JacobyTech Blog

http://arstechnica.com/business/consumerization-of-it/2011/10/die-vpn-were-all-telecommuters-nowand-it-must-adjust.ars

Nice group of freeware Win Customization programs here:

http://www.askvg.com/downloads/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-create-customizable-multiboot-system-rescue-disk/

Popcorn Hour: http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/

XBMC: http://xbmc.org/

TVersity: http://tversity.com/

CinemaTube Mini: http://www.brite-view.com/cinemago.php

Logitech Revue: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040QE98O/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

Boxee: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038JE07O

And of course there’s always the PS3, Xbox, and many others.  These are just the most popular right now.

There’s also apps like iMediaShare for Android that allow you to play media on your smartphone from any DLNA media server (I like http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/ personally).

I’ll be adding to this list eventually as I find more products.

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/root-sprint-nexus-s-4g-with-a-single-click-guide/

Just like the title says:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/316-Rooted-Android-Apps.html

For those looking to obtain an IT Certification:

http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/it-exam-prep-it-certification-it-training-self-study-it-prep,2-178.html

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/309-free-privacy-software-browser-extensions.html

Taken from here: http://www.howtogeek.com/76628/online-safety-who-says-macs-dont-get-viruses/

That a computer operating system will ALWAYS be able to be hacked and loaded with viruses. This is reality. The people who make Windows and Mac OS will make mistakes and overlook things. You try making something with billions of lines of code and expect it to perfect. But the real truth comes from the market share numbers… if I made viruses, why wouldn’t I go after the biggest market share? To do otherwise would be a stupid decision, and hackers and virusmakers overall aren’t stupid. They know exactly what they are doing. Now, I don’t agree with Nick. I think Windows 8 will be awesome, but I don’t think it will kill Mac’s market share. Mac is doing a fine job of that themselves by keeping their prices so high.

A high pricetag on a machine that you could get for half the price if it ran Windows causes a cognitive dissonance, which causes its owners to invent reasons why its so much better, which causes fervent brand loyalty. Mac’s will always keep the low market share because a reasonable person who knows a little about tech will see: Higher pricetag, average power, limited customization, limited software library and laugh. Thats why there’s such a big fight between Mac and PC. Its not really about the systems at all… its more about those who refuse to be taken in by a lacking deal, and those who justify their expensive purchases with unwavering loyalty.

Thats just my two cents. I still feel Mac’s are great, if only to increase competition in the market, and to give a solid option for someone who has no interest in tech. If I know someone who is almost totally computer illiterate, I’ll always suggest Mac to them. Its a great system for beginners.

http://www.howtogeek.com/76801/how-to-anonymize-and-encrypt-your-bittorrent-traffic/