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weissa
Member since: February 2012
Follow Andrew on Google+Andrew Weiss is an Associate Consultant at Microsoft and recent graduate of Purdue University. As a new IT professional, he is poised for a wealth of new and exciting experiences with a vast range of clientele. His responsibilities include helping customers implement and devise effective technology solutions in order to obtain greater business value. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Technology with a concentration in Network Engineering Technology. With knowledge in a multitude of different fields that include cloud computing, system administration, and IT project management, Andrew is ready to launch a successful career in information technology.
Areas of Interest: Cloud Computing, Hardware, Mobile, Networking, Software, Virtualization, Windows, Linux, Social Media, Consulting
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31 weeks 1 day ago
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What better way to spend a Saturday than learning PowerShell! This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Powershell Saturday event put on by the Charlotte Powershell Users Group.
33 weeks 2 days ago
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34 weeks 1 day ago
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Let's face it. Technology is changing at a rate faster than we can handle. As IT professionals, we must maintain a certain level of technical proficiency in order to keep up. This is something that has been ingrained into my head since my first day at Microsoft just over a month ago.
37 weeks 3 days ago
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My career at Microsoft has just begun and what a ride it has been!
40 weeks 4 days ago
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As an ambitious student trying to get that "dream job" out of college, I encountered some pretty daunting interview experiences.
47 weeks 3 hours ago
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47 weeks 23 hours ago
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pasmith commented on Stream PBS content to your Roku playerI've been really pleased with mine, and I don't think it's just me... I haven't seen a negative review of the Roku 3. It's possible I've just missed them but all the sites I read seemed to like it as well. Do keep in mind the Roku 3 only has HDMI out. Some of the other models offer more options in case you want to use component ports or something.
And I finally get around to mentioning the Time Warner Cable Roku Channel, too.1 hour 30 min ago
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And I finally get around to mentioning the Time Warner Cable Roku Channel, too.
22 hours 18 min ago
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pasmith wrote Xbox 720 headed to Gamescom, new Wolfenstein to next gen consoles, but no Battlefield 4 for Wii U Yesterday we got word of another confirmed next gen title launching in Q4 of this year. Plus good and bad news for Wii U owners, and Sony gets even more indie-friendly.
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pasmith commented on Xbox 720 always-connected rumor debunked, PS4 share button nerfed, and Wii U to get mobile apps?
I take it you're not a fan of Twitch.tv then? LOL
A trifecta of gaming news shorts today, with the most important being about the much-rumored "always connected" aspect of the next Xbox. Never fear, you'll be able to play single player games without being online.2 days 1 hour ago
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pasmith wrote Xbox 720 always-connected rumor debunked, PS4 share button nerfed, and Wii U to get mobile apps? A trifecta of gaming news shorts today, with the most important being about the much-rumored "always connected" aspect of the next Xbox. Never fear, you'll be able to play single player games without being online.
2 days 23 hours ago
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If you've left the Wii Fit fad behind but still have the hardware, here's a way to put the Balance Board to use that doesn't involve the Wii or a television.
1 week 1 hour ago
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We now know at least one title that Microsoft will be showing off on May 21st. Also GameStop is opening their summer expo to the public and says the PS4 will be on display. Details on how to register inside.
1 week 23 hours ago
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pasmith wrote Hulu brags about a good year, Netflix fires back, and Nielsen gets ready to keep score Yesterday Hulu shared good news about traffic and a few new shows. Netflix wasted no time responding with news of its next new show. Meanwhile Nielsen is finally taking baby steps towards tracking online viewing.
1 week 1 day ago
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Microsoft research is working on a proof-of-concept system that uses a projector to extend video from a game or movie to the wall around your TV. Will this be the "Project Natal" of the Xbox 720 generation?
1 week 2 days ago
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Sony loves their DualShock 4, Nintendo doesn't love press conferences, Xbox 720 rumor re-runs and Valve gets one step closer to a Steam Box.
1 week 6 days ago
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Microsoft has invited the press to an Xbox event in May. Here comes Durango!
2 weeks 1 day ago
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A pair of Kickstarter projects turn the kinetic energy you generate into a source for charging your smartphone, whether you get around by bike or on foot.
2 weeks 1 day ago
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Amazon is crowdsourcing the decision of which of fourteen original content pilots (six kid's shows, eight comedies) they'll move forward with. I spent Saturday afternoon checking out four of the comedies and here's what I thought.
2 weeks 2 days ago
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Also, Ouya units are shipping...slowly, and the MOGA Pro Controller for Android is now available.
2 weeks 6 days ago
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pasmith commented on Analyst predicts dismal Wii U sales for March, but a system update is coming next week
But last month he predicted better sales than Nintendo actually had. I'm still waiting for the official NPD numbers, so I'm not saying you're wrong in general (he says some nutty things often enough). But if his methods worked last month, they could work this month too.
Nintendo held one of their Nintendo Direct events yesterday. For the most part it was focused on the 3DS, but we did get some news about the Wii U.3 weeks 21 min ago
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pasmith wrote Analyst predicts dismal Wii U sales for March, but a system update is coming next week Nintendo held one of their Nintendo Direct events yesterday. For the most part it was focused on the 3DS, but we did get some news about the Wii U.
3 weeks 23 hours ago
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A Sony exec offers hints around the PS4's launch price, and another completely anonymous (and perhaps completely fabricated) and crazy Xbox Durango rumor hits the web.
3 weeks 1 day ago
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Today's post is a public service announcement for Comcast basic cable customers.
3 weeks 2 days ago
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They could offer it, but it'd add to the cost of the console. The PS3 originally shipped with full PS2 backwards compatibility which is part of the reason it was so stupidly expensive when it launched. Since the architecture changed so much, they essentially built a box that has a PS3 AND a PS2 inside.
Xbox 720 rumor week continues, it seems. This one has nothing to legitimize it, really. But it's still interesting enough to share.3 weeks 5 days ago
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Yup, so it's really more of a $149 convenience feature for current Xbox owners. That's assuming the combined new systems use just 1 HDMI port and a single controller. Of course even if you're low on HDMI ports on your tv, a switch box is a lot less than $149.
Xbox 720 rumor week continues, it seems. This one has nothing to legitimize it, really. But it's still interesting enough to share.3 weeks 5 days ago
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Xbox 720 rumor week continues, it seems. This one has nothing to legitimize it, really. But it's still interesting enough to share.
3 weeks 6 days ago
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pasmith wrote Rumor: Xbox 720 has HDMI pass-thu, cable box integration features similar to Google TV A new leak talks about the next Xbox's media capabilities. Fair enough, but what surprises me is the positive reaction to stringing IR blasters across your entertainment center. Also, the new Kinect is going to be creepy.
4 weeks 1 day ago
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Ouya is getting mediocre reviews. Gamestick is delayed. But Android gaming solutions that use your existing device are springing up. Let's look at the week's Android gaming hardware news.
4 weeks 1 day ago
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Today we have rumors about the next Xbox's reveal date, pricing, internals, and more!
4 weeks 2 days ago
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As unlikely as it sounds (to me anyway) this rumor just won't die. Can Microsoft be crazy enough to ship a console that's required to be online in order to function?
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Commented on Microsoft's Surface: just another Win 8 tablet or something special?
Great potential with this device. Digitizer pen input and keyboard cover will be two biggest kickers over the iPad...IMO. Still curious to see how this prices and how much of a dent Microsoft can make in the already Apple-monopolized tablet market.
46 weeks 1 day ago
Commented on IT skills: Jumping the chasm
Really good article here! I definitely agree with the authors' statements regarding the shift towards a "generalist" IT role. I saw this begin to happen not too long ago in a Fortune 50 IT department. While some companies see consolidation as a growing trend, others seem to take advantage of their existing employees' skill sets. This also allows for individuals to expand upon what they already know. If there's a time to get excited about technology it's now! It's going to be really interesting to see what happens to the industry over the next few years!
48 weeks 3 days ago
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