Choosing a Laptop

With technology where it is, most people use phones and tablets to do most of their tech work.  The average business person uses a desktop in the office or a laptop.  Because of the momentum of tablets and phones, laptop development slowed quite a bit…especially given that many started copying Apple’s designs.  This overview, written […]

Optimizing your Workspace

Your workspace is, ideally, an extension of your mind. We must remember the Einstein quote, “If a cluttered desk signs a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” At the same time, Thomas Leonard said, “Clarity affords focus.” How do we reconcile these two into an optimized middle ground?

Optimize Your Workflow

When it comes to getting things done, most people have a duality of opinion, either you focus on one thing or multitask.  There are pros and cons to both like focus (higher focus in the single task) and speed (higher speed in multiple tasks -kinda).  Interestingly enough, I disagree that these are the only two […]

Software Maintenance: Award Winning

We won an award! Software Maintenance (click the image to check it out) was the first major product from ZPU Systems and I was informed this morning that, without us submitting the product, it has been awarded the 100% Free Softpedia award and added to the Softpedia database! So here’s what you can expect soon…

ZPU Systems

ZPU Systems is now a part of The Technetronics Group!!!! ZPU Systems IS The Technetronics Group. This move allows much more growth for ZPU Systems and The Technetronics Group alike. As President and CEO of The Technetronics Group, I am making sure that the business practices, clientele, moral standards, and devotion to innovation are satisfied by […]

Run!!! It’s Downadup!!!

“What are you talking about Zach” you might be wondering. With the recent news coverage, you may have heard about it, but may not recognize the name. Does the Conficker Worm seem familiar? If not, freak out or continue reading (I recommend that you continue reading).

In Need Of Beta Testers

What the heck is a beta tester? Well, a beta tester is a person who tests out a program that is close to completion and is checking to make sure that it is compatible with different versions of different operating systems (like Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Leopard, Linux […]

Password Security

How often have you been asked for a password? Most people are prompt at least once a day. If you use a computer, you are probably aware that passwords, like passcodes, keep your data slightly safer. It is like an ATM code. Most people keep their passwords simple to remember and as a side effect, […]

Discovered New Feature on iPod Touch

Did you know that if you press the lock button on the iPod Touch and the home button at the same time for ~1 second, you will see a breif flash of light and hear a snapshot sound. If you check your photos, you will have a screenshot waiting for you.

Check Your Clocks!

In case you didn’t know, at 6:59:59 pm eastern time (December 31, 2008), there was an extra second inserted. 6:59:59, 6:59:60, 7:00:00. Make sure you adjust your clocks by that one second ^_^