Kalq vs qwerty keyboard

Challenger for the long standing qwerty keyboard ...
Interesting history to the qwerty keyboard. Original design of the qwerty keyboard is no longer relevant but we are now so used to it that change is going to be difficult!

Will the Kalq keyboard finally spell the end for qwerty? | Technology | The Guardian:

Google's Motorola Moto X

New Moto X will not fail due to lack of advertising ...
The first new premium phone to come out of Motorola since Google bought the company. Assembled in the US and supposedly highly customisable, the Moto X is due to be released this week.

Google's Moto X marketing budget set to top $500 million | Digital Trends:

Chromebooks here to stay

Chromebooks are starting to make an impression ...
People are really beginning to understand exactly what Chromebooks are and what their advantages maybe for certain types of usage.

No doubt about it, Chromebooks are here to stay - Computerworld:

Google Chromecast

Ingenious dongle that has everyone talking ...

Lots of articles on this Google announcement. Everyone is trying to work out exactly what it does and whose feet it is treading on! A few are jumping to the conclusion that it is just another "set top box" but cheaper (US$35) but it is more than that. It is running a full Chrome browser that is controllable from your mobile device.

Google Chromecast - reviews - Home Entertainment - none - Good Gear Guide by PC World Australia:

Google Revamps Maps App

An important update to Google Maps app for Mobiles ...
Not sure I liked this update at first but I have got used to it now! I recently tried a "turn by turn directions" comparison between my Tom Tom and Google Maps. I found that the Tom Tom was still much better as it gave clearer instructions, more warning and all street names. I found that Google Maps treated a roundabout as a left, then a right turn - it did not tell you which exit to take!

Google Revamps Android Maps App, Drops Latitude | News & Opinion | PCMag.com:

File Transfer Android to PC

An increasingly common task ...

Identical functionality to this Wi-Fi File Transfer app is also included in my favourite Android file manager called File Expert. Nevertheless this is a great "how-to" article using this standalone Android app.

Transfer files between your Android tablet and PC using Wi-Fi - TechRepublic:

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie

Interesting thoughts regarding Android and Chrome ...
A blend of Android OS and Chrome OS sometime in the future - who knows?

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie: Chromed-Out Jelly Beans Anyone? | sidhtech:

What next for Win RT?

Microsoft is in a difficult position with Windows RT ...
The Haswell chips from Intel could really "put the cat amongst the pigeons"! Microsoft went down the ARM route to get tablet styled battery life. They may not have needed to do this at all!

What's next for Windows RT? - TechRepublic:

Computer Talks on Podcast

Computer Talks on Community Radio Alive 90.5 FM ...

Since January 2013, I have been a regular guest on the local Community radio station, Alive 90.5 FM. These sessions have been during Tony Jenkins' Morning Magazine each Thursday morning. Currently there are 27 podcasts on varying topics at the link below. The podcasts range from 15 to 30 minutes.
Check it out! Comments welcome!

http://alive905.com.au/listen/listen-again/computer-talk/

Telstra Fake emails

Beware fake emails - as always, be suspicious ...
Phishing attempts using fake emails are nothing new but they still manage to catch lots of people entering personal data into a website they got to by clicking on a link in a fake email.

Fake emails on the rise, warns Telstra - spam, email security, Telstra - Computerworld: