http://blog.mlive.com/geek_guide/Technology News, Insight and AnalysisenWed, 02 Dec 2009 12:32:39 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noTechnology News, Insight and Analysisgeek_guidehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/oly0t1vehik/is_ipad_right_for_grandma_a_te.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comMon, 02 Apr 2012 05:59:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/index.ssf//2425.8029723 ]]>Most relatives had their doubts that she would be able to figure it out.noMost relatives had their doubts that she would be able to figure it out.Most relatives had their doubts that she would be able to figure it out.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/04/is_ipad_right_for_grandma_a_te.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/ZnYRvO8B9vE/motorola_droid_4_review_androi.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comMon, 20 Feb 2012 07:13:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/index.ssf//2425.7764492 ]]>BlackBerry users: This is the next smartphone for you.noBlackBerry users: This is the next smartphone for you.BlackBerry users: This is the next smartphone for you.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/02/motorola_droid_4_review_androi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/UXQfTSrGMng/samsung_galaxy_nexus_on_verizo.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comMon, 16 Jan 2012 11:07:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/index.ssf//2425.7574309 ]]>Galaxy Nexus breaks ground in many categories, but falls short in something that is fairly standard.noGalaxy Nexus breaks ground in many categories, but falls short in something that is fairly standard.Galaxy Nexus breaks ground in many categories, but falls short in something that is fairly standard.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/01/samsung_galaxy_nexus_on_verizo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/qdPfkgkO_mk/ipod_nano_recall_how_to_return.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comWed, 11 Jan 2012 08:09:20 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/entertainment/index.ssf//3965.7500807.20120111110920 ]]>See how to find out if your old iPod is one of the recall models from 2005 and 2006.noSee how to find out if your old iPod is one of the recall models from 2005 and 2006.See how to find out if your old iPod is one of the recall models from 2005 and 2006.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/01/ipod_nano_recall_how_to_return.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/fexVaPs2COg/review_can_samsung_focus_s_win.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comSat, 17 Dec 2011 05:11:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7444401.20111217081137 ]]>Unfortunately beauty with Windows Phone still is only skin deep.noUnfortunately beauty with Windows Phone still is only skin deep.Unfortunately beauty with Windows Phone still is only skin deep.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/review_can_samsung_focus_s_win.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/2viaVl9HJls/nest_thermostat_takes_high-tec.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comThu, 08 Dec 2011 15:04:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/homeandgarden/index.ssf//2848.7397176.20111208180417 ]]>If you have a hole on your wish list, this thermostat may satisfy your gadget lust.noIf you have a hole on your wish list, this thermostat may satisfy your gadget lust.If you have a hole on your wish list, this thermostat may satisfy your gadget lust.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/homeandgarden/index.ssf/2011/12/nest_thermostat_takes_high-tec.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/aHuK22tipAk/why_ipad_2_makes_a_bad_christm.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comFri, 09 Dec 2011 06:42:25 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7402630.20111209094225 ]]>Normal people won't mind, but most geeks know something better is around the corner.noNormal people won't mind, but most geeks know something better is around the corner.Normal people won't mind, but most geeks know something better is around the corner.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/why_ipad_2_makes_a_bad_christm.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/T9gmO37cmn0/99_hp_touchpad_tablet_returnin.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comSun, 11 Dec 2011 16:09:10 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7397912.20111211190910 ]]>You can get a better value for your money.noYou can get a better value for your money.You can get a better value for your money.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/99_hp_touchpad_tablet_returnin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/NFwZkJqS1TI/avoid_the_cyber_monday_trap_wi.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comMon, 28 Nov 2011 07:34:39 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7349942 ]]>There are good deals today, but this isn't your last day for a bargain.noThere are good deals today, but this isn't your last day for a bargain.There are good deals today, but this isn't your last day for a bargain.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/avoid_the_cyber_monday_trap_wi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/gISw8HPvSk8/motorola_droid_razr_and_lapdoc.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comSun, 13 Nov 2011 17:14:27 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7283712.20111113201427 ]]>Lot to like with the phone, but the Lapdock is a mixed bag. noLot to like with the phone, but the Lapdock is a mixed bag. Lot to like with the phone, but the Lapdock is a mixed bag. tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/motorola_droid_razr_and_lapdoc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/CbfKCQFewTg/a_non-geeks_review_of_the_ipho.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comWed, 09 Nov 2011 07:27:47 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7253727.20111109102747 ]]>Buzz of the iPhone cannot overcome one feature that some users cannot do without.noBuzz of the iPhone cannot overcome one feature that some users cannot do without.Buzz of the iPhone cannot overcome one feature that some users cannot do without.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/a_non-geeks_review_of_the_ipho.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/cYWJRYw8ECQ/holland_area_gets_verizon_4g_l.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comTue, 25 Oct 2011 07:09:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7179305 ]]>It is part of a West Michigan expansion that was announced for mid-November. noIt is part of a West Michigan expansion that was announced for mid-November. It is part of a West Michigan expansion that was announced for mid-November. tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/holland_area_gets_verizon_4g_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/oJJGJQ51csw/avoid_201000_smartphone_bill_s.htmltag:buzztag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comTue, 25 Oct 2011 05:08:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7177745.20111025080838 ]]>Texting and trips out of the country can really add up.noTexting and trips out of the country can really add up.Texting and trips out of the country can really add up.tag:buzz, tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/avoid_201000_smartphone_bill_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/CR3WvqgvPIw/top_features_of_new_android_40.htmltag:buzztag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comWed, 19 Oct 2011 09:36:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7147162 ]]>Improvements introduced for software to run tablets, smartphones and "everything in between."noImprovements introduced for software to run tablets, smartphones and "everything in between."Improvements introduced for software to run tablets, smartphones and "everything in between."tag:buzz, tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/top_features_of_new_android_40.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/UCiDPIjRn_o/iphone_snob_reviews_samsung_ga.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comTue, 18 Oct 2011 19:04:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7141447.20111018220400 ]]>Samsung shows it doesn't have to be a Droid to be a good Android phone.noSamsung shows it doesn't have to be a Droid to be a good Android phone.Samsung shows it doesn't have to be a Droid to be a good Android phone.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/iphone_snob_reviews_samsung_ga.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/xtcIPbtoEb4/latest_blackberry_outage_in_us.htmltag:buzztag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comWed, 12 Oct 2011 12:55:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7115447 ]]>Internet service, email and messaging problems hit U.S. users today.noInternet service, email and messaging problems hit U.S. users today.Internet service, email and messaging problems hit U.S. users today.tag:buzz, tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/latest_blackberry_outage_in_us.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/cU16FhYnbPw/how_to_fix_netflix_after_qwiks.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comWed, 12 Oct 2011 11:44:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/entertainment/index.ssf//3965.7111321.20111012144450 ]]>How the TV and movie rental service can offer better content online. noHow the TV and movie rental service can offer better content online. How the TV and movie rental service can offer better content online. tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/10/how_to_fix_netflix_after_qwiks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/A89nblO6QY8/ios_5_upgrade_10_reasons_to_do.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comTue, 11 Oct 2011 12:13:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7106461.20111011151347 ]]>You don't need to buy a new iPhone 4S to get a new experience with your gadgets.noYou don't need to buy a new iPhone 4S to get a new experience with your gadgets.You don't need to buy a new iPhone 4S to get a new experience with your gadgets.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/ios_5_upgrade_10_reasons_to_do.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/ecDKcfmhCLo/verizon_plans_major_expansion.htmltag:b2btag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comMon, 10 Oct 2011 07:21:36 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7101540.20111010102136 ]]>Next month's upgrade will include some Lakeshore communities.noNext month's upgrade will include some Lakeshore communities.Next month's upgrade will include some Lakeshore communities.tag:b2b, tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/10/verizon_plans_major_expansion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geek_guide/~3/xVXaZKhSw54/three_standout_tributes_to_app.htmltag:Jeff Haywoodtag:TechJeff Haywood | jhaywood@mlive.comThu, 06 Oct 2011 06:41:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.7082924 ]]>The computer visionary died Wednesday at age 56.noThe computer visionary died Wednesday at age 56.The computer visionary died Wednesday at age 56.tag:Jeff Haywood, tag:Techhttp://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/three_standout_tributes_to_app.htmlnonadult