Internet Advisor

Internet Advisor: What New Laptop Do The Experts Recommend You Buy?

DETROIT - On this episode of Internet Advisor, the gang tackles one of its most frequently asked questions: What do you recommend we buy for our next laptop?  Each member of our team chimed in with helpful tips about everything from CPU speed to display size. To make the discussion a little more practical, we

By |2016-03-02T12:49:37-05:00March 2nd, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Dean Norton, Macprofessionals On FBI Crack iPhone Order; Scott Larson, Spring Arbor University On Cyber Security

DETROIT - Dean Norton is the Chief Operating Officer of Macprofessionals, one of only two Apple Authorized Service Providers in the state of Michigan.  Founded by Lisa Glush in 2000, the company has stores in Bay Harbor (Petoskey area), Novi and now in Farmington Hills. Macprofessionals works with companies and school districts on their Apple

By |2016-02-24T15:07:07-05:00February 23rd, 2016|Featured, Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Todd Palmer Job Search Process, Joe Bastian Red Dwarf

DETROIT - Todd Palmer author of Job Search Process is a renowned thought leader and top staffing and recruiting executive who is committed to improving lives. Todd is founder and President of Diversified Industrial Staffing, and has helped over 4,300 people get jobs, bettering their lives and the lives of their families. In his new book, The Job

By |2016-02-23T15:40:24-05:00February 23rd, 2016|Featured, Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: MiTechNews Headlines News Feb. 13

DETROIT - Foster Braun interviews MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan who talks about last week’s top headlines, including Switch Datacenter hiring a general contractor to build out the 600,000-plus facility in the old Steelcase Pyramid building, Gov. Snyder proposes increasing funding for skilled trades training, and hot Michigan products for Valentine’s Day. To listen, click on

By |2016-02-17T14:42:43-05:00February 17th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: CNET’s Rick Broida Talks Cheapskate Blog

DETROIT - Rick Broida has been a welcome addition to our crew of experts since 2012. He is a noted columnist to be found on CNET, Forbes and many other online publications. Rick recently stirred up the pot with an article on his Cheapskate Blog about how unplugging from the Facebook app on your phone to save

By |2016-02-17T14:30:42-05:00February 17th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Charlie Hooper Of Pasty.Net Tests New Technologies

DETROIT - Charlie Hopper, is the founder of Pasty.net an award winning website that has become one of the central points of contact with the Internet in Michigan’s pristine Upper Peninsula.  Charlie outlines the history of his efforts, WJR’s first contact with Pasty Cam and Paul W. Smith and some of the new technology he is

By |2016-02-17T14:23:40-05:00February 17th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Ron And Kay Wilmers, The Disabled Traveler

DETROIT - Ron and Kay Wilmers of Lapeer, MI are the founders of The Disabled Traveler, a website dedicated to helping people with disabilities and/or age related challenges enjoy traveling. Ron’s experience began in 1977 when he was confined to a wheelchair but never let it keep him and his family from enjoying camping. The

By |2016-02-17T14:18:51-05:00February 17th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Yan Ness Of Online Technologies Celebrates 18th Anniversary Of WJR Show

DETROIT - Yan Ness is the CEO of Online Technologies, a company with long connection to Gary Baker and the Internet Advisor. Once upon a time, Online Tech was the ISP that Gary Baker ran and was the way that he and Foster Braun met.  Foster called to get help with his connection to the

By |2016-02-17T14:13:58-05:00February 17th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Q&A With The Computer Experts

DETROIT - The Internet Advisor crew of experts answers your computer questions in this hour-long podcast. Foster Braun, Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson - can you get Internet streaming service through your iPhone? How would personal Hot Spots help you connect to the Internet? Can you use your smart phone as a wi-fi

By |2016-02-10T15:12:50-05:00February 10th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: eBay Lady Talks About How To Set Up Business On Auction Site

GRAND RAPIDS - Donna MacMurray Klein was crowned the “eBay Lady” when she first visited our show in 2003 to help our audience understand the then booming online shopping experience led by eBay.  Since then Donna has gone on to form her own business and has some strong things to say about the evolution of

By |2016-02-10T15:12:50-05:00February 10th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|