UX strives to make complex devices easy, from computing devices to cars, ATMs, airplanes and more
The importance of user experience (UX) has exploded in the era of ubiquitous personal computers, tablets and smartphones. Poor UX is a major reason apps and websites deliver disappointing business results. UX is the discipline that strives to make complex devices easy to use. Outside of computing devices, it applies to everyday objects, including cars,…
Critics say that agile benefits are over-hyped because devotees can’t demonstrate full implementation
Is agile software development delivering enough value? Or is agile an exaggerated buzzword that conveniently obscures all attempts at performance measurement of software development teams? The Agile Manifesto was published a little over 20 years ago. Why have agile concepts not been universally adopted if they are so valuable? Or is agile a fad that…
Today’s guest is Yogi Shulz (see his bio below). This episode explores decarbonization for addressing climate change and specifically discusses the impediments of passion and politics. The series was produced by KEI Network for Troy Media. We welcome your comments below. Bios of today’s moderator and guest: Yogi Schulz Yogi Schulz was a founding…
The final instalment of items at the recent Consumer Electronics Show that you can probably live without
Would you use these eight gadgets? Moonbike Bev, the robot bartender Starcase Halo hairdryer TV for displaying NFTs Archer AXE11000 Wi-Fi router Smart health monitoring light bulb Steambox for lunches They were all on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this year after the influential tech show returned to Las Vegas after a…
The final instalment of items at the recent Consumer Electronics Show that you can probably live without
Would you use these eight gadgets? Moonbike Bev, the robot bartender Starcase Halo hairdryer TV for displaying NFTs Archer AXE11000 Wi-Fi router Smart health monitoring light bulb Steambox for lunches They were all on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this year after the influential tech show returned to Las Vegas after a…
Today’s guest is Yogi Shulz (see his bio below). This episode explores decarbonization for addressing climate change and specifically discusses how reason should trump emotion. The series was produced by KEI Network for Troy Media. We welcome your comments below. Bios of today’s moderator and guest: Yogi Schulz Yogi Schulz was a founding partner…
More items on display at the recent Consumer Electronics Show that you can probably live without
Would you use these eight gadgets? BMW iX Flow Zen for meditation Virtual Ride fitness bike Lumini PM smart mirror Ainenne for sleeping babies Petnow for your dog’s nose print a smart door for your house HomeChef 7-in-1 compact oven They were all on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this year after…
Today’s guest is Yogi Shulz (see his bio below). Yogi explores the issue of climate change and the inconvenient truth of decarbonization, setting up episode 12 that addresses options for a solution. The series was produced by KEI Network for Troy Media. We welcome your comments below. Bios of today’s moderator and guest: Yogi…
Some items on offer at the CES tech show in Vegas earlier this year you can easily live without
Will these nine gadgets improve your life? Cute, stuffed animal robot that nibbles on your finger; Kinetic “Breathing” PC Case; Instant temporary tattoo; The Motion Pillow; Liteshield for boxers; UV-C disinfection for your keyboard; Smart bath technology; Leo’s Loo Too for cats; Bob the Mini Dishwasher. They were all on display at the Consumer Electronics…
An overview of the extensive training that cloud providers offer to help information professionals
As more and more organizations move applications from their on-premises computing environment to their favourite cloud service provider, information system (IS) professionals need to build their cloud skills. Here’s an overview of the extensive training that the major cloud service providers offer to help IS professionals. It isn’t easy to choose among these excellent, in-depth…
Windows 10 adds features, visuals and helpful refinements with the latest update, version 20H2
Windows 10 continues to improve, adding features, new visuals and helpful refinements with the latest update, known as version 20H2 to techies. I’ll describe my favourite new and improved features that enhance my Windows experience daily: Search Clipboard history Windows Hello face recognition login OneDrive cloud storage Photo, video, and mixed reality tools Touch screen…
Follow our tips to prove you’re the ideal candidate for the position
Interviews for jobs, like so much else in our society, suddenly became virtual due to the social isolation that COVID-19 imposed. Too many candidates are making poor first impressions due to poor technical choices. Your brilliant conversation will not overcome these choices. Let’s examine all the components of your technology and your home environment. Improving…
We’ve learned a great deal. Now we can start to put our new knowledge to use
Thoughtful executives will prioritize planning for fully reopening their organizations now that the COVID-19 pandemic is subsiding. The new normal won’t be the old normal. The differences go well beyond customer and staff expectations for personal safety in places of business. Successful organizations in the post-COVID-19 world will proactively think through what: continuing work will…
What hardware are you using? Software? Wi-Fi fast and secure enough? What are your cloud options?
Now that we’re past the initial scramble to start widespread working from home (WFH), it’s time to improve our effectiveness and reduce or eliminate irritants. I’m calling the required technology components the enterprise-grade WFH solution. Mark Perrin, a partner at Corvelle Consulting, an information technology (IT) consultancy in Calgary, encountered clients where the IT department…
Never operate a computer without anti-virus software
Recent ransomware attacks highlight how appealing and lucrative these raids are to hackers. Ransomware is malicious software that installs itself on the computers on your network and encrypts all the files, making them inaccessible to your staff. On payment of the ransom, you typically receive a key consisting of a string of letters and numbers…
The importance of user experience (UX) has exploded in the era of ubiquitous personal computers, tablets and smartphones. Poor UX is a major reason apps and websites deliver disappointing business results. UX is the discipline that strives to make complex devices easy to use. Outside of computing devices, it applies to everyday objects, including cars,…
