Apart from USB 3.0, there’s another new spec/update that you should keep an eye on, and that’s HDMI 1.4 [original press release]. Oh yeah, didn’t know those had versions, did ya?! Yes they do, and it can become quite confusing as products with the older technology remain in stock on store shelves.
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Wal-Mart is getting in on the in-home tech service business a la Best Buy’s Geek Squad or the dead Circuit City FireDog service. Expect the service to start up in time for this year’s shopping season.
Fantastic 5 minute video that gives a great insight into the impact that technology is having on all of our lives, the economy and job market.
What’s the bottom line? Mostly unknown. However, if I were a student right now, it should give me pause as I’m trying to decide what direction to point my career in.
Common sense says that leaving the job that you currently have in a severe economic downturn, such as the one we’re experiencing in the US, is a bad idea. Well it turns out that IT/tech jobs aren’t as badly hit as in other industries.
If you’re like me, and are tired of your Office Space/Dilbert existence in the still misunderstood IT world, then it may definitely not be a good time to be thinking about switching careers.
In case you’re not a ‘computer guy/gal’, and are wondering why such a person would not love their gig, take a look at the top 10 reasons not to be the computer guy.
