It was 4 years ago I started Virtua Computers. I can't believe how much has changed both in technology and me personally. Thanks to everyone who made these 4 years possible, and here's to another 4 years!
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We hope everyone had a great holiday season as we move into the new year! We have undergone some changes in the past month and wanted to share them with you. First off, Virtua Computers has a new office on 38th and 8th. The location is centralized to our clients and has proven to be efficient. Second off, Autriv Software Development saw the release of it's newest product, BlackBook, a contact management software that is server based. The release party was held last week and was met with strong praise from Mac Consultants in the city. The new year also brings in...
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Ok, since I haven't yet finished justinesgar.com to post my twitter updates, I'm gonna keep posting them here. Today, I got a mix of python and AppleScript to get Nigel (my DLA) to tell me when someone mentions me on Twitter. Only problem now is finding a Twitter application that will trigger the script. Ok first part is the AppleScript. For temporary purposes I'm using the official Twitter app found the App Store:
set whosaid to text of (do shell script "python /Users/YOURUSER/scripts/mentions.py")
say ("Sir," & whosaid & "mentioned you on twitter. Shall I read outloud?")
tell...
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And we're back with our first episode in our new...
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I have decided to start a video editorial piece, which will be once a week talking about something Apple related. Today's topic - Flipbook for the iPad.
If you are on an iPad/iPhone click
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The last two years have been very busy for me. I founded Virtua Computers, launched a managed services department, started "The Big Apple Blog" with my team and of course Leonard Finestein and have nurtured each piece to grow into the powerhouse it is today. While all of those things are vital to my life, I am pleased to announce the next piece of the puzzle being finished. Autriv, Inc. has officially launched with its first piece of software, "Sign My Pad." For those of you with an iPad, "Sign My Pad" allows you the ability to sign your...
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We all run into this problem on a daily basis. "Where is that damn flash drive?!?!" However, I bet if I asked you where your iPod is you could get it for me even with a blindfold on, right? Well it turns out that besides listening to music and watching Lost on your iPod, you can use it for something productive as well. Note, this trick does NOT work on any iPod Touch models.
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Seagate launched the new 3TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk today. It's the first ever single disk 3TB external drive. It requires a 64-bit OS like OS X Snow Leopard to run. GoFlex Drives come come with a USB 2.0 desktop adapter, but USB 3.0 and Firewire 800 dock (for an additional fee of course). With a 3TB HD, now no one has an excuse not to backup!!! The drive is on sale today, from Seagate.com for...
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Noah is off this Thursday and will be back next week. Today’s Tech Tip Tool Thursday comes from me, Leonard Finestein!
Even though I was up all night waiting with fellow fanboys and fangirls for a new iPhone I still found the time to write up some more tips for you. I hope you enjoy it.
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