SSD Drives and Running Virtual Windows 8
Kevin Lynn
Kevin will discuss the use of SSD drives to decrease your bootup time. He will also demonstrate how to run Windows 8 as a virtual machine on Windows 7. Don Heinsen has reported that it is also possible to run Windows 7 as a virtual machine on Windows 8.
The schedule is out and registration is open to register for the affordable technology classes at the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) at Foothill College. Teachers, educators, students, and anyone wanting to enhance their technology skills are welcome to attend these short evening, Saturday or online classes. They are a quick and easy way to upgrade your skills and learn new things!
Convergence: CES 2012 Preview, Connected TVs, Blu-Ray Players and Smartphones
Kevin Lynn
Kevin Lynn will discuss various trends in how users connect to smart televisions, smart phones, tablets and computers,and preview news items from the upcoming CES (formerly Consumer Electronics Show). PC Magazine recently published The Ultimate Guide to Technology Buying
He also hopes to have a ComCast representative present Xfinity home specials for 2012.
Kevin Lynn will discuss his conversion from Direct TV and ATT DSL to ComCast last month. He saw his DSL download speed increase from 512kbps to 36Mbps, and his channel lineup increase to 700 offerings.
You can check your download speed with the Sonic.net test.
By 2015, projections show that there will be more than 90 million U.S. broadband households. Kevin Lynn and Don Heinsen attended the 15th annual Connections: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase, hosted by Parks Associates, from June 28 - 30 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Convention Center. This year's focus was on Cloud Media and the Connected Consumer. (You can view the full conference agenda here) The conference attracted hundreds, with a focus on middle-ware service providers showing innovative consumer technology solutions. This event highlighted consumer and industry research from Parks Associates, showcased key players and new technologies, and delivered insight and recommendations for new business models and opportunities in digital media/content, mobile applications and services, connected consumer electronics, broadband and value-added services, and home systems. Keynote presentations were made by Verizon Telecom, Motorola Mobility, AT& T Mobility, and Starz. Kevin will discuss highlights of the conference at the WinSIG meeting.
Access Windows Home Server 2011 in the Cloud from home;
How to Rip, Convert, or Stream Digital Media
Kevin Lynn
Kevin set up a Windows Home Server 2011 machine in April, and obtained a free webpage for his server on the Microsoft "cloud", xxx.homeserver.com . He can now log into his WHS from anywhere in the world, and take control of any PC that is operating on his home network.
