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It’s the end of 2022. It is also the end to a long run for the Internet Advisor Show, both our Broadcasts and Podcasts.

It was 24 and one half years ago in 1997, Gary Baker and

the late great Foster Braun

started this institution on the Radio at station WJR 760 on the AM dial. A 50,000 watt powerhouse ready to help listeners with their technology issues. Yeah we are talking high tech like 4800 BAUD modems using dial up for services like AOL on computers using Windows 95. Back when, as Gary would say, “Apple… they have less than 5% of the user base” and “they needed Microsoft to loan them money”.

Over the course of time however, the show grew. Next to come on the scene was Ed Rudel with his technical support and his Excellent Tool Kit.

Others, too numerous to mention, joined the show. I will take a stab at a few but please forgive me if I missed you.

Tom Diroff in his PJ’s and Tin Foil hat to avoid Apple influence.

The security minded Caston Thomas.

Rick Broida, the CNet Cheapskate with great tech buys.

Mike Brennan who still has …

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Good morning June 6th 2022.

Went to Apple website to shop for a purchase and ran into this message:

Then I realized that today is WWDC – Perhaps some new product to be revealed? Check it out.

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This week we will look at Apple’s program for Self Repair for iPhones. The tools that you can rent and use and is it within the realm of the average user to perform their own repairs. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The big 3 of cellular service. Are there lower cost alternatives, Gary will tell us about choices for great service with out paying the premium prices. You’ll be surprised at what you will learn. The I.A. Mailbag and you call in questions as well.

Show Notes Links Reported By Cnet Cheap Phone Plans Compared: 8 Affordable Alternatives to Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-cheap-phone-plans/

Reported By MacRumors Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s Self Service Repair Program for iPhones https://www.macrumors.com/guide/self-service-repair/

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Join us, Ed, Gary, and Cal as we discuss the recently announce Apple Products and their impact on the consumer. A new feature on the Internet Advisor show “Spotlight on Tech” takes a closer look at specific tech and how it can help you to enhance and lengthen the life of your technology, make it faster, save you money. This show we talk about the benefits of an SSD drive. Also we will discuss another faucet of “Right to Repair” with technology. Also we will be taking your calls.

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Join us for a discussion on how Comcast is helping women and minorities with resources for improving tech within their businesses. We will be speaking with our friend Michelle Gilbert about this subject and the expansion of broadband across the great state of Michigan. Looking for upgrade tips and tricks. I learned one from Ed that we will be sharing regarding storage. With more people working from home, Ed will enlighten us on the advantages of having a docking station. Lastly, cell phone carriers are giving breaks to customers trying to contact others in the Ukraine.

Listen to our Podcast From the “Ed in the Shed” studio – Watch our ZoomCast Links to subjects we talked about on the show For Information on Comcast Programs go to theses sites.

For the RISE program for helping women and minorities businesses

https://www.comcastrise.com/

For the Affordable Connectivity Program

https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/ebb

Reported by MacRumors

Belkin Debuts New 12-Port CONNECT Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Belkin today announced the launch of the CONNECT Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock, which is a docking station that offers Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for 40Gb/s total bandwidth and support for fast charging, dual display …

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It has been 24 years that the Internet Advisor Show has been in existence On the Air, On the Internet. Join us as Gary, (The Originator) Ed, (Chief Technologist) and Cal, (Technologist and Mac-a-phile) talk about tech and the show over the 24 years that it has been running. We will also talk on latest tech issues like StarLink updates and upcoming Apple iPhone and iPad announcements. Ed will have info on a UFEI issue that may or not affect you. Gary will fill you in on how to save on price increase for Amazon Prime membership for the coming year. Listen in, it’s fun.

Links to Show Topics Reported By PC Magazine. Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD (2022) Review Apricorn’s Aegis Padlock SSD isn’t new, but the concept is proven. We reviewed an earlier version in 2014, though that drive cost $799 (in a 480GB capacity) versus $299 for today’s same-size model. The tiny, rugged external solid-state drive hasn’t gone unchanged, however: Improvements to the ultra-secure SSD include a wider range of capacities (now, from 240GB for $209 to 4TB for $1,199), higher speed, and additional features, as well as that lower cost …

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Join us for our annual “Tech Predictions” show. Ed, Gary and I will pull out our magical crystal ball and gaze into what we see as the possible future in tech. We will also talk about what is already here as well. Netflix is upping the price of their products. If you have children, you’ll want to find the IRS Letter 6419 that they sent you this year to use with your return. Ed will reporting about a “feature” with Apple Air Tags. It’s going to be fun!

Our Zoomcast from the “Ed in the Shed” studio! Links to some of the things we discussed on the show As reported by MacRumors

Netflix Again Raises Prices for All Plans, 4K Streaming Now $20 Per Month https://www.macrumors.com/2022/01/14/netflix-raises-prices/

Reported By CNet.

Jump into the world of 3D printing with one of our favorites for $169 (save $100) The Anycubic Photon 3D printer is $100 off right now, making it the perfect time for creatives to snag one.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/jump-into-the-world-of-3d-printing-with-one-of-our-favorites-for-100-off/

Child tax credit: Don’t throw away IRS Letter 6419 There’s still lots of child tax credit money for parents, but you’ll need an IRS letter to get …

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This week on the Internet Advisor we have conversations about Java issues on the back end servers and the security fixes. Google is enforcing it policies on the content that you can have on a Google Drive. Alexa is Santa and how to get Siri to stop listening to everything in your home. Ed tells us about some of the best USB C docks and the advantages of owning one. It’s going to be fun as usual on the Internet Advisor!

Show Links Reported By CNet. Best USB-C hub in 2022

A USB-C hub or docking station can save you from constantly swapping dongles and relying on Bluetooth. A multiport adapter or powered USB hub has way more to offer than an extra USB port — it can turn a single USB-C connection on your laptop or desktop into the hook up for a monitor, keyboard, mouse and Ethernet. It can also let you read and write to memory cards or other external drives.

Narrowing down your many options and finding the best USB-C hub comes down to knowing how portable you need it to be, your desired data transfer speed and exactly what connections you need. Here …

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This week Ed gives us another story in “Tails of the Tech Desk Guy”. We find more deals after Black Friday. Google is opening up apps to Win 11 to Microsoft’s joy but also to Win 10 to Microsoft’s dismay. Gary is off but we do have Mike Brennan with MITechNews. Join in.

Show Links

Reported By CNet.

CNET names the best tech products of 2021 https://www.cnet.com/tech/best-tech-products-of-2021/

Reported By Toms Guide.

Google just opened the door to all Android games on Windows 11 https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-just-opened-the-door-to-all-android-games-on-windows-11

LIVE: Best gifts 2021 — top sales right now https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/best-holiday-deals-2021…

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Black Friday is getting closer and more sales are starting sooner. Listen for tech that we have discovered for Black Friday sales. Windows 11 … you can download it now but should you. Do you want to be on the bleeding ….Leading edge??? iOS had an exploit revealed by Google and Apple has closed it. Understand why it’s good to keep your devices up to date with patches. Mike Brennan and MI Tech News, this week, on the show.

Show Links of interest: Reported By PC Magazine. How to Download and Install Windows 11 From an ISO File

You can download Windows 11 as an ISO file, then directly install it, burn it onto a disc, or copy it to a USB drive.

Those of you interested in taking the current Insiders preview edition of Windows 11 for a test drive can easily work with the new operating system via an ISO file. Having such a file gives you the flexibility to install the OS anywhere you like—a dedicated PC, a dual-boot system, or a virtual machine. Now that Microsoft has finally released an ISO file for the Windows 11 Insiders Preview, you can download and store …

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Lively conversation on Black Friday Sales starting right after Halloween. How to figure if the iPhone 12 or the iPhone 13 is your best buy. Chip shortage is affecting not just cars but “stars” as well and Tales of the IT Guy with Mike Brennan with MI Tech News. Well worth the listen.

Links to show topics Reported by CNet

Buy an iPhone 13 or iPhone 12? How to decide what’s best for you Apple’s new and improved iPhone is here. The iPhone 13, which debuted at the company’s September event, runs on iOS 15 and features a bunch of camera upgrades, longer battery life, upped storage and a new A15 Bionic processor. But now that the iPhone 13 is available for purchase, does it still make sense to buy an iPhone 12?

The iPhone 13 mirrors last year’s iPhone 12 lineup with standard, Mini, Pro and Pro Maxversions. (Here are all the differences between the iPhone 13 models, and here are CNET’s reviews of the iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.)

If you’re on the fence as to which path to take, that’s …

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This week Gary will “internet Advise” on how and why you should stay off the “Dark Web”. Apple has release the new MacBook Pro laptops. Have you upgraded you iOs devices to version 15? eCycle, no longer using older electronics and should you dispose of properly or “Frankenstein” parts to create useable devices? We will talk with Ed about that.

Show Links to topics discussed iOS 15: Essential info about Apple’s latest iPhone update If you haven’t made the jump to Apple’s new mobile operating system, we’ll walk you through new features, how to download and more.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-15-essential-info-about-apples-latest-iphone-update/

Reported by MacRumors

First Real-World Photos and Video of New MacBook Pro Models Begin to Surface Apple unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models earlier this week, and the first real-world photos of the notebooks have surfaced.

The new MacBook Pro models have been available to order since Monday and will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Tuesday, October 26. Pricing starts at $1,999 for the 14-inch model and at $2,499 for the 16-inch model.

Reported By Toms Guide.

Google Pixel 6 hands-on review: A new Pixel is born Google’s Pixel 6 is like …

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Join us this week as we explore upcoming StarLink services for internet in hard to reach places. Apple Series 7 watch is now available for pre order. Laptops under $500, are they a good deal and when they are not. Plus Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

Links to subjects we talked about. Reported by CNet

The best cheap laptops available now Here are some recommendations and buying advice so you can find the best budget-friendly laptop from Lenovo, Acer and others.

High demand for cheap Windows and Chrome OS laptops (also known as Chromebooks) spurred on by the pandemic paired with parts-supply shortages have made it harder to find the best laptop under $500. Below, you’ll find some straightforward buying advice based on our years of testing and review experience to help you understand just what to expect from a laptop priced under $500. It’ll also let you know what to look for if you want to continue your budget laptop hunt on your own.

Use these picks to sort through the competition and don’t make rash decisions when you’re shopping, because there are a lot of cheap laptops that are just not worth it.…

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This week Windows 11 was released for download. The iPhone 13 has been out about a month and a half and now with Samsung about to release a new Galaxy phone, the comparisons are starting to emerge. Also Microsoft Office 2021 will be available October 5th 2021. Join Ed, Gary and Cal as we discuss the pros and cons of each of these new technologies.

Links from the show – Reported by CNet

Windows 10 download: You can still get Microsoft’s operating system free, before Windows 11 arrives We’ll walk you through how to download Windows 10 for free, before you possibly make the upgrade to Windows 11 later this year.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/windows-10-download/

From Mac Rumors

Office 2021 for Mac Available October 5 With New Collaborative Features Microsoft today announced that Office 2021 for Mac will be released on October 5 with many new features. The suite of Office 2021 apps available on Mac includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, with the option for Outlook.

Office 2021 includes many of the collaboration features already available to Microsoft 365 subscribers, such as real-time co-authoring of documents and Microsoft Teams access for chatting and video calling with …

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Apple is shipping the new iPhone 13 and with the enhancements of the camera and it’s software, iOS 15, new and more enterprise capable iPad Mini the buzz is going on. Ed will have his say on the upcoming announcement from Microsoft on the DUO 2. And of course, Mike Brennan with MI Tech news. It’s a good one this week!

ZOOMCAST Here is the ZOOMCAST of this show from the ED in the Shed studio. Here are some links to some items we discussed during the show.

The Best Laptops for Kids in 2021 An inexpensive PC can be a powerful (and nowadays, essential) educational tool for your child. Here’s how to shop for a kid-friendly laptop, as well as our top models to buy. Many are under $500, and all have been tested in depth.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-laptops-for-kids

Motorola Air-Charging Tech Wirelessly Recharges Phone 10 Feet Away The over-the-air wireless charging system can recharge four smartphones at once, no charging pads needed.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/motorola-air-charging-tech-wirelessly-recharges-phone-10-feet-away

Microsoft Surface Duo review: A beautiful, bewildering phone The Surface Duo proves there’s worth in dual-screen phones — but you shouldn’t buy this one

https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-duo

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The new Roomba j7+ …

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This week we do not have a podcast due to the Labor Day weekend. We hope that you and yours are celebrating and enjoying the last holiday of Summer. Below you can find some Tech Tips that you can use.

Back to School

Make sure that you have your student’s tech protected. After all school can be tough not just on the student but more so on their tech. Getting jammed into a loaded backpack that is pretty much slung around like a tether ball can be hard on laptops, tablets, and cellphones.

Look into breakage insurance unless you can just reach into pocket and buy a replacement when your student show up at home with a broken tech device. Check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if it may be already covered. Also the same coverage may take into account incidents like theft.

Proper Protection

Make sure that you budget for not only the tech device but also for a proper case to store/use it in. Spend a few dollars on a good case for that cellphone that will protect it from drops and spills and you’ll get more use out of that device. One of my favorites is …

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No More RUMORS! Samsung has put out some new foldable phones and tablets, interesting and aggressively priced. We will have the beginning of “back to school” tech tips. Mike Brennan and MI Tech News and of course the I A Mailbag. Listen Up.

Here are some links to what we discussed on show. Reported By PC Magazine.

Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 3, or Galaxy Z Fold 3: Which Samsung Phone Is Best for You?

https://www.pcmag.com/news/galaxy-s21-ultra-galaxy-z-flip-3-or-galaxy-z-fold-3-which-samsung-phone

Dorm Room Tech Every Student Needs

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/dorm-room-tech-every-student-needs…

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This week we will be talking about RUMORS of Samsungs new foldable phones. Apple ships more iPads (tablets) than Samsung, Google, and Amazon combined. We salute Ron Popeil, the original tech gadget guy.

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Manning the In Studio microphone we will have Ed Rudel taking the reins of this weeks show. Gary and Ed will be talking about more Windows 11 features, Microsoft 365 as a cloud service similar to Google docs, and Ed’s discovery on a greater understanding of Bluetooth due to USB C ports on the laptop. Also Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

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This week we have tech updates on Microsoft Printer vuneralbility that you should get patched ASAP. Well talk about voice commands for ordering over the internet. We will also have Mike Brennan with MITech News as well. Also a look in the I A Mailbag.

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Microsoft announces Windows 11. Join Ed and Cal as they discuss the features and enhancements of the newest Microsoft O/S for the PC. What it may have in common with Mac OS X. Is imitation a sincere expression of flattery? We will also be taling about Amazon’s “Sidewalk” feature.

Links to what we talked about in the show

Reported by CNet

Amazon Sidewalk https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-sidewalk-officially-here-what-to-know-about-sharing-home-bandwidth-community-finding/

Windows 11 https://www.cnet.com/news/windows-11-is-microsofts-biggest-chance-to-take-on-apple-heres-how/…

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Ed and Cal discuss the upcoming Apple World Wide Developers Conference, the upcoming possible Windows 11 announcement from Microsoft, and it’s near Amazon Prime Time this year. Michigan Tech News from Mike Brennan as well.

Informational Links from the show Upcoming Windows announcement

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/

Upcoming Apple Announcement

https://www.apple.com/apple-events/…

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Join us as we talk about wireless routers and their broadcast improvements. The upcoming Nintendo Switch and it’s possible features and price. Speaking of arcade games Happy Birthday PacMan! Chromecast and Google TV are becoming more Roku like.

The “Behind the Speakers” look at the Internet Advisor from the ED in the Shed Studio’s

Useful links from the show From CNet Chromecast with Google TV review: A worthy rival to Roku and Amazon Fire TV

https://www.cnet.com/news/chromecast-with-google-tv-review-a-worthy-rival-to-roku-and-amazon-fire-tv-streaming-sticks/

From PC Mag The Best Wireless Routers for 2021

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wireless-routers…

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Join the guys as we catch up on tech items in the news. We will also have Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

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Join us as we talk with Michelle Gilbert VP of Public Relations Comcast Heartland about their involvement with the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit and how it may be able to help lower income households and those affected by layoffs, job loss, and other side affects of these Covid-19 times. We ill be also talking about last minute Mother’s Day gifts. Rick Brodia’s Cheapskate Friday deals and Mike Brennan with his weekly MI Tech News roundup.

Links for items discussed during the show For information on FFC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit www.Xfinity.com\ebb

https://getemergencybroadband.org/

From CNet Rick Broida’s Cheapskate Friday Deals https://www.cnet.com/news/5-fabulous-friday-deals-169-apple-watch-32-mini-massage-gun-20-star-wars-monopoly/

When it comes to TV sizes, get the biggest one you can buy What size TV is right for your living room? Probably something bigger than you already have.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/when-it-comes-to-tv-sizes-get-the-biggest-one-you-can-buy/…

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Apple announces new products, Air Tags, iPhone Purple, Apple TV4K, and New M1 powered iMac 24inch and iPad Pro. Ed and Gary give their views on “Opt In” as opposed to “Opt Out” with applications.We will also cjeck out the IA Mailbag and of course Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

Check out our “Behind the Speakers” look at the Internet Advisor produce by Ed from the “In the Shed” studio. …

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This weeks show, we are lucky to have the a great guest. As NASA’s Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen is tasked with helping us answer some of humanity’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? Are we alone? How does the universe work? He is current charged with the rover for the MARS mission currently underway. We will also have updates to current tech news and Mike Brennan with MI Tech news as well.

Here are some links to things we discussed on the show.

Want to watch rover on Mars and the flight of the Helicopter?

https://www.nasa.gov/nasalive

Recall by Verizon for Hotspots with possible battery issues as reported by CNet

https://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-recalls-2-5-million-hotspots-for-overheating-batteries/…

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Join us this weeks we talk about being aware of possible screen burn in on OLED displays. Gary is having a challenge using Turbo Tax and getting the appropriate Tech Support. Sharing a Keynote presentation with a Google user, it can be done. Of course we will have the I.A. Mailbag and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

Now for the “Behind the Speakers” look at the Internet Advisor, produced by Ed Rudel from the “Ed in the Shed” studios.

Links to things discussed on this week’s show

Facebook Is Developing a Version of Instagram for Children Under 13 From OS X Daily

iOS 14.4.1 & iPadOS 14.4.1 Released with Security Fix

How to Convert Keynote File to Google Slides

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Sharing that password for Netflix is going to be a No No. Have you ever been using your iPhone and wonder if someone is spying on you? We will talk about free Password Managers and why you need one. Retro Gaming consoles and the IA mailbag. Mike Brennan and MI Tech news.

Links Mentioned in the show How to tell if an App is watching you on iPhone How to Tell if an iPhone App is Listening to or Watching You

Best Retro Gaming Consoles https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-retro-gaming-consoles

Best Free Password Managers https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-free-password-managers…

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Six weeks before April 15th What’s Best Tax Software and when they say it’s free, is it really free? Streaming Services, when you cut the cord with cable …do you save? Immersive TV – Helmet Cams on athletes? Look up, Starlink is becoming a demand item. We will also have Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

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Hear the tale of the I A Project of the Month, upgrading a 2015 27″ iMac and the perils that have ensued. The project of the month is still ongoing. We will also be talking about how identify companies can help you if you are a victim of identity theft. Mike Brennan and MI Tech News.

“Behind the Speakers” produced by Ed Rudel in the “Shed Studios”.

Links to places I have bought products for iMac Upgrade

For Drive temp sensor and adhesive strips – https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DIDIMACHDD12/

For SSD Hard Drive –

https://www.microcenter.com/product/501993/crucial-mx500-1tb-ssd-3d-tlc-nand-sata-iii-6gb-s-25-internal-solid-state-drive

For LCD replacement Panel

Shop Ebay for Best Price on a Apple-iMac-27-inch-5K-Retina-Display-LCD-LM270QQ1-SDC1-PN-661-07323-Model-2017/284177791421…

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Rick Broida, senior editor with CNet, has established the Cheapskate Hall of Fame in the tech world. Rick will join us and talk about the hall. We will also let you know how to get started in investing in Crypto currency with the Robinhood app. Ed will fill us in on the latest update on a popular password manager that is making changes and of course, Mike Brennan and MI Tech News to top it off.

“Look…up in the sky…. What evil lurks in the hearts of men…. Hi Ho Silver!!!“ Looking for some entertainment that will take you back in time. Check out the Rosedale Community Players as they perform a rendition of a popular radio play “The Maltese Falcon”. It will debut on Friday, February 25, 2021. click the link below for details. Pop some popcorn and check it out.

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Join Gary and Cal as we speak with Michelle Gilbert, Vice President Public Relations, Comcast Cable Heartland Region on how Comcast is committed to support BIPOC businesses in several major cities in the US including Detroit. Find if you qualify and apply for grants to enhance your business.

Here is the link for more on Comcast BIPOC support and apply for up to $10,000 grant.

http://www.comcastrise.com

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23 years of the Internet Advisor show. Starting with Foster and Gary and then later joined by Ed Rudel. From dialup modems to WiFi thermostat dials, the Internet Advisor has been here to serve you, the listener. Join us for a month of retrospective on the show.

This week’s show is abbreviated due to MSU Basketball – Go Spartans!

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Join us for information that ED has gathered for Senior 65 and older to get “inline – online” for Covid-19 vaccinations. iOS 14 has some security flaws you should be aware of and patch now. Of course we will have your calls and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

and of course our “Behind the Speakers” look, produced by Ed Rudel.

Links to info that was discussed on the show

California group creates website to help seniors find COVID-19
vaccines

https://www.vaccinateca.com/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/career/california-group-creates-website-to-help-seniors-find-
covid-19-vaccines/ar-BB1dbtKQ

Oklahoma Man Creates Website To Notify Residents Of Available Vaccine Appointments

https://vaccine-alerts.com/

Oklahoma Area

https://www.news9.com/story/600f5beb01a7c568a2d9a332/oklahoma-man-creates-website-to-notify-
residents-of-available-vaccine-appointments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKKpMr4VL9g…

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Join Ed, Gary, and Cal as we talk tech about legacy hardware PCMCIA cards. Low cost VPN for individuals. The best ways to check for that IRS Stimulus payment if you have not received it. We will also have Mike Brennan with MITech News as well.

If you enjoy the audio you’ll love the video with ED’s “Behind the Speakers” video. Produced in the “Shed Studio”

Here are some links to subjects we discussed on the show.

Check on that stimulus check status

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

or check

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/why-when-and-how-you-have-to-return-your-stimulus-payment-to-the-irs/

Looking for choices in personal VPN services.

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-vpn/…

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Join us for conversation on some of the many new innovations that have been announce at CES this past week with our guest John Mitchell CEO of IPC. Ed and Gary will add their findings as well. We will also be brought up to date with Mike Brennan of MI Tech news.

Here’s the “Behind The Speakers” look at this show brought to you by Ed Rudel from the “Shed Studio”

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Welcome to 2021 and we are LIVE again on WJR. Join us and call us with your questions. We will be talking with Ed and Gary about the effects of Internet Communications on the world today. Does Apple have an “iCar” coming in 2024? We will also have Mike Brennan with MI Tech news as well.

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It is so great to be starting a new year. 2020 was a challenge and although the challenge is not over, we look forward to 2021 with renewed hope and enthusiasm . With the New Year, we will be doing our yearly tech predictions for the upcoming year. Join Gary, Ed, and Cal for their prognostications and of course we will have Mike Brennan from MI Tech News.

Click below for our “Behind the Speakers” zoom cast produced by Ed Rudel …

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We are taking off this week to celebrate the holidays safely with family and friends virtually. We hope that you do the same and look forward to a health and happy New Year!…

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We wish you a happy and healthy virtual Holiday season. Let’s see how with Rob Ponto from Comcast. Adobe Flash is at the end of the line. Amazon wants you to be part of their Mesh Network. Gary fills us in on Global Fraud in cyberspace and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

Now a look from “Behind the Speakers” of the Internet Advisor show by Ed Rudel.

Some tips on preparing for a successful “Virtual Celebration” from

Rob Ponto

Senior Manager, Public Relations

Comcast

Here’s what you should do.

Designate a leader – The “Techie” of the family is best for doing this.
Determine the platform – Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, ….
Test before the event – Run a short meeting with some members of the family or friends. Just to make sure every one knows how to use the platform and their device with it.
Test the Wi-Fi location. Make sure that Wi-Fi works in the location of the home where they will be joining the virtual event. Living room, kitchen ….
Set a time for the event.
Set a theme for the event, present opening, dinner, cookie making.

Enjoy ….and Happy Holidays from …

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Planets Saturn and Jupiter pass and won’t happen again with this view until 2040. Passing of Flash, Disney ding for another dollar with 86 million subscribers, and are you still looking for those gaming consoles. Of course, Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

Below is Ed’s “Behind the Speakers’ zoom cast of the Internet Advisor show.…

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Wow Black Friday and Cyber Monday set all time sales records due in part to the Covid 19 pandemic. But the sales is some places are still on for great deals. Ed provides perspective on how to handle some of your needs for security to your online and hardware use. Want to know the latest on FinTech, we have Mike Brennan from MI Tech News to fill us in.

And for that “Behind the speakers” look at the Internet Advisor brought to you by Ed Rudel.

Links to some of the things talked about.

Speck Cases for hardware laptops, tablets, and phones:

https://www.speckproducts.com…

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Join us for discussions on Black Friday weekend buys. Ed will have news about Comcast data caps and if they will affect you. Mesh routers to help get signal around you site. I A Mailbag and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

Ed’s “the BEHIND THE SPEAKERS” zoom cast

Links to sites discussed during the show

Comcast Just Said It’s Planning to Make Working From Home Harder and More Expensive Next Year (msn.com)

Reported by OSX Daily

How to Transfer Music from Windows PC to iPhone

Reported by CNet

HomePod Mini vs. Echo Dot vs. Nest Mini: Picking the best mini smart speaker https://www.cnet.com/news/homepod-mini-vs-echo-dot-vs-nest-mini-picking-the-best-mini-smart-speaker/

Best mesh routers in 2020: Asus, Orbi, Eero, Google Nest and more https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-mesh-wi-fi-routers-for-2020-asus-netgear-orbi-eero-pro-6-google-nest/

Black Friday 2020: The best TV deals from Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio still in stock at Best Buy and Amazon …

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It’s that time of the year. Holidays are coming soon and shopping will be at it’s peak the next 45 days. Join us for info on how to deal with Black Friday during Covid and some of the deals out there. Mike Brennan and MI Tech news and the I A Mailbag.

And here’s the “behind the speakers” look presented by Ed Rudel.

Some links to some of the Black Friday Deals –

Best laptop for 2020 Here are our top-rated picks for all types of users, including creatives and gamers, and even…

Best Black Friday 2020 deals: $25 Roku 4K, $100 Fitbit Charge 4, $10 Star Wars Monopoly and more Don’t miss the latest additions from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other stores.

Black Friday 2020 AirPod deals: AirPods Pro are $190 now, but dropping to $169 soon Great deal today, better one at Walmart starting Nov. 25.

Finally our Friend Rick Broida …the Cheapskate

Triple C – Cupcakes, Chicken, and Club Membership!

https://www.cnet.com/news/get-a-1-year-sams-club-membership-for-23-plus-free-food/…

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This week we talk about Microsoft’s stand on Two Factor authentication. Google to soon end free unlimited photo storage. Apple for the 3rd time in two months has an announcement and it’s big. Ed, Cal and Gary with Mike Brennan and MI Tech news… it’s a lot this week!

Check out the new Macs at http://www.apple.com

Holiday Tech Wish List Holiday Tech Wish List

Tell us what are the top two tech items you have on your holiday wish list. Click on the “Contact ” button and let us know! …

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Looks like Elon Musk might be offering Starling service to residents in the Florida state. Due too Covid, Black Friday is starting up earlier this year and more “OnLine” than ever. For the third time in 2 months, Apple has “One More Thing” to announce. Mike Brennan and MI Tech news as well.

And for the “Look BEHIND the speakers” check out ED’s video here.

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Join us this week as we discuss the New Hummer EV just announced by GM. More news about Starling and 5G. Apple is making record profits with the Mac. And of course MI Tech News with Mike Brennan.

And the “Behind the Speakers” look from Ed.

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Can you believe it? No more Charlie Brown specials on network TV. Apple TV now has the rights. Apple TV also looking at newest Jame Bond movie as well. iPhone 12 shipping, great for those who have been waiting. I A Mailbag and Mike Brennan with MI Tech News!

And the “Behind the Speakers” video produced by Ed Rudel

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No more rumor, no more speculation. On Oct 13, 2020, Apple announced new iPhone 12 with 5G and also Home Pod Mini. We will talk about the new products and their features. Gary will help to clarify 5G and what it means for us. Ed will fill us in on “near misses” in outer space technology. Mike Brennan has a much deserved day off so we will catch up on MI Tech News next week.

And … for a “Behind the Speakers” look at the Internet Advisor, check out Ed’s Excellent ZoomCast here:

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This week we will discuss the Space X project for low orbit satellites providing internet access. Amazon Prime Days are coming this week. Apple product announce comes this week as well. Mike Brennan and MI Tech news. Listen up.

And for the “Behind the Speakers” look at the Internet Advisor…

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This week we will be talking which browser we prefer and how does our choices stack up with the rest of the world. Up coming iPhone , will it be iPhone 12 and what it may have for features. MI Tech News with Mike Brennan and I.A. Mailbag this week.

And for a look “behind the speakers” check out our youtube video.

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We are back this week with news about productivity for the Mac in the Office Suite. Ways to track Covid. Microsoft testing Xbox users to stream games to iOS devices. Mike Brennan and MI Tech News and more.

Show and Tell

See the “behind the speakers” look at the Internet Advisor Show

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Join us as we discuss the products that Apple announced this September. Ed fills us in on high speed Internet with Google Fiber. Gary and Mike Brennan provide the latest update from MI Tech News.

Here is Ed’s link to all of the uses of the Internet Statistics

Here’s What Happens Every Minute on the Internet in 2020

Show and Tell

Hey want to see the “behind the speakers” look at the Internet Advisor show? Check out our YouTube Zoomcast as well.

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Join us for predictions on what Apple will announce in the coming week with it’s traditional Sept announcement. Microsoft’s dual screen hand held computer. Mike Brennan and MI Tech News.

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No Podcast this week. Celebrate Labor Day and we will see you next week.…

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This week we will continue prepping for Pack to School for K-12 as well as University. We will talk with Rob Ponto Senior Manager, Public Relations with Comcast on the Internet offer to teachers and administrators as well as university faculty and staff. Mike Brennan with MI Tech news. Also a trip to the IA mailbag for your questions.

Here are the 11 great tips by Jill Duffy of PCMag that Gary found and we discussed on the show.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/practical-tips-for-successful-schooling-at-home?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=whatsnewnow&utm_medium=title

Also the links to get more information on Comcast/ Xfinity’s offer to Educators that are new subscribers to their services.

https://www.xfinity.com/teacher

In addition the link for “Internet Essentials” offer as well.

https://corporate.comcast.com/values/internet-essentials…

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We will continue to give you tech tips to help you to continue to navigate through these COVID times. May it be for College or K-12 at home or for making work at home more comfortable and productive. As always, updates from around the State of Michigan with Mike Brennan from MITechNews as well.

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Ring Ding Dong – It the ole school bell ringing except the bus is not needed in a lot of instances. Home Schooling or Schooling at Home… either way you need to get set for it and we can help you from a technology standpoint. Join Gary, Ed, and Cal for tips for getting that learning from home working smoothly while you are working from home. We will take your calls, and have Mike Brennan from MI Tech News on the show as well!

Check out Ed’s discovery of the the Microsoft DUO product as reported by Computerworld – https://www.computerworld.com/article/3570157/microsoft-surface-duo.html

Or this article that Gary found from PC Mag –

The Best Back-to-School Tech for 2020 (Wherever School May Be)

https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-tech-for-school…

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This week we like to assist with your summer time tech.Got sometime that needs attention that you use during the summer in technology? We will be taking your calls and answering the I.A. Mailbag. Join Gary, Ed and Cal along with Mike Brennan with MI Tech News.

Want to capture a YouTube video for your own private use? Check out this link that Gary talked about from PC Mag here:

https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-download-youtube-videos

How about storing your iPhone photos with unlimited space for free or Public Domain Audiobooks that Cal talked about. Check these links from OS X Daily here:

How to Backup iPhone Photos to Google Photos, for Free Use icloud for a price or Google Photos unlimited space for free.

How to Backup iPhone Photos to Google Photos, for Free

How to Get Free Audiobooks on iPhone & iPad Public Domain Books from LibriVox – https://librivox.org/

Process detailed by OSX Daily here.

How to Get Free Audiobooks on iPhone & iPad

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Join us this time as we talk about streaming TV services. This week in particular we will discuss a rather colorful steaming service “PEACOCK” with our good friend Michelle Gilbert, Vice President Public Relations, Comcast Cable Heartland Region. Of course we will also have Mike Brennan with MI Tech news and your phone calls.

Comcast wants to enable everyone to have internet access. See if you qualify for Internet Essentials at https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/comcast-broadband-opportunity-program…

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This week we will look at a myriad of I T News Articles, Technologies, and take your calls. Gary will have information on how to get data so you can decide which airline is the safest for you to fly. Ed will have info on the newest iteration of Google Chrome and his unique experience with Gift Baskets of Michigan and junk mail. Cal will fill you in on T- Mobile’s offer for free MLB Streaming. Finally, M I Tech News with Mike Brennan.

Check out Gift Baskets of Michigan

https://www.giftbasketsfrommichigan.com

T-Mobile MLB offer to T-Mobile and Sprint customers

https://www.t-mobile.com/mlb…

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Uncle Sam is ready to get his share this coming week. Join Gary, Ed, and Cal as we discuss tech tips for preparing your taxes this year. Get em done right! Also, Mike Brennan with MI Tech News and the I.A. Listener mailbag.

Tax Software Choices

File Federal return Free online with the IRS

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

File State 1040 for Free – Check your individual state

https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-44070_46640-288774–,00.html

According to Forbes Magazine

The 6 Best Tax Preparation Software Companies of 2020 * H&R Block:Best Free Option * TurboTax:Best Expert Help * TaxAct:Best Free Option, Runner-Up * TaxSlayer:Best Budget Option * Liberty Tax:Best Value for the Self-Employed * Jackson Hewitt: Best Virtual Tax Prep from Home

Recommendations from Nerdwallet

Best Tax Software 2020

Tax Record Electronic Backup

Encrypt it with a password you can remember.

To media – Flash Drive, CD

To Cloud –

Make multiple copies

Most cases you have to only retain for 7 years

Make sure you keep copy of software for each year as well for retrieval purposes

Take a look at the new line of wireless chargers for cellphones and alike from Belkin

https://www.belkin.com/us/products/mobile-accessories/Chargers-&-Cables/Chargers/c/wireless-chargers/?irgwc=1&clickid=xp6Ua0TP3190SDSVksU372-EUkiU-d2JL0n4So0&utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradius&utm_content=ONLINE_TRACKING_LINK_214281…

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Join Gary, Ed, and Cal for insightful information on getting that wifi signal out to the the yard, deck, or pool so that you can stay in touch during that holiday cookout. We will be checking the listener mailbag and of course Mik Brennan with MI Tech news.

Some helpful links for WiFi upgrades.

Here are some sources for comparing WiFi mesh systems.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wi-fi-mesh-network-systems

Here is a source for comparing WiFi Routers.

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-wifi-routers,review-2498.html

Looking for a deal on an Android based device to tie into your outside experience.https://www.amazon.com/b/?tag=georiot-us-default-20&node=11851273011&ascsubtag=tomsguide-us-1030043226888685800-20

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Join us as we discuss what has been announced during the Apple WWDC 2020. Looks like the Mac will be taking a new tack. Our listener mail and of course our weekly report from Mike Brennan of MI Tech News. Sit back and enjoy!

Here is the link to the 2020 Keynote –

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Happy Father’s Day! All three of us are fathers. We will be talking about Last Minute Father’s day gifts ( other than cologne or a tie) tech gifts for that Dad in your life. Your calls and Mike Brennan with MI-Tech News.

Check out the Arlo Security Cam we spoke of during the Show here – https://www.cnet.com/news/arlo-essential-spotlight-camera-security-camera-affordable/

And the unique gifts that Gary spoke of as well –

19 Unique Gadgets That Will Make Staying At Home Easier, Ideal As Gifts

https://my-smartgadgets.com/v2/index2.php?gclid=CjwKCAjw57b3BRBlEiwA1ImytlQhS3CNlEK76q-kedJFOiQoyuDTrwpBqFFYwoMlO1GRh_AVb5jCnhoCPLkQAvD_BwE

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We will be talking about tech gadgets that can help you out in the garden to make it productive now and into the future. Also Gary will have our guests who co wrote the book “Tech Leadership 4.0”.

Dr. Robert Pasick is a Psychologist specializing in executive coaching and family business consulting. As well as appearing on OPRAH, he is the author of nine books including his latest, “Tech Leadership 4.0”, which describes the power of bringing emotional intelligence to leader ship in the tech world.

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Michael Anleitner is founder and President of Livonia Technical Services Company (livoniatech.net), training and consulting company started in 1985 with dozens of large worldwide clients. He has 48 years of experience working in the manufacturing world, including product design and development, manufacturing operations, distribution, and quality management.

Rob and Mike’s book is available on Amazon at this link https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Leadership-4-0-Leading-Technologically-ebook/dp/B088QTNVSK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tech+Leadership+4.0&qid=1592139206&sr=8-1

Time Lapse camera for your garden can be found at this link https://www.brinno.com/time-lapse-camera/TLC200

Home Weather Station can be found at this link https://www.netatmo.com/en-us/weather/weatherstation…

Tech Leadership 4.0: Leading in a Technologically Driven World

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Ed is taking a real vacation this week but Gary and Cal will be talking about “Virtual Vacations” and how they work. Join us with our guest Tina Watson as she shares talk about her virtual vacations and also the fun of designing and playing an online game service called Kahoot. We will be taking your calls and we will have our weekly report from Mike with MI-Tech News.

Find out more about Kahoot click link below:

https://kahoot.com

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Still hunkering in for COVID-19 but we are here to help with your tech issues. Join Ed, Gary, and Cal as we help you with your tech issues. In addition, we will have Mike Brennen to bring us up to date with MI-Tech News.

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It’s the holiday weekend. Join us for discussions on how you can use tech for you holiday celebrations and preparations. From Grilling to Thrilling. we will also answer you tech questions and have Mike Brennen with MI-Tech News.

Here are some interesting links

http://click.enews.pcmag.com/click/g6xi-2158q4-nc79fa-b6ux47y8/

Amazon has Apple Air Pods – down from $199.00 to $149.00

T Mobile offering iPhone SE for Free – See details at this link

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/connecting-heroes

And yet another streaming service – HBO MAX

https://www.cnet.com/news/hbo-max-discounts-launch-date-free-upgrades-prices-shows-movies-snyder-cut/

For you Windows Users

For those in the Windows Insider Program, the May 2020 Update has been available as a preview release for about a year (again, it was originally referred to as the April 2020 update, but given the coronavirus pandemic, its release was pushed back).

The final version is expected to roll out to developers on May 12, and to mainstream users starting May 28,

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Time to take advantage and do Home Automation.

Before the Shelter in Place is lifted, take advantage of the time you are still inside to automate your home more and to keep it comfortable. Some devices, you will find, will be good for the outside as well as the inside of your home. Join Ed, Gary and Cal for informative conversation. Of course your calls and Mike Brennen with MI-Tech News!

In the news:

T Mobile Phasing out Sprint brand.

Home Automation

Multiple ecosystems;

Apple or iOS – Ecosystem – HomeKit

HomeKit works with Siri who was the first digital assistant with the iPhone 4.

Sites to research HomeKit devices.

https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-HomeKit/compatibility/

https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-HomeKit-compatible-devices

https://www.apple.com/shop/accessories/all-accessories/HomeKit

Android – Ecosystem – Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant

Both are good systems and if I had to choose I would go with Google Assistant because of the greater search features.

Sites to research Android based devices.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-smart-home-devices-for-2020

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/best-smart-home-devices/

https://www.androidcentral.com/top-must-have-smart-home-accessories

Also you want to check if your Home Automation device works on the more open ecosystem IFTTT. It is freeware.

https://ifttt.com

Be aware that some devices will work in multiple ecosystems. Check the specs on the device for details.

While it does not change color – The WYZE …

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Join Gary, Ed abd Cal as we talk about the next level of security for your passwords with 2 Factor authentication using both passwords and biometrics to protect yourself. We will have more WFH – Working from home tips and MI Tech News from Mike Brennen.

Show Notes and Links

With all the activity online, Good time to clean up computer related things

MailBox – Nearing capacity fill with old mail and mounds of spam and ads

Temp Files from Internet Browsing. Clean up those and caches to get better performance

Reboot your computer – When was the last time to get things cleaned up and a fresh start with better performance.

Just clean the computer period. You be surprised how icky it can get when you work from home and get used to snacking and cooking and forget to clean the stuff off your hands before you use the computer. And how about giving those screens a cleaning? Look at the vents on the computer. Is there dust starting to accumulate and block airflow. Especially if you work with a blanket on you lap. Pet Dander.

Need a deal on noise cancelling headphones for work at home. $200.00

https://www.macworld.com/article/3542632/the-beats-studio3-noise-cancelling-headphones-are-on-sale-for-200.html…

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Join Ed and Cal as we talk about ways and things to avoid when trying to get technical support for your tech gear during these Covid-19 times. Also we will be talking with Mike Brennen of Mi-Tech News as well.

Show Notes:

How to get Tech Support in this Quarantined World.

If the tech product is still under warranty or service contract:

Make sure if you can to backup any and all data or media (pictures, music) before shipping device.

Contact the manufacturer or supplier for instructions.

Will most likely be shipping it through mail or carrier.

If dealing with local merchant, ask if there is curbside drop off and pickup.

Ask how long the process will take. Be patient in these times.

If the tech product is not under warranty or service contract:

Make sure if you can to backup any and all data or media (pictures, music) before shipping device.

Check with family and associates for whom they trust to repair their tech devices.

Verify with BBB and other consumer agencies on the company’s reputation for service before selecting them.

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Apple started taking orders for iPhone SE ver 2 on April 24th. Usually you can not get a new device at a cheap price but our guest Rick Brioda Senior Editor at Cnet has found an outstanding deal because he is the Cheapskate. Join Gary, Ed, Cal and Rick as we talk about this and your mailbag questions. Along with our weekly update of MITECH news with Mike Brennen.

To check on limited time for iPhoneSE deal click this link

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Need a bit of a change while you hunker in the bunker? Funds are a bit low and no where can you go? Many of the TV streaming services are offering 7 days to 2 months of “free” access. We will be talking about that and rumors of upcoming Apple products. A website where you can honor those whom have passed due to Covid-19 and of course MI Tech News with Mike Brennen.

Website to honor – www.mourningamerica.org

Stories on Streaming Offers. Checkout these sites and don’t forget to put a reminder on your calendar if you want to cancel at the end of the trial before your credit card gets charged. –

CBS ALL ACCESS – https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/25/21194378/cbs-all-access-free-one-month-trial-binge-star-trek-picard

TV Guide Mag – https://www.tvguide.com/news/free-streaming-service-trials-discounts-coronavirus-pandemic-hbo/

Free Trial Collection – https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-services-free-trial-deals

Consumers Report – https://www.consumerreports.org/streaming-video-services/streaming-services-offer-longer-free-trials-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

If you bought an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or AppleTV, you get a 1 year free subscription to AppleTV+ with the purchase.

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Join Gary, Ed and Cal as we discuss ways to make the time while we are “hunkered in” productive with the internet. Maybe a way to volunteer help over the net. Or perhaps learning a new skill with sources like Lynda on Linked In. How about mastering a new cooking technique? Also, we will tell you how to self diagnosis connection problems at home. More ZOOM usage and we will also have Mike Brennen from MI.TECH news as well.

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This week Ed will be leading a discussion on I.T. at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. How to keep your work computer safe. Also there’s Apple news from Cal and a toilet paper calculator from Gary. Stay Clean, Stay Healthy, Stay Safe.

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Join us this week as Gary interviews Scott Larsen, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Inova Health System, a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia about things to watch out for with COVID-19 scams on the Internet. Plus another slice of ED’s Raspberry Pi.

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With changes in work environments due to Covid19 and other reasons, more and more employees are finding themselves in the position to work away from the office. It could be in a remote location or just at home. Join us for conversation with Melih Oztalay who has a company in the U.S. SmartFinds Marketing but works from Istanbul, Turkey. We also discuss what you would need to effectively work remotely.

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Today we will be talking with Charles Green who was the inventor of the first streaming music player into a handheld device with a web browser. How the Corona virus might affect technology for the layman. Also we will be continuing our weekly hardware updates, this week Laser and Airprint options. We will also be taking your calls on tech.

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This week Caston will talk about how a spammer tried to get the Internet Advisor. We will also talk about Tax Preparation Software, Inkjet Printers, and the Unsinkable iPhone 11.

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Listen in to the show for helpful hints on how to find service for your tech needs. Hear the latest upcoming rumors about Apple products and how to use an app to discern “fake news”

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Join us as we talk about a multitude of tech issues, news, tips, that you can use. Grab a buffet tray and help yourself to all you can listen.

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Taking the show back to some of it’s original concepts of helping listeners with getting in and around the Internet and also assisting in resolving tech problems.

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The Internet Advisor has been on the air for 23 years. Started by Gary and Foster, the show has grown to what it is today. Join us for reflections on the the Internet, Technology, and some stories on how we got started with the show. Also we will have a special guest. Former producer, Logan Standifer as a guest.

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CES, THE BIGGEST TRADE SHOW IN THE WORLD IS OVER, AND GAVE US A GLIMPSE
INTO THE NEAR AND FAR FUTURE. WHAT WONDERS DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?
WE’RE GOING TO COUNT DOWN THE 10 MOST INTERESTING TECHNOLOGIES WE SAW
OUT OF CES.

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The power of podcasting. Some old friends, well not as old as us, are in da house. Dave Philips & Bob Waltenspiel, hosts of the ITinTheD podcast and directors of Podcast Detroit. We’re going to talk about what’s happening with the phenomenal growth in their studios & show, plus what happens ‘behind the scenes’ in the world of podcasting.

Also if you would like to hear the last podcast with our dear friend Foster Braun with the ITintheD guys, just click the link below. Thanks to Dave Phillips with Podcast Detroit.

Episode 274 Saying Goodbye with Foster Braun

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Join the whole gang, Gary, Ed, Caston, and Calvin for a show about technology and the paths it will take for the next 10 years as we see it.

Digital Trends published information on how to get Windows 10 for free if you have a qualifying Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 license. Check out this link below for more details.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-get-windows-10-for-free/

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Join Gary, Caston and Calvin as we look back at the past decade for the winners and losers as it pertains to technology.

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Our good friend, Rob Ponto, is “in our house” to talk about holiday & new year tips, what’s new with Comcast, and some technologies like AI, security for the home & internet, and maybe even a little 5G. Join Gary, Caston and Calvin for a great discussion.

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Our good friend, Richard Stiennon, the internationally renowned cybersecurity authority, joins us to talk about what’s up with him, and to remind us about ways we can be more secure during and after the holidays.

Also Check out Richards new book at http://www.security-yearbook.com

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The internet has changed the world, but when families & businesses can get gigabit internet into their homes hundreds of miles from a city, THAT is truly life changing! Today we are talking with Tim Malone of Cherry Capital Communications the man leading the charge to wire every square inch of Michigan with ultra-high speed internet. Let’s plow ahead digitally!

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When things in tech go awry, you must find another way to do things. Once again the Men of Tech have come through. Our guest could not be with us this week t the last minute but Ed, Caston, and Gary still come through with tech info, advice and news that you can use. Listen Up for Honey insights and more.

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Caston and Gary are off this week. That just leaves the two tech geeks to talk about and answer questions about tech. Join Ed and Cal for discussions about phone gear, new up and coming phones, and Ed’s discovery of a hybrid “retro” RAZR phone with a blend of today’s foldable screen.

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Tech in unexpected places. Wineries, breweries & distilleries are popping up all over the place. One of the reasons is that technology is enabling this trend. Today, we’re going to spend time with Ginny & Matt Sherrow a Michigan vintner, brewer & entrepreneur and talk about how tech is helping grow their enterprise. It’s more than squishing grapes!

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As we’re recording this today,44 years ago in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald left port in Duluth headed for port of Detroit. A day later it sank. It was the last major huge vessel lost on the Great Lakes. We’re going to talk about the developments in sailing & maritime with a subject matter expert Tim Metcalf.

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Vito Frezza, 11 years old, has his own YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisFrez & Taylor Luke, 12, promoting South Lyon Schools’ drive to put Chromebooks in every students’ hands. Join us as we hear the viewpoints on tech through the eyes of some normal, yet very exceptional, middle schoolers. Check out https://tinyurl.com/ 19CMSuccess for ways you can help put Chromebooks in student hands.

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It’s that time of year again when we call on one of CNET’s editors Mr. Rick Broida who write the Cheapskate column for CNET. He is an authority on finding the best Technology at the best prices. Get prepped properly for upcoming Black Friday with Rick’s tips.

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Join the entire crew, Gary, Ed, Caston and Cal as we talk about 4 of the 30 technologies you may have never heard about and how they will help to make the world a better place. Also Ed will give his insights on the new Pixel 3 phone from Google. Also check out this link

https://medium.com/@seanmoffitt/the-top-30-emerging-technologies-2018-2028-eca0dfb0f43c

And take a look at this ad. Everything show in this ad for Radio Shack is in your common hand held computer also known as a cell phone sans the CD Player and the Massive 15 in Woofer speaker.

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Join Gary, Ed and Caston as they have conversation with our guest Ian Sterrett as they talk about technology and how it can help people with Autism in our day to day world. Plus since we are Live on WJR, they can take you calls on tech issues you may have. Stay Tuned.

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Halloween is something to be scared of, Cybersecurity is something to be aware of. If you aren’t aware…. now that’s scary! Join us for comforting conversation with Caston and our guest Ori Eisen. Ori has spent the last two decades fighting online crime, and is respected for his business knowledge and leadership. He will tell us about an exciting tool called Trusona to help protect the cyber you.

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This weeks guest is Dr Wallace here to speaking on Kettering’s 100 year of existence with the impact of the innovation that it has bestowed upon the tech community and technology. Also the 3 guys speak on their view points on the new iPhone 11 without the Apple guy in studio.

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She is back! Tamara Shoemaker with http://micyberpatroit.com brings to us Cass Tech Senior Reginald Willis to tell us of his experiences with the Cyber Patriot Program in our high schools. Tamara will also let you know how to get involved as well. — Signup before the October Deadline!!! – Also, what new with the Apple announcement of new products and services being offer. Listen in, it’s going to be juicy!

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Join us for interesting and innovative conversation with Ann Carpenter of Braid Theory as she speaks about innovative entrepreneurs using technology to attack issues facing our environment today. Also talk about privacy issues with internet doorbells.

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You’ll discover about our guest, Amy Palazzolo, that she’s a well-rounded and very centered technology leader. Amy has woven her professional talents with personal qualities that she developed from her interests outside of work. Listen and see how you can apply what Amy has to offer to our professional lives AND our personal experiences.

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We’re going to talk about what’s happening in our techno lives – the good, the bad, the hopeful!

And hopefully that will help YOU, our listener, to better shape your techno-world!

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100 years of education and innovation from Kettering U. You may know as GMI or General Motors Institute. We will have Dr. Robert McMahan – President of Kettering University in studio to talk about the first 100 years and what the next 100 may have in store. Join us!

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Our guests for this podcast will be John Humphrey, long time listener and friend of Foster Braun, here to reflect on Foster and the impact of the show on him. Also our good friend and cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon with more insight on cybersecurity.

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Did you know some of the most exciting major amusement park rides have their beginning right here in Michigan. Join us and our guest Michael Deneau, Vice President, Entertainment Systems, Roush as we learn about some of the exciting things that an automotive company can do to keep you on “the edge of your seat” at amusement parks.

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Ever wonder how you can keep Facebook and other social media from gathering you information without your knowledge? Join us as we talk with Patrick Jackson, CTO of Disconnect.me on his software solutions to keep your information private.

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Join Caston, Ed. and Gary for discussions on education with our guests Ray Batra from Shift_Up and Jeff Jeung from Tech Elevator.

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Ham Radio operator, author, and enthusiast Dan Romanchik joins the Internet Advisor show as we look into wireless communication still in use around the world.

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http://www.arrl.org/ National Association for Amateur Radio
http://KB6NU.org/ our guest, Dan Romanchik , personal Ham Radio website.

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Join us as we have our guest for this week Valerie Sathe Brugeman,from the Center for Automotive Research for an enlightening talk about the future of mobility and their upcoming management briefing seminars. The iPhone is celebrating its 12th birthday. And we will more about the soon to 5G networks.

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With Gary and Caston on vacation, Ed and Cal will be talking about tech gadgets that are a “must have” when vacationing. Also another great “recovery” story from Ed that was done long distance.

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This week Gary will be leading the interviewing of Ritika Parikh & Megan Worrel from MCWT about this years scholarship awards from MCWT – . Also a great story “Ed in WiFi Land”.

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This week we will be taking your calls about Tech. Also, Caston will be speaking about CyberPatriot Summer Camps – Six 5 half day camps in June & July, Internet Addiction, along with our weekly visit with Mike Brennen from MI Tech News.

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Big time, big organization security guru George Surdu joins Gary and Caston for some interesting talk on security with Hi tech.

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This is going to be a special show, because it’s absolutely a classic example of how traditional services & technology are adapting to the new world making for fuller experiences and enhancing our lives, if only we’re aware AND take advantage of them!!!

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Software is getting more reliable, being developed fast, and is more reliable. Today, we tell you why.! Gary Baker, the Original Internet Advisor will be interviewing our guest Tom Churchwell & Jason Dinkelmann on many aspects of Agile developement and it’s affects on IT today.

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Join us this week as we salute Mother’s Day with a show interviewing 2 “Tech Savvy Moms” and how they do what they do and still be able to handle their worlds outside of the Hi-Tech professions. We will be speaking with Jen and Steven Fox and Amy Luke and her daughter Taylor.

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We invite you to call in with your Tech Questions for our team of tech experts to answer. Gary, Ed, Caston and Cal are here for you. We will also have a conversation about pros and cons of software subscription services and all things tech this week as well. Enjoy!

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Join Ed and Gary as they talk with Michelle Gilbert, Vice President Public Relations, Comcast Cable Heartland Region about significant changes in their network for the benefit of their customers. We will be talking with the people from M City about autonomous vehicles. Of Course we will have the latest in Michigan Tech News with Mike Brennan and taking your tech questions.

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This weeks guests are Rob and Tracy Ann Palmer, founders of the Midwest Technology Leadership Conference. This year marks the 15thyear that the conference has been held and this year’s theme is “The Speed of Transformation and the Disruptive Force of Technology”. This is a conference targeting CIO’s and their tech teams. For more info click here

https://www.premierconnects.com/events/mtl/

Mike Brennen will have the Lt. Gov. of the State of Michigan Garlin Cilchrist to talk about the new administration’s approach to technology and how to enhance its growth in Michigan.

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Join us for an interview with Sgt Matt Rogers of the Michigan State Police Unmanned Aviation Unit using drone technology to make our state safer. We will also be checking the results of A.I. used for Final Four Brackets and Mike Brennen with MI Tech News.

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Join the guys as we take a look at the tech ridden life of today’s millennial and the priorities they have for their “needed” devices in their world. Also we will talk about the demise of computer “Usergroups” and why.

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This week we have our guest Tamara Shoemaker, Founder of the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program. Cal will have news from the Apple Keynote earlier this week and discussion on the disappearance of computer user groups.

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This week our guest is Connie LaBarge Thomas real estate expert in Rochester, Michigan. We will share our conversation on how technology has made the real estate business simpler and more secure.

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Join us for our discussion with our guest Brad Miller from Awareness Technology to talk about Screen Saving. Also we will be reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web.

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Join us with our pal Mike Brennan LIVE in studio with the Gang as we talk with our special guest Patrick Anderson as he informs us about “Supportive Intelligence” to help us manage our brackets.

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Join us for fascinating talk with super YouTuber Tom Lawerence, who is also the founder and leader of Lawerence Technology Services, as we discuss all things tech with him as our guest this week along with your questions to our tech crew.

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Now I lay me down to sleep, but before wink off … tell me story. We will talk with this week’s guest Ann Droid – AKA David Milgrim author of 30 plus books and multiple awards about his latest techno-fairytale “Goodnight iPad”, his New York Times best seller.

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Join Ed, Caston, Cal and in studio Gary for some final reflections of Foster Braun and the start of a new chapter in the Internet Advisor Saga.

And as always submit your tech questions or comments by clicking the CONTACT button on the blue ribbon on the top of the Internet Advisor webpage.

Tune in this Saturday 2/23/2019 at 6:00 PM EST on AM 760 WJR for our LIVE show. Call in at 1 800 859 0957.…

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Join us for shared memories of Host, Moderator, Producer, great friend, and co founder of “The Internet Advisor” radio show and podcast. Join us as we reflect on the 21 years of Foster’s involvement and his affect on the show, the listeners, and the people whom worked with him.

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Join Ed, Caston, Gary and Cal as we celebrate and share the 21 years of the longest running radio technology show in Detroit Radio.

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Join us with our special in studio guest Colleen Gier as we discuss upcoming seminar on parents assisting children on the proper use of social media.

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Join us for a retrospective discussion of Vintage Analog Audio with Moses of EchotopiaUSA.

Ecotopia is at 6119 Haggerty, West Bloomfield Township, 248-859-5211, ecotopiausa.com

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Ed and Caston talk this week about new Tech for consumers and some of the best places to obtain tech. Listen in and Learn

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It’s a New Year and it’s the first live show of the New Year on our flagship station WJR 760 AM in Detroit. The 50,000 watt giant. We are doing listener calls and answering your website questions as well. Join our merry band of techies, Caston “Mr. Security” Thomas, Gary “The Internet Advisor” Baker, Calvin “The Apple of your Eye” Carson and this group being hosted by Ed “Toolbox” Rudel.

Please be aware that you can call in anytime we are live on 760 WJR. We will have those dates and times posted on this site.

Next Live opportunity – 1-12-2019 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Tune in and enjoy or better yet call in with your questions and join!

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Caston is a proud Dad, and today is his day to shine (Well, sort of.) Two of his children, Andrea & John, absolute tech wiz’s themselves, will join us to share their 20-somethings’ perspective on technologies, growing up in a techno-savvy world as techno-savvy citizens, and what they’d like us not-so-techno-savvy people to learn.

Also perspectives from both Gary and Cal on the more vintage view of Tech.

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Join Ed and Caston with our special guest for an informative interview. Cass Community Social Services changing the face of charity with technology and thinking new ways. This is going to be inspirational, and people will be drawn to get involved, because Rev. Fowler is innovating, not just with technology, but in how they structure their programs.

Rev. Faith Fowler.

Gary Baker will be talking about an ATM in the UK dispenses coal or prizes based on whether you’ve been Naughty or Nice.

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Check out this weeks Podcast with Cynthia Stump of ITC Holdings – the electrical power transmission company here in Michigan serving DTE, Consumers, and others. Cynthia will be talking with us about the holiday decorations that ITC does in the communities it serves by decorating the transmission towers for the season. You can find the locations of those towers by clicking on this link – https://www.itc-holdings.com/newsroom/newsroom-details/itc-decorates-transmission-towers-with-festive-lighting-as-part-of-holiday-tradition-2018 to see the locations of the decorated towers.

Gary Baker, the Internet Advisor, will be talking with the guys about the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies like BitCoin.

Calvin Carson will have more tips on getting that Apple iPhone for less as a gift for the holiday season

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This weeks show we welcome back the one and only Rick Broida, formally know as the Cheapskate now Senior Editor with CNet. Rick will be in to fill us in on great gadget gifs for that techie or not so techie on you gift list. Also he will be speaking on internet tools or websites that will help you find the best price for the gifts that are on your list.

Calvin will be talking about those “Highly Charged” and “Electrifying” items for some of you tech gifts and or toys. Yes! He will be talking about BATTERIES! Where to research the best ones for your devices and places to find the best prices.

Here are the links to find out what is the best battery to use:

http://www.duracell.com

http://www.energizer.com

Best places to get best price on batteries click on “Where to find the best deal on batteries” to see Clark Howard’s website.

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Dr. Tim Royer, PsyD, is a Michigan-based neuroscientist who has worked with some of the world’s top performers including NBA All Stars, NFL standouts, bestselling authors and C-suite executives from across the nation. Performing at a high of a level can take a toll on the body and the mind. According to Dr. Royer, there is one thing that puts top performers at a level above everyone else – sleep. Seems too simple to be true, but talk to Dr. Royer and you’ll see the science behind it.

Top performers get AT LEAST nine hours of sleep every night, and for example, in Roger Federer’s case, he gets upwards of 12 hours of sleep per night. It’s no wonder he’s been at the pinnacle of tennis for so many years. If the brain doesn’t receive the optimal amount of rest and recharging, the body can’t perform at an optimal level.

Dr. Royer is a renowned psychologist best known for fusing foundational insights of psychology together with state-of-the art technology and clinical measurements to assess and optimize brain performance. Royer’s vision of brain optimization is revolutionizing the way individuals train their minds for maximum performance. If …

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Minding your “P’s” & “Q” Online Steven Fox has worked for years in the government side of the cybersecurity, and now leads security efforts for an internationally renowned technology company. In this podcast, we discuss the principles of proper netiquette and what the cost of misbehaving online can be.…

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Show Notes: Hour 1: The Bartolini History Begins in the Kitchen and MiTechNews for Father’s Day weekends John Bartolini joins us to talk about tracing his family traditions by following a tasty trail in his aunt’s kitchen! John is the brother of one of our faithful listeners named Paul Amici (aka Paul Senior).

You can follow John’s progress as he put the book together and discovered more of his family’s history by going to his aunt and learning the stories around the recipes. ChgoJohn Facebook Page is that journey.

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Show Notes Hour 1 Microsoft’s Last Great OS Arrives! After much hoopla, suspicious press and endless previews, Windows 10 was released into the wild on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Lo and behold, they came, they downloaded and they installed…and it was good, or at least much better than most everyone had expected.

Click Here to Listen to Hour 1 Windows 10 Install This week our panel of experts represent four different perspectives on the Win 10 download and install.

Gary Baker waited until Saturday, Aug. 1 just hours before the show to download his copy of Windows 10. He is normally pretty skeptical about installing something as major as an OS without a lot of other people pioneering the process but felt that this time the odds were in his favor.

Shane Hamelin has spent all week long installing Windows 10 on more than 20 different computers at his store CompTech Services in Sterling Heights.

Cal Carson is our Apple expert who runs Windows 10 inside a virtual machine on his MacBook Air. His work with US Figure Skating competition require that special software work perfectly with the new OS.

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Show Notes Hour 1 King of Cheapskates Joins Feisty Panel Once a month Rick Broida, noted cheapskate columnist, joins us in studio to talk about some of the latest cost saving/shaving issues. This time around we have a rowdy panel of tech experts to challenge him.

Gary Baker, the original Internet Advisor, and co-founder of the show.

Ed Rudel, our right hand tech expert and uber-tinkerer.

Cal Carson, Gandalf the Grey of computing and Mac Expert.

Bill Carver, “The Guy” you call when you have trouble at Quicken Loans HQ.

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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions “Remember: The only dumb question … is the one you don’t ask!”

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Keepers, Stage II Technology of all sorts is radically changing our society and lives. The independent film Keepers dramatically portrays the impact of those changes on the lives of the brave men, women and families who ran the lighthouses of the Great Lakes and beyond. Sharma Krauskopf, executive director of the movie, joins us to launch Stage 2 of her tireless effort to get this movie produced in Michigan despite recent politically motivated repeal of movie incentives. Sharma discusses the progress made, actors cotracted and crowdfunding campaign started for Stage II.

Stuart St. Paul, the film’s director, also called in from England to share his perspective on the road to producing Keepers. He talked about the director’s job and the interaction with Sharma as screenwriter. Stuart is currently directing a web-based mini-series in Great Britain call Shades of Bad.

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Michigan Holds Virtual Court David F. Viviano is the 109th Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. He was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in 2013 and elected to complete the remainder of his term in 2014. He is the Supreme Court’s point-person for judicial training and statewide e-filing. Justice Viviano has participated in a number of initiatives to improve the administration of justice.

According to Justice Viviano the expanded use of videoconferencing technology to create “virtual” courtrooms has saved the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) nearly $5 million over the past two years. Because of this technology initiative, prisoners can participate in court hearings without the security risks and traditional costs involved in transporting them to court. Currently, 417 courtrooms in Michigan have videoconferencing capabilities. Since its launch in 2010, the program has expanded so that high definition videoconferencing is installed in at least one circuit, district and probate court in all 83 counties. Seventy-eight counties now have videoconferencing systems in every courtroom.

Click here for more information about technology in Michigan’s courtrooms.

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Show Notes: Hour 1 There Will Be Cyberwar Richard Stiennon is a prolific writer, analyst and speaker on security at all levels and a frequent guest on the Internet Advisor. Richard is a security expert and industry analyst who is known for shaking up the security industry and providing actionable guidance to vendors and end users. He recently re-launched the security blog ThreatChaos.com and is the founder of IT-Harvest, an independent analyst firm that researches the 1,200 IT security vendors. Richard was Chief Marketing Officer for Fortinet, Inc. the leading UTM (Unified Threat Management) vendor. Prior to that he was VP Threat Research at Webroot Software.

Richard Stiennon has written for Network World (IDG) and CIO Update (Jupiter Media) His blog was hosted by CNet for two years and is still published by Network World. Prior to publishing There Will Be Cyberwar: How the Move to Network-Centric Warfighting Has Set The Stage For Cyberwar , Richard co-authored Cyber Styletto, a novel of cyber intrigue with Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews.com.

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Emily Morningstar, Linda Mitchell and Tonya Thomas

MCWT Honors Winning Women Linda Mitchell, Dir. of Cloud Sales and Devices, Microsoft Heartland Division and MCWT VP of Programs introduced two of the recent scholarship winners, Emily Morningstar and Tonya Thomas. Linda also talked about the wide range of MCWT programs like GET-IT programs in high school and annual Camp Infinity to encourage young women of all ages to embrace and pursue IT careers. For more information on MCWT programs for young women click here.**

Two Outstanding Winning Women Emily Morningstar graduated from high school in Canton, MI and plans to study computer science at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. She won the $20,000 MCWT Foundation GET-IT Scholarship. Emily founded her school’s GET-IT club, served as its president and participated throughout all four years of high school. She was a finalist in MCWT’s Website Design Competition and a Robofest State Qualifier. She also was recognized as the national runner-up in the National Council of Women in Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing. She served as a summer IT co-op for Mercedes Benz Financial Services.

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Show Notes Hour 1 Visual Compass Director Hits the Red Carpet Eddie Fritz grabbed the gold at the Michigan Emmy’s with his Motion Graphic Presentation: Visual Compass Field Guide: Navigating the Digital Landscape. Congratulations Eddie and the whole crew at Visual Compass. Watch the award winning presentation right here.

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AT&T and the Internet of Things (IoT) Mobeen Khan, Executive Director of Product Marketing Management for AT&T shares the increasing complexity of a world where more and more of our lives and work are connected digitally. AT&T is on the cutting edge of this booming sector which seems certain to reach trillions of dollars in the near future.

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aimWest Young Techie Doug Kelly, President of aimWest shares the vision for promoting technology in the western side of Michigan. More and more technology companies, test labs, entrepreneurs and research centers are following the arc from Detroit to Grand Rapids. aimWest “works to create a common language between the technology and business disciplines. As a non-profit, they host monthly educational and networking events in West Michigan to facilitate education and …

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Show Notes Hour 1 Go Karts for Good Health Zack Wigal joins us in studio to talk about this latest effort by Gamers Outreach to help sick children trapped in the antiseptic world of hospitals during their treatment. Our own Shane Hamelin is an ardent gamer and will be our special co host for the segment that focuses on a program to install XBox units in C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.

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Good Health and Savings Michael Antaran, CEO of Marvel Apps in Royal Oak, MI, wants to give you a reason to get out and walk around your community, for your good health and for your town’s economic wellbeing. Mike joins us in studio to talk about Carrot, a free app, on both iOS and Android platforms, that gives you points for getting out and exercising in your community that can be redeemed for deals at businesses you walk by on your way!

BLE iBeacon Used by Stores to Alert Customers’ Phones

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Windows 10 Official Launch Date Arrives Along with Mystery Icon

July 29, 2015 is the official date for the distribution of Microsoft’s next major OS: Windows 10. Ed Rudel will lead the discussion on some Frequently Asked Questions about the Windows 10 upgrade, in particular what the heck that mysterious white window in your System Tray means!

Microsoft Windows 10 Frequently Ask Questions

How to Make an ISO file from the Windows 10 Upgrade

Will your PC run Windows 10? Use the official compatibility checker to find out! Click Here to Listen to Windows 10 Download

Apple’s WWDC Opens June 8 Cal Carson will have the rumored highlights of what has typically been Apple’s “really big show”, the 2015 World Wide Developers Conference, this coming week. Will Apple TV finally get the makeover it has desperately needed? Will the world catch the beat of Apple’s uber music service? What new tricks will appear in iOS 9 for the world of Apple’s digital devices? Answers await.

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Mike Ammann and John Osment

Civilizing Online Debate Mike Ammann, CEO of San Joaquin Valley Partnership joins us once again in studio to talk about developing and mentoring entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley’s neighborhood. Mike also brought along a new member of his extended family.

John Osment, soon to be Mike’s nephew by marriage, is also the founder of Roomble.org a website dedicated to civilizing conversation online by offering the rules of structures of debate to allow more heat than light to arise from arguments online.

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The Mayhem Continues

Dave Phillips and Bob Waltenspiel join the IA crew to talk about their brand new recording studio in Ferndale, MI and their incredibly popular weekly podcast that is heading toward 1 Million listeners each week . ITintheD is one of the hottest new tech podcasts on the Internet and it’s homegrown right here in the Ferndale, MI.

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Royal Oak Smartpark Show Notes: Hour 1 Media Tips for Small Businesses

Emily Hay, the founder of Hay There Social Media and our social medial expert, talks about ways of making your business stand out from the crowd.

Lisa Alberts, VP Creative Strategy, is helping a Traverse City winery become the toast of the Internet.

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Grand Circus: Training the Next Generation of IT Pros Derek Turner, CEO of Grand Circus presents the cutting edge training being done by this Detroit startup to develop the next generation of IT Pro’s for the new economy. The company is coming up on 2 yrs since launch and in that time they have taught more than 600 people some form of tech skill. Their main focus now is intensive 8-Week boot camps and they just graduated their 100th student.

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Royal Oak’s Park Gets Smart Mayor Jim Ellison shares the vision for transforming a small corner of downtown real estate into a futuristic hub for Internet connectivity, smart car charging stations and entertainment in the heart of one of America’s …

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Show Notes Hour 1 Rick Broida the Gadget Guy and legendary Cheapskate answers: The Big Question: What should I buy to replace my aging PC before Windows 10 arrives? PC or Laptop? Don’t miss this rousing discussion that is being repeated everywhere as the deadline for the launch of Windows 10 approaches in the summer of 2015. Rick Broida wants to replace his mother’s aging computer and Foster Braun needs to replace his wife Ginny’s aging, refurbished Core Duo PC to make the move to Windows 10. New desktop or laptop? Is cheapest best? Do you trust brand names? Will a “new” out-of-lease or refurbished device fill the bill? How do you buy for the future but keep within a budget? All questions that we will tackle with the Gadget Guy, Rick Broida.

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Gadget Guy Bonus Free Utilities to Make your Computing Easier

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Show Notes Hour 1: Who’s Afraid of Windows 10? Ready or not here it comes! Click Here to Listen to Hour 1 Microsoft aims to have Windows 10 on 1 billion devices. Will yours be one of them?

Shane Hamelin works at CompTech Services in Sterling Heights, MI and day by day he deals with the complaints and fears about changing from aging, broken down, corrupted Windows XP machines to new computers often because of the horrible reputation that Windows 8 has justifiably earned.

In today’s show, Shane and his fellow tech experts Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson tackle some of the big issues that may determine Microsoft’s future:

Getting over the fear of windows 8 Learning to love Windows 10…it will be everywhere! The Cloud? What is it, why is it important.

Microsoft Doubleheader In the last 30 days Microsoft has held two conferences that are potentially the key to their future.

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Tesla Powerwall Home Battery Show Notes: Hour 1 Tesla Powerwall A Household/Business Battery Elon Musk announced a stunning new battery technology that could reshape electrical use around the world, even in countries where there is no power grid! Is this just another toy for rich greenies or is this another great leap forward in energy independence?

Dave Hurst is Director of Market Analysis at NextEnergy, leading Next Energy’s Energy Sector and Program teams in the understanding and development of various market segment intelligence. NextEnergy is a convener, collaborator, and service provider accelerating advanced energy technologies through industry and venture development

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4 Tips for a Spring Technology Check Up from Comcast Michelle Gilbert, Vice President of Public Relations and Bill Babbit, Tech. Operation Supervisor for Comcast in Michigan have great tips to get the best out of your cable connection.

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud Photographic Expert Terry White returns to Detroit to shares the nuances of Adobe’s Lightroom and Creative Cloud for those who want something more out of their pictures. Terry, founding father of the MacGroup Detroit, returned to the Motor City as guest speaker Sunday, April 26, at the Birmingham Temple. He shared some of the newest tricks and tips for taking and working with pictures on Adobe’s Lightroom and Creative Cloud workflows.

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Hour 2: Answering Your Computer Questions

Gary Baker, Cal Carson, Foster Braun

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Your Trusted Computer Repair Shops These local computer shops have been recommended by you the listeners for good, honest service and reasonable costs. Let us know your favorite local computer shop so we can share it with your neighbors and friends.

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Show Notes Hour 1: Digital Spring Cleaning

Our esteemed tech panel of Ed Rudel (Windows/Network), Cal Carson (Mac/Windows) and Shane Hamelin (PC Support and Gaming) along with producer and co host Foster Braun provide insights into tuning up your devices for a busy spring, summer and fall.

Steps for cleaning and tuning your digital devices
Latests upgrades to Mac OS X 10.10 and iOS 8.3

Resources * Top 10 Best Online Back Up

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Back Up: Which Cloud Service is right for you? * One Drive (Microsoft) * DropBox * Google Drive * Box * iCloud (Apple)

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Happy 10th Anniversary Leo Laporte and TWIT TV

Surprise Announcement: The New Screensavers Launches in May

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Show Notes: Actually it’s the same Internet Advisor show you have come to love and look for but in a new format: Hour 1: 4-5 PM EDT Today’s Tech News and Views Click here to listen to Hour 1 This hour is dedicated to interviews with experts, discussions of the hot topics of the day and in studio guests talking about technology in Michigan and around the world. This hour is also heard on our affiliate network throughout Michigan but NOT live on WJR AM in Detroit.

Topics Discussed: * Apple Watch Release * HBO Now on Apple TV and Cablevision for $15/mo just in time for Game of Thrones Season 5 * LinkedIn buys Lynda.com * Teens Still Favor Facebook

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Agile and Beyond Jason Dinkelman worked with co-host Gary Baker in some of the early implementation of Agile Software Development near the turn of the century. The concept began at Chrysler Motors in the mid-90’s and spread around the globe. The Agile and Beyond Conference is now coming to Dearborn, April 30-May 1 and for two days experts from around the world will discuss the practical applications of these concept to Detroit based business.

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Please note: Due to MSU last game in the NCAA tournament our show was not heard live on WJR 760 AM in Detroit on 4/4/15. However, we recorded an entire 2 hour program with guests and listener questions during the game and you can download the podcast right here on our homepage.

Show Notes: Hour 1 Connected Cars: AT&T’s Role in the Future of Your Car Brian Greaves is the Director of Product Development IoT Solutions, at AT&T’s Drive Studio and Drive Lab in Atlanta, GA. The former Detroiter talks about the booming business of helping cars to talk to one another and to their components with advance digital systems. The Atlanta Drive Studio is where the Communications Giant experiments with technologies to work with a host of car manufacturers.

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Pres. President Obama Gives Executive Order to Crack Down on Growing Cyber Assault on America Richard Stiennon, President of IT-Harvest and a noted international expert on cyberwarfare, comments on the effectiveness of this latest crackdown on increasingly serious attacks on US government and private business by hackers. Most notorious of these are the Chinese agents who have hobbled sites like …

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Show Notes: Hour 1 It has been a long time since we had the opportunity to spend some time with the once indomitable digital brand that n0w finds itself in a rapidly changing digital world. Today our entire first hour is dedicated to catching up with the Redmond giant and finding out what is shaking.

We are delighted to bring back Dave Sawyer, Technical Director, Heartland Microsoft Technology Center to help us get a grip on the many faces of Microsoft under its new leadership. Dave comes equipped to answer our questions and show some of the newest gadgets that Microsoft is introducing. What’s the difference between Office Web Apps and Office 365? Is the Microsoft Band an avant garde music group? What in the world is the Internet of Things and when is Azure more than a color? Is Internet Explorer going away? Dave….you have a lot of explaining to do. Oh and don’t forget the gadgets! LOL

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Fuel Detroit Leadership: The Music of Business Josh Linkner, NY Times best selling author, entrepreneur and accomplished jazz musician will explain how he will use his jazz performances as a metaphor to drive innovation and promote creativity during the upcoming Fuel Detroit Leadership Conference. Josh is part of a star studded selection of leaders who will present at the Motor City Casino April 13. Other members of the panel include Magic Johnson, Jessica Alba and Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder. WJR’s own Paul W. Smith will emcee Fuel Detroit Leadership Conference April 13.

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Fighting The Tech Drought Longtime tech commentator Matt Roush represents the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and will talk about their efforts to encourage the develop technical talent to fill the growing needs of companies in Michigan. How does Michigan find and develop the talent to fill the growing spaces in booming tech sector.

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Is the New 12″ MacBook A Marvel of Design or the Result of the “Apple PR Zone”? Join our hosts Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Shane Hamelin and Foster Braun and they look at the Apple Spring forward event (3/9/15.) Was it really about Apple Watch or even about the 12 ” MacBook Retina? Maybe we all missed the main point of the dog and pony show in Cupertino!

Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy and Cheapskate blogger, joins us in studio to give his opinion on Apple technology, his current favorite watch and his recommendation for your next Windows laptop.

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The New “Butterfly Keyboard

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Show Notes: Is your legacy lost in cyberspace? Dan Hoops, Assoc. Prof. of Accounting and Taxation, Walsh College joins us to give us insights into identifying our digital valuables and advising us on how to make sure your legacy doesn’t die with you.

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Online Tech Hosts Retro Arcade Night, Thursday, March 19, 3 – 7pm Shawn Fergus of Online Tech announces a casual, fun networking event for IT pros and other business professional who are interested in the types of products and services they offer. There will be no sales pitching, just more than 20 classic arcade games (the real ‘80s machines), craft brews, food and NCAA tournament hoops on large screen TVS. Act quickly, reservations are limited.

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Saving a Michigan Landmark: The Ypsilanti Freighthouse Courtney Jones is a board member on the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, will describe how they have used online resources to spearhead the campaign for restoring and preserving this landmark.The Ypsilanti Freighthouse was a key stop on the early railroads into Michigan’s interior in the early 1800’s and has become a symbol of Ypsilanti’s rebirth in the 21st Century.

Vince Chmelewski, is the owner of Visual Compass, a web design and multi-media company out of Ypsilanti that has helped the Friends of the Freighthouse promote, gather support and crowd source funds for the project. (Full disclosure, Visual Compass, is the power behind our homepage and its exciting renovation coming very soon.)

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Nain Rouge,The Red Dwarf: Great Lakes ComicCon Joe Bastian is a folkteller who has resurrected the legend of the Red Dwarf or Nain Rouge, a legendary character in the history of Detroit since its founding. He joined us twice last year (Podcast 1412 and Podcast 1429) as he launched a KickStarter campaign to raise $18,000 to produce the first novels in the Nain Rouge …

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In Search of Detroit’s Female Answer to Mark Cuban Monica Wheat is a 14+ veteran of the digital strategy & product management communities and the Detroit lead for Pipeline Fellowship Detroit which is an angel investing bootcamp for women that includes three main components:education, mentoring, and practice.

The Ultimate Guide for Female Tech Entrepreneurs by Amanda Lewan

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Code Day Detroit and Thunderchickens Christina Li created a winning website during last year’s Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) contest and was our guest along with some of the other winners on Dec. 6, 2014 . Christina is back to talk about Code Day Detroit and her favorite, Thunderchickens!

Christina will be accompanied by her mentor, Aaron Willcock, a junior at Wayne State University, pursuing his bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science. Aaron’s also the programming mentor of her robotics team Thunderchickens 217.

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Hour 1 Net Neutrality Battle Stations FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler opened the battle for Net Neutrality this week by declaring that wired and wireless carriers would be classified as “common carriers” under Title 2.

Charlie Hopper, owner of Pasty.net, both wired and wireless services, in northern Michigan shares his perspective on the decision and why he thinks it may hurt more than help net neutrality.

Click Here to Listen to Charlie Hopper Talking About Net Neutrality Twitter Launches Group Messaging Emily Hay, founder of Haytheresocialmedia describes a new way to get your message out to a select group of people quickly with Twitter’s new Group Messaging. She will also tell us what moms thought about the Super Bowl Ads and her recent appearance on TV as part of a select panel of local experts.

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Jeff Courter is the founder of a Grand Rapids based company which recently secured new venture capital to launch its first hunting app Sportsman Tracker this coming March. Jeff’s idea has found enthusiastic acceptance and the app is almost ready to launch. Full details follow.

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Show Notes Hour 1 Hemingwrite Hemingwrite KickStarter Page Hemingwrite: Throwback or Great Leap Forward Patrick Paul is part of the local team of developers who came up with this ingenious device. Hemingwrite a distraction free writing tool that is part throwback to the portable typewriters that many of us remember fondly (or not) from late night paper writing sessions in college. It is also a wonderful digital device that is deliberately NOT connected to the Internet. Find out why!

Rick Broida, our favorite writer, columnist, commentator, cheapskate (and zombie wrangler) joins us for our discussion about Hemingwrite. Is it a great leap forward for someone who is constantly on deadline for his articles? Listen and see.

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Charlie Hopper, founder and CEO of Pasty.net and Pasty.com in the great frozen north of Michigan’s Upper Penninsula joins us for a double celebration. His website went live just about the same time as the Internet Advisors hit the Internet. Pasty.net is applying hi tech solutions to providing broadband access to customers in the heart of our rugged Upper Penninsula where there are often more racoons than customers. PS He also …

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Show Notes: Hour 1 The New Face of Microsoft…Infinity & Beyond Jerry Carlson, Tech Ninja for Microsoft’s Heartland office in Metro Detroit, joined us again to unveil a remarkable array of changes and additions to the Microsoft world. On January 21 Microsoft announced Windows 10, the much awaited sequel to the often hated Windows 8! Follow the links below to Microsoft’s breakdown of the Windows 10 launch for full details. There was one item that even surprised him! Jerry gave a quick overview of the changes and we will follow up with Microsoft for more details on these items in the coming programs.

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Windows 10 Details

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Surface Hub

The Big Surprise: HoloLens

The Internet Advisors, of course, had to put their two cents worth of observations. Click Here to Listen to Advisors Reaction MiTechNews Headlines Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews

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The Battle For Net Neutrality Show Notes: Hour 1 In February the FCC will propose new rules governing the use of the Internet. The battle fronts are blurred but the stakes are high: Who will control how we access this vital link to our digitized world?

Craig Aaron, President and CEO of FreePress joins us to describe what is at stake in this epic battle for free flow of information over the Internet. His organization has taken up the consumer banner with a passion in this battle against private monopoly interests bent on restricting the flow of information and the development of innovation in order to promote their own profit goals. We the people need someone looking out for us. Enter FreePress

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The Auto Show is in full swing with some amazing, ground breaking things happening right on the show floor, e.g. a company is printing a car or most of its parts right there! (Local Motors) And soon learning your dashboard may be as easy as using your cell phone.(Apple Car Play)

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Click Here to Listen to Jeff DeGraff’s Hour Long Conversation The Dean of Innovation: Prof. Jeff DeGraff Jeff DeGraff is a world renowned thought leader, executive and innovation expert. His expertise has been shared globally at top innovation incubators and think tanks such as the Aspen Institute and with companies that include Eaton, GM, SPX, 3M, Apple, American Airlines, Coca-Cola, GE, Johnson & Johnson, LG, Pfizer, and Toyota. DeGraff has contributed his expert knowledge in publications such as Business Week, CIO, Fortune, USA Today, Training+Development and the Wall Street Journal. Jeff is focused on how to lead Innovation; developing the culture, capabilities, and collaborative connections that result in revenue and market growth. Jeff is the complete package.(Huffington Post)

During the last 25 years Jeff has been a distinguished faculty member of the prestigious Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. This is a remarkable hour of discussion with one of the leading authorities on innovation in the world.

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Internet Advisor Predictions 2015

Internet Advisor Predictions 2014

Hour 1: 2015 Year of the Super Hack? Listen to Hour 1 Complete

Richard Stiennon, President of IT-Harvest is an international authority on security and a frequent contributor to the Internet Advisor. Richard will give us his outlook on top security concerns from a global and national perspective. Will this state sponsored hacking go from Cold War to a very Hot War with an attack on our infrastructure?

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TrustPipe: Personal Security for $5/Year Ridgely Evers, CEO of TrustPipe reveals a new way of security your computer, servers and even hardware against the slickest attacks by hackers. Don’t miss this conversation; it could be the difference between security and misery in 2015.

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Social Media Predictions 2015

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Teri Takai 2014 and Beyond We are honored to have one of Michigan’s outstanding technologists, Teri Takai, in our studio once again. Teri, a U of M grad, has held numerous leadership roles as the CIO of Michigan, CTO of the State of California and until recently as CIO for the US Defense Department. Teri has returned home to take the CTO job at Meridian Health Care.

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The Best and Worst of 2014 What title would you give 2014? Our staff will take a look at 2014 to see what stage has been set for the coming year. The Year of the Hacker?

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Cash in Your Gift Cards Not all gifts are created equal; some may be like Ralphie’s pink bunny pajamas in the Christmas Story movie. That’s true of gift cards too. So why let them collect dust when you can collect money for them? Kendall Perez from Gift Card Granny joins us to talk about how you can get money for those gift cards you will never use.

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Happy Holidays 2014

The Internet Advisor Crew from our house to yours!

Today’s program has been preempted on WJR Radio Detroit by MSU basketball. However you can still hear our 2 hour show by downloading or listening to our podcast on our homepage beginning Sun. 12/21 around 10PM.

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Sync 3: The New Face of Ford In-Car Paul Eisenstein, publisher of The Detroit Bureau, The Voice of Automotive World, tells the story of Ford’s switch to QNX based Sync 3** as their new in-car communications system. After a long and painful relationship with Microsoft under the name of Ford Sync, there’s a new voice in your Ford in 2015.

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Skype Translator: Simultaneous Translation Mark King, Cloud Architect at the Microsoft Technology Center shares the story of Skype Translator a remarkable breakthrough in communication. Now your friend in Bogota, Colombia can talk to you in their native language, Spanish, and after a short delay…you HEAR the translation. Then you get to talk back in English…without one day of Berlitz or Rosetta Stone (No se puede creer…Verdad?!) This is just the beginning. (Transcoders, Star Trekkies?!?!)

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Show Notes: Gift Giving for a New Generation of Tech Savvy Children Welcome back Sheri Kam, PR Specialist, Social Media Expert and mother of two teenage daughters. Sheri not only knows her way around technology but has a mother’s eye for holiday presents that will teach as well as entertain children who are interested in technology…without breaking the bank

Click to Listen to Smart Toys Segment with Sheri Kam and Sean McCarroll Recommended Toy List: Sheri Kam and Sean McCarrell

Rec0mmended Smart Toy Lists Top educational gifts for kids Click on Detroit TV Segment 9 High-Tech Toys & Gadgets Designed For Kids Consumer Reports: 8 best tech toys for kids

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Creating an Innovation Lab in High School Sean McCarroll is a social studies and technology teacher at Grosse Pointe North High School in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Sean worked with fellow teacher Gary Abud to design, collect funding for, and implement the GP North Innovation Lab, a modern learning space equipped with the technological tools needed for learning in the 21st Century. It was designed to promote creative and innovative thinking, group collaboration, and better access …

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How to Shop Instantly on Instagram and Shop Locally on Etsy Our social media maven, Emily Hay, founder of Hay There Social Media has some timely tips for your holiday gift shopping.

Contrary to popular belief, Instagram isn’t just for selfies and snapshots of your lunch. Sure, users don’t hold back on posting photos of their most picturesque provisions but that’s not the only thing we’re all doing on the app.

Everyone knows how important shopping local is, right? It impacts your state/city/region by keeping money and jobs in your community. But did you know that you can use the Internet to shop locally? You can. It’s easy. Enter Etsy.

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And the Winners Are…Student Web Designers Awarded for Their Budding Skills The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is dedicated to inspiring young women to achieve great things in technology. One of the ways they accomplish this is through the 9th Annual Website Design Competition for high school girls. We are delighted to have one of the budding designers in studio with us:

Likitha Nimmagadda from Farmington Harrison HS (See her site)

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Your Very Own Snow Plow Service Is As Close As Your Phone Plowz and Mowz Co-Founder, Wills Mahoney shares the birth of this ingenious service that means you are more likely than ever to be dug out of the next super storm well before your neighbors. When the green grass returns, you’ll be ahead of the neighbors with a well trimmed lawn, on time, every time.

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MiTechNews Forms Strategic Alliance with ITinTheD Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews and Internet Advisor host Gary Baker were featured guests on the Nov. 24 edition of ITinTheD a new pure Detroit brand of podcast that is taking RawRadioX by storm. MiTechNews has formed a strategic alliance with the geek intensive podcast and will be posting links to their weekly broadcasts in MiTechNews every Friday.

Mike Brennan and Gary Baker were “chaperoned” by Ryan Walther, IT Risk Manager, Flagstar Bank during their appearance on ITinTheD. Actually Ryan discussed “the trials and tribulations of working in the world of IT audit, security and compliance.”

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Is Black Friday Such a Good Deal?…and other holiday shopping issues Rick Broida is not only our official “Cheapskate” but he is also our monthly guide to all the goodies and gadgets he gets to review. Rick is a widely published commentator from HowTo.com to Time to CNet to Savings.com and a few other stops in between. You’re going to want to pay close attention and catch the tips, tricks and bargains that he has to point out at this gift giving time of year.

5 Insanely Good Deals That Make It Feel Like Black Friday All Year Long Click Here to Listen to Rick Talk about Kindle Fire, HP Stream 11, & Drone Click Here to Listen to Rick talk about Moto G Phone & Pebble Watch

Trapped in a Room with a Zombie is Rick Broida’s new business. First show Dec.12 at the historic Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit. Click Here for more information *Click for an IA Special Interview about Trapped in a Room with Zombies*

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Look Up Detroit: Share Good Things Around Detroit Father Richard Dalton is a man on a mission: finding the positive stories in and about the Motor City. At the dawn of the Web he was gathering links to sites that focused on the growing in a metro area that was dying. His long battle seems to be paying off. Maybe you have a role to play in LookUpDetroit.

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Funding the Future: Wheat Ridge Ministries Rick Herman, President of Wheat Ridge Ministries. Established in 1905, Wheat Ridge Ministries provides funding and support for inspired leaders starting new health and human care ministries. Their granting efforts are focused on improving the health of the whole person, by addressing wellness of body, mind and spirit. Currently more than 70 ministries around the world receive assistance through Wheat Ridge grants, in addition to the thousands of past grantees who have received funds totaling over $30 million.

Wheat Ridge Ministries is supporting Dreams in Action an outreach of Grace In Action Church in Southwest Detroit.

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Strike up the Band! Jeff Garnai, Microsoft Product Specialist joins us in studio once again to talk about two major developments at Microsoft: the Microsoft Band and Windows 10 Preview. Jeff will also stick around during the listener Q&A time in Hour 2 to help answer your questions.

Click Here to Listen to Jeff Garnai Talking about the Microsoft Band Jeff Garnai talks about Unlimited Storage for Office 365 Users

3D: A New Way of Looking at Your Business Doug Willett, co founder of LunaTech3D , a visualization and marketing firm in Novi, Michigan. He has been working as a Google Certified Geo 3D Developer for the last 5 years and helped launch the Google Business Views a.k.a “Indoor Street View” program here in Michigan.

LunaTech 3D has partnered with Google and the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) to help launch the “Let’s Put Our Cities on the Map” initiative in Michigan. They will be holding a number of free workshops and live seminars across the state over the next several months to help business owners better utilize Google’s easy-to-use, highly targeted free and paid tools in their online marketing.

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Visual Compass Web Design Vince Chmielewski shares his journey from the Ypsilanti Spark East incubator to the new home for his business in Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town.

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Spread the Glove Are you proud to be a Michigander? Homesick for the Pleasant Peninsula? or just proud and thankful to live in this Great Lakes State? Check out Spread the Glove. Mark Serra explains this lifestyle brand being built on loving where you’re from, no matter where you are. We set to build a community of people in, from and fond of Michigan, using our website, social media and in real life events.

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Yum Village Think of a “kamikaze restaurant” suddenly popping up in an unusual place in Detroit featuring a meal made specially for the occasion by one of the area’s finest chefs. Sound romantic, exciting..you come to the right place…Yum Village. Listen as Godwin explains the concept of these remarkable movable feasts. The next Yum Village event is November 13. Check it out and make your reservation here.

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Show Notes Meet Ainsley Hay, daughter of our charming Social Media Expert, Emily Hay, CEO and founder of Hay There Social Media a company dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses maximize their presence with social media.

We first spent some time catching up with Emily and her colleagues at Hay There Social Media learning about their recent projects which you can explore at their homepage. Then Emily introduced us to two of her colleagues who are helping to create a whole new technology hub in Southeast Michigan.

Click Here to Listen to Emily Hay Defining Your Brand Hajj Flemings, Digital Brand Strategist and Founder of Brand Camp University, discusses Brand Camp, and what else is on the tech horizon in Detroit in 2015. Defining, communicating and defending your brand.

Click Here to Listen to Hajj Flemings Brand Camp Bamboo Detroit: Creating a Coworking Atmosphere in the Heart of Detroit Dave Anderson is one of the cofounders of Bamboo Detroit, a coworking space located in the heart of downtown Detroit that is available to start up businesses looking for both a space to set up shop and people who will feed their energy for success. …

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Techno Cage Match Refereed by Rick Broida The Gadget Guy

Our mild mannered and insightful gadget expert and noted cheapskate Rick Broida, tried to keep the warring parties apart during this lively discussion of Apple technology revealed last week and Google Goods paraded before the public.

Are we all being herded into walled gardens of technology that work seamlessly together provided you have the right hardware? Or are consumers getting fed up with the sales pitch and want good products that just work at the right price point no matter who makes them?

This was a uniquely lively show that you won’t want to miss.

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AT&T Offers New Passport Plan for International Travel Melissa Bahoora, Regional Sales Manager for AT&T in Michigan explains the updated Passport program that allows greater freedom outside the US to make calls and receive data without taking out a new mortgage.

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Don’t Let Hijackers Take Over Your Toolbar Ed Rudel shares the story of a listener who was plagued by Ads by AllDaySavings toolbar hijacker. Learn how to protect your browser from this menace and learn the damage ignoring the threat can cause.

The Digital Fight Against Cancer Dr. Olyena Palyvoda is on the cutting edge of the battle against cancer using her skills as a microbiologist and technologist. Currently, she is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Lawrence Technological University College of Engineering, within the biomedical department as well as working in the Lumigen Instrument Center at Wayne State University.

Dr. Palyvoda’s specific areas of expertise span a wide range of fields including: molecular biology, biomedicine, bioengineering and cellular imaging and developing new spectroscopy methods for rapid noninvasive cancer detection, infection and diseases. She is the author and co-author of over 20 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals published in the United States and throughout Europe. Olyena was recently awarded:

2014- Michigan International Professional Women Award from the Detroit International Institute.

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Making Sure Government Works For Us: A2 Fix It Robert Kellar explains why the City of Ann Arbor has adopted an app named A2 Fix It that lets the citizens report on problems and make sure that they get fixed. (Read Background Article)

Tucker D Severson, Government Partnerships at SeeClickFix shares how his company’s software is enabling citizens to hold their cities accountable for needed repairs.

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Daily Detroit: A New Voice Chronicles Detroit’s History Patrick McNamara is one of the founders (along with J.A. Staes and Nick Hagen) of a new source of stories about the city of Detroit, the Daily Detroit. It has been described as “a blog telling the story of Detroit’s revitalization”. Their motto is “Pushing Detroit Forward”. It’s only two weeks old and already has over 38,000 like on FB.

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New Start Screen on Windows 10

Windows 10: Microsoft’s Brave New World Jeff Garnai, Devices & Mobility | Technology Solutions Professional for Microsoft shares the details on the announcement that caught the tech world by surprise earlier this week. One OS to …

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Show Notes: Get ready for a delightful hour with Rick Broida the man we call The Gadget Guy but he is a man of many hats such as the Cheapskate.

Click here to listen to Gadget Guy Rick Broida We will be talking about Chromebooks, particularly HP’s 14″ beauty

The new Moto G vs Moto X and Moto 360 Watch

Rotten Apple Week: iOS8.0.1 update mess, Bash Bug and “Bendgate”

MiTechNews Headlines Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews

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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions Click here to listen to Hour 2 Listener Q&A Sites Recommended by our Tech Team. * (Pop-up blocker) DoNotTrackMe by Abine.com * Software for viewing Windows .exe programs on an iPad (OSirix HD) * Remote Computing Software + LogMeIn + Team Viewer + GoToMyPC

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Show Notes Hour 1: iOS 8 Arrives and Gary Baker Gets His iPhone 6 Plus Cal Carson leads the discussion on this new mobile OS for Apple Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

How to download iOS8 Major changes and highlights Challenges What’s New in iOS 8? 8 Security Tips for a Safe iOS 8 Upgrade

Square Capital: Exclusive Interview with Jack Dorsey Founder of Twitter and Square introduces Square Capital and Jill Drnek, Detroit Square Customer and owner of Human * Square Capital provides a unique cash infusion for Square customers that avoids banks entirely. It is supporting Detroit businesses like Human, a fashion design store in the renovated Cass Corridor, that displays the works of Detroit clothing designers.

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Hour 1 Keep Your Eye On the Apple Phone lines are open. You tell us: Will you be buying a new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Didn’t Samsung do all of this before: Galaxy Note, Galaxy Gear (watch) and Google Pay? So what’s the big deal? $350 for an Apple Watch! You gotta be kidding…or not!

Foster, Gary and Ed will lead the discussion and find out what our listeners are saying about Apple’s grand reveal this past week.

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Internet Radio, The New Frontier: Yakeem Tatum, host and founder of Urban Nation Radio .Yakeem is a Junior at Henry Ford Academy, associated with the College for Creative Studies.

Click Here to Listen to Urban Radio Apple Payment: The Ultimate Digital Security ?

Rick Dakin, CEO and Chief Security Strategist of Coalfire (IT Data Security Firm) in regards to the security of the iPhone 6 pay-by-phone feature:

“A device and token-based payment system is inherently more secure than mag-stripe cards using 1970s technology, but consumers need to understand that even the most sophisticated technologies have vulnerabilities. Fraud always finds a way.”

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Step “IT” Up America-– Graduation Time! On July 12, 2014 a group of IT professonal women joined us in studio to talk about Step IT Up America. Detroit, a program to recruit minority women for careers in IT through internships and training. This week we welcome them back to talk about their experience.

Myra Ford Jenkins MSA, Detroit Account Manager, Step IT Up America, UST Global describes this unique program designed to put minority women to work in IT. Joining her in studio are:

For more information call (949) 371-4372 /email myra.ford@ust-global.com

Sheila F. Pettaway, Step IT Up America Coach for Detroit. Following a career in the Navy, she is working with women in the program in Motown.

Monique Cleveland, Detroit native participant in Step IT Up America and looking forward to her first job in IT.

Jenae Conley is a Detroiter who is also an Academic Intern with Step IT Up America: Detroit

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Michiprenuer and the new economic pioneers in the D Amanda Lewan shares her passion for promoting businesses in Detroit’s gritty new world rising out of the ashes of bankruptcy. She is co-founder of Bamboo Detroit, a workspace for startups and entrepreneurs at Brush and Gratiot in downtown Detroit. Amanda is also the editor of Michipreneur, an online publication, built to empower entrepreneurs, encourage investment, strengthen small business, and foster talent retention in Michigan. They publish news, resources, events, funding information and more for Michigan startups and businesses.

Click Here to Listen to Amanda Lewan Interview Dr. Dean Krauskopf, WJR Gardening Show host for 21 years, bids the IA crew farewell till next spring when his program, The WJR Gardening Show, reappears after March Madness 2015

Click Here to Listen Dr. Dean Krauskopf Goodbye

TECHONOMY DETROIT SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Detroit was the Silicon Valley of 50 years ago. It was the center of innovation. How do you get the people who left Detroit to come back here? It really is all about talent. STEVE CASE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REVOLUTION LLC

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Show Notes: TV Streamer Showdown Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku or Apple TV: which is the best feature for feature and dollar for dollar? Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy, @justrick, picks the best of the “streamers”, digital devices that connects you to a world of entertainment on your TV over the Internet. Key to cutting the cord or just another gadget to attract dust? Gizmodo Streamers Comparison Chart

Click Here to listen to Rick Broida Gadget Guy Rick had another surprise that will have everyone in studio running for cover. Watch the Maiden Flight of Captain Broida’s Drone

Legendary Detroit Tech Commentator Leads ESD Promotion Matt Roush has guided Detroit readers and listeners for years with his insights into technology and its place in Michigan. Now Matt is the Communications Director for the Engineering Society of Detroit. This venerable Detroit institution is out front providing forums for development in Michigan and Detroit. Matt is also the editor of Technology Century Newsletter for the ESD.

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America’s Original Private Eye Comes Home to the Midwest Jack Zahran, President of the Pinkerton, joins us to talk about why one of the oldest corporations in the US decided to move their home base to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Click Here to Listen to Jack Zahran Pinkerton Interview BONUS: Special Podcast Extra Jack Zahran and Foster Braun continue the conversation about the shift in PInkerton’s focus and offices to Metro Detroit and what that will mean for services they offer companies.

Meet Detroit’s PC Gladiator Jeff Harter is a long time listener and the owner of PC Gladiator, a local computer repair shop in Livonia, MI. Jack will be our special co-host for the show and help answer questions during the second hour. We are delighted to have Jeff share the trends in computer sales and problems people are having with their computers.

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Show Notes: Due to sudden illness, Cindy Pasky will not be on this show but will be with us in the future.

Unmasking the 1.2 Billion User Russian Hack Hoax Richard Stiennon is a noted expert in Internet Security who attended the Black Hat Security Conference this past week. Richard’s extensive history in digital security has made him a sought after consultant to governments and corporations around the globe. He feels the bigger story is: Is Russia Poised to Retaliate Against Recent Sanctions with Cyber War?

Cyber Security Expert Questions 1.2 Billion Stolen Identities Story Click Here to Listen to Richard Stiennon Debunk 1.2 Billion Hacked IDs Click Here to Listen to Stiennon and Johnson Russian Potential Cyber Attack

Nicole Johnson: Cisco Security Expert

Nicole Johnson has been a Systems Engineer and has worked across business units within Cisco for over 8 years. Her experience ranges from Security Consulting to Technical Marketing for Learning and Development. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at Davenport University and Lansing Community College. Nicole is also a leader in the community with technology oriented non-profit and learning organizations. Recently she won the mentee of the year award from MCWT for working …

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IT in the D: Networking Detroit “One Beer at a Time” It’s outrageous, it’s informative and it’s hugely popular. IT in the D is a weekly, two hour podcast developed from the ground up by a group of Detroit IT warriors who decided that the young and growing IT industry in and around Detroit needed a voice. And, boy, did we get one! Jeff Mackey and Bob Waltenspiel, two of the stars of the show (along with David Phillips) will join us in studio to talk about the state of IT in the D (the program and the industry) and about podcasting as the wave of the future for reaching masses of people focused on a narrow subject vs. broadcasting which casts a broad net. Don’t miss the conversation!

The IT in the D Story Click Here to Listen to IT in the D

Happy First Anniversary: MiTechNews & Internet Advisor Co-edited Newsletter Mike Brennan, Editor and Host of MiTechNews, and

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inGAGE: Training Women in Business Leadership Rachele Downs, VP of Entrepreneurial Strategy Inforum and the Inforum Center for Leadership explains how budding female entrepreneurs in Michigan can get a head start on the competition through inGAGE which provides training and networking to women who are launching a new business venture or having been established. inGAGE is Inforum Center for Leadership’s strategy to position Michigan as the Midwest hub for high-growth, high- tech women entrepreneurs.

Click Here to Listen to Rachel Downs Inforum Inforum Center for Leadership Awarded Renewed Funding from MEDC for Entrepreneurial Strategies inGAGE: Positioning Michigan as the Midwest Hub for High-Growth Women Entrepreneurs

Emily Hay, CEO of Hay There Social Media and our Social Media expert shares what she gained from inFORUM until a certain little bundle of joy put things on hold for a while!

Grandma Gets Social Media, With a Passion 76 year old Farmington Hills resident Natalie Yellin made national headlines last fall when she became a “goodwill ambassador” for Square, a San Francisco-based company that operates software allowing virtually anyone to send and receive payments. Natalie is absolutely unfazed by the Internet, social media and all its intricacies. Maybe …

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Show Notes: Exploring the Dark Web About.com editor, Wendy Boswell joins us to uncover the massive presence of the sinister Darknet or Deep Web as it is sometimes know where massive volumes of information are illegally traded along with guns, pornography and so much more.

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Nain Rouge III: The Red Truth

Author Joe Bastian joins us to launch the third in the series of books about the legend of the Red Dwarf (Nain Rouge). According to folktales, when the dwarf appears it is a harbinger of disaster. We will be giving away free copies of Nain Rouge III: The Red Truth during the show.

Click Here to Listen to Joe Bastian Nain Rouge Detroit Comic and Science Fiction Convention

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Powerful Winds of Change: ITC Holdings in Michigan Ron Hinsley, ITC V.P. of IT and CIO explains the role of ITC in bringing power and development to Michigan through projects like the Thumb Loop. He also sheds some light the security challenges that this major utility provider faces.

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Step “IT” Up America-– “Social Empowerment Through Technology” Myra Ford Jenkins MSA, Detroit Account Manager, Step IT Up America, UST Global describes this unique program designed to put minority women to work in IT. Joining her in studio are:

Sheila F. Pettaway, Step IT Up America Coach for Detroit. Following a career in the Navy, she is working with women in the program in Motown.

Monique Cleveland, Detroit native participant in Step IT Up America and looking forward to her first job in IT.

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Lawrence Technological University: Training Michigan’s Future Engineers Dr.Virinder Moudgil, President of LTU, talks about the importance of STEM Education in the formation of our future technological leaders.

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Energizing Michigan’s Future Jim Saber, Vice President, Business & Technology Development, NextEnergy describes how his company is casting a vision and laying the groundwork for powering the next generation of technology. Jim is also an LTU alumnus.

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Mike Brennan

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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:Click Here to Listent to Gary Baker talks about holiday Travel Virus Click Here to Listen to Hour 2 Listener Q&A Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The only dumb question….is the one you don’t ask.

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Show Notes Supreme Court Bans Aereo Services Our crew commented briefly on this significant decision against innovation for consumers of digital content. The Supreme Court overturned a lower court and ruled that Aereo violated the copyright privileges of TV broadcasters.

Click Here to Listen to Aereo Comment Open Gadget Guy and Cheapskate Reviews Rick Broida, our very own Gadget Guy and Cheapskate extraordinaire brings us his month basket of reviews.

The Moto 360 smartwatch, the Martian Notifier and Pebble)
iCracked for smartphone repair
OnePlus One smartphone
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Buyer Beware: Penny Auction Sites Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida’s Penny Auction Warning Fitness Wearables Review Lauren Baker, (aka Gary’s daughter and most frequent guest on the show in 16 years) recently graduated from U of M with a degree in sports management and her friend Tim VanRiper (childhood friend and fellow Wolverine) review a wealth of fitness devices. So what’s worth the try and why?

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Summer Social Media Daze

Our social media guru and new mom, Emily Hay has been on maternity leave for the last few months but has managed to stay connected to the world of social media. Today she introduces us to two of her friends:

Click Here to Listen to Emily Hay and Jeff DeHaven Jeff DeHaven tells us about Detroit Social Media Day: June 27. The event is designed to bring together people who are interested in promoting the use of social media throughout the Metro Detroit area. Sign up for the event.

Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood where Lauren Weber helps young families find fun things to do during the summer and young mothers find a kindred spirit.

Click Here to Listen to Mrs. Weber’s Neightborhood AT&T: Hotspot, Audiovox Car Device, Amazon Fire Phone Todd Lane, AT&T Regional Sales Mgr. Michigan, talks about the company’s three hot new ways of connecting with the Internet and even your car!

Audiovox Car Connection
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Click Here to Listen to Todd Lane AT&T Devices Shardae Rudel’s London Blog Follow our young heroine during her 2 month internship in London, England that began yesterday.

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Show Notes: Josh Linkner In the course of the Internet Advisor’s 16 years, Josh Linkner has moved from being the highly successful founder and CEO of ePrize to NY Times Bestselling Author, of Disciplined Dreaming* and a brand new book bound for the best-seller list: The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation.***

(From Josh’s homepage) Josh is passionate about making the world more creative and helping people seize their full potential. He accomplishes this through his work as an author, innovation keynote speaker, entrepreneur, high-growth CEO, venture capitalist, and urban reinventor. Here’s a quick snapshot of his credentials:

NY Times Bestselling Author, Disciplined Dreaming – A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity
Four-time tech entrepreneur, serving as CEO of each over the last 20+ years
Top-rated keynote speaker delivering inspiring talks on creativity, innovation, and reinvention
CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners, helping to rebuild his hometown of Detroit, Michigan
Founder and former CEO/Chariman of ePrize (largest interactive promotion agency in the world)
Professional jazz guitarist
Regular contributor to Inc., Forbes, and the Detroit Free Press

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In May 2014, Greg Sullivan, VP Windows Phone shared about the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade which is becoming available through Microsoft and the mobile carriers beginning in Summer 2014.

Part 1 (7:11) Click Here to Listen to Part 1 of Greg Sullivan Interview * Availability of Windows Phone 8.1 * Developer Preview Download * Cortana

Part 2 (3:53) Click Here to Listen to Part 2 of the Greg Sullivan Interview * World Flow (Shape Writing) * Setting new Guinness World Book of Records Speed Record

Part 3 (9:05) Click Here to Listen to Part 3 of Greg Sullivan Interview * Convergence of WP 8.1 and Surface RT * Explain departure of People Social Media Hub * World Market for Windows Phone 8.1

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Show Notes Reports: WWDC 2014: All Under the Hood with Cal Carson Click Here to Listen to Cal WWDC Report Computex 2014: A peek at the future of computing with Ed Rudel Click Here to Listen to Ed Computex Report Microsoft in the House Jerry Carlson, Microsoft Device Ninja and Jeffrey Garnai, Client Specialist present Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 and Windows Phone 8.1

Jeff Garnai, Client/Technical Solutions, Heartland District, Microsoft Surface Pro 3: Defining a new segment? Click Here to Listen to Jerry Carlson and Surface Pro 3 Windows Phone 8.1 Update: Look out world; this isn’t your grandpa’s WinPhone Click Here to Listen to Windows Phone 8.1 Windows Phone 8.1 Sets new Speed record (Greg Sullivan, VP Windows Phone, Microsoft) Greg Sullivan, VP Discusses New Features in Windows Phone 8.1 Microsoft Anti-Piracy Program Don Morrison, Director of US Anti-Piracy, Microsoft explains the cost of “stealing” unlicensed versions of MS software.

Click Here to Listen to Don Morrison Anti-Piracy Digital Crimes Unit Story Study Microsoft Software Piracy Website How Can You Tell Whether Your Software Is Authentic MiTechNews Report Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet …

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Show Notes: The Frugal Computer Guy Who doesn’t like free? One of our listeners, Michael Rommety, has set up his own site The Frugal Computer Guy for free software and video tutorials to help you use them.

Listen to Mike Rometty, the Frugal Computer Guy Apple WWDC June 2, 2014: What is Apple’s Next Big Thing? Is this the year we see an Apple iWatch? Will software or hardware dominate the gathering in San Francisco next Monday? Has Apple still got its “mojo”?

Cal Carson’s Predictions for WWDC 2014 A Mighty Fine Phablet After a month of hands on use, Foster has a review of the giant 6″ Nokia Lumia 1520. Could this be the “bridge” device between the phone and the laptop for the busy, on-the-go information hound?

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History of Decoration Day Show Notes: Patent Wars Over?

Are patents choking out innovation or are they are necessary protection for innovation. Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer of Warner, Norcross and Judd Southfield joins the team as co-host to discuss key rulings this week in Apple/Samsung and Google.

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck on Patents Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Troll Story Click Here to Listen to Extended Interview with Randy Peck about Apple/Samsung Patents Wars and Coming Supreme Court Decision Walk to End Blindness

John Whitacre, Mary Kumer, and Jesse Lowe present the work of iChallenged and promote the upcoming Walk to End Blindness

Walk to End Blindness: June 7-8, 2014 – 7:00 am Shiawassee Park: Farmington, MI 48336

Click Here to Listen to iChallenged Walk to End Blindness Videos about iChallenged.org and their clients MiTechNews Report

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Motor City ComicCon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Shane Hamelin with spice things up with news about Mtorcity ComicCon and a special “Find Shane” contest at the Convention in Novi on Sunday!

Guest Mark Waid is a freelance comic writer who is visiting the Motor City ComicCon in Novi this weekend.

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New Horizons Steps Up to Help GI’s Back Into the Workforce

Scott McLean, Vice President of Operations at New Horizons Great Lakes shares the latest program by New Horizons to offer special training to help former military reenter a tough job market.

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Reports From Two Satisfied Customers of Crowdfunding Site Shardae Rudel (Ed’s daughter) wants to raise support for her college internship this summer in London, England. Click here to see the site

Lauren Elliot, Shardae’s friend and inspiration for GoFundMe, faced a sudden financial crisis when her horse had a medical crisis. Friends came through on GoFundMe. Click here to see the site

All about GoFundMe

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Rick Broida the Gadget Guy has a basket full of goodies for us:

SlideStand

The GoKey

AOC’s Android-powered monitors

Selfy case

Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida Gadgets Apple vs Samsung Verdict: And the Winner is???? Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer with Warner, Norcross and Judd, Southfield, MI has some insights.

Click Here For Randy Peck’s Analysis of Verdict Net Neutrality: Issue at FCC That Could Determine the Future of the Internet Click Here for Discussion about Net Neutrality Discussion

Mike Wendland has an impassioned opinion: Screwed Again Woody Leonhard: Net Neutrality Debate: Why you should care, Tech Giants Rally Against FCC’s New Proposed Rules on Net Neutrality MiTechNews Report

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Show Notes Hour 1 FIRST Robotics World Championship Report Don Bossi, President of FIRST gives the big picture on the recently completed World Championship in St. Louis, MO.

Click Here to Listen to Don Bossi FIRST Pres WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS The Story of FIRST (Morgan Freeman) FIRST Robotics Programs 2014 FIRST Championship Winners Team Rush, the proud winners of the prestigious Chairman’s Award join the Internet Advisors in studio to share the excitement and goals for their future. Pictured with the banner are Camron Razdar, Dean’s Award (Highest Individual Award) and Team Rush 27 (Chairman’s Award-Highest Team Honor), John Havel, Carter Zielinski and Derek Joslin. Congratulations to Team Leaders Steve Hyer and Kyle Hughes.

Click Here to Listen to Team RUSH 27 Champions 2014 Team Rush 27 Video Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium Leading the Charge: The Next Decade of Innovation, Disruption and Consumerization. Tracy-Ann and Rob Palmer announce the upcoming Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium May 14, 2014.

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Taking Tech’s Temp: Quarterly Reports for Apple and Microsoft Hold Surprises What happened to iPad sales? Is Microsoft rebounding fast enough to survive?

Apple Q2 Microsoft Q3 Facebook Q1 Amazon Click Here to Listen to Quarterly Reports The ABC’s of Password Managers What kinds are there? How do the work? Do you have to pay for them? What are the best?

The Best Password Managers: Neil J. Rubenking

Password Managers: Mike Wendland

Six Great Password Managers: Neil J. Rubenking, 2011

Click Here to Listen to Password Managers MiTechNews Report The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which focuses on technology headlines and the impact of our tate’s growing high tech sector.

Click Here to Listen to MiTechNews and Podcast Channel Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor. Check out our new Podcast Channel Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions: 800-859-0957 Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The only dumb question….is the one you don’t ask!

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Team Rush Wins FIRST Robotics State Championship Steve Hyer and Team Rush members, Cameron Razdar and Jennifer Ray report on their exciting win and the upcoming World FIRST Robotics Championships in St. Louis, MO on April 25, 2014.

Click Here to Listen to Steve Hyer and Team Rush Stopping the Bleeding from Heartbleed Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, is a noted security expert and our frequent contributor, gives us the big picture on the Heartbleed bug which has been described as one of the worst security holes in Internet history because of the depth of impact. Ironically it has been generally unexploited for over two years until it was discovered recently by security researchers. Richard gives us the big picture of the consequences of this bug and what we can do about it.

Click here to listen to Richard Stiennon Firefox Browser Plug-in That Checks for Heartbleed Vulnerability The Business of Promoting Michigan’s Business Business makes Michigan tick and Michigan’s businesses are the primary concern of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Mike Finney, President and CEO of the MEDC joins us to talk about …

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Hour 1 Click here to listen to Hour 1: Governor Rick Snyder and Dave Sawyer of Microsoft

Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 4 to 5 PM, The Internet Advisors welcome Michigan’s Chief Nerd in Residence, Governor Rick Snyder to WJR’s studios. Michigan’s chief executive discussed: * Cyber Range to help combat cyber attacks, * STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) education for our Michigan youth, and * The entrepreneurial culture and how it affects growing technology businesses in Michigan

MiTechNews Report MiTechNews 4_12_14 The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which focuses on technology headlines and the impact of our tate’s growing high tech sector.

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor. Hour 2 Click Here to Listen: Hr 2 Seg 1 Dave Sawyer and Jeff Ingalsbe Windows XP is Gone and Windows 8.1 Update is Here Dave Sawyer from Microsoft’s Heartland Offices in Ann Arbor joins us to answer questions about the new look of Windows 8.1 Update and the world after XP!

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Rick Broida is way too young to be a curmudgeon, but he’s getting there quickly! In this show Rick, our Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate columnist takes a common sense, hard-nosed look at:

Microsoft Office… Alternatives to the world’s premiere office suite. The battle between phone systems, e.g. Apple vs Android. Worse than the Crusades Set Top Boxes Battle for Your TV: Amazon Fire vs. Roku vs. Apple TV vs. ??? Click here to listen to Rick Broida

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Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor. Protecting Intellectual Property: Randall Peck, Senior Counsel

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Online Tech 20th Anniversary Yan Ness, CEO Online Tech, the Midwest’s premier managed data center operator, serves a growing demand for secure and compliant hosting for enterprise organizations with mission-critical applications and data.

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Office for the iPad Arrives Click Here for Office for iPad discussion

Making the XP Transition Click Here for XP Transition Discussion

Malwarebytes Pro Protection for XP for Life MiTechNews Report The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which focuses on technology headlines and the impact of our tate’s growing high tech sector.

ITA and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.ITC, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission companyWarner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law.

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Show Notes: Spring Cleaning for your Social Media Emily Hay of Hay There Social Media shares 9 Tips for Small Business Owners to Spring Clean Your Social Media Profiles – Hay There Social Media | Social Media Marketing & Management Services for Small Businesses .

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The Legend of The Nain Rouge (Red Dwarf) Graphic Novel Becomes a Kickstarter Project Author Joe Bastian is moving his book about the sinister Detroit legend of Le Nain Rouge from the printed page to an online graphic novel.

Carl Winans, producer and digital storyteller, explains the process.

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April 8, 2014 Super Download Day for Microsoft Justin Coffey of Apex Digital Solutions reveals the bonanza of downloads and updates coming from Microsoft on April 8, 2014. (hints: updates, games and iPhone 8.1)

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Office 365 Personal Available (1 desktop, 1 tablet)

April 8 is shaping up to be a big day for MS

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Amazon Prime Price Jumps $20: Still A Good Deal

Rick Broida our resident Cheapskate and Gadget Guru tries to convince us that Amazon Prime is still a steal at $99.

WWW Turns 25 Mike Ammann Pres. San Joaquin Partnership, San Jose, CA was with Gary Baker way back when the WWW first appeared and gives us some history lessons about the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web that Sir Tim Berners-Lee developed in 1989.

MyLead: Raising Up the Next Generation of Leaders

David Sweetman, President and Founder of MYLead (Michigan Youth Leadership Conference) talks about his dream of building leaders for our future. Four students who are participating in the program shared the soundstage: Ish Aijazuddin (Senior, Lamphere High School), Samantha Nadwie (Junior, Henry Ford Community College) and Heather Lake (Grand Valley State Univ.)

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GoFundMe: Help When You Need It Most Bill Van Horn is in a tough spot. He has sole care of his aging disabled mother and there just isn’t enough money to make the expenses. Hear how GoFundMe is helping Bill meet those bills in a unique way.

Bill’s GoFundMe page GoFundMe Story: Watch the Video Review of Online Funding Websites GoFundMe Reviews

Skipping Ads and Enjoying Videos

Reid Tratoris started Are You A Human to keep websites secure without using annoying Captcha. His company is now applying those same skills to help you avoid annoying ads at the beginning of your videos online while still helping the advertisers make a positive impression.

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Show Notes: Where is Mobile technology heading and what is happening to our data? Professor Jeff Ingalsbe, University of Detroit/Mercy puts some of the recent advances in mobile technology showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain in perspective and explores the threats to our privacy that come with these advances.

Civic Hacking: Local Tech Tackles the Big Issues Matt Hampel of Code for Detroit Brigade shares the vision of this group of technologist who want to solve practical problems for Detroit by tapping into the vast resources of the Motor City’s growing tech savvy population. Eating the elephant one bite at a time! ;-))

Code for Detroit Gathering, Thursday, March 6, 2014 6-8 PM (at Grand Circus )

Projects: TextMyBus, Detroit Wiki, Detroit Future City MiTechNews Report

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Like Father … Like Son Show Notes: What Are Dads For? Ed Rudel is not just our Tech Advisor and the main contributor to our ToolKit, he is also the proud father of Talon Rudel, currently a student at Grand Valley University in Grand Rapids along with his sister Shardae. Ed recently applied his considerable skills to helping Talon solve a thorny computer problem that may in fact be the answer to your questions. Don’t miss the conversation.

Facebook Breaks the Piggy Bank to Buy Whatsapp!

Social Media Expert, Emily Hay joins us to explain the significance of the jaw-dropping $19 billion (8% of FB’s capital) to purchase of messaging app Whatsapp. What does this mean for current FB users and how will this change the whole messaging horizon around the world?

World Mobile Congress This coming week all eyes turn Barcelona, Spain for the Mobile World Congress where companies like Samsung, Nokia and HTC will unveil the newest mobile computing devices. How will this affect the choices you make for your next computing device?

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Alternative Energy Sources

Allan O’Shea is a solar panel manufacturer and co-chair of the Michigan Energy Fair. He is also the founder of AWEA the American Wind Energy Association. He will talk about energy alternatives to produce the juice that runs our beloved devices without pouring carbon clouds into the air.

Mask/Careto Super Virus and the Conquest of the Cyberworld Richard Stiennon, an internationally recognized authority on Security joins us to explain what this latest super virus is and how long it has been in the wild. Is the the next generation of Stuxnet? Another national cyber war super weapon?

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If you thought YouTube was just about dancing cats, self absorbed music or obnoxious twerking videos….think again. YouTube has grown into a remarkably sophisticated resource for individuals and businesses.

Sheri Kam is a talented and experienced social media expert who leads us through a two part course in YouTube.

Segment 1: YouTube Basics: * The breadth of content on YouTube * How to search and access that content (desktop vs mobile) * What are channels? and the other features of You Tube

Segment 2: YouTube Advanced: * Common uses of YouTube * Creative uses for YouTube * Alternative for “cord cutters” * Schools * Businesses use YouTube to provide tutorial services for their customers or as a platform for commercials

Sheri Kam’s List of Special Uses of YouTube * TedTalks are on YouTube: * Makers are using YouTube * Crafters are using YouTube * RSA Illustrates Philosophies and Complex Theories * Most people use YouTube for Tutorials

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Rich Jaroslovsky, National Tech Columnist and NPR Commentator gives his analysis: Will insider Satya Nadella become the new CEO of Microsoft? Was Google’s sale of Motorola to Lenovo a huge loss or very smart move?

Smart TV’s Ty Pendelbury, Senior Associate Editor, CNet breaks down what a Smart TV is and how you can make yours smarter. From Amazon to HBO Go to YouTube: App availability on TVs compared MiTechNews Report

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IGD Solutions: Gateway to the Internet – Battling Hackers Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions, hosts the Internet Advisor homepage and last week spent over 24 hours battling a DDOS attack that kept our site off the air until just before the show.

Agile and Beyond Jason Dinkelmann and Tom Churchwell describe the collaborative workplace conference coming Feb. 21 and 22 in Detroit. Tickets are $149 but if you go to the Agile and Beyond website for the next two weeks and type in WJR760, they get tickets for $99!

LoveforDetroit: The Future of Detroit Terry Bean runs Motor City Connect, a group of some 5,000 folks in the metro area trying to make a difference. Terry is helping Mike Brennan organize LoverforDetroit.com on March 13 to celebrate Detroit at Charles Wright Museum to help them kick off their celebration of our city’s 313th year. …

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David Behen, State of Michigan CIO

As Michigan’s chief information officer, David Behen is responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the timely delivery of the state’s IT services.

Derek Turner is the Director of Business Development at Grand Circus Detroit, a modern tech training institute in the heart of downtown Detroit. An Arizona transplant, Derek has a passion for transforming Detroit by educating Detroiters with skills that local companies need, to the benefit of both.

Grand Circus, a training institute in the heart of downtown Detroit, is offering readers of MITechNews.Com and listeners of the Internet Advisor a 10 % discount on in-depth classes that start Jan. 28. The discount is good until Jan. 29.

Mike Brooks has been on the ACE (Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship ) committee for several years. Bloom has served on public, private and non-profit boards and is the co-founder and Chairman of Peak Rescue Institute, which teaches advanced rescue skills to first responders in law enforcement, public health and the military. He is also the Chairman of DonorsChoose.org. He has been on the Organizing Committee …

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Show Notes: Hour 1: Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy, Presents: Best of CES: * DVR’s for Over-the-air TV: Tablo has started to take preorders for its DVR, which promises to record up to four shows of free over-the-air broadcast TV at the same time. * 3D Printers like 3 Doodler * Nanoport: When two devices with Nanoport connectors built into them link, they can transfer information, charge each other or even share their screens.

Worst of CES: Ideas we hope they don’t pursue! * Bluetooth Toothbrushes and other things we DON’T need! * Bendable TVs: Exactly why? * “Mother“: A device designed to nag you, in case your mom doesn’t.

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Show Notes: So you got a new computer. What are the first things you should do to ensure smooth sailing? How about that old computer or laptop, is it ready for 2014?Throughout this show we will be giving you tips on how to get your new and old computers ready for the new year. Hour 1 PC Mike Goes Roadtreking

Mike Wendland, a legend in Michigan TV and Radio is also one of the most knowledgeable commentators on technology. Mike shares his new pursuit, taking high tech on the road in his mobile home with his wife and dog. Follow their travels at Roadtreking.

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Gary: IT and Enterprise 2014 Ed: for Windows and Microsoft 2014

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Shane Hamelin: 2014 Facebook Fails

Foster Braun: 2014 Apple Smart Watch

Richard Stiennon: Security 2014 2013 The Year Trust Died Statement Emily Hay and Sheri Kam: Social Media 2014 Mike Amman: eCommerce and Globalization 2014 Sending Your Questions to the Show During Sports Season Email Questions to the Internet Advisor’s tech team quickly and simply 24/7.

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Show Notes: Hour 1: Predictions 2013: How did we do? * Gary Baker’s Predictions * Ed Rudel’s Predictions * Cal Carson’s Predictions * Shane Hamelin’s Predictions * Foster Braun’s Predictions

2013 in Review

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Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor. Hour 2: Richard Stiennon: Security in 2013 The Year Trust Died Statement

Foster Braun: RIP Balmer and Blackberry Answering Listener Questions

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Show Notes: Gadget Gift Countdown Rick Broida, renowned Cheapskate and Gadget Guy presents his Tech Awards for 2013. You might find some of them surprising until you realize that Rick is also the author of The Cheapskate Rules, available now on Amazon.com

Gadget Guy Tech Awards for 2013 1. Best Smartphone: MotoX from Republic Wireless 2. Best Tablet: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 3. Best Peripheral: NeatConnect (Cloud scanner + monthly service) 4. The Worst Tech Idea: Amazon Prime Air (deliver by drones)

A Passion to Help 1 Goal 1 Passion drives Mateen Cleaves to help 1,000 needy families in Michigan this holiday. Cleaves led a victorious Spartans to the NCAA basketball title in 2000. Now the Fox Sports Detroit commentator brings that same drive to organizing fellow athletes in this great cause. You too can be part of fulfilling his passion. Visit 1Goal1Passion

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Show Notes: Hour 1: Women 2.0

Emily Hay, our social media diva, shares her recent experiences at the Women 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas.

Styleshack Rachel Schostak, presents a new website Styleshack.com where you can identify your unique style and shop for the perfect outfit locally.

Microsoft Takes the Next Step Jerry Carlson returns in his role as Microsoft Device Ninja, helping us get into just the right Windows 8.1 device as a new crop of devices appear just in time for the holidays.

Microsoft’s 12 Days of Christmas Sale, Microsoft Store, Somerset Collection Troy

Loot Crate Shane Hamelin introduces a fun way to find the perfect gift for the geek or gamer in your life: Loot Crate. Listeners who sign up can use the discount code “advisors” to get an extra 12% off your subscription.

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Show Notes: Super Shoppers Tweet Team

Emily Hay and her colleagues have teamed up with WDIV-TV in Detroit to help you find the best prices during your holiday shopping. It all involves a special hashtag #local4shopping.

Nearly $300,000 Raised to Develop Female Leadership in Technology The role of women is technology has received a lot of attention lately with Marissa Mayer taking the helm at Yahoo; but what about the next generation of high tech female leaders? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology raised nearly $300,000 on Nov. 23 to develop those new women leaders and Executive Director Janette Phillips shares the story.

Ecommerce: You’ve come a long way, baby!

David Fry, CEO of Fry Communications, was a pioneer of online commerce back in 1994. David shares insights from the past and a peek into the future of online shopping.

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Show Notes Hour 1: Ed’s Excellent Advice: When Disaster Strikes Ed Rudel has a checklist you will want to have on hand if disaster strikes in the form of nasty winter weather, flooding or alien invasion.

Shane’s High Tech Thanksgiving Shane Hamelin has a list of things that will help you prepare for Thanksgiving and even fry your turkey without burning down the garage….we hope!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Resources Combined websites from Rick Broida, the Cheapskate and our other experts.

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy raves about Republic Wireless MotoX and rants about Windows 8.1! Plua a look ahead at the electronic buying season with the ultimate Cheapskate! Don’t miss Rick’s new book:

Savings Toolkit * luzme.com (best prices on ebooks) * kayak.com (best prices on travel and accommodations) * tigerdirect.com (best prices on electronics) * pricegrabber.com (general best price alerts)

Black Friday Ad Resources * BFads.net (Black Friday Ads) * blackfriday.info

AT&T Offers New Total Home Security System AT&T has launched a totally automated, home security system during the last 4 months in the Michigan called Digital Life. Regional Sales Managers Trevis Herrington and Melissa Bahoora have the details. The home security system allows you to use your tablet or your phone to monitor your home. You can view your cameras, take snapshots, turn off the water to your home remotely and control your temperature.

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Gaylord College Student Wins AT&T App Contest: Aaron Crawfis may have struck gold when he developed a simple locator app for himself and his friends. The freshman at Notre Dame University impressed AT&T gave him the prize for best app and the sky is the limit. The app is called Beacon and it is being tested for release after Thanksgiving.

NASA busted again!: CyberSecurity Issues in the News Richard Stiennon, Executive Editor, securitycurrent, noted author (Cyber Styletto and SCADA and Me), analyst and international security consultant joins us again to sort out a blizzard of security headlines that have cropped up. Where is this mess with the NSA heading? Isn’t every national government that can spying on each other? Richard has also published a unique book for “kids and management” called SCADA and Me written by Robert E. Lee.

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MS Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 Jerry Carlson, reigning Device Ninja the Microsoft Heartland District, focuses his time on helping his customers with innovative business solutions, like Ford SYNC, Ford WORKS and other in-vehicle technologies. Jerry will walk us through the new MS Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2.…

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Show Notes: Hour 1: 5 Essential Small Business Tools for Small Business Our social media expert Emily Hay presents 5 tools that are a must have for small businesses that want to look big on the Internet.

Is Email Broken? Serial entrepreneur (that’s a good thing) and general digital guru Mike Amman is back in town to talk about the latest trends and answer the question: Do you believe that email is the most broken technology you use today.

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Show Notes: Get Ready to Cut the Cord: Aereo is Coming! Aereo is the revolutionary subscription service that will allow you to see all your network programs and more for just pennies per month. Aereo goes online in southeast Michigan Oct. 28. Learn all about it with Virginia Lam, Vice President, Communications & Government Relations for Aereo.

Protecting your Digital Resources: Digital Estate Planning Prof. Dan Hoops, Walsh College explains what happens to your digital real-estate at the end of life. How can people plan for it?

Prof. Hoops Estate Planning with Digital Assets Digital Asset Form Special Guest Expert: Tom Diroff Back at the turn of the century, (I just love to say that) Tom Diroff was our expert on hardware and one of the thriftiest people we have ever met. We are delighted to have him back on to help us.

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Show Notes: Windows 8.1 Update Has Arrived

Everything you need to know about this latest and biggest upgrade to Windows 8. Justin Coffey, Tech Solutions Professional from Apex Digital leads the discussion. Biggest changes, new features, how to upgrade and more.

Supersite for Windows Tips and Tricks for Windows 8.1 Paul Thurott is the premiere analyst and commentator on Windows and his Supersite is chock full of helpful analysis and tips for those who want to make the most of Windows 8.1 from download to the best applications. You should bookmark this link for future reference.

Super Launch Week Oct. 20-26, 2013 * Oct. 22 Microsoft Surface 2 Goes on Sale * Oct. 22 Apple, California iPad, mini iPad, TV, Mavericks OS release * Oct. 22 Nokia Launch Event in Abu Dhabi: 6 new products (Tablet??)

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Show Notes Hour 1: The Future of Broadcasting The Specs Howard School of Broadcasting has been training DJ’s, On Camera Talent, Video Editors, Engineers and a host of other positions for the ever-changing field of broadcasting. Dick Kernen, SH Vice President of Industry Relations, has been a mentor to thousands of those professionals in Michigan and around the nation, including Foster Braun, his student in 1974. With the advent of Pandora, Spotify and now iTunes Radio, what does the future hold for his students?

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During the past 30 years, Jacobs Media has grown to be American radio’s leading broadcast consultants – not just to Classic Rock stations – but to all Rock radio, Alternative radio, Public Radio, and brands that need to understand their specific consumer target.

Under the leadership of Paul Jacobs, jacAPPS help their clients thrive in a growing digital world by creating unique smartphone apps and jacAPPS is now the second largest app producer in Michigan.

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Rick Broida is one of favorite experts and a serious gadget junkie. Better yet, Rick specializes in finding the absolute best price for those gadgets because he IS the Cheapskate. This show is focused around two topics near and dear to Rick’s hearts. Listen carefully for wise comments and great tips. Show Notes: Cell Phone Deals Rick really wants to talk about the new batch of low-cost, no-contract smartphones from FreedomPop, Republic Wireless, and Virgin Mobile. And a good companion topic: my two-year contract just ended, now what?

Moto X coming to Republic Wireless
Get a Virgin Mobile Supreme 5-inch Android phone
FreedomPop launches free mobile plan with 200 minutes
Target Enters the Contract Free Phone Fight

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Show Notes Hour 1: Michigan Cyber Security Summit Oct. 25 Kalamazoo, MI Dan Lohrmann, Michigan Chief Security Officer

Michigan is breaking onto the national scene as one of the leaders in the battle for Cyber Security thanks to our Nerd in Chief, Gov. Rick Snyder. Dan will outline some of the highlights of this conference that has room for both business and individuals.

Engineering Society of Detroit Darlene Trudell, ESD President shares the scope of The Engineering Society of Detroit, community outreach activities, such as The Michigan Regional Future City Competition and Engineering SMArT Detroit to promote students’ interest in science and technology.

Hour 2 Mich Bio Tech: Michigan at the Vanguard of Healing Technology Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, MichBio Executive Director, talk about the MichBio Expo Oct. 15-16 in Kalamazoo.

Dr. Rapundalo has spent many years in the Bio Tech world and will share Michigan’s unique place in research and development and the role that bio tech is playing in our economy.

Detroit Catholic Central Requires iPads in the Classroom Fr. John Huber, Principal at CCHS explains why this venerable institution of higher learning finds itself on the cutting edge of technology.

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Show Notes: iOS7 Has Landed: Our very own Sith Lord, Cal Carson, will lead a discussion of the good, the bad and the amazing about Apple’s newest mobile operating system. Is it time for you to switch? Listen and decide.

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Bing.com Sports a New Look Bill Hankes, Communication Director for Bing.com shares some of the highlights of the remake of Microsoft’s search engine (Bing) and the surprising places you will find it (hint: It’s Siri’s brain!)

Bing Preview Rick Broida, our Gadget Guy and the Cheapskate has some remarkable deals to tell you about including a 16″ USB drive monitor. Don’t miss these deals.

Cheapskate Deals: * Get a lifetime PlayLater subscription for $39.99This ‘streaming DVR’ tool lets you record movies and TV shows from the likes of HBO Go, Hulu Plus, and Netflix for offline and mobile viewing. Read this article by Rick Broida on CNET News. * Learn iOS 7 with free e-books from Apple | Savings.comIn case you’ve been off the planet for the past few days, Apple just took the wraps off iOS 7, which may require some learning. * A 16″ monitor powered entirely by USB.

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In 1810, following a fire that all but destroyed the frontier city of Detroit, Fr. Gabriel Richard coined a phrase which became the city’s motto: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus. We hope for better things; It shall rise from the ashes. Show Notes:

That same spirit drives TedX Detroit ,the gathering of “…the area’s leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers and doers on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.”

Charlie Wollborg, along with a few cool friends, helped bring the acclaimed TED conference to Michigan in the form of TEDxDetroit.

Valerie Sobczak, is the curator of TEDx Labs extra geeky gadget tech & art expo.

Techonomy.com Tuesday, Sept. 17, MacGregor Center, Wayne State University in Detroit. MiTechNews Report Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by Mophie.Com, the maker of the iPhone juice pack, and the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan.

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Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions Segment 1: Guest experts Pepijn and Anne Bruienne share the story of an international romance on an IRC channel that led to their marriage. Their son Jack (9) reveals his precocious passion for Minecraft and programming languages.

Segment 2: Paul Sr.’s DVD/CD drive kept disappearing from his Vista computer every time that he would plug a USB thumb drive in. Pepijn found the solution on a Microsoft Mr. Fixit solution at KB 314060.

Segment 3: A listener from Inkster wanted to know where to recycle old computer equipment. This led to a full discussion about the steps needed to do that and two recommendations for places that you can go to recycle:

Global Electric Electronic Processing Website about recycling in Michigan
Global Tech Ministries: Charitable organization that takes used computers, refurbishes them for schools and missions in the US and overseas.

Segment 4: A listener wanted to know if a 9 year old Gateway computer running XP SP2 could get a boost from putting a new SSD (Solid State Drive) in it. Could a 15 year old Tempest handle a new 12 cylinder V8?

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Show Notes: Hour 1 What did you want to be when you were 9 years old. Our remarkable young guest, Jack Bruienne has set his sights on becoming the CEO of Apple by the time he’s 29! We wouldn’t put it past him. Jack won a prize recently on the show by being able to name the order of three former Apple operating systems. No coaching needed; Jack has partitioned his white MacBook to run all three! The Apple (pardon the pun) hasn’t fall far from the tree because Jack’s dad, Pepijn Bruienne helps manage thousands of Macs across the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Mom, Anne Bruienne, is no slouch either; she’s a veteran eBay auctioneer from way back.

Emily Hay, our Social Media Maven, updates us on some important networking opportunities coming up like Techonomy Detroit and help us sort out our tangled web of social media apps. Should we be on LinkedIn, Google +, Facebook or Tumblr…decisions, decisions. Emily’s company, HayThereSocialMedia is also collaborating on a program to improve teen driving safety called Show your school spirit on Instagram during Local 4 Friday Football Frenzy

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Show Notes: What did you want to be when you were 9 years old. Our remarkable young guest, Jack Bruienne has set his sights on becoming the CEO of Apple by the time he’s 29! We wouldn’t put it past him. Jack won a prize recently on the show by being able to name the order of three former Apple operating systems. No coaching needed; Jack has partitioned his white MacBook to run all three! The Apple (pardon the pun) hasn’t fall far from the tree because Jack’s dad, Pepijn Bruienne helps manage thousands of Macs across the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Mom, Anne Bruienne, is no slouch either; she’s a veteran eBay auctioneer from way back.

Emily Hay, our Social Media Maven, updates us on some important networking opportunities coming up like Techonomy Detroit and help us sort out our tangled web of social media apps. Should we be on LinkedIn, Google +, Facebook or Tumblr…decisions, decisions. Emily’s company, HayThereSocialMedia is also collaborating on a program to improve teen driving safety called Show your school spirit on Instagram during Local 4 Friday Football Frenzy

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Hour 1: Guests and Roundtable It’s the last gasp of summer and the calm before the gadget hail storm predicted for fall 2013. Our technology team ponders what the playing field will look like this fall after some big changes.

Will Apple’s show on Sept. 10 recapture the magic that seems to have gone.
What will Microsoft look like post-Balmer?
Windows 8.1 and the new Surface computers
Wearable computing a fad or the future?
Is there a tablet in the future of most Windows XP users?

Joining our tech panel: Phil Little, President and CEO Synthacon, high tech consultancy. Phil pioneered 3 D imaging technology.

Hex Nano copter: Kickstarter campaign raised 1,000X what they asked for.

Leap Motion: Interactive 3D Technology now available at Best Buy

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Our seasoned crew of tech experts from many backgrounds answer your pressing questions and concerns about your computers and getting on the Internet, around it and sometimes …over it!

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Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor. Annie Nickles is our Lady of the Phone, the sweet voice who answers the calls and gets you ready to be on the air with us.

Rich Luzenski, our engineer, is the person who puts all the elements of our show together and in your home, car and computer.

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Hour 1 8/31/13 It’s the last gasp of summer and the calm before the gadget hail storm predicted for fall 2013. Our technology team ponders what the playing field will look like this fall after some big changes.

Will Apple’s show on Sept. 10 recapture the magic that seems to have gone.
What will Microsoft look like post-Balmer?
Windows 8.1 and the new Surface computers
Wearable computing a fad or the future?
Is there a tablet in the future of most Windows XP users?

Joining our tech panel: Phil Little, President and CEO Synthacon, high tech consultancy.

3D Scanning and nano helicopters are just some of his interests.

Hex Nano copter: Kickstarter campaign raised 1,000X what they asked for.

Leap Motion: Interactive 3D Technology now available at Best Buy

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Segment 2: Dave from Romeo Problems getting a router to work after some changes.

Segment 3: Contest winner Ruth in Belleville has never had a computer and wants to know what to buy. Decision making for the non-geek.

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Show Notes: (Hour 2 Available in Podcasts) John Barrie, APTECH (Appropriate Technology Collaborative) creates new sustainable technologies that promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for low income people worldwide. They design, develop, demonstrate and distribute affordable technological solutions that empower people and promote dignity.

Justin Baker: Gary’s son just returned from a project that installed solar panels on isolated farms in Guatemala to provide electricity as part of Justin’s Eagle Scout project. Visit Justin’s Facebook page for details and more pictures of the project.

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy: Talks about the upcoming gadget launch season, discusses Steve Balmer’s resignation from Microsoft and its impact and HOT Watch the latest in ticking tech.

Cheapskate Special Deal: SuperWrite Word Processor

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Show Notes: Emily Hay, Social Media Expert and CEO of Hay There Social Media, shares her recent adventures with women entrepreneurs in Scotland and Chicago. Emily will also introduce a Detroit based start-up focused at helping teachers. Youth and Education in Michigan Tweetchat.

Dean and Sharma Krauskopf share the adventure of creating a full length movie here in Michigan using online resources. Sharma has written the screenplay for Keepers, the story of a lighthouse keeper on the shores of Lake Huron who faces extinction by oncoming technology. Dr. Dean Krauskopf is the host of WJR’s Garden Program heard just before the Internet Advisor on WJR.

Make a pledge on Kickstarter to fund Keepers. Lisa Alberts, Director of Marketing, for Chalkfly, an online school & office supply retailer on a mission. Teachers annually spend $1.6 Billion out of pocket on supplies for their classroom. Chalkfly aims to be part of the solution by giving 5% of every purchase to teachers. Check out Ryan Newman’s NASCAR Chalkfly.com logo at MIS Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013.

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Saving Your Photos Dave Johnson, Editor eHow Tech talks about the many ways you can make sure that you never lose another photo and his recommendations for best organizing software.

Recommended Photo Editing/Organizing Software * Windows Photo Gallery * Adobe Lightroom * Corel Aftershot Pro * Cubby.com * IFTT It This Then That software allows you to automate certain jobs on your computer like sending your photos immediately to DropBox or Skydrive. * CNet: Top Social Site for Sharing Photos

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Dave Johnson, eHow.com and Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Foster Braun share their favorite apps/programs for organizing and editing photos. Dave and Ed will focus on Windows programs and Cal will tell us what Apple has to offer.

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Windows Wide Open: 8.1 Justin Coffey, Technical Solutions Specialist with Apex Digital Solutions (Partner of the Year for Heartland District 2012) talk about Gary Baker’s switch to the Microsoft Surface Pro and the highlights of Windows 8.1 upgrade coming to the new Microsoft operating system.

Justin’s Favorite Tool for Updating Software Windows 8 ToolKit

With the help of our partners, we have put together a collection of articles, tips and trick to help

Breaking into Business Kendall Petykiewicz , Intern, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics, Flagstar Bank will discuss the challenges of breaking into the world of IT.

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Show Notes: Hearing is Seeing Podcast 1329 July 27, 2013 Ted Lennox, our veteran technologist for the blind, introduces Robert Pakko, young inventor of audio aid for the blind. The eleventh grader at Dearborn High School has developed sound object identifier to let you know when there is something in front or to the side of a person. The signals provide a different musical note depending where an object is located.

Helping blind learn to use computer technology: Contact John Whitacre at www.ichallenged.org Google Glasses Help the Autistic Paul Louden, a 30 year old Asperger’s Syndrome adult from Houston ,was selected as one of the bold creative individuals to test out the new Google Glass. Paul has his own radio broadcast, called Understanding Autism and will talk about how the Google Glasses can help the autistic.

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Show Notes: 100 Windows Games in 100 Days Sylvain Rochon, Canadian computer scientist, CEO and founder of Sylien Games has developed over 140 game titles online on multiple devices. Sylien has key clients such as Microsoft, Magmic Games and the Ontario Ministry of Education to name a few, helping them create great game or app experiences on all platforms in very short time periods, cost-effectively.

Windows World Shane Hamelin, co-host and our Windows 8 specialist (Unnamed sources claim that he even knows the secret Redmond handshake!) Shane will discuss Microsoft’s discouraging Q4 figures, Windows 8.1 update and Foster will review Lumia’s 920 Win 8 Phone.

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Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate will combine his hardware know how and skinflint skill set to help grads and their families find the best deals. Recent grad Talon Rudel and Ed Rudel will serve as test market and…

Debate smart watches with Rick’s arch rival… Dave Johnson, Pebble Owner and Rick’s arch-nemesis (Dave is editor of eHow Tech and author of three dozen books. He previously worked at Microsoft and has written about technology for a long list of magazines e.g., PC World and Wired.) Dave and Rick regularly joust about tech topics at Geek vs. Geek on www.eHow.com

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Emily Hay, our Social Media Guru and founder of Haytheresocialmedia.com will co-anchor our show today as we talk about some exciting things happening in social media. She will also introduce us to one of the latest Detroit start ups.

Linked-In recommendations vs. endorsements

Ist and Goal Recruiting Dr. Damon Bryant and Chauncey Blackwell co-founders of 1st and Goal Recruiting .

1st and Goal Recruiting is an NCAA Certified Recruiting Service that provides college football coaches with analytical tools to help find, evaluate, and select high school football players. Student athletes can manage their own profiles through the website, get coaching services to help them on and off the field.

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Show Notes Microsoft Store Grand Opening in Detroit Foster Braun and Cal Carson attended the grand opening of the Microsoft Store at the Somerset Collection in Troy, MI Friday, June 28. Report includes Steve Balmer’s address, statement by Lt. Gov. Calley, Tim Thewes, Store Manager and customers attending.

Microsoft Store Grand Opening

Smartphone….Smart choice?

Learn what smartphone Foster Braun chose after the discussion on air and on Facebook last week.

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Show Notes: Beating Used Car Scams SNAFU Scan is free to download and use to scan unlimited vehicles for potentially dangerous factory recalls. If you want to know the dealer cost and 17 of the dirtiest used car dealer tricks–that’ll cost you $5 for a yearly subscription to SNAFU.

Which Smartphone Should Foster Get?

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Comcast introduces new HotSpot Technology for all customers.
What’s New at Apple: Big News from WWDC
XBox One vs. Sony PlayStation 4

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy and legendary cheapskate shares three great deals:

LockitTight stolen laptop service
Kingsoft Office vs. Microsoft Office
T-Mobile best smartphone deal

Gadget Guy Special: Nook HD and Nook HD Plus Father’s Day Special

Emily Hay: The Queen of Social Media and CEO of Haytheresocialmedia keeps us up-to-date with the latest news:

Uber arrives in Detroit. On demand private driver/app.
Social Media Day Detroit – takes place on June 27th (sponsored by Livio & MotorCity Casino)
Twitter EdChats – we are stirring up twitter discussions each month with 826Michigan, Michigan Nightlight and Chalkfly
Tour of GE Michigan Technology Center June 20

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Show Notes: Hour 1 Windows 8.1 MS update: Dave Sawyer, MS Heartland MTC Technical Director, talks about features of the first major upgrade to Windows 8. Start Button anyone?!

Windows 8.1 Tutorial Video The Internet of Things: .NET microframework and small boards – great for programming Where Do We Go From Here? Mike Amman: Pres. CEO, San Joaquin Partnership, Silicon Valley Analyst looks at future trends in computing.

Domino Pizza Drone Drone Medical Delivery in Africa Blimps Deliver Internet to Africa Hour 2 Minecraft: 8 bit online and downloadable video game that is the rage of the youngest users. Shane Hamelin with lead the conversation on gaming with Jack Lattin (Foster’s 9 year old grandson and fanatical Minecraft player).

MINECRAFT 101 Kickstarting Solar Panels in Guatemala: Justin Baker (Gary Baker’s son) will join us to talk about an Eagle Scout project to bring light and power to remote Central American communities. How you can help.

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Show Notes Scam School

Loyal Listener Len Michael’s shares his story of a questionable PayPal message and how he kept from becoming another victim of scams.

Internet Advisor, Gary Baker, received a surprise notice from Amazon about $1,000+ TV he had bought….only he hadn’t bought it! Gary tells how to get this kind of this sorted out.

Microsoft has published a list of suggestions to help you stop being victimized by con artists and still use the Internet safely. Our advisors will discuss the points.

Lock your mobile phone with a unique, four-digit PIN. Much like your ATM code, don’t share it.
Help protect your privacy online. Don’t overshare. Think before posting where you are and save vacation highlights and photos for your return.
Use location-based services safely. Think carefully about turning on geotagging. Share your location only with those you trust. Pay attention to where and when you check in. Get permission before you check in others.
Conduct financial or business related transactions on a secure network. Don’t use “borrowed” or public Wi-Fi hotspots.
Please silence your mobile phone. And by “silence,” this doesn’t mean turning it on vibrate. That’s still disruptive in a movie theater,

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Show Notes: Teen Women Honored for Excellence

Charlotte Decker, CTO, AAA MichiganMichigan Council of Women in Technology, VP of Program Development and Scholarships

Sophie Li, Laptop AwardInternational Academy-East in Troy. Sophia won 1st Place in MCWT’s Web Design Contest for HS Girls this year. She is headed to prestigious Olin College of Engineering. She is fluent in multiple verbal languages as well as several programming languages. She is a singer, an artist, and a member of the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Scholarship Program 2013

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Show Notes: Google the Great and Wonderful

Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News, sorts out the headlines from this week’s Google I/O Developers conference. What’s new at Google?

App # 50 Billion Downloaded from iTunes The free iPhone application Say the Same Thing was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor, Ohio, who has received a $10,000 gift card to the iTunes App Store.

Andy Ross, developer of the winning app and member of the band OK GO explains how the app was born during long band bus rides.

Watch video explaining the game.

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Show Notes: Michele McGraw: A Hi-tech Mom shares her favorite gadgets and mom’s blogs Michele’s Webpage

Tech Mom Bloggers

Michele’s favorite Blogs

Last Minute Mother’s Day Apps and Gadgets by Marcus Leshock of WGN TV, Chicago

Mother’s Day Gadget Gift Guide by Paul Lilly on Maximum PC

Hispanic IT Execs: Transforming Communities Through Technology Andre Arbelaez is the President of the Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) which brings together CEO’s, CIO’s plus VP’s of IT and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion from Fortune 1000 global companies.

HITECH IT Leadership Summit on May 16-17th at the Renaissance Conference Center in Detroit.

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Show Notes: Terry A. Barclay President and CEO of Inforum, the leading professional organization focused on creating strategic connections and accelerating careers for women throughout Michigan and the Midwest.

Dr. Megan Frost: Assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University Researcher, Inventor and Entrepreneur current participant in Activate course to help aspiring female entrepreneurs.

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Show Notes: Midwest Technology Leaders 2013 Rob Palmer |Business Development Director, Events, UBM Technology and Tracy Ann Palmer discusses the gathering of the brightest and best minds in technology May 22nd

Nerd Nite Detroit Amber Conville one of the founders of Nerd Nite will also tell about MobiDevDay coming to Cobo Hall May 4th.

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Show Notes: Digital Manhunt FBI finds two needles in a video haystack to catch those responsible for Boston Marathon bombing. Incredible web of video footage assembled from everywhere quickly snared two random faces in the crowd leading to the death of one suspects and the capture of the other later in the day, Friday.

iPads will replace textbooks Two venerable Catholic schools have decided to step into the 21st Century with a passion. They are going all-digital with their textbooks. Find out why.

Fr. John Huber, Detroit Catholic Central Sean Jorgensen from St. Mary’s Catholic Central in Monroe.

Harry Birthday Gary Baker – Our own Gary Baker celebrated a birthday this week. Feel free to email and tease him.

Detroit Haunted Fort Wayne Tours – Our own Shane is a big haunted house investigator. Shane invites you be part of one of the largest organized ghost hunts in the Midwest as the Paranormal Muster takes over Historic Fort Wayne on May 4th!

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Show Notes: Facebook Home: Home run or out at Home? * Emily Hay, President of Hay There Social Media, discusses the reactions to Facebook Home, the new face of Android and Twitter music app.

3D Printing: * Chris Brown, Mgr. Apex Dental Milling, Ann Arbor, MI is already using this technology in his work.

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Gadget Guy’s New Computer * Gadget Guy, Rick Broida talks his newest gadget and why he chose Windows 8!

Cheapskate Deal of the Week * Rick Broida is also the Cheapskate and brings us a beautiful bargain. Lifehacker is doing an exclusive promo with a cloud-storage service offering 50GB free:

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Show Notes: Team RUSH, Clarkston, MI Competes in FIRST Robotics Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions, our website host presents a group of talented and excited students from Clarkston, MI.

Camron Razdar, 10th Grade
Carter Zielinski, 10th Grade
John Havel, 11th Grade
Regan Havens, 12th Grade – Team Captain
Jordan McMichael, 12th Grade
Matt Pasco, 10th Grade

The Tax Man Cometh Daniel Hoops, B.M.A., J.D., LL.M of Walsh College specializes in tax law and has some advice to share with consumers and businesses alike preparing to do their taxes this spring. Should you do-it-yourself with software or use a tax preparer?

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Internet TV Pioneers Show Notes: Hope Springs Eternal Art and Jennie McCafferty are Great Lakes Sports Publishers. They have offered their clients print magazines, websites, video channels , online magazines, online newsletters, Facebook and Twitter. After 34 years they are still alive with

Michigan Golfer TV,
Michigan Runner TV,
Michigan Travel TV and
Michigan Skier TV.

This is an example of where publishing is going:

New York Times: Snow Fall, The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek

T-Mobile No Contract Phones: Next Big Winner or Last Gasp? Our Internet Advisor Team discuss the big announcement by T-Mobile that it is banishing all contracts. Pay for the phone as you go and, depending on the data package, you would pay $50-$70/month for as long as you like. Will T-Mobile finally put an end to Telco stranglehold or is this the final straw for an also ran?

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Show Notes: Frankenphone: Apple commentator Andy Inhatko created a storm among Apple fanboys when he wrote: Why I am switching from iPhone to Android. Heresy! Cool people just never do this! (Read heavy irony). But seriously, how do you chose the best platform for you. Our panel will discuss the pro’s and con’s of each system to help you decide.

Foster Braun has used Windows Phone 7, Nokia 900 exclusively for the last 8 months. Still has an iPhone
Ed Rudel is pure pragmatist. He’ll use whatever the company (GM) gives him which currently is Android.
Cal Carson is our representative of the enlightened Apple super user. iPhone for him, what else?

Hotmail…Hot Mess Microsoft has been migrating users from their legacy Hotmail system to Outlook’s new look. Long time users are outraged. What can you do about this and is the change all bad?

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Emily Hay, Our Social Media Expert and founder of Hay There Social Media company talks about changes to Facebook’s news feed, the Pope’s Facebook accounts and other headlines in social media.

SchedFull founder , discusses his web-based cancellation management software. It reminds patients of upcoming appointment, reschedules cancelled appointments and fill in cancellation so offices can focus on running their business.

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The Gadget Guy, Rick Broida: Roku box, the Sonos Playbar, iPad rumors and the best Tax software deals. Rick is also the reigning Cheapskate who always has incredible deals. Magazine deal with Next Issue app.

PC Mike Becomes RVing Reporter: Mike Wendland, a long time local and national reporter on technology has taken up yet another career: Roving the country in his RV and reporting on the American Road. Visit Mike at Roadtreking.

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Show Notes: To Tablet or Not to Tablet; that is the question! Advisors roundtable. Nowcation: U of M Students Create Super Saver Travel Site (Not available yet on IE) * Jamie Sookprasong, shares how he and fellow Michigan students create website for cheap impromptu vacations. This fascinating travel start up company grew out of MHacks Hackathon at one of the nation’s premier universities and just may make your dream vacation affordable…if your bags are packed.

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Show Notes: Royal Oak Grade School Embraces iPad: Gary van Staveren, Principal, Oakland Grade School, Candi Drouillard, Oakland PTA President, and Ryan Velzy, Technology Director, Field Services, Oakland Schools discuss the decision to bring iPads into every classroom in Royal Oak, MI K-5 Oakland Grade School.

Using LinkedIn for Business Networking : Gary Heitman, Vice President, Business Development at Wolverine Technical Staffing talks about finding a job, good employees, customers and partners with with LinkedIn

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Show Notes: Hour 1: Presidential Cybersecurity Directive 21

Richard Stiennon, noted author, cyber security expert and media analyst will discuss Presidential Policy Directive 21: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. PPD 21 how it impacts your privacy and whether it can help save us from cyberwar. Richard is also the author of Up and To the Right: Strategy for Influence. Richard’s analysis of the President’s directive: PPD 21: Extreme Risk Management Gone Wrong

Sadie Bascom introduces new app for iPhones and Android phones may make thumb drives obsolete!

Entrepreneur-YOU : Tiffany M. Jones, Vice President, Regional Marketing & Communications Manager for Huntington Bank, East Michigan Region shares a vision for encouraging women entrepreneurs in SE Michigan.

Hour 2: Microsoft Surface Pro Arrives: Dave Sawyer, Heartland Microsoft Technical Center, Technical Director brings this brand new powerful PC in a hybrid tablet form to the studio to discuss its place in technology and possibly in your home.

Getting Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013 Straight. Aaron Guilmette of Apex Digital joins us again as the answer man on all things Windows 8 and explains the mysteries of Office 2013.

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Hour 1: Malwarebytes Back * MarcinKleczynski founder of Malwarebytes talks about combating new forms of malware e.g. ransomware. * Terry White: Leader of MacGroup Detroit Where is Apple heading? (Meeting Sun. Feb. 10) * HelpBridge James Rooney, Microsoft Exec.* tells about a phone app tohelp people struck by disaster and to help those want to help those in trouble *(e.g. Snowmaggedon) Relief for those hurt by super storm.

Hour 2: Gamers 4 Giving/Rich Jaroslovsky * Shane Hamelin, Gamer Extraordinaire & Zach Wigal from “Gamers 4 Giving 2013” * Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News comments on: Microsoft Surface Pro launch, Dell Goes Private, Chromebooks and more.

How to find a broadband connection in your area. Hour 3: Listener Call In

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Show Notes: Hour 1: Emily Hay: Social Media Expert and CEO of Hay There Social Media

Charlie Hopper, Founder Pasty.net Internet for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Video: Snowy ride to Copper Harbor

Michael Malone: Author and journalist, has written extensively about Silicon Valley, including The Big Score and The Valley of Heart’s Delight: A Silicon Valley Notebook 1963-2001.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s new Silicon Valley will premiere on PBS.

Hour 2: Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, and Shane Hamelin: Internet Advisor Tech Specialists

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy, columnist for CNet and aka Cheapskate: Archos Tablets

Aaron Guilimette, VP of IT for Apex Digital, explains the recent Microsoft announcements aboutOffice 365 Home Premium.

Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions, host for Internetadvisor.net

Hour 3: Lauren Baker: One of our first guests at age 5! Now a U of M coed and busy young, tech savvy lady.

Chris Cristian: Owner, i9 Sports in Ann Arbor talks about his campaign to end concussions in youth sports.

Yan Ness, CEO Online Tech, the place where it all began for Gary Baker

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New Malware Attacks * Gozi virus arrests * FBI (ransomware): Malwarebytes + Combo Fix * Sweetim (search toolbar): Malwarebytes + special webpage

Analyzing Apple and Microsoft Q1 Earnings

Answering Emails

Hour 2 : (Live on WJR, 760 AM, Detroit) Infotainment in Cars and the Future of Automobiles Auto Industry Analyst, Paul Eisenstein (TheDetroitBureau.com) discusses auto related trends from CES and North American Auto Show.

Dr. Justin Coven, CEO of IT Maturity and expert in Artificial Intelligence, shares with us the likely consequences of the quickly approaching commercialization of autonomous vehicles, which will be a transformation akin to the move from horses to cars of a century ago.

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Emily Hay, our social media expert, shares about how her Tweet Team is working on the floor of the 2013 NorthAmerican International Auto Show. Emily will also help us understand Graph Search, Facebook’s most recent feature announced this week. Emily is president of Hay There Social Media.

North American International Auto Show App. (iOS & Android) (http://bit.ly/AutoShowApp) Free Lunch Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 Detroit, MI (www.thefreelunchfriday.com)

Apple site for the blind: www.applevis.com

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ChargeCard ChargeDr SoloMatrix Spike Keyboard for iPhone Tethercell Archos FamilyPad (product page not up yet) Archos Titanium tablets Archos TV Connect (similar to the Favi SmartStick from earlier) 3D printers Rick Broida’s Cheapskate Blog: www.cnet.com/cheapskate

Gary Baker is back from vacation with his belated predictions for 2013.

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Cal’s Predictions for 2013

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Foster’s Predictions for 2013

Hour 2: Live Call In CompTech Services:

(586) 697-3886 Visit Shane Hamelin and his colleagues in Sterling Heights, MI for your computer service needs (personal or business).

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Show Notes: Hour 1: Mike Amman, President and CEO of the San Joaquin Partnership is a Pioneer Entrepreneur and Technology Analyst. He looks at trends in 2012 that will set the tone for 2013 in the digital world. Is wearable computing just over the horizon? What forces will shape the computers we use and what they can do?

Richard Stiennon, International CyberSecurity Analyst is a frequent expert guest on the show and has consulted companies around the globe on security issues. 2012 was characterized by massive data breaches; will our information be any safer in 2013? What are the new threats? How do we protect ourselves?

Aaron Guilimette, VP IT Apex Digital aka. Windows 8 Man will talk about what’s gone right and wrong with Microsoft’s most ambitious remake of their OS in over 20 years. Tips and tricks to help all those who found a Windows 8 machine in their stocking.Hour 2:

Hour 2: Predictions 2012, How Did They Do?

Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, Foster Braun and Shane Hamelin face the music and listen to their 2012 Predictions

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Hour 1: * Girrrl Power and the Future of the Web: Four young women won the recent web design contest put on by Michigan Council of Women in Technology

Rachel Xiang, Plymouth Canton Educational Park, Canton (Advanced Division)

Annie Fu, Plymouth Canton Educational Park, Canton (Advanced Division)

Jackie Kwapisz, Lake Shore HS, St. Clair Shores (Beginner Division)

Girls’ Winning Websites * Windows 8 Answer Man: Aaron Guilimette, Apex Digital: Dealing with the differences in IE 10 on the Desktop and the Modern User Interface (Tiles)

Hour 2: * Michigan Cyber Range: Boot Camp for Cyber Warriors: Don Welch, Pres. & CEO Merit Network, Inc.

Detroit 2.0: How to keep college grads in Detroit with Sandy Welch, college tech intern and Dr. Azarias Reda of Mertiful.com.
Infinity Hour: Band Delivering Music in the 21st Century. Teen band has unique approach to sharing its music. Listen to their original hit : Help Me Recall
Tis the Season to Go Social: Emily Hay, President of HayThere Social Media shares holiday highlights in social media: Snapchat: “Kid Friendly” Sexting, Pinterest catches criminals and Facebook shows your highlights for 2012

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Gotta-Have Gizmos: * Ebates: Instant rebates for your next purchase * Easy-Macro: Allows you to do macro photos with your smarthphone * Bluetooth Music Receiver: Turn your stereo into a wireless receiver for any audio on your devices * SmartStick: Turn your new TV into an Internet portal * Coupons at Check out Plug-ins: A browser plug-in that gives you the best coupon at check out * Feed It Foward: Free $10 gift certificate for your digital stockings

9 Online Shopping Tips by Andrea Woroch

Hour 2: Special Guest: Windows 8 Answer Man, Aaron Guilimette, Apex Digital Transfer Tutorials for Windows 8 Text: How To Transfer Files, Settings & User Profiles From Windows 7 To Windows 8 [Guide]

Video: How To Transfer Files & Settings From Windows 7 To Windows 8

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Show Notes: Syria Blown Back to Dark Ages: Richard Stiennon, Internet Analyst & Security Expert, explores how this could happen and whether we could see the lights go out suddenly under just the wrong kind of conditions.

Online Buyer Beware: Online Sales Shattered All Records This Past Week. The Internet Advisor Team present the Do’s and Dont’s of Online Buying.

Are You A Human? Nothing personal and lots of fun. Reid Tatoris, co-founder of the website security service, is back to talk about Play Thru, the new form of identification for the Web. Try it out! (BTW, that is the new identification process you will use when you Contact Us on our homepage)

What’s New On the Web? Vince Chmielewski, founder of VC Webdesign tells what’s hot in website design, dealing with the booming mobile market and what you need to decide before you create a website. (Disclosure: Vince designed the current Internet Advisor site and is working on a re-design.)

Windows 8 Tutorials * How to Print in Windows 8 Metro * Special Link: HP “Learning About Windows 8” Tutorial * Watch HP Windows 8 Tutorial video

Internet Advisor Takeway:

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Holiday Roundtable Discussion:

Cal’s Black Friday Misadventure.
Buying a new computer or laptop: Not all tablets are created equal
Cloudy with a chance of storms: How much can we depend on the “Cloud”?
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Windows 8 Part 2
Getting from here to there digitally: What is your preferred mapping app?

Internet Advisor Takeway:

New free Nokia Map Program
Special Link: From listener Tony HP “Learning About Windows 8” Tutorial
Watch HP Windows 8 video

Hour 2 Listener Questions Answered: If you email us a question about your computer, we will answer selected emails during this segment of our recorded programs.

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Cheapskate’s Guide to Black Friday. Unstuff your wallet wisely with the help of Rick Broida, aka The Cheapskate (also Gadget Man). For 5 years Rick has been squeezing nickels till the buffalo mooed. Black Friday is coming and the deals are already being rolled out. Catch Rick’s list of the Five Best Black Friday Deals.

Phoenix Guide to Detroit: Brandon Helderop, By day, Brandon’s occupation is in Marketing and Advertising. By night, he is the Co-Founder of Fail Detroit, a website that aims to promote innovation in Metro Detroit. When not doing those things, Brandon has a passion for writing about Metro Detroit’s startups, leadership and social media. You can follow him on Twitter at @B_Helderop. Emily Hay, our Social Media expert will introduce Brandon and share why she posted an entry on FailDetroit .

How to pick your next computer: Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, and Shane Hamelin share the key things to keep in mind when shopping for a new computer during Black Friday or the holidays.

CNET Laptop Buying Guide

CNET Tablet Buying Guide

How to Buy a Computer: TechSpot

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The wait is over…it’s like Christmas on the Internet Advisor! Our favorite Microsoft guest,Dave Sawyer, returns with a bag full of devices from the mothership featuring the new Windows 8 OS: Windows Surface RT, Windows 8 OS and Windows 8 Phone. Everything you wanted to know about Windows 8 and more!

Shane Hamelin’s new company: CompTech on Schoenherr in Sterling Heights, MI

Cal Carson is starring in Driving Miss Daisy Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 in Plymouth

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Show Notes: The Internet Advisor Team looks back on a stormy week online and off:

Superstorm Sandy brings the East Coast to its knees and sharks are reported swimming in Jersey towns. Where did you go for breaking news?
Windows 8 Phone arrives and Windows Surface RT begins to get grudging respect.
Apple’s Map Flap leads to Scott Forestall’s firing and not everyone is crazy about the iPad Mini, particularly its price.

Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News analyst joins us to talk about the unfolding world of Windows 8 and its devices and to comment on the upheaval at Apple.

Mike Ammann, President/CEO, San Joaquin Partnership. Mike is a frequent guest and a man with a vision for computers and the Internet. What will computing look like in the near future?

Links Mentioned During the Show Disaster Recovery for Electronic Devices: Bheestie Bags (Cal Carson)

Comparison of Siri and Google Voice Technology (Mike Ammann)

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Two websites designed to help you be an informed voter when you enter the booth on November 6, 2012. Publius.org and Google Voter Information Tool

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Windows 8 officially “Surfaced” Oct. 25. To help you understand the operating system, the devices and the future of this controversial and revolutionary change by Microsoft we have invited three experts from Apex Digital to join Foster Braun, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson:

Jason Lambiris, Founder and CEO Apex Digital and Justin Coffey, Technical Solutions Professional.

Our Mac Expert Cal Carson gives us his perspective on this newest Apple creation and the other hardware changes announced Oct. 23.

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Blue Stacks. Free Instant Android apps on your Windows/Mac devices.

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Show Notes: Gadget Man is Back! Rick Broida: CNet Cheapskate and Gadget Guru will look at the blizzard of laptops, tablets and gadgets that are appearing prior to Microsoft’s Oct. 25 launch of Windows 8 and their flagship Surface laptops.

SmartTV: Rick and the IA Team talk with FAVI Entertainment, creators of SmartTv, a device that plugs into the back of most flatscreen TV’s and instantly turns them into a wireless connection to a new world of video content on the web.

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Show Notes: AT&T Expands Service Across Michigan: Jermaine Spight, Sr. PR Manager joins the Internet Advisors to explain the growth and higher speeds being offered throughout Michigan by AT&T.

CitizenTekk: Your Voice in Technology: Elizabeth (Beth) Kindig shares about a news website for start ups. Now the next wave of entrepreneurs have their own news outlet. It’s like watching the future of the Internet unfolding.

The Internet Advisor team will also discuss the week’s top digital headlines: Facebook hitting 1 Billion users and whether the PC is dead or dying. In the second hour we tackle your email questions and get some answers.

Sites mentioned on the show: Microsoft Security Essentials: Excellent free suite of protection from Microsoft that works best with Windows 7 and beyond.

Crucial.com This is one of many good sites to check out the memory on your machine and will tell you how much memory you can use and where to get it.

MalwareBytes: Great free malware hunter that should be on your computer along with an extra browser to troubleshoot Internet connections.

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TieCon Midwest 10/11-12/12 Novi Sheraton: Rupesh Srivastava, President TieCon Detroit and CEO of Youngsoft, an IT consulting firm in Wixom, MI. TieCon Midwest is expecting upwards of 500 attendees, including dozens of CIOs. Theme: “Entrepreneurship for Economic Empowerment”** how entrepreneurial activity can restore power to people, to the state of Michigan, and to the United States.

The Internet Advisor Team will also discuss the week’s top digital headlines: T-Mobile and Metro PCS merger and Microsoft’s new serving of Office 2013.

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Show Notes: YouthSpark: Shelley Stern Grach, Citizenship & Public Affairs Director of Microsoft unveils Microsoft’s new initiative to create opportunities for more than 75 million youth across the U.S./Canada over the next three years. Locally they are working with Focus Hope to train a new generation of computer technicians.

Mapplegate: Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized publicallty for the mess that Apple created when they dumped Google map technology for their very own iOS6 mapping tools.

Barbarian Laptop Destroyer: What happens when you combine coffee and computers? Utter chaos if the user is our very own Foster Braun. Hear the cautionary tale of salvaging a damaged computer. He is now three-for-three: Dell Inspiron laptop, iPhone 4 and MacBook Pro laptop!

Online Resources mentioned during the show: YouthSpark Hub: Microsoft site to help young people through Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship.

Internet Advisor Takeaway: SuperDuper: Free backup and cloning software for Macs.

Look for the podcast of this show starting Sunday, Sept. 30 at www.internetadvisor.net

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Show Notes: Building a Good Reputation from the Start: Meritful.com Dr. Azarias Reda wants to help teens to build good reputations online right from their very first post. At its core, Meritful builds a professional presence for high school students, much like LinkedIn does for adults. It is a place to document and share activities, projects and accomplishments—while getting feedback from a network of peers and mentors.

Playing to Learn:WEBEE was created by Danny and Rachel Van Buren, a husband/wife team, in order to provide their young children with a fun tool to assist in their developmental progress early in life, ahead of their peers. The program is open for investors on Kickstarter.

Online Resources mentioned during the show: * Freemake Video Converter A way of converting almost any audio or video feed to your computer. * ListentoYouTube.com An web-based resource for stripping the audio out of YouTube videos. * Ten Possible Replacements for iGoogle Check out the column on this blog for ideas.

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Microsoft Security Patch

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Show Notes: Jake Sigal, Founder of Livio Radio presents Livio Connect.

Cars are rolling computers nowadays from precision fuel injection to screens in the place of the old speedometers or touch screens where buttons once abounded. The problem is that there are more auto operating systems than computer OS. So how do you design applications for all of these car computers? Enter Livio Connect!

Wearable Technology: Patrick Bertagna, Founder of the patented GPS Smart Shoe and the smart phone GPS Tracking App.

Our team of Tech Experts: Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Shane Hamelin

Emily Hay, Social Media Expert and founder of Hay There Social Media

Erik Anderson, The Mac Minute iPhone 5 and iPods launched (Congratulations to Erik on his move to WXYZ TV, Detroit)

Sites mentioned on the show:

Challenge Detroit : 30 young professionals committed to work and play in Detroit for a year
Rent the Runway: Designer dresses for rent (Emily Hay)
Cell Reception Coverage: Find out what the cell coverage is in your area

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Show Notes: Making the transition from Windows 7 to 8: Peter Han, Microsoft US OEM Vice President

Special Guests Tech Experts: * Aaron Guilmette, VP of IT Apex Digital Solutions * Justin Coffey, Technical Solutions Professional Apex Digital Solutions * Bill Carver: Quicken Loans Computer Specialist (Apple and PC) * Nicole Zaguroli, Feminist Gamer & Podcast Host, Not Your Momma’s Gamer

URL’s Mentioned during the show: * Free desktop/laptop alert program for PC’s * Speed Test: Check your internet connection speeds. Download should be at least 6 mbps download and 1 mbps upload * Discover Microsoft Office 2013

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Bump, a free application for iPhone or Android that lets you share contact information with another iOS device owner by grasping the device in your hand and “bumping” them together. Voila, the contact is in your address book. You can also share pictures the same way! Email Questions Submit your questions to the Internet Advisor’s tech team quickly and simply 24/7. 1. Go to the Contact Us button on our homepage 2. Fill in the required fields 3. Click send.

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Show notes: The ancient Mayans believed 2012 would be the end of the world and for one presidential candidate it will be! But for some gadget makers it could be the start of a whole new era. Join us as we preview of one of the biggest launch seasons ever for smartphones, tablets, laptops and even operating systems (viz. Windows 8).

Rick Broida, Internet Advisor Gadget Guy and CNET Cheapskate blogger will referee the match as the Internet Advisor Team lays out the landslide of gadgets coming in September and October. Of course you can count on Rick to have a great Gadget Guy Deal for our listeners as well as our Internet Advisor Takeaway.

IFA Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin, Germany has become THE launch event for a number of brands (Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and even Dell) started August 30, 2012.

Release Dates:

IFA, Berlin, Aug. 30 : Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Motorola, Asus, Dell
Nokia, New York, Sept 5
HTC mid-Sept.
Google Motorola Mobility On Display, September 5, New York
Amazon, September 6, Santa Monica, Calif.
Apple, Sept. 12, (?) Cupertino, CA
Microsoft
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Show Notes: Emily Hay, of Hay There Social Media has developed a program to help parents deal with the social media and their tweens. Emily is also our Internet Advisor Media Expert.

Sheri Kam: Mother of tweens and PR Director for both Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe, MI. Sheri was our guest along with with her husband, Eric Kam in June . Sheri shares tips for parents.

Survive the Spike: Seth Samuels returned from the 2012 Olympics with a dream of preserving the excitement and connections through his website. Seth uses storytelling to preserve the energy of events through the model of Survive the Spike.

The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson Topics: Apple wins a $1 Billion+ verdict against Samsung. What are the implications for rest of smartphone market and tech in general?

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Downcast $1.99 on the App Store for iPhones. Much better than free Podcast App.

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Show Notes: Weaving the Wind: John Barrie, Executive Director Appropriate Technology Collaborative A creative international volunteer project that combines advanced technology and the skills of native women weavers who make the blades for windmills that bring power to remote Guatemalan villages.

Tina Watson, Senior Infrstrastructure Manager at GE, and board member of ATC. Tina Watson’s Guatemala Trip.

For more information on the Circuits and Solar class and Laptops for Latin America, send email to info@apptechdesign.org

College Hook Up: Once your student gets to college, what happens when they first hook up to the network? Foster’s adventure at Central Michigan University and tech dads Gary Baker and Ed Rudel add their experiences.

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Museums on Us – Save some money on a short getaway to a museum. Bank of America is offering free admission to lots of museums on selected weekends through out the year. Just present your Bank of America ATM card for one free admission per cardholder.

The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson: All the Apple rumors fit to spread at the start of hour 2.

Darik’s Boot and Nuke Software for complete erasure of a hard drive.

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Show Notes: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Special C Net Blogger and Internet Advisor Gadget Guy Rick Broida has a backpack full of advice for students heading to college and high school…or rather for the folks who will pay the bill, the parents! Laptops (Ultrabooks?), Tablets, Flash Drives, Printers, Software and even Backpacks will be considered.

Rick’s Check List

Audiolio: iPad app for taking lecture notes.

Gadget Guy Deal of the Week: Republic Wireless and its $19/month smartphone service.

The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson at the start of the second hour of our show.

Internet Advisor Takeaway:(Cal) WinX DVD to iPad Ripper for Mac or PC is a freebee for a limited time. This is a program you can download from Digiarty Software. For a limited time you can download the $29.95 app for free and receive the key code to have unlimited use of the product. The download is for a limited time only as it is a “Back to School” promotion. This allows you to convert you DVD’s to an iPad, iPhone, format for viewing on the go. They also offer the same program for Windows users.

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Show Notes: Shane Hamelin is not only a great computer tech, but also a dedicated gamer. Gamers have the reputation of being weird people who stay up all night playing video games in their mom’s basement. Shane has a whole new perspective.

Zach Wigal, founder of Gamers Outreach will join us in studio. Gamers Outreach Foundation is a video-game industry charity organization that works to use interactive entertainment in ways that improve the lives of others. Simply put, they use video games to help people out!

The Mac Minute: Erik Anderson brings you all the rumors/news about Apple at the start of the second hour.

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Trackmania Nations Forever (PC) It is the most popular online PC racing game. It fuels 7 different racing environments; hundreds of thousands of tracks and millions of players to compete with. You can download the car you are dreaming of, paint it, drive it through insane tracks made of loopings, ramps and off roads. It is all about you, your driving skills and the track in front of you.

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The Gadget Guy, Rick Broida reviews: Bluetooth Speakers DBest duo Bluetooth Speakers and Edifier Primsa BT speakers.

Exclusive Internet Advisor Gadget Guy Deal (visit our Facebook page for details.)

Richard Stiennon: Security Expert, frequent IA guest discusses his newest, self-published book Up and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence

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Richard’s proven formula for boosting your Twitter followers overnight.

Internet Advisor Weekly Takeaway: Currently.…a free Chrome browser extension that shows your local time, temp and forecast when you open a new tab.

The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson: Apple launches Mountain Lion, major OS change

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Show Notes: Women and Social Media Power: Social Media Team Member Emily Hay joins Cal Carson, Shane Hamelin and Foster Braun to talk about how to encourage pre-teen and teen girls to stick with technology interests through social media.

Summer Technology Camp: A panel of talented teen girls talk about their recent participation in GM Foundation Camp Infinity presented by Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation and Systems Technology Group. The young women in our studios are:

TiAja Perry, entering 6th grade from Detroit
Caitlynn Rogers, entering 7th grade from Detroit
Yaa Tondo, entering 7th grade from Southfield

They are accompanied by Julie Patterson, Camp Infinity Director

Don’t miss this week’s Internet Advisor Takeaway: Blisscontrol a free, one-touch website that allows you to adjust all your social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.) from one place. If you are listening over the Michigan Radio Network or to our Podcasts (subscribe through iTunes) send us an email or drop your question in the Forums.

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Show Notes: Keeping and Eye on Baby: Bill Collins, COO of Child Care Daily App explains how an Ann Arbor couple developed software to enable childcare centers to let parents keep an eye on their children while they are at work. Child Care Daily App is the result and it is creating a whole new category of web services.

Grandma’s IT on a Stick: Ambitious startup Jumpshot aims to make life easier for all the family IT people out there. Co-founders Pedram Amini and David Endler claim their software can fix your PC without you ever doing a thing…other than plugging their USB stick in your PC. Working together they have found the cure for PTSD (Persistent Tech Support Disease) Watch Jumpshot Video

This week’s Internet Advisor Takeaway: Do Not Track Plus a free plug-in for your browser that stops 1) social networks 2) ad networks 3) third party companies. Compatible with major browsers. If you are listening over the Michigan Radio Network or to our Podcasts (subscribe through iTunes) send us an email or drop your question in the Forums. Tweet …

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Show Notes: Mobile Moves Michigan Event * Guests: Joelle Shandler, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Ambassador & Elaina Farnsworth, MTAM Board Member and CEO, Mobile Comply + MTAM is producing the first ever ‘Mobile Moves Michigan’ conference event at Motor City Casino in Detroit on July 30th and 31st., aimed at a wide range of audiences from throughout Michigan and the Midwest. * Fixing the DNS Changer Trojan: Marcin Kleczynski Malwarebytes Founder & CEO

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All Gadget Show with Internet Advisor Gadget Guy and CNET blogger Rick Broida. Show Notes: * No contract iPhones Cricket and Virgin Mobile * Google 7 Nexus Tablet, Q, Glasses, Chrome for iOS * Microsoft Tablets and WP8

Gadget Guy Exclusive Bargain of the Week:TruConnect MiFi, which will be $74 with coupon code CNET2012. That’s $25 off. This is cool because there’s no contract, and you pay for data as you use it.

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Kingsoft Office Free, MS Office Alternative (Rick Broida)

Alert!!!! There is now a Podcast App for iOS (iPhone, iPad) Be sure to sign up for Internet Advisor Podcast on the new Podcast app!

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Show Notes: Tablet Breaks the Surface: Mike Wendland, NBC Tech commentator, better known as PC Mike and our long time friend, gives his analysis of Microsoft’s big annnouncement this week in Los Angeles of their new line of tablets called Surface.

Battling Internet Fraud and Online Account Takeover: Dug Song Dug is co-founder & CEO at Duo Security, a startup solving online fraud and account takeover. Dug is also a co-founder of Tech Brewery a grassroots tech incubator based in Ann Arbor, MI

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Emily Hay, The Internet Advisor Social Media Maven on tweeting live the night of the Target Fireworks and how this integrates into “social TV.” Emily will explain “social tv” ...tv viewing and tweeting merging together and Facebook for younger users this Father’s Day weekend.

Eric and Sheri Kam: Making Social Media work for you. Enterprising young couple have found ways of using social media tools to enrich their work and community involvement. Time for some great idea starters.

Tina Watson and John Barrie: Appropriate Technology Collaborative Advanced technology project makes its way to the jungles of Guatemala bringing critical health care, economic development and solar power. Tina Watson’s Guatemala Trip.

The Big Apple: Erik Anderson shares his analysis of the recent product and software announcements at the Apple WWDC in San Francisco.

Shane’s Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day Under $100

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Show Notes: A whole new species of aggressive software is waging cyber war around the world. The week of June 4th allegations were published that President Obama’s administration approved the unleashing of Stuxnet which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities with incredible precision. Fact or Internet Myth? On this show with the help of two experts we explore the possibilities of America’s role in this new type of global warfare. Richard Stiennon, frequent IA guest and security expert and industry analyst, is known for shaking up the industry and insightful commentary like his recent Forbes column on Olympic Games, the code name for America’s cyber warfare initiative. He recently relaunched the security blog ThreatChaos.com and is the co-author of Cyber Styletto, a novel dramatizing the next field of mortal combat.

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Show Notes: Trio of Tech Titans: All of our tech experts work on a daily basis helping people solve problems with their computers and use them to greater advantage in their lives. It’s no hobby for them; solving computer problems is their passion. Cal Carson: Program anchor and executive tech for HP Detroit. Cal is also our resident Apple expert or Sith Lord of the Dark Side, as we like to call him, member of MacGroup Detroit and fluent in both Mac and PC.

Ed Rudel: Executive tech for HP Detroit and veteran cohost on the Internet Advisor since 2002. Ed created the ToolKit, an all-in-one resource of tested and free options for dealing with computer problems.

Shane Hamelin: Tech troubleshooter for CompuQuest USA, a Metro Detroit computer service company for businesses and individual. Besides his technical skills with PC’s and networks, Shane is a game wizard.

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Show Notes: Introducing the Internet Advisor’s Gadget Guy: Rick Broida, Blogger, Tech Commentator and Cheapskate. Rick will provide monthly specials on the gadgets we love or will do so soon as he tells us about them. As a bonus, each time Rick appears on the show he will have a bargain to share with you. Cutting the cord: This month Rick will discuss kicking the cable habit and going strictly with broadband connection for TV programs. What equipment, programs, subscriptions will you need? What is the downside? Is this really feasible?

Rick’s Pick:NetTalk Duo WiFi Cut the cord on your phone company and make free calls to the U.S. and Canada and ultra low-cost international calls, from anywhere in the world, with no contracts or monthly bills.

Are You A Human: Detroit based software company co-founded by Reid Tatoris created PlayThru, an innovative game-based human authentication tool, designed to replace frustrating, distorted text CAPTCHAs.

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We’re all ears, waiting to hear from you!

This entire show is dedicated to answering listeners calls. Our motto: “The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!” Our full staff of tech experts is on hand to help: * Gary Baker, Internet Advisor co-founder and noted IT expert (CIO for SME), familiar with PC’s, networks and business applications. * Ed Rudel, long time white hat hacker, inveterate tinkerer (started early tearing clocks apart) familiar with PC’s, networks and Linux. Ed is currently an executive trouble shooter for HP in Detroit. * Foster Braun, co-founder of the Internet Advisor, show host, using PC’s since 1988, switched to MacBook Pro in 2008, “voice of the common user” frequently translating for the non-Geeks or explaining how he ruined his most recent computer!

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Moms who blog: Internet Advisor Social Media Maven Emily Hay highlights moms making their mark on the Web

The Cookie-A-Day Challenge: Stephanie Zielinski local mom took the challenge from her family to make a different cookie recipe every day for a year. She created a blog and a Facebook page.

Cloud Computing Pays Off for Michigan: Eric Abbot, Microsoft’s Online Solution Specialist unveils the bright future for Michigan that Cloud Computing offers. Microsoft predicts there will be a 39% increase in Detroit jobs from 2012-2015.

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Show Notes: -Mother’s Day Coupons from The Frugals: Kate Forgatch of FreeShipping.org with specials for Mother’s Day couponers.

-Bringing the Mobile industry together to grow Michigan’s Economy: Linda Daichendt, Executive Director/President, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan. MobilDevDay on May 19th-

–Heaven Up: New Social Media site for Christians: Chris Burkhart

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Show Notes: For years radio has been the window on the world for the blind and visually impaired and WJR has been a special friend to many of them. The first hour of our show this week is dedicated to those listeners. We hope you will listen in and learn about the amazing things that visually challenged people are doing online thanks to technology.

For Ted Lennox blindness is no more a disability than having grey hair ; it’s just part of his life circumstances. During his career as a high school teacher, Ted taught hundreds of young people how to turn visual challenges into triumphs. He has also been on of our most frequent visitors on the Internet Advisor during the last 15 years.

In this show Ted introduces us to BrailleNote Apex BT 18 Braille Notetaker, a remarkable device that allows the blind to surf the web as well as any sighted person. Joining Ted for the program are:

Jerry Weichbrodt, GM test track engineer
Keithetta Hicks: 16 in 10th grade at Osborn High, Detroit
Jeff Humphrey: 18 in 11th grade at Fitzgerald High in Warren.

John Whitacre explains training opportunities for the visually impaired through i-Challenged…

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The Art of Climbing Your Family Tree: My AncesStory.com Bill O’Reilly and Becky Layne O’Reilly combine over 50 years of experience in genealogy – the science of discovering and creating family trees plus the facts and stories behind them. For more information on finding your family history call Bill and Becky at 313-820-9072
Responsible Recycling of Electronic Devices: Earth Day, April 22, 2012 Resources for recycling your old computer, monitor, printer, cell phone or other electronic devices.
State of Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality: Household Electronics Recycling Resource
The MacMinute: The latest Apple news and rumors with Erik Anderson (aka MacMan) is a year older Saturday, April 21

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Show Notes: 8th Annual Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium: Tracy Ann and Rob Palmer, President of Arizka will share highlights of this gathering of the best and the brightest in IT May 3rd at the St. John Conference Center in Plymouth.

Cloud Computing: MS Krishnan, Joseph Handleman Professor of Information Systems and Innovation at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan (co-author of The New Age of Innovation) and Mike Klein, COO of Online Tech will share the mike with Gary Baker to preview the presentation thatthe three of them will make on “Cloud Computing: Approach Innovatively and Understand Trends” at the Ross School of Business Alumni Club meeting April 19 at Online Tech in Ann Arbor.

Rick Broida CNET Cheapskate Blog, Why I’m Returning My iPad for a Kindle Fire. Why would any sane techno geek turn in an iPad for a Kindle Fire? Tune in and find out.

Michigan Talk Radio Network listeners*, you can send us your questions through Contact Us form on the homepage or in our Forums* which are open 24/7 for your questions.

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Show Notes: This is a very special show featuring the daughters of three of our team’s experts. Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson will try to catch up to their technologically advanced off-spring and to find out what role technology is playing in their lives as college coeds.

Lauren Baker, 19 is in her second year at her father’s alma mater, University of Michigan where she is studying marketing. She has a long history of appearances on the Internet Advisor, starting when she was 5 and published her first webpage just in time for Mother’s Day 1998.

Shardae Rudel. 18 years old. Freshman at Grand Valley State University. her current major is “Creative Writing”, but might change it to communications. She loves to write short stories, Choir-Show-Musicals, hanging with her friends, and you just can’t stop her from singing.

Meredith Carson is 23 years old and attending Oakland Community College pursuing a degree in American Sign Language. She has also participated in the Disney College program. She is raising a Lab puppy for the Leader Dog for the Blind program. An avid volunteer with the Parade Company in Detroit. She is an employee with Apple computer. Her interests …

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Show Notes: * Online Review Sites (e.g.Yelp) and Reputation Management: Emily Hay, Internet Advisor Social Media Expert and Founder of Hay There Social Media. Check out the new Social Media Tab at the top of the homepage. * Dealing with Bad Word of Mouth: Andy Sernovitz, of Word of Mouth, author, teacher and expert of the power of Word of Mouth marketing. What happens when the bad mouthing starts? * The Power of Google Pages:Meaghan McCann reports on an upcoming workshop on how to get your business “on the map” with Google Pages.**

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Show Notes: - UpTo: A social platform that empowers your calendar: Founder and CEO Greg Schwartz explains a new way of planning ahead with your friends and family with a Detroit created app (iPhone only, Android and desktop coming in summer 2012).

Twitter Turns Six: 140 million users, 340 million tweets daily: Our Social Media Maven, Emily Hay talks about this milestone for the microblogging service and what the future holds for it.
Detecting and Defending Against a New Generation of Malware: Dennis O’Reilly (of the Dearborn O’Reilly mayoral family!) Workers’ Edge blog, CNET Blog Network

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Show Notes: * Stop all Websites From Tracking Your Movements…For Free: Sarah Downey from Abine tells how their DoNotTrackPlus browser plug in stops ALL tracking immediately for FREE. * Livio Radio Great Leap Forward: Jake Sigal, CEO and Founder of Livio Radio talks about the exciting new direction Livio has taken with apps for Cars and more! * Hands on with Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News Tech Analyst gives his view of the future Microsoft OS that Foster and Ed are testing right now along with millions of other curious techies. * The Mac Minute: Erik Anderson gives the latest on the newest iPad that went on sale 3/16/120

Since this is an extended program we will have TWO full hours to call us with your computer, Internet, and tech related questions. Don’t miss your chance to be some help from our highly experienced team. And remember: The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask! 1-800-859-0957 Tweet …

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Vs Show Notes: Hour 1 * Apple’s announcement on Wednesday of the “new iPad” was not the only news from the house that Jobs built. Erik Anderson leads a discussion on the many innovations the big Apple delivered mid-week. * To Tablet or Not to Tablet?: Jessica Jones, a young mother from Lenoir, NC saved up $500 to buy a new tablet (maybe a “new iPad”) but wants to know whether she should spend her money that way? * Vince Chmielewski of VC Webdesign, joins us as a guest tech expert this weekend. Vince is also our webmaster and handles all the bells and whistles behind the Internet Advisor website.

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Show Notes * Cycling the Underground Railroad: Virginia Sullivan, Special Projects Coordinator for Adventure Cycling * Bringing Broadband to the Boonies: (er…sort of) Jim Burnham, President and CEO CTS Telcom, Inc. * Fuel Economy: There’s an app for that Fuel economy apps Android

Fuel Economy apps iPhone

Best digital systems for cars (Ed Rudel)

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Show Notes: * Technology and Education: Cure or Curse: Steve Hyer, CEO IGD Solutions and Member of the Clarkston, MI School Board. Also joining Steve will be a group of students involved in the FIRST Robotics Team from Clarkston, Team Rush 27. * Cash Mobs: Andrew Samtoy, co-founder of Cash Mobs Cleveland. A creative and fun way to help small businesses and rejuvenate community. * Tracking Snow Plows: Russ Hanshue and Dave Wilburn have developed an application which allows Ann Arbor citizens to know where the snow plows are in order find the best route to work or avoid shoveling the driveway more than once.

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Special guest: Leo Laporte, ruler of Leoville (an alternative universe of podcasts, blogs and video ) joins us for a special exclusive anniversary issue.

Charlie Hopper, founder and CEO of Pasty.net keeps the UP connected to high speed Internet. Here he reviews the past and looks ahead to the future of Internet for Yoopers!

Agile and Beyond Conference: Gary Baker interviews Jay Aho, VP, Pillar Technology about Agile, a Michigan-made, cutting-edge software development tool.

A Shocking Story: Darin and Jodi Shock share a cautionary tale of how “in-app” purchases on an iPad in their child’s hands nearly cost them a fortune.

Emily Hay, our Social Media expert, reports on the Super Bowl Social Media Command Center in Indianapolis.

Cal Carson reflects on his years with the Internet Advisor team and, along with Mac Minute host Erik Anderson, comments on how Apple has changed and where it is heading.

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Show Notes * Ready or Not: Microsoft to force users into IE 8 (Win XP) or IE 9 (Vista & Win 7): Susan Bradley, Senior Editor, Windows Secrets Newsletter. * Ready or Not: Facebook will soon make everyone use Timeline: Emily Hay, Internet Advisor Social Media Expert and CEO of Hay There Social Media * Deadline Nears for Applicants to Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarships: Charlotte Decker, MCWT VP and Auto Club Group, VP and CTO * The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson

A visit with Allen Park Cub Scouts 1051 and their families.

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Full Show Podcast: January 28, 2012 – Hour 1

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Romance Scams

Beware the love rats, impostors, criminals and scammers, looking for love online. Romancescams.com seeks to expose these criminals and warn lonely hearts that have already been broken too often. Show Notes: * Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau returns with a wrap up of the hugely successful North American International Auto Show that wraps up this weekend with special focus on new technology in cars. * “Pinky” from www.romancescam.com and “Monique” uncover scams that prey on lonely people seeking companionship on the Web. * Erik Anderson: The Mac Minute reports on Apple’s big publishing news: iBooks 2.0

Because we will be on the air until 6 PM there will be plenty of time for your questions about computers and the Internet. Don’t miss your chance, call 1 880 859-0957

Happy Birthday to Ed Rudel!

Podcast: January 21, 2012 – Hour 1

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CES Report 2012: A roundtable discussion about the world’s largest consumer electronics show.
Paul Eisenstein, TheDetroitBureau.com on 2012 NAIAS and technology
Ed Rudel: PC Magazine Security Software Review
Teleworking in Michigan Report 2011: Christopher R. McGovern, Manager, Research Development, Connected Nation

Hour 2: The Team share emails and call listeners to answer their computer and Internet questions. Note that during Network shows you can email your question to us by clicking the Contact Us button on the homepage and sending us an email. Be sure to include your phone number and you could be one of the listeners we consult with over the phone during the Network show. ***Podcast: January 14, 2012 – Hour 1

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Show Notes This is our super-sized 2012 predictions show (along with a little accountability for 2011!) Each of our hosts comment on key areas of the Internet and computing for 2012.

Gary Baker: Unexpected Internet Trends for 2012
Ed Rudel: Media, Science and Technology Predictions for 2012
Cal Carson & Erik Anderson: Apple Top 10 Predictions
Emily Hay (Our new Social Media expert): Social Media Predictions for 2012

Podcast: January 7, 2012 – Hour 1

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Podcast: January 7, 2012 – Hour 3

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Mike Wendland (aka PC Mike) joins us to talk about his Super Healthy Me campaign. Then as PC Mike he will pull out his crystal ball and tell us what he sees coming in 2012.

Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions will talk about the role of ISP. Everything you’ve wanted to ask your Internet Provider but never had the chance to.

Podcast: December 17, 2011 – Hour 1

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Podcast: December 17, 2011 – Hour 3

Happy Holidays and Healthy New Year from the Internet Advisor

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We’re also delighted to introduce Rick Broida, a Detroit area resident, who writes the Cheapskate Blog for CNET, the nation’s premier techno information source. Rick will focus on What’s the Best Tablet to Buy?

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Podcast: December 3, 2001 – Hour 1 Steve and Mattie DeDoes

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The ABC’s of Twitter: Emily Hay of Hay There Social Media will conduct a course in the basics of Twitter. She promises to make it simple enough that even a grandpa like Foster can understand! ;-)) Emily will also talk about how to use Twitter effectively in business applications and the crew will discuss the different social media that they use at home and in business including:

*Twitter’s innovative use for solving customer service issues,
*Twitter’s impact on live conferences/events,
*Twitter as an industry research tool,
*”Twitter parties” for one’s business – collaborative (& even sponsorship) opportunities

Click here for Emily’s Twitter Basics outline.

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Don’t forget that the second hour of our show is dedicated to answering your computer questions and talking with listeners who have emailed us their computer concerns.

Coming Dec. 3, 2011…Live broadcast on WJR with the newly revised Internet Advisor theme music: “Cutting Edge” featuring composer Steve DeDoes who created our original sound track and now is aided by his talented son Mattie. Both will be in our studios to play live and talk about the new theme for a new decade.…

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Outsource to Detroit: Tim Bryan, CEO of GalaxE.Solutions, Detroit talks about why he brought his successful software company from New Jersey to Detroit and why other companies should do the same.

Internet Usability: what does that really mean? Cynthia Zimber VP, Business Development TecEd, Inc. How to be sure that your customers really love and use your website to its fullest?

Having The Talk with our Kids: Trend Micro’s Natalie Severino, Director, Consumer Product Marketing shares and eGuide that shows you how to talk with your kids about the the digital dangers that lurk on the Internet.

Stick around for our second hour or enjoy it on our podcast when we talk with listeners about problems that they have sent us through the Contact Us form on our home page. There’s always something new to share. Interview: Tim Bryan

Interview: Cynthia Zimber

Interview: Natlie Severino

Full Show Podcast: November 19, 2011 – Hour 1

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Show Notes: * Thailand Floods threaten the iCloud. * 48 Hrs. with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango * Apple issues a patch for iOS5 * Amazon’s new tablet catches Fire!

Our second hour is dedicated to answering questions that our listeners send on through our Contact Us.

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Show Notes: National Geographic Animal Jam : Brady Barr reptile expert and host of Nat Geo WILD’s Dangerous Encounters.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder declares importance of broadband in state recovery: Phillip Brown, Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy, Connected Nation

Online Tech: New Frontiers in Cloud Computing and HIPAA Certification: Mike Klein, Pres. and COO of Online Technologies.

Don’t forget that the second hour of our show is when you will get loads of tips on maintaining, upgrading and enjoying your PC or Mac. We also answer listeners’ questions emailed to us during the week. You too can get your questions answered on air by visiting our homepage, clicking on Contact Us and entering the required fields. Its free and it could be the answer you’ve been waiting for.

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Show Notes: * Robert Nazarian, Editor in Chief of Talkandroid.com talks about Ice Cream Sandwich, the latests release of the Android OS. * Cellphone Debt Collectors Law: Eileen Ambrose, Baltimore Sun * Michael Amman: President and CEO of Economic Development for the Benefit of San Joaquin Partnership in Northern California (near Napa Valley was one of the original investors and Board Members of OnlineTech. Among many other tech tales, he was asked to give Internet seminars in India during the Internet’s formative years. He grew up in Jackson and led economic development groups in different parts of Michigan, before heading West.

Erik Anderson brings us the latest gossip from the Cupertino orchard with The MacMinute

Our second hour is dedicated to answering our listeners’ tech questions from “spinning beachballs of death” to learning how to install Time Code on videos they create. Don’t miss these excellent answers and check out Ed’s Excellent ToolKit on our homepage.

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Education Embraces E-learning: Jim Rarus and Anupam Chugh talk about RESA’s role is expanding education in Wayne County through online resources.

Celebrating the iPod’s 10th Anniversary: The little device that shook the world.

Here kitty, kitty. Taming Lion and installing iOS5 on Apple devices.

Our second hour is focused on answering listener questions that have been sent to us by email. We will tackle each issue in a roundtable format and even call some of our listeners to answer their questions personally. Don’t miss this segment of our show.

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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Dave Sawyer, Technical Director, MS Heartland Office, provides an overview of the security threat landscape and tips for consumers on how to stay protected.

Michigan’s Broadband Connection Report: Eric Frederick, Connect Michigan state program manager discusses the state of broadband deliver in the Wolverine State.

iPhone 4Gs is in the wild and Cal Carson, a member of MacGroup Detroit and our resident Apple expert along with Erik Anderson (producer of The Mac Minute) discuss the arrival this week of the next generation of iPhones along with iCloud and iOS5.

The second hour of the program is focused on answering your tech questions that have been emailed to us and even to talking with some lucky listeners about solving their problems. Don’t miss it!

Interview: Dave Sawyer

Interview: Eric Frederick

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The Steve Jobs’ Legacy: Terry White, President MacGroup Detroit
Cell Phones in the Classroom: Dale Palmer, 9th Grade English Teacher, Plymouth High School & Prof. Patrick Dickson, MSU Ed.
Michigan Emerging: Kelli Baird, Arizka announces a statewide event in November that will bring together the people, the resources and the connections required for entrepreneurs to prosper. Speakers will include Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
Erik Anderson* will present his post-apocalyptic Mac Minute***

Be sure to join our studio experts with your calls during the second hour of our live program to find instant answers to your computer problems. Podcast: October 8, 2011 – Hour 1

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Jason Lambiris, CEO of Apex Digital Solutions in Sterling Heights, a Microsoft Gold Partner attended TEDxDetroit and provides a review of this amazing event along with Gary.

Andrea Woroch: Resources for adding to your electronic bookshelf and reviewing the Amazon Fire.

The changing face of journalism: Nick Bilton, NY Times Bits Blog, How navigation, aggregation and narrative are changing our lives and behavior. Nick is the author of I Live in the Future & Here’s How It Works.

Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute with the final rumors leading up to next week’s iPhone 5 launch on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Hour 2 of the program is dedicated to answering questions that listeners have emailed to us. We call them back to give our advice. Podcast: October 1, 2011 – Hour 1

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I Live in the Future & Here's How It Works: Why Your World, Work, and Brain Are Being Creatively Disrupted

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Facebook Follies: Understanding all the changes with Emily Hay, Social Network specialist

TEDX Detroit: Charlie Wollborg curator, TEDX will discuss this exciting creative event coming to the Motor City. (TED videos)

Making Mobile Work for Your Business: David Proegler Principal Consultant for Latitude Consulting Group Saline, MI

Hour 2 Michigan Cyber Summit : Dan Lohrmann, CTO for the State of Michigan

Listener email question call back.

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Show Notes: * *Review of Windows 8 Developers’ Release: Rich Jaroslovsky,* Bloomberg News Tech Columnist gives an overview of the Developers’ version of Microsoft’s next gen. operating system released Tues., Sept 13, 2011

Helping Law Enforcement Catch Identity Thieves: Detective Fountain, Detroit PD and Mike Prusinski, LifeLock Senior VP talk about helping law enforcement deal effectively with this growing, devastating crime.

Ann Arbor software firm expansion signals important growth in Michigan. Gary Evans, General Manager in Michigan of HookLogic announces doubling office space in Ann Arbor and adding a whole new group of employees.

Erik Anderson has the latest Apple ~~rumors~~ News with his The Mac Minute. More iPhone 5 sightings?

Our second hour is dedicated to answering listeners emails as we call them back during the show to answer their questions on the air. You can be part of a future show by submitting your email question through our Contact Form on the homepage. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the program! Podcast: September 17, 2011 – Hour 1

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Show Notes: * Fun and Games with Paul Thelen, Founder of Big Fish Games . * 21st Century Terrorism: Richard Stiennon, author and expert on cyber warfare, Richard will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Michigan Cyber Summit in Oct. * Janette Phillips, Ex. Dir. of Michigan Council of Women in Technology Career Fair, Sat. Sept. 17, 2011

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Show Notes: * Kyle deBeausset: Founder of the pro-migrant blog, Citizen Orange and a campaigner for Presente.org, a grassroots, Latino political action group. * Joshua Waldman, author of Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies. Helping job seekers understand the power of social media to help land their next job. * Tina Watson: How Baker’s Dozen Helps IT pros find work through LinkedIn.com. (BTW the Baker is our own Gary Baker!)

Don’t forget that the second hour of the program is dedicated to answering your computer questions at 1-800-859-0957 *This week we are going to be including a couple of the *email questions that we have received through our Contact Us tab on the home page. Listen in and learn how your email can turn into a phone call from the Internet Advisor crew on one of our upcoming programs. See the posting A New Way to Get Your Questions Answered on the Internet Advisor under the Advice column on our homepage.****

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Show Notes: Brad Zutaut:. Co-founder of FindMyPetNow.com integrates with Facebook and Twitter. They have collaborated with WagIt

Finding Hidden Highways: Becky Repp, co-editor of American Road Magazine

eCampus.com is the Internet’s leading online destination to help students rent, buy, trade in or trade up their academic textbooks. Matt Taylor and Sean Johnson will explain how they have improved their service to your budding genius.

The second hour of our show is dedicated to answering your questions at 1 800-859-0957.

*Don’t miss a special announcement about a new way to get your questions answered on the air during our show!*** Podcast: August 20, 2011 – Hour 1

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Comcast to Deliver New Business Class Ethernet Products: Jeff Freyer, Heartland Region Comcast Business Division, VP of Comcast Business Services will be our guest.
Identity Theft on University Campuses: Tami Nealy,LifeLock Senior Director of Corporate Communications, a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, and a Michigan native.
Global Tech Ministries: Steve Beck, recycling computers for missions and the poor.

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3G in the Jungle: Zandy and Jenny DeBeausset grow shrimp in Guatemala’s Pacific coast with the help of excellent high speed Internet. Also in studio was their son Kyle who is a proponent for protecting undocumented people in the US at his blog and Presente.
CyberStyletto, a new cyber crime novella from Mike Brennan and Gian DeTorre. Rich Steinnon also in studio, expert in Cyber Crime and Cyber Warfare.
How to Buy a Back to School Computer: Mark Kyrnin, Computers at About.com.
Is Your ISP Cheating You? A recent FCC study suggests that many are shortchanging their clients. Matt Wood of Freepress.net will be with us to talk about this subject and the proposed merger of AT&T with Mobile. Test your connection speed at MLAB.

Don’t forget that our second hour is all yours. Call us with your questions at 1-800-859-0957. Sorry for the delay in uploading the podcasts.

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Show Notes: * “7 Tech-Friendly Recommendations for Baby Boomers”: Kate Rabe Forgach explains some great technology to help ripening “Boomers”. * Oakland County Wins Honors for Technology Savvy:Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/Chief Information Officer, brags a little about the Detroit suburb winning honors from The Center for Digital Government. * Maker Faire is coming to Detroit this weekend bringing more than 300 inventors together at the Shrine of Invention, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI

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Show Notes: * Angie’s List: Cheryl Reed, Communications Director, shares what the list is and does for consumers like you and us. * Hands on with Spotify: Casey Johnston, associate writer, Ars Technica will share her insights into the new music service just arriving in the US. * Apple Lion OSX Review: Bill Carver and Terry White, Pres. MacGroup Detroit outline the features in Apple’s newest operating system.

Erik Anderson’s MacMinute details the major Apple launches this week.

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Show Notes: Noted Internet Columnist Mike Elgan returns to describe his Strict Google+ Diet. Mike has abandoned all other forms of social networking…even Skype…in favor of strictly using the tools involved in Google+ He even gave some of our guys special invites to Google+ so that we have had a chance to play with it. Will this be the new “Facebook Killer” in the same way that Facebook dispatched My Space? Learn about all the bells and whistles that Google+ offers for free and decide for yourself.

Cal Carson will share some of the highlights of the upcoming Mac Group Meeting. Ed Rudel will reveal his plans for a “Survival Thumb Drive” with the essential applications for defeating your computer’s foes.

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Show Notes: * Microsoft Remote Workers Study: Jason Rook, Microsoft Heartland Area Partner Manager. Study found that Detroit information workers aren’t using telecommunications as much as they might. What are the consequences for Detroit? How can new MS Office 365 help bridge the gap? * MCWT scholarship winners: Tamara Grzebyk, University Graduate Scholarship from Plymouth, Michigan and Beth Hadley, High School Scholarship from Novi. These outstanding young women won scholarships from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Charlotte Decker, MCWT VP of Program Development & Scholarships and VP and C TO of Auto Club Group will discuss the MCWT’s efforts to encourage more young women to make Information Technology and Computing their life goal.

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Show Notes: On Thursday, June 30, the Michigan Public Service Commission and its partner, Connect Michigan released a new and in-depth report on Michigan’s broadband development and rate of adoption. Phillip Brown, from Connected Nation will join Gary Baker and the guys to talk about the state of broadband deployment in Michigan and the vital role it plays in the Renaissance of this Great Lake State.

Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute to report on all the dust up over Apple’s new video editing platform Final Cut Pro X.

Most importantly there will be lots of time for you to get your questions answered about your computer on this holiday weekend show.

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Show Notes: * FBI Breaks Up Two Big Scareware Rings Matthew Schwartz, of Information Week is the author of an article about International collaboration leading to busting spammers and hackers on both sides of the Atlantic this week. * Time to Move up to IE9 Susan Bradley is a contributing editor to Windows Secrets Newsletter and a Small Business Server and Security MVP. She contends that it’s time for serious Vista and Win 7 PC owners to step up to Internet Explorer 9. * 4G WiMax is Here! Dominic Serra of 123Net talks about the exciting developments in delivering 4G speeds through WiMax (long distance wireless digital communication) to businesses and consumers.

Foster Braun, Ed Rudel and Kurt Hines will also discuss some changes coming to Malwarebytes and the changing world of Anti-virus software. Erik Anderson (Mr. Mac) brings his weekly The Mac Minute for the select who just can’t go a week without their dose of Apple rumors! 😉

And of course our second hour is YOUR hour to call us with your computer and internet problems.

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Show Notes * Hack Attack: Chloe Albegensius, PCMag.com editor Who are these groups that have openly attacked banks, businesses and even the CIA? What is their purpose? Why haven’t they been caught? * Online Bank for the Disabled; Brad Saul President and CEO of Prime Access who is disabled himself, has developed specialized software to help the disabled with banking. Bridgeview Bank * A few of our favorite things: Cal, Foster and Shane will share a favorite device or software program with our listeners.

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Show Notes: * Yan Ness of OnlineTech guest in studio : –IPV6 Day and iCloud Webinar * Mark Hatch, CEOTechShop Detroit: A high tech workshop that inventors can rent to create new products! * Apple unwraps 3 new things and One More Thing at WWDC this week. * Erik Anderson will join Cal Carson to discuss the highlights of WWDC instead of his weekly The Mac Minute

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All about Windows 8: Jeffrey Van Camp, Digital Trends , Writer

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Show Notes: * Picking Google’s Wallet: Andrew Nusca, Associate Editor, ZDnet Between the Lines explains the new personal financial service from Google and the pro’s and con’s including PayPay’s suit against the service. * 6 Retailer Trends for 2011:Andrea Woroch , Shopping expert on how to get the most for your dollar * Holiday Road Trip Itineraries: Becky Repp, co-founder of American Road Magazine shares their website’s favorite spot: Road Trip Itineraries to help plan your summer vacations on the backroads of America. (Disclosure: Foster Braun is a paid contributor to American Road Magazine.) * Erik Anderson’s**The Mac Minute with up to the minute news/rumors/trends in Apple computing.

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Craig Newmark founder of nationally famous Craig’s List talks about his new venture Craigconnects seeks to benefit non-profits.
DO IPADS REALLY TEACH TODDLERS TO READ? Prof. Karen Pacoriek, Dept. of Early Childhood Education EMU
Wacky Warning Labels: Top 5 National Finalists, Bob Dorigo Jones, Northville, MI resident is president of Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch (M-LAW) and uses the contest as a way of highlighting the cost to all of us of frivolous lawsuits. Bob also has a daily 60 second radio commentary called Let’s Be Fair.
The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson features the latest Apple Computer news including the 10th Anniversary of their Apple Stores.

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RIP Skype?:Bloomberg News technology analyst Rich Jaroslovsky is our guest to talk about the impact and implications of Microsoft buying Skype.
Glo Bible, creator Nelson Sana, talks about new applications of 2010 Bible of the Year on the iPad and iPhone.
Shane Hamelin, from the help desk of CompuQuest USA Inc. is our guest tech expert sitting in for Ed Rudel.
Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute to keep us up to date on all things Apple.

Don’t forget that the entire second hour is dedicated to answering your questions. Gary Baker will be a judge at this year’s Fifth Annual Battle of the Entrepreneurial Improv **Podcast: May 14, 2011 – Hour 1

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Mac Under Attack: Cal Carson leads the discussion of this week’s news stories about hacker attacks aimed at Apple computers.
Osama bin Laden’s death unleashes a blizzard of malware. Gary, Ed and Cal discuss some of the alternative security software to the big names in Security.
Interview with Jay Elliott author of THE STEVE JOBS WAY: iLEADERSHIP FOR A NEW GENERATION
Remote Assistance for Computers: Our expert tech guys Ed and Cal are joined by Shane Hamelin, on of the online techs at CompuQuest Inc. who helps listeners out using remote assistance software.
Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute with the latest in Apple news and rumors…most often rumors and…

Our second hour is dedicated exclusively to answering listener questions.

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Gary, Ed and Foster will discuss a new way of looking at creating passwords that are simpler but safer.
WhatWasThere.com Steve Glauberman , CEO of Enlighten, has created a virtual time machine of sorts that allows users to navigate familiar streets as they appeared in the past.
Ryan Guerra from Rice University helped develop the nation’s first Super WiFi system for underserved urban and rural customers.
Ben Carpenter, long time listener and helper, has some suggestions for safety when making online purchases.
Erik Anderson brings us his weekly The Mac Minute.

Don’t forget that Hour 2 is dedicated to answering your questions.

Rice Univ. Grad. Student Ryan Guerra Explains Super WiFi

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Tracy-Ann Palmer and Kelli Baird from Arzika, producers of the Midwest Technology Leaders Conference will join us in studio.
Mobil Diva: Angela Kujava, Marketing Director for Logic Solutions discusses business apps for mobile devices.
Future Midwest Conference April 28-29, 2011 | Eastern Market, Detroit
Erik Anderson will have a Mac Minute report for us and the second hour of the show features…YOU and your questions at 800-859-0957

Links From The ShowLivio Radio

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Meet Todd Girdis of Intelli Home Systems Todd’s company has excellent systems to provide peace of mind for caregivers and security for seniors that give them the opportunity to live independently and safely. Excellent services for aging parents or other for whom you have the responsibility of care.
Thinking of starting your own website? Vince Chmielewski of VC Web Design is the man we called on and has a bag full of tips on making your site excellent. The ABC’s of site building.

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The first hour of our show is dedicated to an organization that has been around for 35 years supporting PC enthusiasts. Guests: Steve Yuhasz, Jim Rarus, Bob Clyne and Warner Mach. (See our Internet Advisor Facebook page for a complete photo gallery.) We’ll not only talk about the history of computing but discuss “The Future is Now”. Ed Rudel will have a special segment on “Successful Searching”, tips to help you find exactly what you’re looking for on the Internet.

SEMCO Special Interview

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Show Notes: (Hour 1)

Focus on Stop, Think, Connect Forum, Walsh College, Tues. 5-7 PM Troy Campus

Bruce McConnell, Dept. of Homeland Security Senior Counselor for Cybersecurity, part of National Initiative for Cybersecurity Awareness
Nan Poulios, Director of the Information Assurance Center and assistant professor, Business Information Technology at Walsh College

Michelle Hackman, a blind senior at Great Neck High School, New York won second place in the Intel Talent Search and $75,000 for a science test that involved separating teens from their cell phones and measuring their anxiety.

The Flying Anderson Brothers (Erik and Scott) hold their official weigh-in to determine which one of them has lost the biggest percent of body weight over the past year and wins a brand new iPad 2.

Link: Restoring your computer with an external hard drive: Crash Plan

Hours 2 and 3: Don’t forget that we will also have two solid hours to answer all your computer and internet questions.

Walsh College-Stop, Think, Connect Forum

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Special return guest Josh Linkner outlines the kind of thinking and acting that will put America back on its feet again as a creative hotbed. Josh is a serial entrepreneur who founded ePrize and a handful of other successful ventures. During our interview Josh will share a five step process to getting the most creativity out of your life and/or organization. Among other things Josh is an accomplished jazz musician and writes an insightful blog
We will also be hearing about Apple’s latest moves from Erik Anderson’s Mac Minute report and Cal Carson will give us the highlights of the upcoming MacGroup Detroit Meeting this coming Sunday.
Then we will have TWO FULL HOURS of taking your phone calls and finding answers to your computer questions with Gary, Ed, Cal and Foster. Call us toll free between 5-7 PM at 800-859-0957.
TeachParentsTech.org
Disappearing DVD/CD Drive Solution

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Eric Abbot, Microsoft Online Solution Specialist, talks about Microsoft’s Imagine Cup, encouraging next generation of computing geniuses
Alumni of LifeCode Team, Steve Markovitch and Kun Wang from Wayne State University hope to compete in July 8-13th in New York City for the Imagine Cup with their new project Moov .
A brand new service from Google to help kids explain the Internet and computing to their parents and grandparents:TeachParentsTech.org

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Podcast: March 19, 2011 – Hour 3

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You’re going to have to get your questions in quickly this week because we have just one hour to find answers for your computer problems. MSU Basketball starts at 3:00PM as the Spartans keep marching on to the big dance. So we will put everything else on hold to make sure you get an hour of answers for your questions.

Don’t forget to turn the clocks ahead one hour this Sunday

when we switch to Daylight Savings Time for 2011!

Remember or you’ll be an hour late for church or breakfast at very least! 😉

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Groupon: Kelsey O’Neill will explain how this great group discount site can help you shop till you drop for less!

Links From The ShowHotmail Help Hotline – 1-866-672-4551

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Show Notes * Dr. Tim Elmore author of Gen iY, a generation of young people we need to understand and guide . Also examining the youth movements that have driven the revolutions throughout the Middle East through Facebook and Twitter. * Rejeana R. Heinrich, one of three enterprising sisters who created www.michigan-made.com out of their homes in Standish, MI

Suggested links from show: Track your computer start up time with Soluto

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Show Notes: * Nathan Bomey, Business Reporter, www.Annarbor.com state on online newspapers and www.groupon.com what it is and how it works. * Marvin Toll, Agile and Beyond Conference, March 12 in Dearborn, MI (Gary Baker one of speakers.) * Charlie Hopper, www.pasty.com and www.pasty.net Rural Broadband Initiative

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Helping the Blind to See with Computers * John Whitacre, Dir. of Computer Training, Optometric Institute and Clinic of Metro Detroit * Dr. Bernard Miller, Dir. of Clinical Affairs, Optometric Institute and Clinic of Metro Detroit * *King Nelson*, Counselor, Michigan Commission for the Blind * Gina Demaggio, legally blind, and Roger Long, paraplegicand caller Nathantrained by OICMD * Robert Blake and friends, Montego Bay, Jamaica, trained to use computer by John Whitacre and OICMD staff.

Erik Anderson: The Mac Minute.

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Happy 13th Anniversary to the Internet Advisor with a very special cast of “characters”: Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Foster Braun and the “Flying Anderson Brothers” Erik Mac Minute Man and Scott the Engineer. Our distinguished guests will include:

Vince Chmielewski representing VC Webdesign wrote the code that makes our homepage work (Members of Inner Circle Media who developed the graphics of our website will visit in the near future.)

Jan Gensheimer, President and Diane Durance, Program Committee Chair of New Enterprise Forum which is celebrating 25 yrs. of launching entrepreneurs.

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You read that correctly, we are on for a full THREE hours this Saturday, Jan. 29.

Our first hour features reporting directly from MacWorld Expo in San Franciso with Laura Phillips, Media Director for Handeholder, the Michigan-made iPad/tablet holder that is so successful. Mac Expert Cal Carson and Erik Anderson, host of The Mac Minute , rounds out the hour talking about up-coming Apple products and the impact that Apple is having on the PC’s that most of you use.

Best News: TWO HOURS of computer troubleshooting with Ed Rudel and Cal Carson to help you find answers to your digital dilemmas.

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Paul Eisenstein: Senior editor of The Detroit Bureau gives his comments on the “electrifying” North American International Auto Show which ends this Sunday at 7 PM.

Karen Sohl, from Cisco, chats with Gary about the brand new Linksys E4200 Dual Band N Router that he has been testing in his own home this week.

Ann King and two of her fellow grad students at California State University, East Bay have designed and built a way to travel Route 66 from Santa Monica to Amarillo, Texas, without moving an inch. Watch this video for the full story.

Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute report as excitement builds to the upcoming MacWorld Expo 2011 in San Francisco. And our second hour from 7-8 is dedicated to answering your computer questions.

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Podcast: Karen Sohl

Podcast: Ann King

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Hour 1: -Online Sales Show 14% Growth with Bob Cell, President of MyBuys

The 2011 North American International Auto Show : The Year of Electric Cars and Rolling Connection to the Internet with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau

–Apple Announces the Arrival of the iPhone to Verizon in February The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson

Hour 2: Answering your computer questions 1-800-859-0957 1-800-859-0WJR Link: The Mac Minute

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Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Foster Braun return as we get an insider’s view of the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Mike Burns the inventor of the Michigan made “Handeholder”. Mike’s device has become enormously popular because it allows you to handle the iPad or any other tablet device easily from just about any angle. The guys also talk with Rob David, Executive Producer of The Handyman Show with Glenn Haege regarding CES. Rob had just returned from Las Vegas to give us his take on the event. Look for the return of Erik Anderson’s Mac Minute as Apple prepares to spoil the party for the competition with their upcoming announcements. We also be taking your phone calls in our second hour to answer your computer questions.

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What won’t happen in 2011 IPTV become mainstream Expect Malware and Spyware to target Tablet devices 11 predictions for 2011 Chris Obrian of the Mercury News Big Tech Predictions for 2011 (PC Mag) Twitter Predicts Slash Gear Top Predictions for 2011 Tweet

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Google Chrome OS and CR 84 Device

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Mark Zuckerberg Time Man/Person of the Year

iPhone and iPad rumors

Microsoft Gives Away 10 Free Products for IT and Home Users

iPhone Color Blind App.

Google set to map a new frontier: The human body

Download the new Chrome HTML 5 (beta) browser and explore the human body.

Nasty new virus: ThinkPoint

Moving theatre seats in Michigan

Once again Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year.

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It’s a holiday gift edition featuring Dave Sawyer, Technical Director, Microsoft Technology Center Heartland District who loaded up his sleigh with a bag full of tech toys from tablets to Windowns 7 Phones for the geek in your lives, even if that’s you! Dave also talked about the changes in Microsoft’s recently released MS Office 2010. We are also delighted that Kurt Hines from VC Webdesign joined us again to help answer your tech questions.

Dave Sawyer’s Links From The Show – 12/11/10Mouse mischief for Microsoft Powerpoint

Sample lessons for teachers in the classroom

Video Demo Chemistry Add In For Word

Ribbon Hero A game to help you master the new features of Office 2010 and the ribbon.

Beta Bing travel planner for Outlook

Online Office 2010 Training Modules

Which Office 2010 Suite Is Right For You?

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Rishi Jaitly: Co-founder of Michigan Corps, a national philanthropy providing financial, intellectual, and human capital from across the country to outstanding social entrepreneurs and non-profits enriching Michigan.
Randy Dobbs: Author of Transformational Leadership, talks about the leadership that Michigan needs to get our state growing again.

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Podcast: December 4, 2010 – Hour 3

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Podcast: Randy Dobbs

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This week’s roundtable features a frequent guest and fresh voice, Kurt Hines of VC Webdesign .

Show Notes:

Stuxnet worm attacked Iran. It’s a modern day James Bond spy thriller without any 007’s.
Open source drivers written for Xbox Kinect create absolutely amazing applications.
The US government is starting to seize Peer to Peer sharing websites
Internet Censorship One Step Closer to Law
The rise of subscription viewing plan
Acer laptop with TWO touch screens
All the Roundtable experts want one thing for Christmas, can you guess what it was?

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Ann Arbor named 6th best digital city
Beatles live on iTunes. Why should anyone under 45 care?
Facebook Launches new Messaging tool.
Microsoft launches Kinect for XBox 360. Amazing interface based solely on user gestures. One million units sold in the first 10 days.
Was China guilty of hijacking the Internet?
First swap meet held at Detroit MacGroup
25 years of Microsoft screenshots
Gary shares insights from recent Michigan Emerging Conference.

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The gang was back with a special extended show which included:

Terry Cross, Founder of Windward Associates and Chairman of the Michigan Emerging Executive Board shares about Michigan Emerging, a conference designed to promote and connect innovators and entrepreneurs and the support system that exists only in Michigan. Michigan Emerging has been chosen as one of ten featured events in the nation for Global Entrepreneurship Week. During the week of November 15-21, over 30,000 events will take place across the nation to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit — and Michigan Emerging is the only featured event in Michigan.

Steve Sadler, a frequent guest, will be sharing about his new book Exposure to Closure . Steve began Scate to help e-learning and then found that there was a huge field called “social media” and that his tools would work so well there.

Erik “Mac Man” Anderson(couldn’t keep calling him “Mac Boy” forever!) will report on Apple’s huge patch release and other items this week and he will share about using his iPhone’s camera to make transactions with Chase Bank.

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Dell moves 25,000 from Blackberry to Win Phone 7
Bank of America and Citigroup may ditch Blackberry for iPhone
Register Your Cell Phone for the No Call List Consumer Factsheets on FCC Do-Not-Call Rules
Master Lock Vault provides high security storage for all your passwords More Details on Master Vault
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Special Interview: Microsoft Security Report Foster Braun interviews Dave Sawyer, Technical Director, Heartland Microsoft Technology Center on the Security Intelligence Report (SIR)

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Ed Rudel joins his fellow tech expert Cal Carson and co-host Foster Braun to review the hottest topics on the Internet:

Apple Passes RIM Now 4th Largest Phone Vendor

China Claims World’s Fastest Supercomputer

New Wi-Fi Direct standard ratified which will allow devices from different manufactures to establish a micro networks.

Limewire is finally shut down by court order

Ed Rudel Reviews: The new color Nook from Barnes and Noble & The HP Slate tablet computer

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Gary Baker, Cal Carson and Foster Braun discuss a week full of exciting news for Apple fans and lots of other tech topics:

Lost Children Get Help From QR Codes: www.MyFlyer.org www.MyChildID.org

Internet Phenomenon Report

For Apple, a Week of Hot Air and Market Share

Apple Dumps Flash

Slate is a Motorcycle and iPad is a bicycle.

Google Street Views Disasters

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Fresh off the press here is this week’s IA Tech Roundtable with Gary Baker, Cal Carson and Foster Braun. Topics of discussion included:

Windows 7 Phones whole new way of doing smart phones with less is more. Smackdown vs. Android and iPhone.

-Facebook and Skype in Deal

-Oct 20 new Apple OS Lion? Apple shares soar on news of Verizon iPad sales.

– Why NASA could help rescue Chilean miners.

-Microsoft releases biggest-ever security update.

Also this week, Erik “Macboy” Anderson has a special web exclusive Mac Minute podcast, discussing the Verizon iPad and previewing Apple’s upcoming press conference.

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Welcome to the premier edition of The Internet Advisor Tech Roundtable, featuring Gary Baker, Cal Carson and Foster Braun discussing Google TV and Logitech devices, MS Office 2010 impact, iPad sales at Target and resurrecting AOL. Each week we will post a new 20 to 30 minutes conversation about the top tech topics of the week with members of our team hosted by Foster Braun.

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Whenever our program is preempted by Michigan State University sports coverage on our home station WJR-AM, Detroit, we offer you special, longer interviews with people who are involved in the many aspects of the world of computing and the Internet.

This is a special interview we did with Dave Sawyer,Technical Director, Microsoft Technology Center Heartland District about Microsoft Office 2010its new feature set which includes strong collaborative tools and links to “cloud computing” on Windows Live.

Remember to watch this space for special interviews on the days that our show is preempted on WJR. Subscribe to our Internet Advisor Facebook Fan Page and you will never miss an update.

To download Office 2010 and learn more about the product visit www.office.com

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Scott Mueller is the author of Upgrading and Repairing PC’s, released 19th edition. The book has been an essential resource over the last 20 years for training computer technicians and keeping everyone from hobbyists to network administrators up to date on the latest computer technology. Editions of Upgrading and Repairing PC’s also come with a DVD giving step by step instructions for many of the procedures described in the book.

When we interviewed Scott he had some some very interesting views on upgrading your computers that would seem to run counter to the notion that newer is always better, particularly with operating systems. Let’s just say, don’t throw out your Win XP Pro software just yet. It might be the best thing you could do!

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Join us for a late night edition of the Internet Advisor with Foster Braun, Gary Baker, and Ed Rudel. This week we will look at the next world war which may be taking place right now … Online! Richard Stiennon, author of Surviving Cyber War and a syndicated security blog , will talk about the next cyberwar and how we can prepare for it. Erik Anderson will also be back with The Mac Minute to keep you up to date with the latest Apple product information.

Also joining us, Amy Tyrrell to tell us about Buddy Walk, a fundraiser to help families of children with Down Syndrome through the Down Syndrome Group of Southeast Michigan. 1 in 800 children are created with Down Syndrome and each year they thrive more and more due to greater awareness which creates greater acceptance for all.

As usual our second hour will be dedicated to helping you with your computer problems. Don’t miss the chance to get some free expert advice simply by calling 1-800-859-7950 or 1-800-859-0WJR

Podcast: Richard Stiennon

Podcast: September 11, 2010 – Hour 1

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Because the show was preempted by MSU Football, we present you with a special podcast. This week’s interview is with Cindy O’Neil otherwise known as Mrs. Wizard. She has been helping people for over 15 years both in her hometown, Memphis, TN, and around the globe through her excellent website. You’ll also find out about her latest outing: a blog about the Kindle (Amazon’s Ebook Reader). (Foster Braun)

Mrs. Wizard Interview (approx. 20 minutes.)

As your Labor Day BBQs near, I thought you might be specifically interested in checking out Kayem’s Franksteiner application (http://kayem.com/frankensteiner/#/create-your-own) which allows you to create your very own hot dog recipes. Upon entering the hot dog laboratory, you can choose from a selection of more than 20 toppings to “dress up your dog.” Upon completion, you can submit your creation to the hot dog gallery for your chance to win coupons from Kayem. So before traveling to the supermarket for tons of hot dog toppings this coming weekend, be sure to visit the site to test out what works and what doesn’t! …

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Dave Buchanan and Steve Bostedo**r, from Jackson, Michigan, co-hosts of “The iPad Show” . It’s a great story of how a couple of guys with a passion have become digital stars.

The iPad Show

Damian McGlothlin, Ann Arbor high school senior, developed a brilliant website, YouChooseOne.org , that allows people to donate to specific needy individuals rather than to organizations. Every penny helps those in need.

YouChooseOne.org

Phil Bundo, is co-owner of CompuQuest USA Inc, a new program sponsor of the Internet Advisor. Phil and his family owned company have 12 years of experience servicing homes and businesses all across Southeast Michigan out of their store in Sterling Heights.

CompuQuest USA Inc

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Starting Sept. 4th we will be preempted and moved around a lot, as in past years, because WJR is the voice of both MSU Football and Basketball. Keep your eyes on our homepage and Facebook page for show times and upcoming topics and you’ll never have to miss a show because we always post the podcasts here following each live program. …

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Passwords are everywhere and every site seems to want a new one. How do you create secure or strong passwords and where do you save them? Gary Baker, Foster Braun and our original Tech Expert, Tom Diroff provide some practical tips during the first hour and the staff surprised Foster with a birthday cake. The second hour is dedicated to answering listeners’ questions.

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A tablet computer for just $35! Scam or miracle? That is the question we will explore today with Mike Elgan tech expert, nationally recognized blogger and host of Mike’s List. Mr. Elgan believes that this is part of a pattern of sensational headlines that the Indian tech industry is using to create more propaganda than computers. Join Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Foster Braun as we explore this news headline and others with Mike Elgan and catch up on the latest Apple news with Erik Anderson and The Mac Minute.

Of course the main part of our program is spent answering your computer questions. Remember that the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask! We look forward to hearing from you and giving you a helping hand. Don’t forget that our Forums are open for your questions 24/7; just click on Forums on the toolbar.

Interview Podcast: Mike Elgan

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Our guests this week are Art and Jennie McCafferty, owners of GLSP, a media company that publishes travel and sport related content in print, online and video. During the past 10 years they have produced over 3500 videos, 1404 on You Tube alone, for their five online television channels. They will speak about how publishing has been impacted by the modern communication technologies as well as their impact on the sports of golf and running.

Erik Anderson brings us the latest Apple news with The Mac Minute. And as always the second part of the show is all about you and your questions. Don’t forget to visit our Internet Advisor Facebook page for interesting stories that our hosts collect during the week from the world of technology.

Remember to visit the Internet Advisor Forums any time you have a tech question; lots of people are just waiting to pitch in and help you with your problems any day of the week.

Podcast: August 7, 2010 – Hour 1

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You might call the topic for our show this week: Browser Wars. In the past, few people thought about choosing a browser for surfing the Internet because the majority of us used PC’s running Microsoft operating systems equipped with Internet Explorer. Nowadays there are a lot of other options and depending on your point of view, much better options. This week join Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Foster Braun as they discuss the pro’s and con’s of the browsers you can use to surf the Internet.

We will start our open lines during the first hour for your computer questions and you will also enjoy our weekly The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson giving you the latest Apple news.

Podcast: July 31, 2010 – Hour 1

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Tune in this weekend for some special guest hosts and a whole bunch of unique topics. Foster Braun is joined by a special crew of experts: Vince Chmielewski, owner of VC Web Design, Kurt Hines, guest tech expert and IT specialist, Rachel Kelly, a specialist in Social Networking and Meaghan McCann who is an expert in AdWords/AdSense. Guests include: Stephen Clark, news anchor for WXYZ-TV (ABC) to talk about tweeting during the newscasts and Brian Mefford, CEO of Connected Nation to talk about Connect Michigan their new interactive map of broadband coverage in Michigan. And as always Erik Anderson brings us the latest Apple news with The Mac Minute.

The second hour of the program is all about finding answers to your computer questions.

Show Links: Irfanview: Classic, free application (PC only) that handles just about every/or audio or video file type developed by Austrian Irfan Skiljian. www.irfanview.com

Podcast: Stephen Clark, News anchorman, WXYZ-TV, Detroit

Podcast: Brian Mefford, Connected Nation

Podcast: July 24, 2010 – Hour 1

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So are you going to fix your $200 iPhone 4 with duct tape?!?! What a week for Apple but in the end they admitted they really do have problems with their shiny new phone. Join Foster Braun, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Erik Anderson as we talk about this week’s big media story with Terry White, president of MacGroup Detroit. Also joining us: Jamie McCarthy (son of long time WJR host JP McCarthy)to talk about New Voices and Visions, a unique online program for WJR listeners with specially produced video features which he co-hosts along with Christianne Sims, Director of Fusion the Detroit Regional Chamber. The program is a wildly creative mix of video and audio covering exciting events and personalities around Detroit.

Don’t forget that our second hour is dedicated solely to finding answers to your computer questions.

Podcast: Jamie McCarthy

Podcast: Terry White

Podcast: July 17, 2010 – Hour 1

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As a special treat this weekend, we ask our two favorite tech guys, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson, and co-host Foster Braun, to reveal a favorite application that they just couldn’t live without. As always Erik Anderson has the latest tidbits of Apple news on The Mac Minute as well.

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Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Gary Baker, Foster Braun and Cal Carson are in house this weekend to spend a full two hours answering your technology related questions. Also, Mr. Baker has a special announcement regarding a new product he received this week. Hint: Gary is being drawn deeper into the “Dark Side”.

Erik Anderson will also join us with The Mac Minute to enlighten us about the latest news from Apple.

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Summer is a summer camp time… so why not a tech camp? This Saturday we preview: Camp Infiniti, a summer camp designed specifically for Metro-Detroit girls by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation. The girls will be challenged to design websites and conduct a robot sumo competition this coming week.

Join Foster Braun, Gary Baker and Kurt Hines, our special guest tech expert, as we interview Julie Patterson, Camp Director of Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s Camp Infinity for the past 5 years, and Marina Reyna who can talk about the camp and speak to why technology is so important for young females.

We also focus on high tech security with Jason Yaeger, from Online Tech and Adam Goslin one of the co-founders of High Bit Security, a company that specializes in helping companies keep their information safe from intruders. These are the folks who make sure that your information stays safe in other peoples’ hands.

Erik Anderson joins us in studio with The Mac Minute.

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Recently one of the guys noted that we haven’t heard women’s perspectives on tech themes in a while and this weekend we intend to take a step toward remedying that oversight. This week, Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson welcome Rachel Kelly, a specialist in Social Networking and Meaghan McCann who is an expert in AdWords/AdSense. Both of these ladies are associates of Vince Chmielewski, our frequent tech contributor and web site designer. Rachel shows us how to use tools like Facebook and Linked-in to increase your outreach while Meaghan talks about the nuts and bolts of making a website work for you.

Also with us this week is Ron Stefanski, Captain of Tres Joli, a 38’ Beneteau sailboat. Ron tells how he used Facebook to keep his friends informed, in real time, of his adventures last week as he sailed from Lake Charlevoix around the mitten of Michigan to Toledo Beach in Lake Erie. He describes it as seeing Michigan at five miles per hour. Some friends even got on harbor webcams for a live view of the skipper and his crew as they prepare to disembark on the next segment of this journey. …

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Ed Rudel and Cal Carson host this week as they take your technology related calls during open lines for a full two hours. Don’t miss Erik Anderson’s Mac Minute for commentary on the new iPhone 4.0 released just this week. Gary Baker has the night off to celebrate the graduation from high school of his lovely daughter Lauren who is also our Teen Tech Advisor (new title coming soon) Congratulations Lauren Baker!

Podcast: June 12, 2010 – Hour 1

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Foster Braun, Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson start their regular Saturday schedule following Dr. Dean Krauskopf and the WJR Garden Show.

The Blind Leading the BlindThis week we are joined by John Whitacre and Ted Lennox to talk about how the blind are helping other visually handicapped individuals learn to use their computers. There have been some big changes in this field that will amaze you; don’t miss this great segment with these two experts in the field who have been our guests frequently during the last 13 years.

Since this is Foster’s last show for a while as he is undergoing Stem Cell Transplant therapy for the next three months, we will talk about www.caringbridge.org. This organization provides free blogs to families facing critical health issues that allow them to keep everyone informed on their loved one’s condition. You are invited to visit Foster’s CaringBridge blog to follow his treatment until he returns later this summer.

Erik Anderson is also be back with his The Mac Minute report on all things Apple and there will be plenty of time for your questions and some answers.

Links & Phone Numbers From The ShowOptometric Institute of Michigan…

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Foster Braun, Gary (birthday boy) Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson have another three hour show this week. This is our last chance to offer you this big block of time to answer your questions about your computers and the Internet because, like the swallows returning to Capistrano, we look forward to Dr. Dean Krauskopf and the WJR Garden Show returning next week.

The guys help answer your computer questions on the show that has been pointing you in the right direction longer than any other locally produced computer program in Detroit for the last 12 years. Where else would you find that kind of dependable expert help but on the , WJR 760 AM, The Great Voice of the Great Lakes!

Podcast: April 17, 2010 – Hour 1

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Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson have cleared the decks to give you even more time to ask your questions about your computers and getting around the Internet. Erik Anderson also is on hand with his Mac Minute report on all things Apple, in other words, reactions to the iPad as well as new iPhone software announcements! Time for a little spring cleaning on our computers to get them tuned up for a busy summer of editing family pictures. Join us for lots of interesting conversation about the latest computer news and solutions to your computer problems.

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Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson host a special “Late Edition” of the Internet Advisor show.

Angela Kujava, Marketing Director for Logic Solutions talks to us about the iPad which Apple just released and the applications market. We also talk about the other smart mobile devices available by Microsoft, Apple, Google and Palm. Erik Anderson also has The Mac Minute chock-a-block full of more news about…what else? The iPad!

We have plenty of time to answer our WJR listener questions. Get your jammies on and get ready for a great show podcast to listen at your leisure.

Have a Happy Easter!

Podcast: April 3, 2010 – Hour 1

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Economics is the focus of this week’s super-sized Internet Advisor show. BetterInvesting.org, (a venerable, long-established, Michigan-based non-profit) is making significant headway in the face of the recent economic “tsunami” by assisting “main street investors” and investment clubs to stabilize and manage/grow their assets, using current technology tools. This Saturday Gary Baker and Ed Rudel interview Suzi Artzberger, Director of Information Technology and Product Development and an old friend, Kathleen Norton-Shock, about the way BetterInvesting.org uses new technology.

Also joining the crew to help answer your computer and Internet questions is Jason Yaeger from Online Technologies and Erik Anderson contributes The Mac Minute to keep us up to date on the latest in Apple news from the Dark Side. This week, we have a full two hours and plenty of expert help to get your questions answered.

Podcast: March 27, 2010 – Hour 1

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To Google or not to Google…a whole city, that is the question. Google Networks has created a bidding war among cities across the country including, of course, Ann Arbor, Michigan, to be one of the test sites for their super fast network. This week, the crew interviews a number of people who are trying to get Google to place their next generation fiber optic network in the home of University of Michigan and a host of high tech companies. Among our guests is: Chris Taylor, City Council person for City of Ann Arbor, Laura Patterson, CIO for the University of Michigan and Derek Mehraban, the CEO of Ingenex Digital Marketing whose company is sponsoring some of the local A2 Fiber events.

Of course we also have our full panel of experts: Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson to answer your questions along with co-host Foster Braun. Erik Anderson will also bring us his weekly Mac Minute highlight all things Apple in the news.

Links From The ShowAnn Arbor Fiber Project

UStream Video Streaming

Podcast: March 20, 2010 – Hour 1

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Alas our brave Spartans failed at the free throw line and lost in overtime to Minnesota to drop out of the Big Ten Championship series. But their loss is our gain because we have a full Three Hours of Tech Calls with Foster Braun, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson this week. Erik Anderson also have has the latest update on Apple computing with The Mac Minute.

In the meantime don’t forget to Spring Forward this Sunday. Daylight Savings Time officially begins on Sunday morning when you will lose an hour of sleep and set the clocks ahead an hour.

Podcast: March 13, 2010 – Hour 1

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March certainly has come in like a lamb, at least in terms of the weather, but it has been a busy season for computer techs like Ed Rudel and Cal Carson who have tales to tell of battling viruses that have tried to take over computers. Join Foster Braun and Gary Baker as we talk about some of the common infections that are paralyzing people’s computers and ways of both fixing the problems and preventing them.

The economic crisis in the State of Michigan is not unlike the challenges facing both business and government today. Reduced budgets. Scarce resources. The need for economic transformation.Michigan State University is addressing this challenge head-on by leveraging a significant, yet largely untapped asset: its people. Kim Patrick Kobza CEO of INgage Networks’ and Dr. Cliff Lampe of MSU explain how INgage Networks’ enterprise social software will enable MSU to connect the brilliant minds across the state – online – to jointly develop new ideas and solutions.

Big Red, Erik Anderson, has his Mac Minute ready to keep us on the cutting edge of all things Apple.

Podcast: March 6, 2010 – Hour 1

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Join us for another early edition of the Internet Advisor with Gary Baker, Foster Braun, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Vince Chmielewski. Our panel of experts will discuss two important issues in today’s digital work that have links to Apple Computers:

The future of Flash. Can this technology that has made web viewing such a rich experience stand up against the attacks by HTML and Apple’s resistance? View Vince’s blog on the topic.
Steve Jobs and his legacy The founder of Apple Computers turned 55 this past week and we will consider his impact, for good or for bad, in the world of computing.

We will also hear of another enterprising teacher, MSU Journalism Professor Nancy Hanus, the professor who assigned her class work via Twitter and Audioboo while stuck in traffic. Check out her blog of the incident!

Of course we will have our weekly dose of The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson and lots of time for you to get your computing questions answered by our team of experts. Don’t forget that the Internet Advisor is open 24/7 to help you through our Forums; just click the link in the toolbar at the top …

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Finding your place in e-commerce is the theme of this week’s Internet Advisor with Foster Braun, and Ed Rudel. The old saying was: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going… online” we might add in 2010. With the economy in shambles, particularly in Midwest, many of the un-and under-employed are turning to e-commerce. Hard work and determination to learn from your mistakes are still required but the rewards can be awesome.

This week we catch up with one of our favorite digitally based entrepreneurs, Donna Klein, known to long time listeners as Ebay Lady, and find out how her businesses have grown online way beyond Ebay. Also joining us from Houghton Lake is Leroy Johnston who started an online business 12 years ago as a home for his invention for a great fishing product and has since branched into other areas in the digital realm. Who knows, maybe their stories will inspire you to become the next success story we feature….and why not?!

Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute to keep us up on all this Apple and our 5-6 hour will be dedicated to finding solutions to your computer and internet problems. Don’t forget …

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This Saturday, Foster Braun, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson are up late to help solve your computer and Internet problems as well as introduce you to some interesting new developments. Among our guests is college professor Bert Copple who used the Internet to help hold class in the middle of our recent snow storm from the comfort of everyone’s home. And the MacGroup Detroit has developed their very own free MacGroup App for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad offering instant access to their blog, meeting schedule, MacGroup TV and more.

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Break out the cake it’s time to celebrate a dozen years of Detroit’s longest running, locally produced computer talk show: The Internet Advisor! We’re doing it in style with Gary Baker, Ed Rudel, Foster Braun and Erik Anderson. The cake is virtual for all but those in studio…a plus for all the Weight Watchers in the audience. We look back at some of the incredible changes that have taken place in computing and the Internet since 1998 and learn about WJR’s newest contribution to that progress: The WJR’s free web app for iPhones and Blackberry smartphones!

The economic downturn has affected libraries across the nation in a significant way. Faced with unprecedented budget cuts that conflict with a booming user base, libraries and the companies that serve them have had to get creative to do more with less. At Gale, a local company that happens to be the leading publisher serving libraries in the world, this translates into creating a different breed of products that do not only focus on traditional areas like homework help, but also involves developing software solutions to help users with career transitions, health support, and small business management. It also means reaching …

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This week Foster Braun, Ed Rudel, Cal Carson and Vince Chmielewski will be in the studios to tackle your computer and Internet questions.

We also feature two very special non-profit websites: The Wellness Community of Southeast Michigan aimed at helping cancer patients and their families and The Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration , that provides the infrastructure for collaboration between the health professionals around the globe who are developing new standards for dealing with sarcoma. Vince was instrumental in developing both these websites as he has been in creating ours.

And of course we count on Erik Anderson to take a few Mac Minutes to talk about launch of the iPad, Apple’s long anticipated touch screen tablet earlier this week.

Links From The ShowGizmodo article on the Apple iPad

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We’re baaaaack!!! The Internet Advisor team is back in action to answer your questions. Lots of time to answer all those questions you didn’t get into the forum during the week.

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Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, Vince Chmielewski and Erik Anderson put on their problem solving hats to handle your computer and Internet questions.

Links From The ShowAbout.com review of Mac Anti-Virus programs.

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Join Gary Baker, Foster Braun and Cal Carson for a Post-Christmas gadget festival. We’ll answer questions for you about getting those new digital toys working properly. Also joining us to talk about the current desperate retail season is Kevin Ertel of ForeSee Results, a company that studies retail sales and how to improve them. Their recent study of lower customer satisfaction with online retailers has led to some interesting conclusions that Kevin will discuss.

The whole show is yours so don’t miss the chance to start having some fun with your presents. Erik Anderson has some Apple bragging to do as well with his Mac Minute.

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Twas the show before Christmas and all through the studio Microsoft and Apple fill the airwaves with valuable information. This week Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson host Dave Sawyer, a frequent visitor from Microsoft to talk about their recent Security Intelligence Report on the most significant threats facing Internet users. Also joining the gang is Terry White, the head of the Detroit MacGroup to talk about the launch of his New iPhone/iPod touch App Review Site.

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The whole Internet Advisor crew returned to the studio for a busy show as Ed Rudel and Cal Carson joined Gary Baker and Foster Braun. We had three unique guests and topics.

Scott Mueller, a frequent visitor to the show, talked about his latest (20th) edition of Upgrading and Repairing PC’s

Scott Fox, the author of Internet Riches, shared about “tweeting” for a Detroit Charity at Scott Fox Show.

And Nelson Saba, the co-creator of Glo, the Bible “reimagined for the digital world”, discussed a bible product that will revolutionize how the world’s greatest book is experienced.

Finally, Erik “Macboy” Anderson took the week off from Internet Advisor show this week but posted a special web exclusive Mac Minute Podcast for your enjoyment discussing AT&T’s network and how to use an old PC for a Mac / Linux media server.

Podcast: December 12, 2009 – Hour 1

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It’s a special edition! Join us as the Internet Advisor crew, led by Gary Baker, launches a brand new website for the show. You’ll get to meet:

Carrie Hensel and Catherine Hayes of Inner Circle Media, who created the new design,
Vince Chmielewski who is kind of like the Wizard of Oz pulling all the right bells and chords behind the scenes to make the whole thing work right and
Jason Yaeger fromOnline Tech, the company which has hosted our sites since we began 12 years ago.

It’s a chance not only to see how our new site works but give you insight into what your website could look like with a little expert help.

Foster Braun returns in studio for this important launch program. Big Red Erik Anderson has The Mac Minute ready with news from the “Dark Side” and tech expert Joel Powell joins us again to help answer your questions.

In the second and third hours the guys answer technology related questions during open line.

Podcast: December 5, 2009 – Hour 1

Podcast: December 5, 2009 – Hour 2

Podcast: December 5, 2009 – Hour 3

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