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There Is An App For That

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There Is An App For That   We can't ever forget that the Internet now is just a staid utility. The exciting platforms are software applications that are very, very simple. -  Mark Cuban      I recently attended a meeting related to new technology and new start up businesses.  Although it wasn't exclusively a gathering for software developers, the primary topics  discussed seemed to be in the area of software and "applications" (Apps) people were developing.  I must say it was one of the more interesting meetings I've ever been to.  It was like looking into the future. I felt like I was in a room full of future Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and truth be told, I probably was. Anyway, what I took away from that meeting was that if you think "Apps" are just a fad and they will eventually be going away, you couldn't be more wrong. As a matter of fact, Apps are going to be creeping into every aspect of our lives. Many of you reading this artic

Multi-Parameter Meter Comparison Update - In-Situ SmarTroll

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Multi-Parameter Meter Comparison Update - In-Situ SmarTroll   The ultimate promise of technology is to make us master of a world that we command by the push of a button. -Volker Grassmuck Some of you may recall, back in April of 2013 I wrote an article comparing many of the various multi-parameter meters on the market.  You can view that article  here .  Well, at the end of that article, I mentioned my "thoughts and dreams" about what I would like to see in a good multi-meter in the future.  Shortly after that article was posted, I was sent a link to a webpage for a new meter that very closely resembled my "dream machine". The link took me to a webpage by In-Situ.  You can follow that link  here . If you will recall my favorite meter back in April 2013 was the  AquaRead 900 .  I still think it is a good meter and would still recommend it; however, I think the  SmarTroll  is  now my new favorite meter and here is why. The SmarTroll is the smallest of