing and I was just sitting there. So Joe asked if I ever played a computer game, I said "No?" He then takes me into the back room of his home and shows me his Apple II. I sit down and he loads up "The Bards Tale". Right then I am hooked, and every weekend after I ask if we can go to Joe's house. After about six months I ask my folks if I can buy a computer, and they about have a heart attack, computers are expensive. So I begin to start saving some money and I save about $200 and ask the question again, and finally get the OK. I remember digging through the local newspaper, Quick Quater, and Penny Saver. After a month of searching I finally find a Apple II+ $600. I show my mom and she says they will help with the remaining money needed to get the machine. I ask Joe if he will go with me to check it out and make sure I am making the right choice. It turns out that this Apple II+ has dual floppy drives, and the 128K expansion board.

At this point I was in middle school and joined the computer club which happened to be run by my math teacher. Now I suck at math and he offer extra credit for turning in plot drawings. Needless to say thank goodness for extra credit.

Once in high school it was time for an upgrade, and Apple had just released the new Apple IIgs. After lots of coaxing I finally got my parents to agree to buy me a new Apple IIgs, with a 5 1/4 and a 3 1/2 in floppy drives, the best part was the 50 MB external HD ($1000) by itself. With the help of the Joe and the vision of Steve Jobs, I would have never found the love for technology that I have today. Thank you Joe, but most of all thank you Steve your products help mold my life and career.

This may be my first tablet

head_geek — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:08:48 +0000

Well I may have found my first tablet. After reading all the first impressions it looks like it will do all the things I have been looking for in a tablet. I had been thinking about getting a Nook Color and hacking it but why do I need to spend that much time when I can move to the Fire for $50 less then the Nook color. Here are the specs:

Display: 7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.
Size: (in inches) 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).
Weight: 14.6 ounces (413 grams).
System Requirements: None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.
On-device Storage: 8GB internal. That's enough for 80 apps, plus either 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.
Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, or 802.1X standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)
Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.
Documentation: Quick Start Guide(included in box); Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device)
Warranty and Service: 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.

The Mother of All Google+ Resource Lists – TNW AppsTNW Apps

head_geek — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:02:52 +0000

http://thenextweb.com/apps/2011/07/27/the-mother-of-all-google-resource-lists/

Could be we be seeing the next Facebook?

head_geek — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:42:26 +0000

It seems Google has something that could trump facebook Google+. It is still in the early stages but it looks great and ties into the Google-verse (gmail, android, etc). Here is a video take a look:

Check out the full set of videos here. Enjoy!!

Handy Windows app – Colibri Type Ahead

head_geek — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:19:17 +0000

I use both Linux and Windows operating systems and tend to bounce between the two so need an app to easily access all the applications directly from the keyboard. On my Linux system I use GNOME Do and on Windows I use Colibri. Once you install the app, you can quickly access all installed apps with just a few quick keystrokes. For instance, if you wanted to run iTunes, you would simply type a [CTRL] + [Space] then "itu" and [Enter] to launch the app as shown below!

Here is a link to the What's New and you can download the app here.

Let me Introduce Dropbox

head_geek — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:53:32 +0000

Dropbox is a free program that allows you to sync files/folders in the cloud that you can access from any other browser-based device (PC, smart phone, etc.). Dropbox has been out for a while now; I have actually been using it for over a year and it's something I think you will really find helpful and handy. This is a great solution for backing up any data that you save on your computer without making monthly payments to a cloud-based backup service. You start with 2GB, however the more people you invite, the more space they give you, capping at 8GB.

A few benefits of Dropbox

Revision of all uploaded content
Multi-platform - Linux, Mac, and Windows
Ability to access all content from any where via the browser
Access to your Dropbox from any smartphone
Ability to share folder with other

You can check out more on Dropbox or use my referral link. You can also view the video:

Get your invite to Music Beta by Google

head_geek — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:42:52 +0000

Google Music Beta connects your music to the cloud, allowing you to stream or listen to your music collection online or offline. Simply upload your music to the Web and then listen to your collection from the browser or any device with the app. Music Beta let’s you select albums or playlists so they are available when you are not connected to WiFi. You can also rate your music with a thumbs up or thumbs down, and access to a playlist creator.

Here's the video:

Click here to read more about Music Beta by Google and request an invitation.

Taking the ‘eek’ out of Geek!

head_geek — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:04:32 +0000

Our goal at Gotta Go Geek is to bring the world of technology to the masses...not to make geeks out of you but to give you an inside “geek” view of the world in simple, easy-to-understand and relative terms. Let us take the ‘eek’ out of ‘geek.’

We will deliver the latest announcements and hot news to you along with relative and easy-to-understand examples of how these new devices, applications, services, etc. might make your life easy and fun. While the Internet is moving at warp speed, we will also acquaint you with some older technology that you might find useful and can start using right away.

We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Enjoy.

...Bringing Geek to the Masses.