Category: Apple - Gigaisland - The Friendlier Side of Computer Services

Gigaisland Tech Video Podcast: Samsung DVD Writer Teaser Video

5/26/2013

Looking for a replacement DVD Writer because the one installed on your computer is not functioning. How about an external DVD writer for your Ultrabook PC or MacBook Air?

Please join me as I show a short video of the Samsung DVD Writer. I will have a full review of this device later.

Thank you for joining me and Aloha!

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Videos “How to Update Your iPhone”

4/26/2013

Watch this video to learn how to update your iPhone/iPad. Although we’re only showing an iPhone, the steps are the same on the iPad. So, whenever Apple releases a new software update for your iPhone or iPad, you can just follow along with this video! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more tips and info on the wonderful world of technology. We love to help our Ohana (Clients), Family, and Friends get the most from technology so check back often for more!

The Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 23, "A New Kind of Black Friday"

11/21/2012

Aloha Everyone,

Please come and listen to our 23rd podcast episode. This week we talk about Black Friday, how to find deals online, and the following:

• Windows computers and Microsoft deals
• Specials on Apple computers, tablets, and phones
• Android tablet specials, Google Play Store and Amazon Store deals

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page.We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 22, "Changes are Afoot"

11/18/2012

Aloha Everyone,

Please come and listen to our 22nd podcast episode. This week we talk about:

• The "Fantastic 4" of the Internet, and who is vulnerable?
• OMG! Text Messaging on the decline in the US for the first time
• North Korea's state of technology
• Microsoft has a leadership change
• Microsoft has its first preview of Skype for Windows Phone 8
• Windows 8 supports Hawaiian language diacriticals
• Apple gives in to some employee perks
• Apple ordered to pay Samsung's legal fees in the UK
• Apple-Samsung judge to consider possible juror misconduct
• Court throws out Apple patent case against Motorola
• Apple's tablet market share drops, Samsung and Amazon on the rise
• Nexus 7 32 GB released with unlocked LTE• Is Apple prepping an iPhone 5s for a March/April release?
• Passbook to get easier to use in iOS 6.1
• Question of the week: Should I purchase an Android 7" tablet or an iPad Mini?

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page.We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 21, "An Office in Your Pocket"

11/10/2012

Aloha Everyone,

Please come and listen to our 21st podcast episode. This week we talk about:

Netflix is Number One! In web traffic, that is
Priceline buys themselves a Kayak
Is Microsoft's Xbox going to take on the tablets?
Microsoft replacing Live Messenger with Skype
Office coming to iOS and Androids
Apple is thinking of moving away from Intel chips
AT&T opens up FaceTime over LTE
Tips on how to make your Android smarter
Android tablets beat out the iPad Mini graphics-wise
Google Maps to come to the App Store
iPad Minis may go Retina
The Samsung S3 beats iPhone sales last quarter
We discuss whether you should go for free antivirus software, or paid

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 20 "Windows (8) to the soul of Androids enjoying Jelly Beans"

11/3/2012

Aloha Everyone,

Please come and listen to our 20th podcast episode. This week we talk about:

Apple plays that funky music
Google maps get an awesome use during Hurricane Sandy
May the Force be with you, Mickey!
Windows Phone 8 lookin' mighty good
Apple Stores buying into home automation
New hardware from Google and the newly improved and yummy Jelly Bean
A shakeup at Apple

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 19, "The Future of Computing: Touch?"

10/28/2012

Aloha Everyone,

Please come and listen to our 19th podcast episode. This week we talk about:

Zynga has a round of layoffs
Amazon user account deleted; also, do you own your "purchased" digital media?
Apple to stop using Samsung for screens and other components
Windows 8 released today - details and computers & tablets for it
Apple announces a slew of product upgrades, including the iPad Mini
Google is hosting an event on October 29th - what will they be talking about?
How to tell if an email from your (bank, social network, gaming site) is legit?

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 18, “It's A Tablet Kind of Day”

10/21/2012

Aloha Everyone, Please come and listen to our 18th podcast episode. This week we talk about:

Verizon is revealed to be a bit too nosy with its customers
Cable companies given ok to encrypt basic TV channels
Xbox Music is coming to an, ahem, Xbox near you
Details on Microsoft Surface tablet computers announced
Rumors regarding this coming week's Apple event (iPad Mini, anyone?)
Laine's experiences using Kindle Paperwhite in conjunction with Audible audiobooks (cool stuff, folks)
How to use Shared Photostreams on an Apple device

How to reduce eye strain when using computers
If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 17, "A Penny For Your Thoughts, Or Rather $3.95 a Month"

10/14/2012

Aloha Everyone, Please come and listen to our 17th podcast episode. This week we talk about:

Time Warner starting to charge for cable modems
Sprint letting folks dial you by name instead of number
The controversy around Hauwei and ZTE, Windows 8 Lenovo tablets
MS Office for iOS and Android, Apple's 30-pin adapters for iPhones 5
Trial subscriptions coming to the Google Play Store
Android fragmentation
iOS 6 useful features
We debate the decision of whether to upgrade to an iPhone 5 from an iPhone 4 or 4s

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.

Gigaisland Tech Paradise Podcast Episode 16, "When it Rains it Pours"

10/12/2012

Aloha Everyone,

Please come and listen to our 16th podcast episode. This week we talk about (deep breath!):

Freedom Pop's free wireless internet service
The dearth of Windows apps in the Windows Store
Google Doc changes
Dropping ultrabook sales
iPad Mini rumors
A Kindle Paper White review
Verizon's wifi bug with iPhone 5s
Apple's new Passbook app and Kindle model differences (phew!)

If you would like to ask any questions, please send an email to [email protected], or throw a question on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you.