Category Archives: GMG Tech Talk

Some of Today’s Twitter Highlights

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Join us tonight at 7:00 pm at the Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall as Mayor Kirk will present the 5th Annual State… fb.me/2f62zdJAK — Cape Ann Chamber (@CapeAnnChamber) December 3, 2012 Join us this Thursday for Ladies’ night for wine, … Continue reading →

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Thanks Chief!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Ed, Joey, John, and Mayor Kirk at the last GMG party at Fred Bodin’s Gallery Yesterday I was experiencing much frustration with wordpress, which has changed the manner in which photos are uploaded. My images were no longer “clickable,” meaning … Continue reading →

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The New Cell Phone- Samsung Galaxy S3

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Just picked up the relatively new flagship Android phone The Samsung Galaxy S3.  Had the original HTC EVO 4G for 2.5 years and it was a little long in the tooth. If anyone would have asked me before I had … Continue reading →

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Business and Twitter (and Facebook)

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

There are a couple of business owners that God Bless them are embracing Facebook and Twitter to promote their companies. This is a good thing. What many don’t realize though is that if your Twitter feed or Facebook page is … Continue reading →

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Check Out The @Joey_C Cape Ann Retailer List For Local Black Friday Deals

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Check Out The @Joey_C Cape Ann Retailer List For Local Black Friday Deals- @Joey_C Cape Ann Twitter List There are some crazy good deals to be had without even having to go over the bridge. Toodles toy store for example … Continue reading →

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Twitter Faceoff @PaulinesGifts vs @Weathervane153

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Another epic battle of the Gloucester Gift Shops. This Twitter Battle Pitting Paulines Gifts against The Weathervane Click to Follow @PaulinesGifts and @Weathervane153 Let’s See how they stack up on http://www.visual.ly

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Twitter Faceoff @GDTnews vs @Joey_C

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

http://www.visual.ly is a fun site which lets you create infographics based on twitter statistics.  You can have fun plugging in your favorite twitteratti, just go to the site and click on Twitter Faceoff and then enter two twitter usernames and … Continue reading →

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Investigating Tripods

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

This morning while filming at Good Harbor I was reminded once again that I need to upgrade my tripod (for myriad reasons). The first problem is that wildlife, especially ducks and geese, are fearful of my tripod’s shiny black metal … Continue reading →

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The Holidays Are Coming- You’re Gonna Need a Camera Let Us Help You Decide Which One Best Fits Your Needs

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

I’m going to give my recommendations based on several categories, but invite you our readers to ask questions and hope our other contributors who have other opinions than mine can chime in with their suggestions as well.  Please feel free … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Twitter Feed- @Be_Determined_

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Here are a couple gems- I realize this is a sports related motivational tool but I want each and every one of our contributors to read it and follow it in our effort to be the best blog you’ll ever … Continue reading →

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Poll- Is it time to short Microsoft in light of what is bound to be a colossal failure with Windows 8?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

I’m rooting for Microsoft I really am.  I’m an unabashed fan of Windows 7.  I don’t like Windows 7 OS, I LOVE it.  But the more I read or can’t read about Windows 8 the more it makes me think … Continue reading →

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With Microsoft’s Windows 8 looking Like Such A Disaster

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

They Can Be Thankful That Apple Prices Their Macbook’s So Stupid Expensive For Maybe Saving Microsoft From Completely Sinking Down The Toilet With Windows 8. I don’t know anyone who has touted Microsoft’s huge victory with Windows 7 more than … Continue reading →

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Windows 8 Survival Guide- What Do You Think?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

I’m completely on the fence. It seems to me they designed the whole OS to work as a touch interface like a giant tablet.  As a fan of Windows 7 I’m pretty bummed out to think that they are chasing … Continue reading →

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Poll- GMG Tech Talk: Ultrabook/Mac Air vs Android Tablet/ iPad

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

As a tech geek and content creator I feel there are limitations to how efficiently I can create when traveling solely with my iPad but I appreciate how light and easy it is to bring along on trips compared to … Continue reading →

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Free can be creepy

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

So you’re not confused, this is Peter writing today.  Remember when I told you that Vickie took some of Gloucester’s best music to Iowa on the cloud?  (See that post here, if you missed it.)  I pointed out that we … Continue reading →

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My Camera- The Sony NEX-5N Severely Reduced To Insanely Cheap Price On Amazon $478 with the Kit Lens

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

I bought one for the Mrs a couple of weeks ago without the Kit lens but for this deal it is ridiculous.  Listen to me- If you have ANY interest in photography this camera has the best of all worlds … Continue reading →

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Over A Year Later We Revisit Google+ Google Circles

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Back on August 23, 2011 I wrote that I thought Google Circles and Google plus were probably not going to take off the way some folks were predicting- GMG Tech Talk- Google Plus, Google Circles Posted on August 23, 2011 … Continue reading →

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GMG Tech Talk: For those of you who own an iPad, were you aware of a chrome browser?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

My nephew BJ had Chrome installed on his iPad.  I had no idea there were different browsers available for the iPad.  Do any of you use it and what are your thoughts about it compared to the stock iPad browser?

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Taking some of Gloucester’s best music to Iowa on a cloud ~ and a prediction for 2020

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

We may be somewhat old-fashioned, but we still listen to CDs for 3 major reasons: We prefer the superior sound quality We have a lot of them that we bought before MP3s were available The only iPod in our house … Continue reading →

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Go Daddy is down

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

If anyone uses Go Daddy for their Website and email, Go Daddy is down everywhere so it is not just your site. GoDaddy Outage Takes Down Millions Of Sites, Anonymous Member Claims Responsibility

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Are You Backing Up Your Digital Life? I Just Bought This 2TB External Drive For a Steal.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Here’s the link to this crazy good deal My last 500GB external drive filled up about a year ago and I was searching for a larger external hard drive to save all those photos, videos and music that you see … Continue reading →

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Frank Ciolino Has A Major Dilemma

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Frank is looking for advice.  He adamantly does not want a smartphone or pay the extra $20 for the data plan but is due for a free upgrade. He was offered a free upgrade for what seems to be the … Continue reading →

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Have You Installed the Gloucester HarborWalk App on your Android or iPhone/iPad Yet?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Hi Joey, Have you installed the interactive Gloucester Harborwalk tour on your Android or IPad app yet, its very interesting and cool. I thought you might want to add this to your blog…. all the information you need for the … Continue reading →

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Sony RX100 Video Review This is The Camera, I’m Telling You!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

  Order it on Amazon and have it delivered in just a couple days- Sony RX100 on Amazon

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Charlie Carroll Shows What the RX100 Is Capable Of-

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Joey; Got mine Aug 18th… I shoot with a Canon 60D (a full sized DSLR), with all L series lenses and the Sony RX100 comes in at a close 2nd. Shot some Still life’s while sitting Wednie Demouths Gallery last … Continue reading →

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