Tag Archives: computers

New to Video Conferencing? These Tips Might Help

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Lynne Strang

As concerns related to COVID-19 intensify, so are efforts to encourage “social distancing.” This, in turn, is fueling interest in video conferencing, which allows users in different locations to see and talk with each other in real time. In the … Continue reading →

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What Business Owners Can Take Away From Pokémon GO

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Lynne Strang

Okay, so what’s the big deal about Pokémon GO? You may be wondering because you’ve seen news stories. Or had groups of people milling around your business who look like they’re using their smartphones to hunt for something. First, a … Continue reading →

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A Retired Engineer’s Cool Inventions

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Lynne Strang

Seth Goldstein was a biomedical engineer at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland for 37 years. When he retired thirteen years ago, he needed something new to do. So Goldstein, who has four degrees in mechanical and electrical … Continue reading →

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Ten Steps for Starting a Software Business

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Lynne Strang

Jim Kelly is a Bethesda, Maryland-based serial entrepreneur whose expertise includes software technology solutions and venture capital. In 1996 — at age 55 — he left his position with BDM to start his first company: SynXis, a hotel reservation management software provider sold … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates’ Take on Thomas Edison

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Thomas Edison kept inventing things for a long, long time. Several of his inventions, including the first silent film, occurred when he was in his 50s. He didn’t obtain his last (1,093rd) patent until age 83. Among Edison’s admirers is Bill Gates, who says the inventor … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneur Turns Unwanted Gift Cards into a Business

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Gift cards can be a great idea. But what do you do when a well-meaning friend or relative gives you a card for a store where you never shop?  Or for a restaurant you don’t like? Hossein Kasmai, a Florida-based serial entrepreneur, came up with a solution. He … Continue reading →

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83-Year-Old Inventor Makes 3D Printers More Affordable

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Lynne Strang

You won’t find too many households with a 3D printer, which can turn digital blueprints into physical objects made out of plastic or other materials. Right now, the machines are pricey, selling between $399 and $2,200. But that may change, thanks to Hugh … Continue reading →

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Videogame Sites Cater to “Geezer Gamers”

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Communities of “mature gamers” have sprouted up all over the world, reports The Wall Street Journal. Among these sites: Geezergamers.com, whose founders include 43-year-old Thomas Abel. For Abel, an airplane mechanic and a father of two, videogames provide a way to let off steam after … Continue reading →

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Home Office 101: An Entrepreneur Offers Tips for Set Up

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Lynne Strang

Whether it’s by choice or for economic reasons, entrepreneurs often work from home. If you’re an aspiring business owner who expects to do the same, RetiredBrains’ Art Koff–whose story appeared on this blog last year–has some suggestions. One is to recognize … Continue reading →

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Tech Entrepreneurs Sign ‘Declaration of Internet Freedom’

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Lynne Strang

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of social news site reddit, and Josh Levy, a campaign manager at Internet and media-advocacy site Free Press, have helped create the “Declaration of Internet Freedom,” a new effort to ward off federal Internet antipiracy laws (such as the … Continue reading →

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