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Say goodbye to the Uh-Ohs. Long live the Tens.
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2009
Ten years have gone by since we all worried about Y2K and we're still not driving flying cars.
Exploring the dark side of social networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2009
When it comes to social networking, it's not what you know, or even who you know, it's who knows you. And that's pretty much where the trouble starts.
Incident report: denial of service attack against ConnectedPhotographer.com
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2009
You may have noticed that Connected Photographer has been offline for the past few days. It's back, and what happened makes for quite a story.
An open letter to Palm CEO Ed Colligan about finding the win-win position
Computing Unplugged Magazine - March 2009
Are you out of your fracking mind? Let's see. Happy developer. Makes fun little product that celebrates your new direction. Your own existing customers like it. What do you do? Do you feature them on your home page? Do you celebrate what they're doing? No, of course not. You send a cease and desist letter.
Here come the judge, Barack's BlackBerry, David does CNN, and more
Computing Unplugged Magazine - January 2009
Today has been an interesting day, and it comes on the heals of a week that's been an interesting week. There was big news in the battle to save White House email, an ongoing discussion about whether President-elect Obama can keep his precious BlackBerry, and more. The boss doesn't want to brag, so he won't tell you that he's been featured on CNN.com four times in the last week, twice today alone. First, I'll cover the big news, which is the emergency order to preserve White House email issued by federal court in Washington, D.C. David got the news early this morning, and he broke a detailed story on the CNN site by mid-afternoon.
So long 2008, and thanks for all the phish
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2008
Reaching out and picking and choosing cultural references with abandon, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz wishes everyone a happy 2009. Even though this is an end-of-year blessings article, it's also important. David lists 10 important online safety tips that could help you make 2009 a safe and successful year.
Watch your back: avoid becoming a victim of holiday scams
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2008
We originally ran this article in OutlookPower Magazine back in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit and everyone was in a more giving mood. However, given our current economic times, the scammers are back in full-force and it's perhaps even more relevant today. It's interesting, and sad, that a publication like OutlookPower has to spend so much time talking about scams and how to protect yourself. But email is a mass communication tool and with anything that has mass effect, you have people doing good and people doing not so good. Email certainly has provided enormous benefits to vast numbers of people, but it also creates risks. In this time of holiday celebration, many of us share goodwill, while others seek to tap into that goodwill for nefarious gain. So, before you start thinking about giving, make sure you watch your back.
How to stay in business in 2009 (and some new site features)
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2008
What are the strategies and tactics you can begin to deploy NOW that will help keep you afloat in these incredibly uncertain times? What are ten things you can begin to do right now, this month, this week, even this morning that will combat the financial crisis blues and ensure that your bottom line is more line than bottom? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses an upcoming webinar that'll answer these questions, introduces two new site features, and even shows you how you can find ten tips for staying safe online.
Thriving in a changing economy, understanding the economic upheaval
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2008
Many of you know that some years back Editor-in-Chief David wrote a pretty well-received book called The Flexible Enterprise, which was all about how businesses can manage and thrive in a changing economy. Over the past week, we've gotten a bunch of letters from readers asking about how all the economic fuss we've been experiencing will affect their jobs, their businesses, and the world of tech. In this important article, David shares with you some background that can help you understand the situation better. He also provides some coping strategies that will help you make it through this thing and come out solid on the other side.
My tech trek to ICCA mecca
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2008
A few months ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was invited to give the Saturday afternoon keynote address at the 31st Annual Independent Computer Consultants Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. With all the work he'd done on White House email, it seemed appropriate to address some of the nation's leading computer consultants in the cradle of our democracy. This is his trip report
Scorched earth
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2008
It's been a rough couple of days. We're OK, but the Florida fires got close. Real close. Like probably about a hundred yards away close. The pool house in our development caught fire. A fire-rescue trailer at the school across the street caught fire, and no matter where you go, there's scorched earth. Literally.
A perfect 10: celebrating 10 years online
Computing Unplugged Magazine - January 2008
On December 23, 1997, we wrote our first news story. We wanted to get in a week of practice and testing before we went live. On January 1, 1998, PalmPower Magazine went live and we published our first issue online. This week, we reached a huge milestone: 10 years of continuous publishing online here at ZATZ.
Get with the gratitude
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2007
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the United States. While the true history of Thanksgiving is subject to some controversy (isn't pretty much everything, these days?) there are certain elements of the modern Thanksgiving celebration we can all take to heart -- even for those of you who don't live in these United States. We discuss those in this article, and end with a must-read caution for anyone going out and buying stuff on Black Friday.
Palm performs Foleo mercy killing
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2007
Palm has just announced that they've cancelled their ill-advised Foleo laptop wannabe before it will ever ship. And we say "about time".
Imagine if George Washington was God
Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2007
Imagine if George Washington was still alive today. Imagine that even though he was born in 1732, he was still hale and hearty and large and in charge 275 years later. Unrealistic? Farfetched? Frickin' crazy? Well, of course. Nothing like this could ever happen. Or could it?
Real-world privacy implications of RFID
Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2007
Over the past few weeks, we've been very fortunate to enlist the help of Martyn Mallick, one of the leading experts on RFID technology. This week, we'll discuss the real-world implications of RFID, including privacy, tracking, embedded tags, and more. This is truly a fascinating conclusion for a very informative series.
Looking forward to 2007
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2006
Another year is coming to an end, which of course means another year is about to begin. Funny how that works. As the new millenia turns one year older, our thoughts turn to the happenings of the past year and wishes for the year to come.
Cheap and disturbing gifts under $50
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2006
Couldn't find a Wii? No one going to buy you that fancy laptop? Someone else is going into space with Virgin Galactic? There's no need to fret. No matter how down on your luck you are, we can find a fun, inexpensive, or completely weird and possibly insulting gift for you.
Nice gifts for givers on a $50-500 budget
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2006
Bummed that the WestBay yacht is going to someone else this holiday season? Dejected that no one would share Alienware love with you? Perhaps you're still moderately worthy. Here's our $50-500 gift guide.
Expensive (but worth it) gifts for the truly worthy
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2006
So, no one's going to buy you that Bugatti Veyron you're dreaming of, eh? Well, perhaps you're loved enough to merit a gift that's just expensive ($500-$5,000), rather than something in the millions. If you're looking for geek toy love, you've found the right place.
Super-expensive gifts for the rich and excessive
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2006
This year, we're doing things a bit differently. Rather than just the dull recitation of popular products, we've turned to the ZATZ editors, to a bunch of experts in the Internet Press Guild, and to a bunch of tech gaming enthusiasts, my own gaming buddies in the Iron Phoenix gaming community. Together, we've put together a series of articles that take you from the wildly super expensive to the incredibly cheap. From the taste and style of a Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR to the incredibly sad $1.99 English Soldier Mini Massager Vibrator (yep, it's sex toy). To feed your inner Bill Gates, we defined the super-expensive category as anything from about $5,000 up to, well, absolutely no top end. You ain't gettin' it, but you can dream.
Privacy, not machines, was the big voting issue last week
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2006
Last week, I discussed my personal dismay at the privacy violations I saw at my voting place. I asked readers to tell us about their experiences, and we got a number of fascinating comments from here in America and as far away as Australia. Read on to the end, because Bernard Bolch's comment about mandatory voting in Australia is fascinating.
Is voting security in Florida still a problem?
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2006
Today is Election Day here in the United States. As a registered voter, I did my duty and went down to my local polling place, and cast my vote. It was, without a doubt, the most disturbing voting experience I've ever had. In particular, we had issues of both inappropriate electioneering and a complete lack of privacy. Our interest here at Computing Unplugged was initially the touchscreen machines, since this is a computing technology that touches on our coverage areas. However, we're also interested in the optical-scan systems, since they, too, are managed by computers and computing technology.
Preparing for the impending IE7 release
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2006
Like a hurricane on the horizon (which, fortunately, we've managed to avoid this season), Internet Explorer 7 is getting closer and closer. In fact, if reports are to be believed, IE7 is about the make landfall in the next few days -- and it's coming to your PC whether you want it or not. In this important article, we show you how to prevent it from automatically installing.
Red state vs. blue state software for your PDA and laptop
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2006
For whatever reasons (and they're twisted), we didn't manage to kill this article. So, it's in this spirit of newly discovered brotherhood (and grits, did we mention the grits?) that we bring you our review of red state vs. blue state software for your PDA. To be fair, we've discovered we really love grits, and, frankly, there's been no really good hate mail for months. And, with all the warmth made possible by a sunny Florida summer, we bring you Red vs. Blue, state edition.
Save yourself some tech support hassles with Computing Unplugged
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2006
It's a holiday weekend here in the U.S. We all know what that means: extra work doing family tech support. Mom and Dad, Grandma and Aunt Lucy have all saved up their dumbest and most annoying tech support problems, just waiting for you to arrive and fix them. But, in the spirit of the Memorial Day, we'll take pity on all our readers who are in the trenches of the tech support war. For a short time, we'll waive our usual site-license fee and sign up your company, group, school, or organization en mass to Computing Unplugged at no charge.
Treo 700p, E3, Halo 3, PS3, and taking a Wii
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2006
Hang onto your hats, boys and girls. We've got one heck of a ride for you. So much has happened this week in the world of gadgets that you're going to need to keep your tray tables up and your seat belts locked to hang on through our whirlwind tour.
Introducing the Computing Unplugged RSS feeds
Computing Unplugged Magazine - March 2006
By now, you've probably noticed the little RSS icons that appeared all over Computing Unplugged in the past month or so. In this article, we explain what it all means.
How to protect yourself from identity theft
Computing Unplugged Magazine - January 2006
This month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to conduct a follow-up interview with Wade Callison, discussing many of the more scary aspects of identity theft -- and what you can do to protect yourself. This is a must read interview.
An in-depth interview with Sprint Nextel and the future of GPS telephony
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2005
Nextel's a very interesting firm, especially now that it's merged with Sprint. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz recently had the opportunity to interview Rob Consolazio, a senior executive at the firm, about business applications of mobile GPS telephony. You'll notice that most of the company references in this interview refer to Nextel, rather than Sprint Nextel. That's because the interview took place just before the firm's name changed to Sprint Nextel.
The continuing mystery that is Palm, Inc.
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2005
So, Palm is going to produce what is essentially a Pocket PC phone. Palm also sold off the Palm OS, which was its primary differentiating factor. Does that mean the Palm OS is dead? Should you stop buying Palm PDAs? Should you stop developing software for the Palm OS? Read Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' analysis to learn what we think.
The man behind the microchip
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2005
As Stanford historian Leslie Berlin tells it, she once set out to write a history of Silicon Valley. Soon, she realized that one name kept coming up: Robert Noyce. Figuring that it'd be a good idea to read a biography, she discovered there wasn't one available. After years of work, she's completed that biography and has written an original article for Computing Unplugged about the "man behind the microchip".
From New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2005
Over the past week, we've gotten a number of concerned emails and voice mails, most of which we haven't yet been able to return. No, we haven't been swallowed by a sea monster. Instead, we've been moving -- from North Brunswick, New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida. For the exciting story, read this article.
Let's play taps for Tapwave
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2005
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How Elvis entered the building and CES went out the window
Computing Unplugged Magazine - January 2005
As always, your esteemed ZATZ editorial staff was on the case, prepared to cover CES in full. Unlike in previous years, uh, something happened on the way to the convention center. You see, Denise Amrich and David Gewirtz -- the two co-founders of ZATZ Publishing -- got married. And, yep, CES went out the window. To make things even more interesting, Elvis is part of the story.
Try your hand at the Computing Unplugged Tapwave Hype-a-palooza
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2004
Welcome to Hype-a-palooza. This, our first ever Hype-a-palooza, is designed to promote awareness of the underappreciated Tapwave Zodiac (and get you a ton of cool prizes). Why hype the Zodiac? The reason is pretty simple: we think it's a great product, a real innovation in the handheld market. In the future, we will likely hype-a-palooza other products that we feel are deserving of added attention.
Geek out the vote!
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2004
When you think about technological innovations, you might think about computers, cellular phones, or even rockets. Yet none of these innovations have changed the world like the simple concept we've grown to know as voting. No matter who you support or what your cause, that single, simple action of voting connects you to free people throughout the world, back through history, and forward into an unknown, but hopeful future. This article announces a special program that should encourage you to get out, register, and vote.
Are you into robots?
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2003
Are you into robots? If so, and if you can write, consider submitting an article to Computing Unplugged. We want to add more coverage of robotics to the magazine, but we need some serious "robot geeks" to help get us started.
A quick call for writers
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2003
Wanna be famous? Consider writing for Computing Unplugged. Details are in this article.
Let's try this again
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2003
Imagine, if you will, working for months and months to launch a brand-spankin' new publication. You work hard, but it's worth it because once it's launched, you can sit back and look proudly at a job well-done, read all the letters of encouragement and support from readers, and take a well-deserved break. That was the way it was supposed to happen with Computing Unplugged. The reality was a bit different.
PalmPower is now Computing Unplugged Magazine
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2003
Welcome to Computing Unplugged, the magazine of untethered technology, the magazine of unwired wonders, the magazine of unplugged possibilities. PalmPower Magazine is now Computing Unplugged Magazine. Read this editorial by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz to learn more about what waits those who pull unplug and connect.
Analysis: handheld market share
PalmPower Magazine - November 2002
On October 28, 2002, Gartner Dataquest released third quarter 2002 market share results for the PDA sector, revealing that PDA shipments for the first three quarters of 2002 are down 8.3 percent from the same period last year. Meanwhile, Palm retained only 30 percent market share in the third quarter, down from 70 percent a year or so ago. For the complete results of this report, read on.
CelloGrrl's techscapades
PalmPower Magazine - October 2002
When regular contributor Janine Sutphen informed us she would be taking her Palm handheld to fiddle camp this summer, we just had to learn more. In response, she offered this lovely article describing her time there. While it's not something you'd typically find in PalmPower, we thought it'd be fun to share, nonetheless.
The morbid fascination that is Palm, Inc.
PalmPower Magazine - September 2002
David Gewirtz compares his long-standing morbid fascination with Apple to his more recent morbid fascination with the mystery that is Palm, Inc.
Palm reaches out to enterprise market with new ad campaign
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - June 2002
Palm's new ad campaign, designed to highlight the company's latest handheld releases, has been running recently. In this article, Steve Niles takes a closer look at the details of this campaign.
News analysis: growth in Palm market
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - May 2002
2001 was a rough year for everyone. However, there are signs that things are starting to pick up, which is undeniably positive. Steve Niles, who does our daily news updates, shares the good news that came out of some recent Palm announcements.
Calibrating David's crystal ball
PalmPower Magazine - January 2002
One year ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz outlined his predictions for the Palm OS in 2001. In this month's editorial, he looks back on those predictions to see just how many came true, and he offers some new predictions for 2002.
Big solutions from tiny SD cards
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - January 2002
Recently, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has been giving a lot of thought to the tiny little SD card, a highly secure stamp-sized flash memory card. The more he thinks about it, the more excited he gets. When you read this article, you will too.
2001: a mobile odyssey
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - January 2002
The past year saw Palm continuing to make great strides in the enterprise marketplace. Come with us on a month-by-month journey through 2001 and take a look back at all the great enterprise-related happenings of the past 12 months.
Be all you can be
PalmPower Magazine - December 2001
Normally, we at PalmPower devote our December issue to the choosing of gifts for the holidays, and thereby do our part to honor the link between commerce and celebration. But this year, we've decided to take a different approach from years past.
Thinking outside the box with NLP
PalmPower Magazine - December 2001
Have you ever wanted to find tools that went beyond normal management consulting techniques, tools that could help you manage your mental, emotional, and physical states of wellbeing, help you communicate more effectively, be a better salesperson, and be better able to establish rapport with those around you? Read this article, you just might find what you're looking for.
Palm rolls out fun holiday promotions
PalmPower Magazine - November 2001
The holiday shopping season is upon us, so it's time to start coming up with gift ideas. Contributing Editor Steve Niles is ready to help by pointing out the great promotions being offered on Palm OS handhelds by your favorite industry leaders.
You can take it with you
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - November 2001
We've completed a full year of PalmPower's Enterprise Edition and this issue marks the first issue of our second year. So, please join editor-in-chief David Gewirtz in wishing the magazine a Happy Birthday.
Still processing after all these days
PalmPower Magazine - October 2001
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares his views on the recent tragedy, how it relates to technology, and where we go from here.
Win a cool LAVA lamp in PalmPower's second scavenger hunt
PalmPower Magazine - September 2001
In order to encourage you to learn more about our fabulous advertisers, we're offering a second installment of the Official PalmPower Scavenger Hunt. Why not take a 5-minute break and play? It's your chance to win a snazzy new LAVA lamp provided by AppForge, Inc.
Big savings only for PalmPower readers
PalmPower Magazine - August 2001
In his editorial this month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz will let you in on a cool new opportunity to save on the Palm OS-related goodies you're after this summer.
Together, maybe we really can change the world
PalmPower Magazine - June 2001
There's important business to discuss in this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. Not only is long-time employee Heather McDaniel embarking on an exciting 400-mile bike journey to raise money to help find a cure for AIDS, but it's also time to announce the winner of last month's PalmPower Scavenger Hunt.
A wish list for the next Palm Desktop for Macintosh
PalmPower Magazine - June 2001
On March 24, Apple Computer released Mac OS X. Palm, Inc. has already stated that it's hard at work on a Mac OS X version of Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager software for release later this year. Before that happy day arrives, Contributing Editor Bob Draper wants to get his two cents in by offering up this list of the "Top Ten" improvements he'd like to see in the next version of Palm Desktop for Macintosh.
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - June 2001
Recently, we undertook a rather intense analysis of our log data. We were able to find out, with a startling degree of accuracy, how many of you are out there and where you probably work. We felt a comprehensive understanding of this readership would help us better focus our editorial content to meet your needs and interests. In his editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares some of what we learned.
Win a Palm m100 in PalmPower's very first scavenger hunt
PalmPower Magazine - May 2001
In order to encourage you to learn more about our fabulous advertisers, we've created the Official PalmPower Scavenger Hunt. Why not take a 5 minute break and play? It's your chance to win a snazzy new Palm m100.
The April Fool's article that never was
PalmPower Magazine - April 2001
To many, the sudden turn-around in the economy may sound like an enormous April Fool's Day joke on all of us. Unfortunately, it's no laughing matter. That's why, in this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz is putting aside his planned discussion of the fictional DVD Springboard module to talk about the weightier issues of what's going on at Palm, what's going on in the economy, and how we're going to move forward as a populace.
I love it when a plan comes together
PalmPower Magazine - March 2001
All three ZATZ publications are now equipped with search engines so that you can more easily access the vast wealth of resources stored in our back issues. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz details the long struggle that went into making this possible.
Selling on enterprise time
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - March 2001
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz ponders the phenomena of "enterprise time" and the ways this requires hardware and software developers to re-think the way they do business.
A more perfect HotSync interface
PalmPower Magazine - February 2001
Do you like the HotSync interface? Do you think it could be better? Do you wish for more compatibility among devices? So does PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. In this trend-setting article, he outlines PalmPower's call for a new, standardized HotSync interface. It may be key to the next step in the growth of the Palm economy.
I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that
PalmPower Magazine - January 2001
As PalmPower kicks off its fourth year, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz reflects on why the predictions science fiction writers like Arthur C. Clarke had for the year 2001 failed to pan out. He then offers his own predictions for what the New Year will have in store for the Palm economy.
The evolution of enterprise computing
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - January 2001
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes you for a trip back to 1983 to look at the way computers evolved from MIS-controlled mainframes to personal, desktop machines. He then fast forwards to today and speculates on how handheld computing will revolutionize the way we do business in the new millennium by further empowering the individual.
The beauty and the beast
PalmPower Magazine - December 2000
There is a battle taking place in the United States over who will win the presidency. Just under the surface of this conflict, another battle is raging over the perception of technology, as lawyers, pundits, and politicians argue about whether machines are really more accurate than humans at counting votes. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz weighs in on both of these issues as he considers the beast of this nation's conflicting ideologies versus the beauty of America's particular brand of democracy.
Real world opportunities for pervasive computing
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - December 2000
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz considers the many advantages that will come about as pervasive computing technology enters into common, everyday use.
Introducing PalmPower's Enterprise Edition
PalmPower Magazine - November 2000
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz introduces you to the brand new PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition.
Welcome to PalmPower's Enterprise Edition
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - November 2000
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz introduces you to the brand new PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition.
Understanding the sales process
PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition - November 2000
Selling is a complicated process, but like any process, it's made up of clearly defined steps. In this excerpt from his book, The Flexible Enterprise, David Gewirtz outlines his view of the science of selling and highlights a number of Palm applications that can help you achieve the goals of each step.
Register to vote online
PalmPower Magazine - October 2000
If you haven't yet done so, there are a number of sites online where you can register to vote, so there's no excuse not to do it. Steve Niles tells you where. Also, you'll find out how you can be entered into a contest to win a free ZATZ mug, just for doing your patriotic duty.
Don't stop thinking about tomorrow
PalmPower Magazine - October 2000
Deep down, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz would kinda like to be President of the United States because he wants his own naval fleet. However, since there's little chance he'd survive the background check even if he could convince all of PalmPower's readers to pencil him in, he's decided to endorse a real candidate. Find out who and why in this month's editorial.
The battle over Napster
Pocket PC Life Magazine - August 2000
The only thing Napster grabs more of than MP3s is news headlines. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz examines the battle over Napster and what it means for the future of music, video, software, books, and any other form of digitized media.
Welcome to Pocket PC Life Magazine
Pocket PC Life Magazine - July 2000
While Windows CE users will continue to enjoy their devices, with the release of the Pocket PC, Microsoft will be gradually de-emphasizing the Windows CE brand. And so, we find ourselves needing to change our branding as well. In this important editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz announces the evolution of Windows CE Power into the exciting, brand-spanking-new Pocket PC Life Magazine.
Coming next month: Pocket PC Life Magazine
Pocket PC Life Magazine - June 2000
While Windows CE users will continue to enjoy their devices, with the release of the Pocket PC, Microsoft will be gradually de-emphasizing the Windows CE brand. And so, we find ourselves needing to change our branding as well. In this important editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz announces the evolution of Windows CE Power into the exciting, brand-spanking-new Pocket PC Life Magazine.
The best of Windows CE Power
Pocket PC Life Magazine - June 2000
In this, the fifteenth and final issue of Windows CE Power, we want to take a moment to look back at some of the great articles that got us to where we are today. Enjoy this collection of Windows CE Power's greatest hits and be sure to join us for the exciting premier of Pocket PC Life, coming next month.
He palm, she palm
PalmPower Magazine - April 2000
You wouldn't think there were any women Palm device users by visiting a lot of Palm organizer-related Web sites. A recent visit to one Web site found a survey that asked, "Where do you carry your Palm device?" The choices were belt clip, pants pocket, shirt pocket, or briefcase. Was the omission of a purse as a carrying space for a Palm device an act of deliberate sexism or a logical choice, based on recent demographics of Palm device users? In this lighthearted article, Denise Watkins examines the differences and similarities of Palm device use between men and women by sharing the results of an informal survey she conducted.
PDAs then and now
PalmPower Magazine - April 2000
Mark Asadoorian has been carrying a PDA in one form or another since 1989. He has owned, used, and sold or traded pretty much every style PDA since then. In this article, he shares with us his personal odyssey with PDAs, which you'll find as a pretty good indicator of the evolution of the format in general.
How have we helped?
PalmPower Magazine - March 2000
In this month's short editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks a bit about the process of developing a business plan for ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing. Then, in a fit of shamelessness, he asks you to send him letters about how much you love PalmPower.
PDAs then and now
Pocket PC Life Magazine - March 2000
Mark Asadoorian has been carrying a PDA in one form or another since 1989. He has owned, used, and sold or traded pretty much every style PDA since then. In this article, he shares with us his personal odyssey with PDAs, which you'll find as a pretty good indicator of the evolution of the format in general.
How have we helped?
Pocket PC Life Magazine - March 2000
In this month's short editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks a bit about the process of developing a business plan for ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing. Then, in a fit of shamelessness, he asks you to send him letters about how much you love Windows CE Power.
Ode to our Senior Technical Editors
PalmPower Magazine - February 2000
Here at ZATZ, we've been fortunate enough to attract four wonderful Senior Technical Editors, Richard Echeandia, Claire Pieterek, Jason Perlow, and Dan Velasco. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains the role of Senior Technical Editor and just how these four key people help to make the journal a success. Whether you've ever wondered what Senior Technical Editors do, or you've just been concerned with growing your own career, you owe it to yourself to read this article.
Ode to our Senior Technical Editors
Pocket PC Life Magazine - February 2000
Here at ZATZ, we've been fortunate enough to attract four wonderful Senior Technical Editors, Richard Echeandia, Claire Pieterek, Jason Perlow, and Dan Velasco. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains the role of Senior Technical Editor and just how these four key people help to make the journal a success. Whether you've ever wondered what Senior Technical Editors do, or you've just been concerned with growing your own career, you owe it to yourself to read this article.
Welcome to the new millennium
PalmPower Magazine - January 2000
Somehow, our intrepid leader managed to get Bill Clinton, Milli Vanilli, Karen Carpenter, cigars, loincloths, IBM, Eudora, pointy-eared Vulcans, flush-toilets, and Charlemagne all into one reasonably lucid editorial. What can we say? Read it and see if he somehow succeeds in pulling it off.
I believe!
PalmPower Magazine - December 1999
This article was beamed to the North Pole from the Palm device of PalmPower's Technology Skeptic Kevin Quin. Unknown to him, however, it was also intercepted by an astute PalmPower reader in Washington, D.C., who forwarded it to PalmPower. What? You're surprised the North Pole has a receiver powerful enough to pick up an infrared beam from 3,000 miles away? Remember, Santa makes ALL the toys!
Analysis of Palm and Handspring announcements
PalmPower Magazine - October 1999
All the cards are now on the table. We've seen the Palm and Handspring announcements that should take us much of the way through the end of the year. But what does it all mean? In this important article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz puts the new announcements under his analytical microscope and puts it all into perspective. If you follow Palm Computing at all, you'll want to read this article right now.
David on WebTV, satellites, and Dreamcast
Pocket PC Life Magazine - October 1999
It's been a while since Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had a nice one-on-one, he-writes, you-read sort of conversation with our readership. Wait no longer. In this column, David covers such diverse topics as WebTV service, Sega's Windows CE-based Dreamcast, and moving.
Join the crusade to rename the Device Formerly Known as PalmPilot
PalmPower Magazine - September 1999
It saddens us when too much time goes by without being yelled at by the management at 3Com. We feel lonely and unloved. So, since we haven't recently done anything blatant to get ourselves in trouble with the mother ship (that we've gotten caught at), we figured it was time to run this great article by Alan Macy. The opinions are solely his own, but the decision to run this article rests squarely on the shoulders of your somewhat irresponsible and irrepressible editors.
It's not Y2K, it's stupidity!
PalmPower Magazine - September 1999
Tonight, I decided to get on my soapbox. Hundreds of thousands of people read our publications. Maybe if we all started a "let's not be friggin' stupid" campaign, Y2K would work out fine. You're all pretty influential folks. Don't ignore your companies' Y2K efforts. Check into them. Make sure they're spending time making critical systems work and not screwing around being idiotic. Let's try not to put the fate of the world into the hands of a bunch of poorly-trained temps reading off a script.
Inside the world's first mobile magazine network
Pocket PC Life Magazine - September 1999
On Tuesday, August 17, 1999, ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing (that's us!) and AvantGo, Inc. announced the availability of the world's first mobile magazine network, available mutually through ZATZ.com and AvantGo.com. This is the first time that a complete network of magazines has been made available for mobile device users. In this article, we'll take you through some of our experiences in setting up this capability, some of the design decisions we made, and some of the discoveries we made once the service went live. For you webmasters out there, this article will also help prepare you for implementing your own mobile delivery systems.
The Internet, legality, and you
Pocket PC Life Magazine - August 1999
This month, managing editor Denise Amrich takes a stab at some interesting mail we've been getting. One fellow who lives in France was quite disturbed that Windows CE Power wasn't written in French. Mon dieu! Seriously, though, Denise provides some interesting resources that'll help you separate fact from fiction in the strange new world of Internet law.
Introducing the new PalmPower channels
PalmPower Magazine - July 1999
We've been hard at work adding all sorts of interesting enhancements to PalmPower Magazine. This month, we added channels. Now you can display the latest PalmPower news headlines and article topics on your own Web site, view them through Carmen's Headline Viewer, or read them on the My Netscape network.
Introducing the new Windows CE Power channels
Pocket PC Life Magazine - July 1999
We've been hard at work adding all sorts of interesting enhancements to Windows CE Power Magazine. This month, we added channels. Now you can display the latest Windows CE Power news headlines and article topics on your own Web site, view them through Carmen's Headline Viewer, or read them on the My Netscape network.
The magic number: $149
PalmPower Magazine - June 1999
There's a new Palm device on the market. In the last few months, we've seen three new devices reach consumers. Breaking from the pack, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz makes the case that the big news might not be the newest Palm devices, but that you can buy a plain, ol' fashioned PalmPilot Professional for $149. Do you agree? Read his June editorial and share your opinion on the PowerBoards.
Make sure it's got a little 'Oooh' in it…
Pocket PC Life Magazine - June 1999
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has somehow managed to include Dilbert, Howard Stern, Pauly Shore, tangerine iMacs, and the Palm V into his Windows CE Power editorial (an admitted stretch). After eventually getting on a serious track, he enters into an important discussion of product design and style. Want your product to sell? Make sure it's got a little 'Oooh' in it.
Back to the future, software style
PalmPower Magazine - May 1999
Part history lesson, part blast from the past, this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz uses products from the past to inspire greatness in the future. This month, you'll get a great retrospective on software technology, learn a little about what worked really well in the early days of personal computers, and see how to apply the best of that time to software that runs on Palm devices. Whether you're a Palm Computing Platform software developer or an enthusiastic user, you'll gain some valuable perspective reading this article.
Back to the future, software style
Pocket PC Life Magazine - May 1999
Part history lesson, part blast from the past, this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz uses products from the past to inspire greatness in the future. This month, you'll get a great retrospective on software technology, learn a little about what worked really well in the early days of personal computers, and see how to apply the best of that time to software that runs on Windows CE devices. Whether you're a Windows CE software developer or an enthusiastic user, you'll gain some valuable perspective reading this article.
Some days it's just so good to be me
PalmPower Magazine - April 1999
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has been taking his megalomania pills again. They're big pills. Big, important pills. He's got a new, exciting magazine, a company with a new, exciting name, and he just won an award for Best Sales and Marketing Strategy from the New Jersey Technology Council. In other words, he's being insufferable again. He's also, vocally -- very vocally -- demanding a foot massage. It's just another month on that roller-coaster column we call "From the Editor-in-Chief".
A personal look at Windows CE's history
Pocket PC Life Magazine - April 1999
Jason Dunn is an avid Windows CE user. He's been searching for the perfect portable solution for years. In this interesting and personal retrospective, Jason takes us on a tour down Windows CE memory lane. Along the way, he helps us all understand a little bit more about how Windows CE came to be.
Welcome to Windows CE Power Magazine
Pocket PC Life Magazine - April 1999
Welcome to our newest publication: Windows CE Power Magazine. In his opening editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes you inside the publication and answers many of the tough questions he's gotten from Windows CE enthusiasts during the months prior to launching the journal.
Palmistry and numerology: understanding branding
PalmPower Magazine - March 1999
Welcome to our March, 1999 issue. This issue marks the first in which we'll be covering the new Palm V and Palm IIIx devices. In his editorial this month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks about product naming and branding, discusses a letter he received from a developer about the Palm brand, and then ends by getting on his little soapbox and pontificating on the Palm V and Palm IIIx names. By the time he's done, we figure he'll have ticked off, annoyed, or otherwise offended just about everyone. It's a job. Somebody's got to do it.
Pure Internet Publishing
PalmPower Magazine - February 1999
It's a brand new year and change is in the air. In his February editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz showcases some of the major changes that are in store for PalmPower and Component Enterprises, the company that publishes PalmPower and DominoPower. If you want to be the first to know about the exciting news, read this article.
PalmPower's greatest hits of 1998
PalmPower Magazine - January 1999
January, it seems, is a month for accolades. After all, we've just completed our wide-ranging Editors' Choice Awards, honoring the best and the brightest of Palm computer add-ons. In keeping with this theme, we thought it would be fun to point out to you our favorite articles from the past year. We've covered some amazing material in the past year. If you'd like to take a walk down memory lane -- or catch up on what you missed -- you should read this article.
PalmPower Editors' Choice Awards - Fun Gadgets 1998
PalmPower Magazine - January 1999
Welcome to the last key area of our comprehensive Editors' Choice Awards: Fun Gadgets. In Fun Gadgets, we recognize those products that are fun, are gadgets, or can be somehow tied into the category of Fun Gadgets (hey, some products are a tough fit!). In any case, we've got even more products that'll knock your socks off. So start reading.
PalmPower Editors' Choice Awards - Cool Tools 1998
PalmPower Magazine - January 1999
We continue our first annual Editors' Choice Awards with the Cool Tool Awards. These are those add-on products that smooth out the rough edges, make your Palm organizer more effective, make it more fundamentally capable, and make it more fun.
Products of the Year 1998
PalmPower Magazine - January 1999
When we set out to do our first annual Editors' Choice Awards, it was in part because we had observed a number of new products for the Palm computer that were clearly exceptional. In this first section of the Editors' Choice Awards, called the Products of the Year, we show you the truly best of the best.
Coming soon: the PalmPower Editors' Choice Awards
PalmPower Magazine - November 1998
PalmPower Magazine will be publishing its First Annual Editors' Choice Awards in the January issue, available on January 2. Over the next two months, PalmPower's editors will be looking at all manner of fine hardware and software products, choosing the very best products we think you should consider using with your Palm device. In this short article, PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz tells you how you can nominate your favorite products for this special honor.
Make an impression
PalmPower Magazine - October 1998
A friend sent us a wonderful story via email. Normally, we wouldn't just reprint a story from an anonymous writer received over email, but this one is pretty special and we wanted to share it with you all. In his monthly editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares this warm-hearted, uplifting story and relates it to the Palm experience.
Brave new world or same old crap?
PalmPower Magazine - September 1998
As technology users, we get jazzed by new hardware and software. So when PalmPower Managing Editor Denise Amrich got the new Brave Palm catalog from New World Technologies, she was ready to dig in and find some cool new goodies. Her enthusiasm lasted mere seconds, when it was replaced by a weary feeling of deja vu. The world of the PalmPilot organizer had seemed so enlightened, so empowering. But there, on the cover of Brave Palm, was a minimally clad woman floating in the water, so pale, she almost looked like a drowning victim. Inside were other pictures, few showing women as capable professionals. The cheap tactic of using sex to sell had reached the PalmPilot. In this important article, Denise looks at where Brave went wrong and provides suggestions that will help companies learn how to get it right.
Jeff & Donna's excellent adventure
PalmPower Magazine - August 1998
We were as surprised as everyone else when Palm creator Jeff Hawkins announced his resignation from 3Com. When Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz got the news, he set up an exclusive interview with Jeff to get the whole story. The interview was fascinating, but what did it all mean? How will the departure of 3Com's visionary inventor impact the future of the Palm platform? How will it impact you? Will there be more cool toys? You'll need to read David's editorial to find out.
PalmPilot: the ultimate demo
PalmPower Magazine - August 1998
This issue marks the PalmPower debut of contributing editor David Pogue, one of the industry's most highly respected authors. David's taken his wealth of PalmPilot experience, showcased in his new book "PalmPilot: The Ultimate Guide", mixed in some great new tips and techniques, and created a wonderful new column for PalmPower. Every PalmPilot user knows people are always fascinated by these little devices. And we've all had the urge to show them off to friends and coworkers. In this fun article, David tells you how to give the ultimate PalmPilot demo.
A more perfect Palm Desktop
PalmPower Magazine - July 1998
Do you like the Palm Desktop application? Do you think it could be better? So does PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. In this trend-setting article, he outlines PalmPower's recommendations for a new and improved desktop design. It's the Palm Desktop we all wish we had. Also, David bids a fond farewell to one overworked columnist and welcomes another. Plus, there's a great way to win a leather PalmPilot jacket, but you'll have to read this article before July 5th to find out how.
Are you being served?
PalmPower Magazine - June 1998
This is the six month anniversary for PalmPower and Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz celebrates it by asking you for your opinion. In this month's editorial, "Are you being served?", he asks just that. Whether you think the journal is absolutely perfect (as, we know, most of you do!) or you feel some improvements could be made, this is an important article to read and respond to. We also send out a special "thank you" to 3Com and to our readers. Check it out.
Is PalmPilot the next Macintosh?
PalmPower Magazine - March 1998
The PalmPilot is inspiring the same enthusiasm among users as the Macintosh did in its early days. In his monthly editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz compares PalmPilot to the spirit of the Macintosh. He also introduces our first PowerBoard Host of the Month.
The great PalmPilot giveaway
PalmPower Magazine - February 1998
There's an interesting new trend in the corporate world: using the PalmPilot as a motivational tool and a giveaway incentive. In this timely article, Contributing Editor Richard Echeandia explores how you can motivate and sell using the PalmPilot as a giveaway. He also points out some free contests where you can enter to win your own PalmPilot device.
What a month!
PalmPower Magazine - February 1998
We've been trying to find a word to describe our first month of PalmPower Magazine and the word that keeps coming to mind is Yowzah! This has been an absolutely amazing four weeks. It's clear that PalmPower struck a chord among PalmPilot users worldwide. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares what he's learned about PalmPower and you in our first thirty days.
Conducting a symphony of cats
PalmPower Magazine - January 1998
PalmPower Magazine kicks off it's Premier Issue with this warm-hearted introduction. You'll get the inside scoop about starting the publication and you'll also learn how the great features of this site can help you get the most out of your PalmPilot organizer.
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