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5 Technology Predictions For 2010
Since I'm starting to feel the pulse of technology once more, I might as well try my hand at predictions again.
As we move closer to closing out the decade (not yet..one more year), technology is now a staple in our lives. No matter where you go, you are attached to the Internet in one way or another.
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5 Technology Predictions For 2010
Since I'm starting to feel the pulse of technology once more, I might as well try my hand at predictions again.
As we move closer to closing out the decade (not yet..one more year), technology is now a staple in our lives. No matter where you go, you are attached to the Internet in one way or another.
Based on what I'm seeing from 2009, I can only predict as to what 2010 will hold for the technology industry. Between you and me, it's going to explode. Here are some of the predictions I have for 2010.
5 Technology Predictions for 2008
I know I'm a little bit late to the party with predictions this year, but better late than never.
Predictions for this year will be difficult. So many things have changed in 2007, it'll be hard to pinpoint anything that will come true for 2008.
Well, let's give it a go.
Prediction #1: Mobile Devices will be added to a web developer's skillset as standard skills as mobile devices surge even more.
Prediction Results for 2007
Back in December of 2006, I made five predictions. Let's see how I did...
Well, it's that time of year again when predictions run rampant, but before I start going off and making really strange predictions, I want to recap my predictions from last year just to find out how I did for my first time.
Post a comment if you think otherwise. :-)
Paid Posts and Reviews
I know I'm a little bit late on the Google paid links shakeup party, but I'm stating a case regarding my site with paid reviews or services.
Everyone is up in arms about the pay-per-post or paid links available and Google demoting sites because of paid links (Thanks for the update, Shoemoney). Personally, I'm in total agreement about what SEO experts are saying regarding the PageRank philosophy. Ignore PageRank and continue building your site with great content.
It boils down to your site having great content and your passion for that content. Period. If you don't have great content, then yes, you won't have much of a PageRank.
Now, my stand on paid posts.
9/11: The War Rages On
It's been over 6 years to the day since 9/11 and do we still have any resolution yet?
Last year, I posted the Remembrance of 9/11 with some excellent cartoons.
Keep in mind, these are not just cartoons, but patriotic memories to remind everyone of what happened 6 years ago today.
The impact on my family has been even more traumatic when I found out my cousin (Seth) was in Baghdad and injured earlier this year from a bomb going off. The left side of his body is partially paralyzed, mostly nerve damage. I am still upset about it and he's paid the price for fighting the war on terrorism.
Will Firefox lead the Browser OS age?
Is Firefox in a position to go OS?
After reviewing a lot of Firefox extensions over the past two years with Fireday, I've noticed a lot of authors building add-ons geared towards making Firefox an Operating System (OS).
A Firefox OS? No Way!
Well, let me show you some evidence that I've seen recently. It may not be enough to justify my statement, but I think with a little time (and some encouragement), you may see this prediction come true.
TimmyOnTime Review
Use Instant Messaging (IM) a lot? Whichever client you pick, here's a quick and easy way to keep track of your projects and tasks while chatting...with Timmy.
As a freelance developer/consultant, you always need to keep track of your projects and how much time you spend on them. I've seen some interesting ways of tracking projects using applications, but never with an Instant Messaging (IM) robot (bot).
Calling Timmy!
The concept behind TimmyOnTime is the ability to manage the time dedicated to a project through IM's such as GTalk, MSN, and AOL. All you need is an Instant Messaging client and you're ready to go. Consider Timmy like your very own personal project manager who doesn't bug you every 10 minutes and never needs a vacation.
Death 2.1
Scientists are creating new types of creatures? Are we prepared for this?
I'm taking a little tangent this morning to discuss an article I recently read last week . After reading the Newsweek article about Life 2.0, I knew I had to write something about this type of science technology.
Anyone who knows me, know that I love technology. It's my life. Using technology to save a life is even more rewarding. But using technology to create life?
The topic of the article is about scientists using a synthetic DNA to develop a "newly created breed" that no human has ever seen before.
Creating your own Creative Suite
Do you really need to purchase a $1,000 suite if you have all of the applications at your fingertips?
A lot has changed over the past years with applications. Lately, Microsoft and Adobe are at each other and Adobe just released their new Creative Suite 2 of applications since the acquisition of Macromedia.
If you've purchased any Macromedia products, you'll notice that their upgrade path is a little steep, but provides you with an ample amount of applications to accomplish any print or web design/development you need.
ZDNet in the U.K. has a great article on rolling your own Creative Suite. The timing of this article, in my opinion, arrives at a great time when Adobe released their Creative Suite this month. I was torn between upgrading from Macromedia Studio 8 to the next version, but looked at the upgrade price and pratically fell off my chair.
Is HP still king of printers?
Not MFDs! Look below to find out who has dominated the MFD market. And it's not HP.
Since the purchase of a new PC, the office printer is now obsolete. Yes, it's very old (2 years old = 14 years in computer years).
Since I do a lot of graphics design and copying, I thought I'd purchase a MFD (multi function device) for the office.
A lot of people want a 4-in-1 device, which includes the printer, scanner, copier, and fax. In this case, a 3-in-1 (minus the fax) will suffice.
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