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Cloud Computing Explained
Confused about the term “Cloud Computing”? Want to be “with the times” when you talk about new technology buzzwords? This video boils down a section of Cloud Computing, that of Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Hosting in a way that everyone can understand! Script by Michael Sheehan youtube: HighT3chDad blog: hightechdad.com twitter twitter.com Animation / illustration by Tim Wayne youtube: redtimmy blog: timmy.vox.com twitter twitter.com A big hat tip goes out from us to the Common Craft folks who make simply the BEST “In Plain English” videos available and are very inspiring. See their videos at: www.commoncraft.com
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10 things you gotta have to succeed in IT
Everyone seems to agree that IT is a tough field. But what does it take to overcome the adversities and become a successful IT pro? These qualities may be the key.
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What’s the most challenging part of working as an independent?
What’s the most challenging part of working as an independent consultant? We feel it’s the lack of benefits….thoughts? #more-25" class="more-link">Read the rest of this entry »
BlackBerry PlayBook first impressions: Four pleasant surprises

Word on BlackBerry PlayBook
One of the best things that the BlackBerry PlayBook has going for it is low expectations. While the Apple iPad 2 selling faster than stores can stock it, the first big Android Honeycomb tablet, the Motorola Xoom has done a belly-flop, which has opened the door for BlackBerry and HP’s forthcoming WebOS tablet as iPad challengers. However, most of the technology world has already written off the PlayBook before it’s even available to the public. #more-21" class="more-link">Read the rest of this entry »
Motorola Atrix review: The beginning of the smartphone-as-PC
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Motorola Atrix photos: The docking smartphone
The Motorola Atrix establishes four new breakthroughs in smartphone experience. See what they are and how well its Webtop software measures up in creating a desktop-like environment.
Now that I’ve had the opportunity to use the Motorola Atrix for a couple weeks — including its two docking accessories — I’m still impressed by what Motorola created. While the Atrix isn’t quite ready to replace corporate or personal PCs on a large scale, the phone itself is quite impressive and Motorola’s Webtop experience offers a glimpse of where the future of computing is headed.
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Most of the technology world has already written off the PlayBook before it’s even available to the public. Here are four reasons why that’s probably a mistake.