Internet Advisor

By Internet Advisor

Basic Tech Help for Computer Users. Arm listeners with confidence to take on the challenges of the ever changing technologies that will threaten them so that they can boldly face the world that challe... more

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The podcast currently has 414 episodes available.

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March 22, 2014 Microsoft Offers $100 to Switch from XP (while supplies last)
Tim Thewes, GM at Microsoft’s flagship store in Troy’s Somerset Collection announced a $100 offer to Win XP owners willing to switch to another platform.Make your way to the Microsoft Store in Troy for your deal. Remember, this is good when you upgrade to any device with Win 8.1 from any manufacturer and includes free data transfer.
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March 22, 2014 Podcast 1412 March 22, 2014: Red Dwarf, Social Media Spring Cleaning and MS Countdown April 8
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 .
Click here to listen: Emily Hay 9 Tips for Spring Cleaning
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.

Click here to Listen: Joe Bastian Nain Rouge

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)
Click here to Listen: Justin Coffey MS April 8

Office 365 Personal Available (1 desktop, 1 tablet)
April 8 is shaping up to be a big day for MS
Patch Tuesday … And…
Win 8.1 Update Feature Pack Release (most of the changes in Windows 8.1 Update 1 …
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March 17, 2014 Podcast 1411 March 15, 2014 : WWW Turns 25 and MYLead Builds Youth Leaders
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.)

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. MiTechNews Report is brought through the support of:
ITA and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. New Horizons
ITC…
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1h 17min
March 10, 2014 Podcast 1410: March 8, 2014: Are You a Human?- GoFundMe
Show Notes:
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.
Try out AreYouAHuman
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. MiTechNews Report is brought through the support of:
ITA and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. New Horizons is offering deep discounts for the sign up classes by March 10.
ITC, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, and
Warner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law.
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1h 13min
March 03, 2014 Podcast 1409 3/1/14: Mobile Moves and Civic Hacking
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
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. MiTechNews Report is brought through the support of:
ITA and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. New Horizons is offering deep discounts for the sign up classes by March 10.
ITC, the nation’s largest independent …
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1h 16min
February 22, 2014 Podcast 1408 Feb. 22, 2014: Like Father, Like Son – Facebook Breaks the Piggy Bank
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?
MiTechNews Report
The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which …
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1h 16min
February 16, 2014 Podcast 1407 2/15/14: Alternative Energy Sources and New Cyber Weapon
Show Notes
Hour 1

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
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?

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 state’s growing high tech sector. MiTechNews Report is brought through the support of ITC, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, Warner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law, and the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in southeast Michigan.
Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.
Hour 2: Answering Your Questions

Welcome Network…
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1h 16min
February 10, 2014 Podcast 1406 Feb. 8, 2014 : Exploring the World of YouTube
Show Notes:
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
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 state’s growing high tech sector. MiTechNews Report is brought through the support of ITV, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission …
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1h 16min
February 03, 2014 Podcast 1405 Feb. 1, 2014: Smart TV's and Battling Ransomware
Show Notes
Hour 1: New Microsoft CEO? Smart TV’s
The Big Stories in Tech:
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
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 the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan and Warner, Norcross & Judd attorneys at law: how well protected and capitalized is your intellectual property.
Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Attention:
Microsoft Special Sale: Surface Pro v1 for just $499.00 with I5 processor and 128 GB solid state drive. Visit Microsoft Store at Somerset Collection in …
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January 25, 2014 Podcast 1404 Jan. 25, 2014: 16th Anniversary Show
Happy 16th Anniversary
Show Notes
Hours 1 & 2
Pasty.net: The Internet: Past, Present and Future
Charlie Hopper has been keeping Yoopers connected to the Internet with all sorts of innovative solutions. He began Pasty.comand Pasty.net at almost the same time Internet Advisor began.

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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1h 16min

FAQs about Internet Advisor:

How many episodes does Internet Advisor have?

The podcast currently has 414 episodes available.