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TechDasher | June 20, 2013

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About Robyn

Robyn

Robyn

Editor and Creator of TechDasher. I enjoy writing about the ever evolving web, new technologies and their effect on people and economies. I am also owner of Creative Engine Jamaica Limited, a leading web development company in Jamaica. Connect with me on Twitter.

Posts By Robyn

4 Teenagers Create A Urine Powered Generator

November 14, 2012 |

Four young African girls have done a remarkable thing as part of their project for the annual Pan-African Maker Faire in Nigeria which invites inventors and innovators from across Africa Read More

Shipme.me – New Local Innovator In Package Delivery (Review)

October 12, 2012 | | 3 Comments

A few months ago I discovered a new local shipping company, ShipMe, that offers package delivery from the US via a Florida mailing address they assign Read More

Jamaican Bloggers Are Positioned To Make Serious Money Online – Do You Have A Voice?

June 26, 2012 | | 3 Comments

I am happy to have lived to see such great development in Jamaica with more individuals appreciating the power of the internet and are making significant steps to start profiting. We see developers building useful apps such as Marc Gayle’s … Read More

Digicel 4G Mobile is Ready! Rumours or Facts? – 4G Mobile for Jamaica in July

June 23, 2012 | | 3 Comments

As the clash of the telecom titans ensue Jamaican consumers continue to benefit from rates slashed down by as much as 70% resulting from the pressure the two telecom giants, LIME and Digicel, are applying to each other. Digicel Jamaica, … Read More

Welcome Our New Tech Bloggers – Stacy-Ann & Dmitri

June 22, 2012 |

Earlier this week I put out a call for a new Tech Blogger to join the TechDasher team. Immediately applications started flowing in and I was elated to see the quality of applications as well as the enthusiasm they had … Read More

Is the Blackberry Messaging App (BBM) Dying? Let’s Explore Better Alternatives

June 20, 2012 | | 8 Comments

OK well maybe the Blackberry Messaging service (BBM) is not dying here in Jamaica but deep in my heart I would love to see more consumers expand their smartphone horizons and escape from the stats quo “BB.” Nevertheless Blackberry has … Read More

TechDasher.com is Hiring a Tech Blogger! Apply Now

June 20, 2012 | | One Comment

We are looking for a creative, opinionated and passionate techie to join the TechDasher team as a Technology Blogger. Innovations in technology is helping to drive development in the global economy and as certain as the sun rises, we also … Read More

Creative Engine Ltd Launches New Cloud Backup Service in Jamaica

June 19, 2012 |

Creative Engine Limited, TechDasher’s parent company, has launched a suite of cloud backup services and products designed to provide data protection and security as well as disaster and recovery planning for small, medium and enterprise level businesses.

The new cloud … Read More

The New Microsoft Surface Tablet Demo Video

June 19, 2012 |

Since Microsoft’s announcement yesterday of their new Surface tablet to be released this fall there has been lots of buzz online from the naysayers and others rooting for an underdog in the tablet market. In my honest opinion, I think … Read More

Microsoft Unveils “Surface” Tablet – Expected to Rival the iPad

June 18, 2012 |

Microsoft unveiled and demoed their Surface tablet at a mystery meeting today that is expected to rival Apple’s iPad. The Surface, set to be rolling out this fall, is built with their new Windows 8 operating system and will be … Read More

Are Jamaican Businesses Taking Advantage of e-Commerce & Local US Debit Cards?

June 17, 2012 | | One Comment

Jamaican businesses /retailers should now have no excuse now for not pushing and selling their services online. The once true statement that the average Jamaican does not have access to facilities for making online purchases is now invalid since CIBC … Read More

CISCO Certification Facts & Statistics – Earnings & Growth [Infographic]

June 17, 2012 |

Cisco® certifications are among the most recognized in the ICT industry worldwide and technicians who have achieved the highest level certifications have been able to acquire jobs from a vast global pool and enjoy prosperous long-term careers and substantial earnings. … Read More

What is Online Cloud Backup & Is Your Data Safe?

June 16, 2012 |

Cloud computing in general has been a consistently growing trend over the past decade and the total market is expected to be worth approximately $100 Billion by 2014 with online backup making up about 50% of that value. Early innovators … Read More

Statistics: Online Sales via Mobile Commerce hit $87 Million on Cyber Monday 2011

December 9, 2011 |

Monday, November 28, 2011 (Cyber Monday) was the biggest day in the history of online spending as consumers took advantage of the yearly deals that are offered at that time. According to research firm comScore, online sales on Cyber Monday … Read More

HP Will Be Having a Firesale on TouchPad Tablets for $99 on its eBay Store

December 8, 2011 |

16GB and 32GB TouchPads will be on sale on HP’s eBay store starting on Sunday, December 11th at 6pm central time. A few things to note, however, is that these will be refurbished models are not brand new as was … Read More