Author Archives: halberenson

Beware Cloud Services bearing gifts

Posted on September 13, 2012 by halberenson

Last week I tried to access the web site of a company that a few of my former Microsoft colleagues work for and was shocked when Norton DNS blocked my access. Upon further investigation I realized the company’s site was … Continue reading →

Posted in Cloud, Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Phishing, Privacy, Security | Tagged 3322.org, cloud security, cloud services, user generated content | 3 Comments

An OEM (HP) is making my life difficult. Good!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by halberenson

When Microsoft first revealed the Surface and Surface Pro a little lust crept into my heart. While I realize I have a ridiculous number of computers, most of them old things that serve limited special purposes, I spend most of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged HP Envy x2, Microsoft Surface, Windows 8, Windows 8 Tablet | 8 Comments

Vendors are missing out on a malware fighting technique

Posted on September 2, 2012 by halberenson

There is a growing controversy over the business of selling zero-day exploits, that is bugs in software that can be exploited by malware. I say controversy because it is perfectly legal in the U.S. and many other jurisdictions for someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Security | Tagged 0-day exploit, exploit sales, security, vulnerabilities, vupen, zero-day, zero-day exploits | 20 Comments

Anatomy of a Startup – PredictableIT Part III

Posted on August 31, 2012 by halberenson

With writer’s block out-of-the-way it’s time to finally finish this story. I apologize in advance for not polishing this more, but the stops and starts have caused problems. And I either push this out now or who knows when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cloud, Computer and Internet | Tagged PredictableIT | 4 Comments

What a different Best Buy experience

Posted on August 27, 2012 by halberenson

My wife and I have a love/hate relationship with Best Buy. For a long time they’ve been the only complete Bricks and Mortar game in town, but the shopping experience has been horrific. When you are neither the low-price leader … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Apple Store, Best Buy, Camera | 3 Comments

Is Microsoft the big winner in Apple’s win over Samsung?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by halberenson

Bill Gates would be the first to point out all the cases where Microsoft’s competitors made a key mistake that let Microsoft succeed. Office is perhaps the most notable example, where competitors’ reluctance to support Microsoft Windows took Word and … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone | Tagged Android, Apple, Samsung | 47 Comments

What’s Next for Microsoft

Posted on August 24, 2012 by halberenson

We all know that in the coming few weeks there will be many more details available on Microsoft’s 2012 product launches. Final Windows 8 details, Surface details, the launch of Windows Phone 8, the launch of Office 2013, the Xbox Dashboard … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows, Windows Phone | Tagged Microsoft Reorganization, Project Blue, WIndows 9, WIndows Blue | 17 Comments

The $199 Microsoft Surface

Posted on August 14, 2012 by halberenson

Reports surfaced (no pun intended) today that Microsoft was going to offer the Surface at the $199 price point. This should come as no surprise really, but read on for the catch. I telegraphed how Microsoft could reach the $199 … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Microsoft Surface, Surface, WIndows 8 Pricing, WIndows RT Pricing | 26 Comments

Acer’s JT Wang is part of the problem

Posted on August 13, 2012 by halberenson

I find it hysterical that Acer Chairman JT Wang is the most vocal critic of Microsoft getting into the hardware business with the Surface. You see, I still haven’t experienced Windows 8 in Portrait mode and it is his company’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft | Tagged Acer, Iconia Tab 500w, JT Wang, Surface | 20 Comments

A data point on the lack of Windows Phone 8 Upgrades

Posted on August 13, 2012 by halberenson

For those upset over Microsoft’s decision not to upgrade existing Windows Phone 7 devices to Windows Phone 8 (but rather to offer them a new Windows Phone 7.8 update) I offer this tidbit: Nine months after replacing Android 2.3 with … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet | 3 Comments