I was recently working with somebody trying to remote desktop from a freshly installed Mac to a Windows computer. They would consistently get the error message: "Remote Desktop Connection cannot verify the identity of the computer that you want to connect to. Try reconnecting to the Windows-based computer, or contact our administrator." We double-checked all of the settings … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Unboxing the BlackBerry Classic
BlackBerry released an unboxing video for the BlackBerry Classic, which was released on December 17th. The video goes through what you get and some of the features of the phone beyond its classic physical keyboard. You can watch the video embedded below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Djje12RkaQ You can buy the BlackBerry Classic unlocked from BlackBerry or Amazon.com for … [Read more...]
Google provides data center tour with emphasis on security
Google has previously provided a tour of their data center using Google Street View. Now, in a post about security, Google provides a video about one of their data centers. They show several layers of security as well as energy efficiency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZmGGAbHqa0 In their Google for Work post on security in 2014, Google talked about several other … [Read more...]
Apple counts their top apps of 2014
Apple created their Best of 2014 list for iOS apps this year. They have them separated into Top Paid Apps, Top Free Apps, and Best apps and games. If you have an iPad or iPhone, check out the list below to get the most out of your device. If you think you might have an iPad or iPhone waiting under your tree, you can do some research here to find out the first things you're … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut uses Surface Pro 3 and eye tracking to know what you subconsciously want to order
Pizza Hut is leveraging technology from Tobii Technology to create a Subconscious Menu. Using eye-tracking technology, you look at the menu and which ever ingredients your eye lingers on will be the recommended ingredients for your pizza. From the press release: Taking 6 months to build, the innovative menu, which is completely controlled by the customer's retina, features … [Read more...]