Mark W. Kaelin, Author at TechRepublic

Mark W. Kaelin

Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville

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Highlights

My complicated solution to overcome a bug in the Activision video game MechWarrior 2 was included verbatim in the public release as an addendum to the manual. (1995)

Favorite Technology

Since I am from the "old school" of technological innovation, my favorite technology is the personal computer. The ability to access so much computing power at relatively low cost has changed everything we know about the human experience. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not.

Personal Quote

"Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves." - Albert Einstein

Hardware
Photo Album: Autumn in our National Parks ready for your Windows Desktop

The splash of colors seen during each autumn in the U. S. National Park Service is an irresistible subject for many photographers and makes for some great desktop wallpaper.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: November 2, 2011, 5:55 AM PDT Modified: November 22, 2013, 1:24 PM PST Read More See more Hardware articles
Tech Industry
Candid photos from TechRepublic Live 2011

September 27 – 30, 2011, the TechRepublic editorial staff hosted the third annual TechRepublic Live Event, where IT professionals meet to share their experiences and exchange their collective knowledge about business technology.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: October 4, 2011, 1:36 AM PDT Modified: October 6, 2011, 12:25 AM PDT Read More See more Tech Industry articles
Microsoft
A first look at the Windows 8 Developer Preview

As part of Microsoft's BUILD Windows conference, they released a Developer Preview version of Windows 8. This is our first official look at the next Windows operating system. From the start it is obvious that this is a bold step for Microsoft.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: September 15, 2011, 1:55 AM PDT Modified: September 15, 2011, 4:25 AM PDT Read More See more Microsoft articles
Hardware
A nostalgic look at the Microsoft Scenes screensaver

This past week Greg Shultz rediscovered one of the most ambitious screensavers from the year 1994 and produced a photo gallery for us to share in the nostalgia.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: August 24, 2011, 4:16 AM PDT Modified: August 24, 2011, 4:16 AM PDT Read More See more Hardware articles
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CXO
Geek Gifts 2011: VIZIO Universal Wireless HD Video and Audio Kit

The VIZIO Universal Wireless HD Video and Audio Kit can connect up to four devices to a single display showing 1080p resolution images with true surround sound.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: August 1, 2011, 5:52 AM PDT Modified: August 1, 2011, 5:52 AM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
CXO
Slideshow: How to create a graphical signature in Gmail

You can have a graphical element in your signature if you are using Google Enterprise Gmail, but you have to be in the correct view first. Mark Kaelin shows you how to make it work.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: June 29, 2011, 5:43 AM PDT Modified: June 29, 2011, 5:53 AM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
Storage
A closer look at the Data Robotics Drobo B800i

As a small business grows the need for additional data storage grows with it. One of the most cost effective ways to add storage capacity is with a Storage Area Network (SAN) server. If your business has reached the point where SAN capacity is vital to continued operations, then perhaps it is time to consider the Drobo B800i.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: June 27, 2011, 3:55 AM PDT Modified: June 27, 2011, 4:05 AM PDT Read More See more Storage articles
CXO
Slideshow: Change the conversation view in Gmail

Some people love, some people hate it, but everyone should know how to change the conversation view in their Google mail account settings.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: June 20, 2011, 4:58 AM PDT Modified: June 20, 2011, 5:04 AM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
After Hours
Mark’s scrapbook 9

This is my images shoebox where I publish images for various blog posts.

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: June 6, 2011, 4:09 AM PDT Modified: December 18, 2011, 10:50 PM PST Read More See more After Hours articles
Banking
Poll: Is Microsoft’s purchase of Skype a good thing or a bad thing?

Microsoft purchased Skype about two weeks ago and every pundit on the planet has weighed in with their verdict, now it's your turn: A good thing or a bad thing?

Mark W. Kaelin
Published: May 20, 2011, 1:41 AM PDT Modified: May 20, 2011, 1:41 AM PDT Read More See more Banking articles