Technology Snapshots http://www.technologysnapshots.com/ en-US Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ The Perfect Halloween Addition: DOOM Classic For The iPhone! http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/the-perfect-halloween-addition-doom-classic-for-the-iphone.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/the-perfect-halloween-addition-doom-classic-for-the-iphone.html DOOM now available in the App Store!. Perfect selection for Halloween! This is still one of my favorite games...so many years later. Placing it on my iPhone is awesome! :) This is one of my favorite new additions to my... DOOM now available in the App Store!.  Perfect selection for Halloween!  This is still one of my favorite games...so many years later.  Placing it on my iPhone is awesome!  :)  This is one of my favorite new additions to my iPhone.  Try it...you will like it!

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]]> AppleLife Apps Doom iPhone Reviews mlynd Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Defriending Is A Beatdown On Your Digital Ego http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/defriending-is-a-beatdown-on-your-digital-ego.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/defriending-is-a-beatdown-on-your-digital-ego.html Defriending can bruise your 'digital ego' - CNN.com. - I recently had to defriend some "ridiculous" University of Texas fans from my Facebook account. One of them...the arrogant original instigator sent me hate mail...further proving I was right in removing... Defriending can bruise your 'digital ego' - CNN.com. - I recently had to defriend some "ridiculous" University of Texas fans from my Facebook account.  One of them...the arrogant original instigator sent me hate mail...further proving I was right in removing this person.  I am so glad that we have the de-friend feature available...but, it is especially obvious to me that this article is right...people do get upset when you de-friend them...even if it is for a strong reason.  Be careful my friends...  :)

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]]> CNN Facebook Social Networking mlynd Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/smartphone-showdown-iphone-3gs-vs-motorola-droid.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/smartphone-showdown-iphone-3gs-vs-motorola-droid.html Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid. Very interesting showdown between seemingly the two best smartphones on the market now. This review further proves that beauty (or in this case best in class) is definitely is in the eye of... Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid. Very interesting showdown between seemingly the two best smartphones on the market now.  This review further proves that beauty (or in this case best in class) is definitely is in the eye of the beholder.  Enjoy!

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]]> AppleLife AT&T Droid iPhone Smartphone Tech Gadgets Verizon mlynd Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Top Brands Being Tweeted! http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/the-top-brands-being-tweeted.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/the-top-brands-being-tweeted.html The Top 50 Tweeted Brands. - Great story about the importance of brands in social networking. They list the Top 50 brands on Twitter. The list contains mostly the usual suspects, but there are a couple of surprises. Via TheNextWeb The Top 50 Tweeted Brands. - Great story about the importance of brands in social networking.  They list the Top 50 brands on Twitter.  The list contains mostly the usual suspects, but there are a couple of surprises.

Via TheNextWeb

]]> Brand Social Networking TheNextWeb Twitter mlynd Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 How Do You Measure The Success Of A Facebook App http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/how-do-you-measure-the-success-of-a-facebook-app.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/how-do-you-measure-the-success-of-a-facebook-app.html How To Measure The True Stickiness (And Success) Of A Facebook App. Really interesting analysis of Facebook's relationship and ability to drive usage of applications on their platform. It is even more interesting how it can all dissapear in an... How To Measure The True Stickiness (And Success) Of A Facebook App.  Really interesting analysis of Facebook's relationship and ability to drive usage of applications on their platform.  It is even more interesting how it can all dissapear in an instant, due to your

partner, Facebook!

]]> Facebook Social Networking mlynd Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Next Generation Graph Based Database Offered By Neo Technology http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/next-generation-graph-based-database-offered-by-neo-technology.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/next-generation-graph-based-database-offered-by-neo-technology.html Neo Technology Commercializes Next Generation Graph Based Database. This is a very cool technology for specifics uses. The social networking example given in this article really show the amazing latency benefit one can get using Neo Technologies product. It is... Neo Technology Commercializes Next Generation Graph Based Database. This is a very cool technology for specifics uses.   The social networking example given in this article really show the amazing latency benefit one can get using Neo Technologies product.  It is true that relational databases are not always the best answer, but definitely the most popular.  Other unique databases such as Cache' and others have been fighting an uphill battle to try and compete with Oracle, IBM and Microsoft.  It will be very interesting to see how the position themselves against these 800-LB gorillas.

]]> Database IBM IT Operations Microsoft Neo Technology Oracle mlynd Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Can Anything Contain The Growth of Mobile Web Usage??? http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/can-anything-contain-the-growth-of-mobile-web-usage.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/can-anything-contain-the-growth-of-mobile-web-usage.html Mobile Web Usage Keeps On Growing, And Growing, And Growing …. It is unbelievable how fast mobile web usage is growing. Just think about this, Aple announced it now has over 100,000 approved iPhone apps available now. This is just... Mobile Web Usage Keeps On Growing, And Growing, And Growing ….  It is unbelievable how fast mobile web usage is growing.  Just think about this, Aple announced it now has over 100,000 approved iPhone apps available now.  This is just for Apple, if you through in all the others you can start to see what is fueling  this incredible growth.  Smartphones couple with mobileweb access are rapidly becoming the new platform of choice for social networking, email and web access over PCs.  It is a brave new World out there!

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]]> iPhone Mobile Smartphone Tech Gadgets Techcrunch mlynd Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Outlook ' s PST Format Opening Up For Interoperability??? http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/outlook-s-pst-format-opening-up-for-interoperability.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/outlook-s-pst-format-opening-up-for-interoperability.html Slashdot Technology Story | Microsoft Opening Outlook's PST Format. Wow...so it must be a cold day in hell as it is shocking to see Microsoft compromise or to open a technology completely as outlined in this story. Hhmmmm...better get my... Slashdot Technology Story | Microsoft Opening Outlook's PST Format. Wow...so it must be a cold day in hell as it is shocking to see Microsoft compromise or to open a technology completely as outlined in this story.  Hhmmmm...better get my jacket

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]]> Microsft Outlook Slashdot Tech Gadgets mlynd Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Arch Rock Launches Monitoring Tool « Data Center Knowledge http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/arch-rock-launches-monitoring-tool-data-center-knowledge.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/arch-rock-launches-monitoring-tool-data-center-knowledge.html Arch Rock Launches Monitoring Tool « Data Center Knowledge. - Very interesting product...it makes a lot of sense. Cabling in data centers can be a complex game of rip and replace and sometimes even the best layed out data centers... Arch Rock Launches Monitoring Tool « Data Center Knowledge. - Very interesting product...it makes a lot of sense.  Cabling in data centers can be a complex game of rip and replace and sometimes even the best layed out data centers have issues tracing cables.  The interface is clean and intuitive and good monitoring of environmentals in the data center is a important cost saving element.


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]]> Arch Rock Areo Data Center environmentals IT Operations mlynd Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Quad-core for MacBook Pro??? http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/quad-core-for-macbook-pro.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/quad-core-for-macbook-pro.html Is the MacBook Pro about to receive a quad-core speed bump?. I certaintly hope so as it would be a welcome upgrade and a true reason to buy and replace my current 15" MacBook Pro. For those of us who... Is the MacBook Pro about to receive a quad-core speed bump?.  I certaintly hope so as it would be a welcome upgrade and a true reason to buy and replace my current 15" MacBook Pro.  For those of us who do true multitasking!  It seems likely that this story is true as per the support files describe in the article linked to this post.  Cool...Very Cool!

]]> AppleLife MacBook Pro Quad-core mlynd Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/internet-speeds-and-costs-around-the-world.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/internet-speeds-and-costs-around-the-world.html Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World. - Great map and very interesting content, it will amaze you as to which countries are the most and least expensive for Internet service. Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World. - Great map and very interesting content, it will amaze you as to which countries are the most and least expensive for Internet service.


]]> mlynd Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Apple Says No To Lower Price Netbook Offering! http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/apple-says-no-to-lower-price-netbook-offering.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/apple-says-no-to-lower-price-netbook-offering.html It is hard to question their marketing strategy as they are outperforming everyone in their space. Their products are lusted after by nearly all and they are tops in the smart phone market as well. How about another byte at... It is hard to question their marketing strategy as they are outperforming everyone in their space.  Their products are lusted after by nearly all and they are tops in the smart phone market as well.  How about another byte at the apple???  :)  Apple punts on lower-cost MacBook | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News.

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]]> AppleLife MacBook Netbook Smartphone mlynd Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Make Millions In The New App Economy http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/make-millions-in-the-new-app-economy.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/make-millions-in-the-new-app-economy.html Inside the App Economy - BusinessWeek. - This is a burgeoning market that is affecting nearly every category of software. Many would say that "if you don't have a mobile version of your software...you are wrong!". Some of the examples... Inside the App Economy - BusinessWeek. - This is a burgeoning market that is affecting nearly every category of software.  Many would say that "if you don't have a mobile version of your software...you are wrong!".  Some of the examples in this article that comes from Business Week are really inspiring if you are ready to attempt to put out a mobile app, like say for the iPhone.  Good luck and good coding!

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]]> AppleLife Business Week iPhone Mobile Apps Software mlynd Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Twitter Finally Removing Deleted Tweets From Search Results http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/twitter-finally-removing-deleted-tweets-from-search-results.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/twitter-finally-removing-deleted-tweets-from-search-results.html Twitter Finally Removing Deleted Tweets From Search Results. - This is not cool! They are using to much glue and toothpicks on this service. The fail whale alone is enough to make someone look elsewhere. Twitter get it together! Via... Twitter Finally Removing Deleted Tweets From Search Results. - This is not cool!  They are using to much glue and toothpicks on this service.  The fail whale alone is enough to make someone look elsewhere.  Twitter get it together!

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]]> Social Networking Twitter mlynd Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Inorganic Growth » Microsoft pals up with Opalis? http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/inorganic-growth-microsoft-pals-up-with-opalis.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/inorganic-growth-microsoft-pals-up-with-opalis.html Inorganic Growth » Microsoft pals up with Opalis?. - Consolidation continues in the systems management space. It is an amazing time in this space as the big boys continue to innovate through strategic acquisitions. Via The 451Group.com Inorganic Growth » Microsoft pals up with Opalis?. - Consolidation continues in the systems management space.  It is an amazing time in this space as the big boys continue to innovate through strategic acquisitions.

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]]> 451 Group BMC iConclude IT Operations Microsoft Opalis Opsware Optinuity mlynd Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Video - Great Commercial & Great Branding - Vodafone Symphonia http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/video---great-commercial-great-branding---vodafone-symphonia.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/video---great-commercial-great-branding---vodafone-symphonia.html Beautiful Commercial: Vodafone Symphonia. - This is a really cool commercial - It is truly innovative and fresh...great branding! Via TheNextWeb.com Beautiful Commercial: Vodafone Symphonia. - This is a really cool commercial - It is truly innovative and fresh...great branding!

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]]> Commercial Tech Gadgets Video Vodafone YouTube mlynd Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Facebook Merges ‘Highlights’ Back Into Your News Feed http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/facebook-merges-highlights-back-into-your-news-feed.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/facebook-merges-highlights-back-into-your-news-feed.html Facebook Merges ‘Highlights’ Back Into Your News Feed. - Not sure if I like this yet. At first glance it seems like a good feature, but after awhile I found myself wondering . Thoughts??? Facebook Merges ‘Highlights’ Back Into Your News Feed. - Not sure if I like this yet.  At first glance it seems like a good feature, but after awhile I found myself wondering .  Thoughts???

]]> Facebook Social Networking mlynd Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A Couple iPhone Apps Named “Twitter” Are Tricking Users http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/a-couple-iphone-apps-named-twitter-are-tricking-users.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/a-couple-iphone-apps-named-twitter-are-tricking-users.html A Couple iPhone Apps Named “Twitter” Are Tricking Users. - Not cool at all. You would think the Apple police over there would want this to clear up, but that might be asking to much. :) Via Techcrunch.com A Couple iPhone Apps Named “Twitter” Are Tricking Users. - Not cool at all.  You would think the Apple police over there would want this to clear up, but that might be asking to much.  :)

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]]> iPhone Social Networking Twitter mlynd Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Video Review: Microsoft ’s 1st Retail Store http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/video-review-microsoft-s-1st-retail-store.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/video-review-microsoft-s-1st-retail-store.html Review: Take a quick look at Microsoft’s very first retail store located in Scottsdale, Arizona and let the imitating begin. It looks like and Apple Store with Microsoft's inventory. Yeah, I am really believing Ballmer's claims that he does not... Review: Take a quick look at Microsoft’s very first retail store located in Scottsdale, Arizona and let the imitating begin. It looks like and Apple Store with Microsoft's inventory.  Yeah, I am really believing Ballmer's claims that he does not view Apple as a threat.  :>)

]]> AppleLife Microsoft Reviews Video YouTube mlynd Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Video - Apple Versus Microsoft Regarding Windows 7 - Funny Stuff http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/video---apple-versus-microsoft-regarding-windows-7---funny-stuff.html http://www.technologysnapshots.com/2009/10/video---apple-versus-microsoft-regarding-windows-7---funny-stuff.html Apple Versus Microsoft Regarding Windows 7 - This is so funny! I do agree though with the premise that Microsoft is suspect when it comes to trust. It should be an exciting battle for mind share as this one develops. Apple Versus Microsoft Regarding Windows 7 -  This is so funny!  I do agree though with the premise that Microsoft is suspect when it comes to trust.  It should be an exciting battle for mind share as this one develops.

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