Thin Provisioning and Cloud Storage: My Interop 2010 Topics

Thin Provisioning and Cloud Storage: My Interop 2010 Topics

Posted by Stephen in Enterprise storage, Personal, Virtual Storage on 16. Mar, 2010 | View Comments

I’m pleased to be heading back to Interop this spring with two sessions on enterprise storage. Although significantly changed from the old “Networld + Interop” days, the event is enjoyable and technical, with many interesting sessions and speakers. And the New York show at least had plenty of end user attendees!

Yes, the iPad Supports Microsoft Exchange

Yes, the iPad Supports Microsoft Exchange

Posted by Stephen in Apple on 12. Mar, 2010 | View Comments

When Apple announced the iPad, I was puzzled that Microsoft Exchange email support was not listed. Happily, Apple updated the iPad site and Microsoft Exchange support is now included.

Apple QuickTime and Front Row Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted by Stephen in Apple on 03. Mar, 2010 | View Comments

One of my favorite features of Apple’s Mac OS X is the clean and simple media players bundled within. But I often find myself wanting to watch a movie without my remote in hand, and was distressed to see that Apple implemented entirely different keyboard shortcuts for the transport controls in QuickTime 7, QuickTime X, and Front Row.

Google’s Evil Buzz Is Building

Posted by Stephen in Apple, Computer history, Personal, Virtual Storage on 12. Feb, 2010 | View Comments

Although “don’t be evil” isn’t Google’s official corporate motto, the company and its admirers have embraced the concept implicitly and explicitly. But pride goeth before a fall, and the buzz around Google isn’t just about their new social networking feature: Cynicism and disillusionment with Google is growing.

iPhone Review: Aliph Jawbone ICON BlueTooth Headset

iPhone Review: Aliph Jawbone ICON BlueTooth Headset

Posted by Stephen in Apple, Personal on 01. Feb, 2010 | View Comments

With my Cardo Scala abandoned in a New York taxi and my Motorola H800 falling apart, I decided it was time to pick up a new BlueTooth headset. As luck would have it, I decided to buy on the very day that Aliph released their next-generation Jawbone headset, the ICON.

Does Apple’s iPad Support Exchange?

Does Apple’s iPad Support Exchange?

Posted by Stephen in Apple on 27. Jan, 2010 | View Comments

Apple introduced their “magical” iPad today, demonstrating impressive updates to iWork but focusing on home and consumer applications. The company never mentioned business applications beyond Keynote presentations, leaving a question as to whether they support Exchange ActiveSync like the iPhone family.

Vendor Bloggers 1: Why Does It Matter?

Vendor Bloggers 1: Why Does It Matter?

Posted by Stephen in Enterprise storage, Personal, Virtual Storage on 18. Jan, 2010 | View Comments

What does it mean for the community when independent bloggers go to work for vendors? The Internet has changed the old game of leveraging publications for PR. Can you still trust what you read?

Are Microsoft and EMC beginning a renaissance of geek respect?

Are Microsoft and EMC beginning a renaissance of geek respect?

Posted by Stephen in Apple, Computer history, Enterprise storage, Gestalt IT, Personal, Virtual Storage on 08. Jan, 2010 | View Comments

What’s the difference between naughty and nice when it comes to IT companies? Microsoft and EMC would definitely not have made the nice list over the last decade, but things are changing. With their competition taking dents in the ongoing battles, Microsoft and EMC just don’t look so bad anymore.

Turn Your 27″ iMac Into An Awesome Monitor

Turn Your 27″ iMac Into An Awesome Monitor

Posted by Stephen in Apple, Personal on 05. Jan, 2010 | View Comments

The Mini DisplayPort connector on the 27″ iMac is bi-directional, so you can connect another device to its gorgeous monitor! I was eager to try this out, and sure enough my 2009 Mac Mini had no trouble taking over the iMac’s display using a $30 Belkin cable. But actually using the iMac in this configuration has not been pleasant.

My 2009 IT Industry Predictions

My 2009 IT Industry Predictions

Posted by Stephen in Apple, Computer history, Enterprise storage, Everything, Personal, Terabyte home, Virtual Storage on 24. Dec, 2009 | View Comments

Predictions are perilous: Get it right and you look like a mere trend-watcher; get it wrong and you look like a fool. So I’m doing something different this year: I’m going to make predictions for 2009 now that it’s over, and reflect on just how smart I am (not) to have made them.

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