Internet Advisor

The Internet Advisor

16 Years Serving Michigan and the World

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Hour 1

David Behen, State of Michigan CIO

As Michigan’s chief information officer, David Behen is responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the timely delivery of the state’s IT services.

Derek Turner is the Director of Business Development at Grand Circus Detroit, a modern tech training institute in the heart of downtown Detroit. An Arizona transplant, Derek has a passion for transforming Detroit by educating Detroiters with skills that local companies need, to the benefit of both.

Grand Circus, a training institute in the heart of downtown Detroit, is offering readers of MITechNews.Com and listeners of the Internet Advisor a 10 % discount on in-depth classes that start Jan. 28. The discount is good until Jan. 29.

Mike Brooks has been on the ACE (Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship ) committee for several years. Bloom  has served on public, private and non-profit boards and is the co-founder and Chairman of Peak Rescue Institute, which teaches advanced rescue skills to first responders in law enforcement, public health and the military.  He is also the Chairman of DonorsChoose.org.  He has been on the Organizing Committee …

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Rick Broida

Hour 1: Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy, Presents:

Best of CES:

DVR’s for Over-the-air TV: Tablo has started to take preorders for its DVR, which promises to record up to four shows of free over-the-air broadcast TV at the same time.

3D Printers like 3 Doodler

Nanoport: When two devices with Nanoport connectors built into them link, they can transfer information, charge each other or even share their screens.

Worst of CES: Ideas we hope they don’t pursue!

Bluetooth Toothbrushes and other things we DON’T need!

Bendable TVs: Exactly why?

“Mother“: A device designed to nag you, in case your mom doesn’t.

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.

 

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Show Notes:

So you got a new computer. What are the first things you should do to ensure smooth sailing? How about that old computer or laptop, is it ready for 2014?Throughout this show we will be giving you tips on how to get your  new and old computers ready for the new year.

Hour 1

PC Mike Goes Roadtreking

Mike Wendland, a legend in Michigan TV and Radio is also  one of the most knowledgeable  commentators on technology. Mike shares his new pursuit, taking high tech on the road in his mobile home with his wife and dog.  Follow their travels at Roadtreking.

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.

 

Hour 2

Gary Baker, Cal Carson, Foster Braun…

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Hearing is Seeing

Podcast 1329 July 27, 2013 Ted Lennox, our veteran technologist for the blind, introduces Robert Pakko, young inventor of audio aid for the blind.  The eleventh grader at Dearborn High School has developed sound object identifier to let you know when there is something in front or to the side of a person.  The signals provide a different musical note depending where an object is located.

Helping blind learn to use computer technology: Contact John Whitacre at www.ichallenged.org

Google Glasses Help the Autistic

Paul Louden, a 30 year old Asperger’s Syndrome adult from Houston ,was selected as one of the bold creative individuals to test out the new Google Glass. Paul has his own radio broadcast, called Understanding Autism and will talk about how the Google Glasses can help the autistic.

MiTechNews.com

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 week we launch our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

“MITechNews.Com would like to thank Mophie.Com, the maker of the iPhone juice pack,  for helping make possible …

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Emily Hay, our Social Media Guru and founder of Haytheresocialmedia.com will co-anchor our show today as we talk about some exciting things happening in social media.  She will also introduce us to one of the latest Detroit start ups.

Linked-In recommendations vs. endorsements 

Ist and Goal Recruiting

Dr. Damon Bryant and Chauncey Blackwell co-founders of 1st and Goal Recruiting .

 

Chauncey Blackwell

1st and Goal Recruiting is an NCAA Certified Recruiting Service that provides college football coaches with analytical tools to help find, evaluate, and select high school football players.  Student athletes can manage their own profiles through the website, get coaching services to help them on and off the field.

 

MiTechNews.com

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.

  

Hour 2:  Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

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Microsoft Store Grand Opening in Detroit

 

Foster Braun and Cal Carson attended the grand opening of the Microsoft Store at the Somerset Collection in Troy, MI Friday, June 28.  Report includes Steve Balmer’s address, statement by Lt. Gov. Calley, Tim Thewes, Store Manager and customers attending.

Microsoft Store Grand Opening

 

Smartphone….Smart choice?

Learn what smartphone Foster Braun chose after the discussion on air and on Facebook last week.

MiTechNews.com

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.

  

Hour 2:  Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

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Beating Used Car Scams

Dennis Miller

SNAFU Scan is free to download and use to scan unlimited vehicles for potentially dangerous factory recalls. If you want to know the dealer cost and 17 of the dirtiest used car dealer tricks–that’ll cost you $5 for a yearly subscription to SNAFU.

 

 

Which Smartphone Should Foster Get?

Or…How to Chose Your Next Smartphone

Special Apple iPhone 5 Trade in deal until June 30 at Best Buy…$0 with rade in of iPhone 4 or 4S.

MiTechNews.com

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.

  

Hour 2:  Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

Email your questions to us by going to the Contact Us button on our home page.  It’s as easy as that.

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WKMI

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WKLQ

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Shane Hamelin:

Comcast introduces new HotSpot Technology for all customers.

What’s New at Apple: Big News from WWDC 

XBox One vs. Sony PlayStation 4

Rick Broida,

The Gadget Guy and legendary cheapskate shares three great deals:

LockitTight stolen laptop service

Kingsoft Office vs. Microsoft Office

T-Mobile best smartphone deal

Gadget Guy Special: Nook HD and Nook HD Plus Father’s Day Special

Emily Hay:

The Queen of Social Media and CEO of Haytheresocialmedia keeps us up-to-date with the latest news:

Uber arrives in Detroit.  On demand private driver/app.

Social Media Day Detroit – takes place on June 27th (sponsored by Livio & MotorCity Casino)

Twitter EdChats  – we are stirring up twitter discussions each month with 826Michigan, Michigan Nightlight and Chalkfly

Tour of GE Michigan Technology Center June 20

MiTechNews.com

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.

  

Hour 3:  Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

Windows 8.1 MS update: Dave Sawyer, MS Heartland MTC Technical Director, talks about features of the first major upgrade to Windows 8.  Start Button anyone?!

Windows 8.1 Tutorial Video

The Internet of Things: .NET microframework and small boards – great for programming

Mike Ammann

Where Do We Go From Here? Mike Amman: Pres. CEO, San Joaquin Partnership, Silicon Valley Analyst looks at future trends in computing.

Domino Pizza Drone 

Drone Medical Delivery in Africa

Blimps Deliver Internet to Africa

Hour 2

Jack Lattin (9)

Minecraft: 8 bit online and downloadable video game that is the rage of the youngest users. Shane Hamelin with lead the conversation on gaming with Jack Lattin (Foster’s 9 year old grandson and fanatical Minecraft player).

 MINECRAFT 101

 

Justin Baker (14)

Kickstarting Solar Panels in Guatemala: Justin Baker (Gary Baker’s son) will join us to talk about an Eagle Scout project to bring light and power to remote Central American communities. How you can help.

 

MiTechNews.com

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.

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Scam School

Loyal Listener Len Michael’s shares his story of a questionable PayPal message and how he kept from  becoming another victim of scams.

Internet Advisor, Gary Baker, received a surprise notice from Amazon about $1,000+ TV he had bought….only he hadn’t bought it!  Gary tells how to get this kind of this sorted out.

Microsoft has published a list of suggestions to help you stop being victimized by con artists and still use the Internet safely.  Our advisors will discuss the points.

Lock your mobile phone with a unique, four-digit PIN. Much like your ATM code, don’t share it.

Help protect your privacy online. Don’t overshare. Think before posting where you are and save vacation highlights and photos for your return. 

Use location-based services safely. Think carefully about turning on geotagging. Share your location only with those you trust. Pay attention to where and when you check in. Get permission before you check in others. 

Conduct financial or business related transactions on a secure network. Don’t use “borrowed” or public Wi-Fi hotspots.

Please silence your mobile phone.  And by “silence,” this doesn’t mean turning it on vibrate.  That’s still disruptive in a movie theater, …