John Shapiro
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Looking for killer remote access application
This has been a particularly busy week for remote access software, with SoonR announcing 100MB of storage and better Outlook integration and LogMeIn Hamachi named one of PC Magazine’s best free software downloads.
SoonR, of Campbell, Calif., lets you get to files on your computer via your mobile phone and LogMeIn Hamachi is a free VPN connection. LogMeIn is based in Boston.
If you’ve ever pulled upto your vacation hotel in Hawai, and realized you forgot… Continue Reading
ImageChef, customized text in images
ImageChef, a four-year-old startup in San Francisco lets users simply add text within an image.
Anyone who has tried to do serious image editing know just how tedious it can get. Though the capabilities are currently limited (you can only choose from a pre-set selection of image templates), it’s great for the average blogger or MySpace user.
You pick from a selection of ImageChef templates (see below). Then all it takes is typing in the… Continue Reading
Carly Fiorina’s book & board viruses
Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina has been making the rounds everywhere lately promoting her new book, Tough Choices. Her comments add to the considerable attention these days on the dysfunctional behavior of corporate boards.
VentureBeat caught up with Fiorina when she spoke at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government this week. She’s utilizing the book and tour to present her side of the story, defending her performance and condemning the board — something that is easier… Continue Reading