What technology do I really need as a consultant just getting started?

I've been in computing since punchcards, and I've seen a few things along the way. The only saying that would be surprising is if I hadn't learned a few things during that time and developed some Strong biases about what makes a good end to end computing solution for a freelancer or individual consultant that … Continue reading What technology do I really need as a consultant just getting started?

I am Enough by Fred Johnson @ #TEDxUWGreenBay

Technology has shattered the traditional pillars of leadership: position, competence, and information. Trust, the new foundation of leadership excellence requires authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability. Today’s leader must choose the path of self-discovery, self-belief, and a commitment to love oneself first as the prerequisite for leading others well. Fred Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer and … Continue reading I am Enough by Fred Johnson @ #TEDxUWGreenBay

Even if you have money to burn…

I know I'm opening myself up to a flame war here but I'm going to come right out and say it; the Mac is just not worth the money, especially if you do most of your work in the cloud. There was a time when the Mac was demonstrably better at some tasks than others … Continue reading Even if you have money to burn…

Yes, my grandma can run Ubuntu Linux

"Last week Lenovo lent me one of its X61 ThinkPad laptops so that I could give Ubuntu Linux a try. Having had a bad experience with Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop a few years ago, I had sworn off desktop Linux and determined not to return. A week into a new trial with Ubuntu Linux, … Continue reading Yes, my grandma can run Ubuntu Linux

Is The New Twitter Better Than Desktop Clients?

Tweet a lot? Integrated pictures, keyboard shortcuts, a decent way to track conversations and a slick new look. That’s what some users of Twitter found recently, and they were really happy. Twitter isn’t sure how long it will take to push these features out to everybody, but if you primarily use Twitter from a client … Continue reading Is The New Twitter Better Than Desktop Clients?

Mainstream Media Discovers Ubuntu Linux

"The VAR Guy was flipping though his Sunday morning paper when he spotted an article about Ubuntu Linux. He took a few more sips of coffee to perk up and make sure his eyes weren’t deceiving him. Sure enough, Ubuntu had made the leap into the mainstream media — earning coverage in Newsday, the eight … Continue reading Mainstream Media Discovers Ubuntu Linux

links for 2009-09-27

40+ Best Photoshop Tutorials for Creating Buttons and Badges | Naldz Graphics (tags: webdesign design tutorials photoshop icons graphics inspiration) HOWTO: NTFS with read/write support using ntfs-3g (easy method) - Ubuntu Forums (tags: ubuntu howto linux windows tutorial software tips tutorials ntfs filesystem)

My top picks for May 14, 2011

Five Things in Social Media That Are a Complete Waste of Time May 13, 2011 - Gee, Dana, how do you really feel? Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Google I/O edition) hands-on May 13, 2011 How to Install and Setup WP Mobile Detector in WordPress Blog May 12, 2011 Wordgento Plugin Seamlessly Integrates WordPress and Magento … Continue reading My top picks for May 14, 2011

Stuff I saved in ‘Reader’ on May 2, 2011

Google Faces $50 Million Lawsuit Over Android Location Tracking - Wired News (blog)May 1, 2011 Stay Positive to Boost Your Career [Career]May 1, 2011 3 Ways To View Full RSS Feeds In Google ReaderMay 1, 2011 Inside View Makes Your New Business Meetings ProductiveMay 1, 2011 Top 5 things people buy onlineApril 29, 2011 8 … Continue reading Stuff I saved in ‘Reader’ on May 2, 2011