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Office 2010 Excel Games

There has been a lot of talke about the additonal business functionalities of Office 2010 since it was first introduced.  However now that it released, Microsoft is showing more of the fun side of the applications that show just how powerful of a tool it really is.  Check out this video showing games in Excel, these games require Office 2010 to operate, but it is really cool to see deeper in the functionality of the product.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=844071970875

Source:  Microsoft Office Face Book Page

Apps - They Can Be Addictive

The invention of the smartphone and the ability to easy create and download apps has made our lives more productive and enjoyable.  However, there is a dark side to all of this, App Adiciton, while downloading useful apps can be a good thing, downloading and using apps all the time can be annoying to your friends and family (just ask my wife).

iPhone4 Ingenious Antenna = Class Action Suit

The iPhone4, this changes everything..  I do not believe that Apple nor AT&T had lawsuits in mind when they created that slogan. What was believed to be an ingenious way to connect an antenna is backfiring all the way to court.

Sonos Adds iPad App

Sonos multi zone players have some very cool and useful remotes to access the content from any zone, these options have just gotten better with the announcement of the Sonos iPad app.

New Google Phone Feature Designed to Lower Fees - The Onion

New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users' Ears

3D Moves Forward - But What Does its Future Look Like

Unless you have lived under a rock for the past year or so you have heard allot about 3D for the home.  While analysts are still divided on how it will be received manufacturers are releasing more and more 3D products.  Products from TVs to Receivers have been announced and released in some cases, however it has been very quiet on the content front from both studios and gaming.

Terrestrial Shrub Rover- Solar Powered Car that Looks Like a Bush

It may look a Python skit in the video, but the bush moving along the road is actually a solar powered car designed to look like a bush.  The creator artist Justin Shull created the Terrestrial Shrub Rover in honor of NASA returning to the moon.  While the idea is there, it looks more like something for spying on your neighbors then a moon buggy.  Either way, it is a pretty cool use of technology and very creative in concept.

Source:  Terrestrial Shrub Rover YouTube Video

Fun With PowerPoint - PacMan - YouTube Video

Powerpoint has been around for over a decade and has grown to become loved and hated (mostly hated), while it is mostly used for presentations it is a powerful tool to express things graphically.  Sure there are more advanced programs out there, but there is a lot that can be done by a creative mind.

This one is for all the neh sayers who hate powerpoint and have not looked at it lately... Check out this video on YouTube posted by Gollum9993.  Check the description of the video for a link to download the PowerPoint file and see for yourself..

Source: Gollum9993 Pacman (made with PowerPoint)

Accessing iTunes Beyond the Keyboard

One of the biggest challanges in the home automation media market is controling devices already in the home that customers use everyday.  Accessing and controling media has become a mainstay of daily life for just about everyone, but most methods are not known or seem too complicated for the average consumer.  Sure media server devices are everywhere, but they may be costly and purchasing new equipment can drive everyone bonkers.  Additionally, these devices may not be a fit for automation.

Control4 iPad Application

The iPad might be new, but the apps for Home Automation and Media are already appearing on the market. Control4 is just one of the apps that is available to make use of the iPad and increase the enjoyment of using the system.

Detect Bra Sizes with a Motorola Droid

You have to love the technology that we have access to and how that technology informs and entertains us like a YouTube video or keeps us productive like a Smartphone.  Combining the two we can be informed on what the latest smartphone allows us to do.  A YouTube channel called DROIDshortcuts does just that, showing how to use a Droid Smartphone for some very useful functions that will improve our lives....

Downloading Videos to Devices with Real Player SP

Technology has given us the ability to view millions of videos on line as well as on personal media devices for enjoyment of anytime. However, capturing videos from the web and converting them can be a difficult costly process. If you are a media addict like me chances are that you have various applications that can capture and convert media into just about any format, but what if you are the average consumer and/or are on a budget??

Google Testing Desktop Voice App

Google products such as Docs, Apps, Wave, and Voice continue to grow in popularity and functionality. So it is no suprise that TechCrunch is reporting that Google is in the process of testing a desktop app for Voice. While voice is a useful product, it lacks the ability to call out or use the PC as a phone as services like Skype offer.

iPad in a Car | Ingenious Thinking for Automotive Systems

 Apple iPad is a great device, while other touch products existed before it's release, they have not caught on like the iPad.  Since it's announcement the Home Automation industry has been buzzing about what it will do for that industry, but what about it's other uses?? 

Hands on With Savants iPad App

Here is a breif hands on demo of Savants iPad app, as usual it is another killer looking and functioning interface.. Check it out....

Source: CEPro YoutTube Channel

Runco Mobile Device Site

Some companies understand their market and what is needed to make an installation go smooth. Runco is one of those companies, they have released a mobile site with tools to help the integrator form their mobile device... Right now it is just a lens selecter, but I am sure that more tools will be following soon....

Check it out.... http://m.runco.com/

Making the Right Connection

Todays technology can be confusing with all the different types of connections available, the components in your system may be latest, but the connections you need may not exist or they might be in a limited number. The Monster Home Theater Connection Expert can help...

Got a Question: Ask the Head Monster Noel Lee - CEPro

Do you wonder where Technology and the Industry is today and where it is heading for the future?? Do you wish to know more about Technologies such as HDMI,3D, and digital media??

Music in Multiple Zones via Sonos Music Systems

There are plenty of ways to access content and play them throughout your house, this Mac World video reviews and show how easy it is using a Sonos Music System. This system is a great way to distribute content stored on Macs or PCs throughout your home.

Tech Trends: YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video

Be Ready for 3D

Interested in the new 3D technologies and how they can be used in the home?  Then be sure to attend "Everything You Need to Know About 3D" Webinar from CEPro.

For more information or to register Click Here.

Behind the Scenes of OK Go’s Amazing Rube Goldberg Machine

OK Go has released another amazing video for the song "This Too Shall Pass" involving toppling dominos, mousetrap activated levers, and smashing TVs. Pulling off a video like this is a huge undertaking and they have done so in an impressive way. Once again another masterpiece from the OK Go gang.

Blockbuster: Bankruptcy is a possibility

Well the writing has been on the wall for a long time now and it looks like the day has finally come. The Dallas Business Journal is reporting that Blockbuster has informed the Security and Exchange Commission that it may be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection soon if can not spark new cash flow to help with their debt.

Facebook Password Reset Scam

Facebook is a useful network used by millions, which opens the door some no-goodnics to use it for their benefit.  Such an event has happened today, if you receive and email that states that your password has been reset for security measures, DO NOT open the attachment.

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Peachtree Audio's Nova: Digital Media Merged with High End Audio

As the way we store, access, and listen to music has changed over the course of the past decade or so, the argument over digital media and great sound has been a heated one.  True audio listeners are against the methods commonly used for listening to digital media and non audio buffs do not that the content can be played back on a great system.

Web Design Basics

Setting up a business can be hard work and requires a lot of attention to details especially if you are doing it yourself.  You have spent time defining your business plan, developing your products, and setting up your dealer base and how to sell.  But what about your website? A poorly designed web site can make or break a product or service and knowing the basics of web site design can help you define your site and make it one that will not only attract customers, but keep them coming back for more.

Z Wave Controlled Water Shutoff

When we think of home automation we mostly think about the entertainment side of the functionality like controlling a home theater, a amedia distribution system or lighting.  While we may think about protecting our home by using home automation to control a security system, we can also protect our homes from flooding with automated water shut off valves.