So I had told you guys that I was in Hong Kong for the first time. Going to Hong Kong was actually part of a trip put on by Zotac. We work with Zotac at ThinkComputers and they make a variety of computer products, but are mainly known for graphics cards. They were celebrating their 10th Anniversary and while most of the events were in Hong Kong, they set up a factory tour for us to see how their products are actually made.
Spotify’s Discover Weekly Playlist is Awesome!
Over the past few years the way we listen to music has changed dramatically. For the most part I really do not have much music on my iPhone or computer. This music has been replaced by streaming services like Spotify and Pandora. They are really what I use exclusively. Over the past few weeks I…
The CES 2016 Swag Haul
Each year when I head to Las Vegas for CES I come back with much more than I came with. This is because companies love to give away swag! You know those little goodies comopanies have at their booth or suite and give to you as a thank you for coming to see them. This…
Covering CES 2016…
If you follow me on social media then you know this past week I was in Vegas for CES 2016. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the largest trade show in North America and it is where tech companies show off their latest products. I of course was covering the event for ThinkComputers. Covering the…
WordPress 101: Why Choose WordPress
Wordpress is quite known by now. If you don’t know what Wordpress is it is powering this blog! It is a content management system that was first released in 2003 and makes it extremely easy for anyone to start a website, manage content and more. Many of my previous websites were made using flat file systems or were hand-coded and that just takes a lot of time! Now every one of my websites are based off of Wordpress! So why should you use Wordpress? Here are a few reasons…
Tools & Services I Use to run my Business – 2015 Edition
I get asked over and over again about the different services and tools I use to run my business. So I’ve decided to compile a list of everything that I use and explain some things so you know what they are all about. All of this information will be on my new Resources page and…
Guide To Surviving CES as a Journalist
Well it is January and that means it is CES time for me. CES is the Consumer Electronics Show and it is the biggest trade show in North America. I have been going to the show and covering it for ThinkComputers since 2006 so I think by now I am a seasoned veteran and know…
Interview: Pat Hanavan
Today I am kicking off my interview series with Pat Hanavan. Pat is a pretty close friend of mine. Over the past few years I have seen him be a big part of a start-up Vodka company and build an online community and destination website for Faded Industry. So let’s get this interview started!
What I Accomplished at CES 2014
Each year I travel to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show. It is a show where many companies show off products that they hope to release in 2014 and many products actually get launched at the show so if you are into computers or consumer electronics it is a really exciting show. But why do I go to the show? Of course to see all of these products, but on top of that I am doing much, much more.
A Guide to Surviving the Consumer Electronics Show
As the year comes to an end that means the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is right around the corner. I’ve been going to CES since 2006 and I have learned quite a lot since that first trip where I was totally clueless. This guide should help you survive CES even if you have attended the…
25 Things I’m Thankful for in 2012
With 2012 winding down I have been taking a look back on the year and I have realized I really do have a lot to be thankful for. I’ve had some great experiences, met some amazing people and even learned a few things. Looking back there are some things and people that made my year…
Startup Drinks Pittsburgh
I really enjoy hanging out with people in the Startup community in Pittsburgh. It is always great to meet new people, talk about ideas and see the cool projects these people are working on. I had actually never heard of Startup Drinks before. The night before I was out and ran in to my friend…
StartUptown Pittsburgh
The past few months I usually take one day a week to head over to StartUptown and work from there. StartUptown is a co-working space where many Pittsburgh technology-based startups have their offices. StartUptown says that they are “An urban campus/incubator for technology and social innovation — StartUptown is a nonprofit organization that provides collaborative…
Awesome Weekend at FITES LANFest 2012!
It has been quite a while since I’ve been to another LAN Party besides Pittco. I always go to Pittco because ThinkComputers sponsors it and it is in Pittsburgh. My good friend Nik told me about FITES and suggested I signup as a sponsor, so I did and this past weekend I headed to Mechanicsburg,…
The CES 2012 Swag Haul!
One of the best things about going to CES is getting swag, free stuff companies give out as they lure you to come check out their booth. I mean what better way for companies to get your attention then with free stuff! Also rumor has it that on the last day of the show if…