Internet Advisor

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Emily Hay, The Internet Advisor Social Media Maven on tweeting live the night of the Target Fireworks and how this integrates into “social TV.” Emily will explain “social tv” ...tv viewing and tweeting merging together and Facebook for younger users this Father’s Day weekend.

Eric and Sheri Kam: Making Social Media work for you. Enterprising young couple have found ways of using social media tools to enrich their work and community involvement.  Time for some great idea starters.

Tina Watson and John Barrie: Appropriate Technology Collaborative Advanced technology project makes its way to the jungles of Guatemala bringing critical health care, economic development and solar power. Tina Watson’s Guatemala Trip.

The Big Apple: Erik Anderson shares his analysis of the recent product and software announcements at the Apple WWDC in San Francisco.

Shane’s Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day Under $100

Rani’s Objects of Art

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A whole new species of aggressive software is waging cyber war around the world.  The week of June 4th allegations were published that President Obama’s administration approved the unleashing of Stuxnet which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities with incredible precision.  Fact or Internet Myth?  On this show with the help of two experts we explore the possibilities of America’s role in this new type of global warfare.

Richard Steinnon

Richard Stiennon, frequent IA guest and security expert and industry analyst, is known for shaking up the industry and insightful commentary like his recent Forbes column on Olympic Games, the code name for America’s cyber warfare initiative. He recently relaunched the security blog ThreatChaos.com and is the co-author of Cyber Styletto, a novel dramatizing the next field of mortal combat.

Gen. M V Hayden

Gen.(ret) Michael V. Hayden

Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2006 – 2009)

First Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (2005 – 2008)

Director, National Security Agency (1999 – 2005)

As Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, General Hayden was responsible for overseeing the collection of information concerning the plans, intentions and capabilities of America’s adversaries; producing timely analysis for decision makers; and conducting covert …

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Trio of Tech Titans: All of our tech experts work on a daily basis helping people solve problems with their computers and use them to greater advantage in their lives.  It’s no hobby for them; solving computer problems is their passion.

Cal Carson: Program anchor and executive tech for HP Detroit.  Cal is also our resident Apple expert or Sith Lord of the Dark Side, as we like to call him, member of MacGroup Detroit and fluent in both Mac and PC.

 

Ed Rudel: Executive tech for HP Detroit and veteran cohost on the Internet Advisor since 2002. Ed created the ToolKit, an all-in-one resource of tested and free options for dealing with computer problems.

 

Shane Hamelin: Tech troubleshooter for CompuQuest USA, a Metro Detroit computer service company for businesses and individual.  Besides his technical skills with PC’s and networks, Shane is a game wizard.

 

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Introducing the Internet Advisor’s Gadget Guy: Rick Broida, Blogger, Tech Commentator and Cheapskate.  Rick will provide monthly specials on the gadgets we love or will do so soon as he tells us about them.  As a bonus, each time Rick appears on the show he will have a bargain to share with you. Cutting the cord: This month Rick will discuss kicking the cable habit and going strictly with broadband connection for TV programs.  What equipment, programs, subscriptions will you need?  What is the downside?  Is this really feasible?

Rick’s Pick: NetTalk Duo WiFi Cut the cord on your phone company and make free calls to the U.S. and Canada and ultra low-cost international calls, from anywhere in the world, with no contracts or monthly bills.

Are You A Human: Detroit based software company co-founded by Reid Tatoris created PlayThru, an innovative game-based human authentication tool, designed to replace frustrating, distorted text CAPTCHAs.

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We’re all ears, waiting to hear from  you!

This entire show is dedicated to answering listeners calls.  Our motto: “The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask!”  Our full staff of tech experts is on hand to help:

Gary Baker, Internet Advisor co-founder and noted IT expert (CIO for SME), familiar with PC’s, networks and business applications.

Ed Rudel, long time white hat hacker, inveterate tinkerer (started early tearing clocks apart) familiar with PC’s, networks and Linux. Ed is currently an executive trouble shooter for HP in Detroit.

Foster Braun, co-founder of the Internet Advisor, show host, using PC’s since 1988, switched to MacBook Pro in 2008, “voice of the common user” frequently translating for the non-Geeks or explaining how he ruined his most recent computer!

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Moms who blog: Internet Advisor Social Media Maven Emily Hay highlights moms making their mark on the Web

The Cookie-A-Day Challenge: Stephanie Zielinski local mom took the challenge from her family to make a different cookie recipe every day for a year.  She created a blog and a Facebook page.

Cloud Computing Pays Off for Michigan: Eric Abbot, Microsoft’s Online Solution Specialist unveils the bright future for Michigan that Cloud Computing offers. Microsoft predicts there will be a 39% increase in Detroit jobs from 2012-2015.

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-Mother’s Day Coupons from The Frugals: Kate Forgatch of FreeShipping.org with specials for Mother’s Day couponers.

-Bringing the Mobile industry together to grow Michigan’s Economy: Linda Daichendt, Executive Director/President, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan. MobilDevDay on May 19th-

–Heaven Up: New Social Media site for Christians:  Chris Burkhart

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For years radio has been the window on the world for the blind and visually impaired and WJR has been a special friend to many of them.  The first hour of our show this week is dedicated to those listeners.  We hope you will listen in and learn about the amazing things that visually challenged people are doing online thanks to technology.

Ted Lennox

For Ted Lennox blindness is no more a disability than having grey hair ; it’s just part of his life circumstances. During his career as a high school teacher, Ted taught hundreds of young people how to turn visual challenges into triumphs.  He has also been on of our most frequent visitors on the Internet Advisor during the last 15 years.

In this show Ted introduces us to BrailleNote Apex BT 18 Braille Notetaker, a remarkable device that allows the blind to surf the web as well as any sighted person.  Joining Ted for the program are:

Jerry Weichbrodt, GM test track engineer

Keithetta Hicks: 16 in 10th grade at Osborn High, Detroit

Jeff Humphrey: 18 in 11th grade at Fitzgerald High in Warren.

John Whitacre explains training opportunities for the visually impaired …

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The Art of Climbing Your Family Tree: My AncesStory.com Bill O’Reilly and Becky Layne O’Reilly combine over 50 years of experience in genealogy – the science of discovering and creating family trees plus the facts and stories behind them. For more information on finding your family history call Bill and Becky at 313-820-9072

Responsible Recycling of Electronic Devices: Earth Day, April 22, 2012 Resources for recycling your old computer, monitor, printer, cell phone or other electronic devices.

State of Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality: Household Electronics Recycling Resource

The MacMinute: The latest Apple news and rumors with Erik Anderson (aka MacMan) is a year older Saturday, April 21

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8th Annual Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium: Tracy Ann and Rob Palmer, President of Arizka will share highlights of this gathering of the best and the brightest in IT May 3rd at the St. John Conference Center in Plymouth.

Cloud Computing: MS Krishnan, Joseph Handleman Professor of Information Systems and Innovation at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan (co-author of The New Age of Innovation) and Mike Klein, COO of Online Tech will share the mike with Gary Baker to preview the presentation thatthe three of them will make on “Cloud Computing: Approach Innovatively and Understand Trends” at the Ross School of Business Alumni Club meeting April 19 at Online Tech in Ann Arbor.

Rick Broida CNET Cheapskate Blog, Why I’m Returning My iPad for a Kindle Fire. Why would any sane techno geek turn in an iPad for a Kindle Fire?  Tune in and find out.

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