Chris Spera

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Based in Chicago, Chris is a senior IT consultant. He serves BYTE as a Contributing Editor. Follow Chris on Twitter at @chrisspera and email him at [email protected].

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IT Leadership
Top 10 Changes iOS 7 NeedsTop 10 Changes iOS 7 Needs
byChris Spera
Apr 4, 2013
11 Slides
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IT Leadership
Dell Latitude 10-ST2 Windows 8 Pro Tablet: the Good and the BadDell Latitude 10-ST2 Windows 8 Pro Tablet: the Good and the Bad
byChris Spera
Mar 29, 2013
11 Min Read

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IT Leadership
Windows Blue's Got Me Down
Windows Blue's Got Me Down
Mar 28, 2013
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4 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Logitech Keyboard for Apple Handy, Pricey
Logitech Keyboard for Apple Handy, Pricey
Feb 11, 2013
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6 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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Software & Services
Top GPS Apps for the iPhone - 2013 Edition
Top GPS Apps for the iPhone - 2013 Edition
Jan 23, 2013
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23 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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Software & Services
Can Waze Save Apple Maps?
Can Waze Save Apple Maps?
Jan 3, 2013
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5 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Resale Sites For Gadgets Flourish
Resale Sites For Gadgets Flourish
Dec 12, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Where Are All The iPhone/iPad Lightning Accessories?
Where Are All The iPhone/iPad Lightning Accessories?
Nov 28, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
5 Best Tablets For The Holidays
5 Best Tablets For The Holidays
Nov 19, 2012
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6 Slides
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
Windows 8 Upgrade: No Touch, No Good
Windows 8 Upgrade: No Touch, No Good
Oct 31, 2012
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2 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
The iPad Mini Success Depends on Apple-Controlled Issues
The iPad Mini Success Depends on Apple-Controlled Issues
Oct 8, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
T-Mobile, MetroPCS: Merger Has Legs
T-Mobile, MetroPCS: Merger Has Legs
Oct 4, 2012
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2 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
T-Mobile To Merge With MetroPCS
T-Mobile To Merge With MetroPCS
Oct 3, 2012
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4 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
RIM Customers To Face BES Fragmentation
RIM Customers To Face BES Fragmentation
Sep 10, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Sectors
Your Purchased iTunes, Ebooks Die With You
Your Purchased iTunes, Ebooks Die With You
Aug 28, 2012
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5 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Change In RIM Technology Signals Beginning Of End
Change In RIM Technology Signals Beginning Of End
Aug 22, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
How To Create An OS X Mountain Lion Install USB Drive
How To Create An OS X Mountain Lion Install USB Drive
Aug 14, 2012
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11 Slides
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Sectors
Wi-Fi Plus Cellular: Is iOS 6 Feature Consumer Friendly?
Wi-Fi Plus Cellular: Is iOS 6 Feature Consumer Friendly?
Aug 10, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
HTC Doomed? Strategies It Should Try
HTC Doomed? Strategies It Should Try
Aug 8, 2012
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6 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
AT&T, Verizon Shared Data Plans: Which Is Better?
AT&T, Verizon Shared Data Plans: Which Is Better?
Jul 18, 2012
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6 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
RIM Keeps Manufacturing Out of China
RIM Keeps Manufacturing Out of China
Jul 16, 2012
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1 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Samsung Enjoined From Selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 in US
Samsung Enjoined From Selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 in US
Jul 1, 2012
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4 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 4
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 4
Jun 26, 2012
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16 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Sectors
Splashtop Releases 'Next Generation' Remote Desktop App For iOS
Splashtop Releases 'Next Generation' Remote Desktop App For iOS
Jun 25, 2012
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2 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
iOS 6 Beta: First Look
iOS 6 Beta: First Look
Jun 20, 2012
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22 Slides
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Your iPad At Work: Worth The Trouble?
Your iPad At Work: Worth The Trouble?
Jun 7, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Sectors
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
May 23, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
May 16, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Google To Sell Android Phones Directly
Google To Sell Android Phones Directly
May 16, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Infrastructure
Ballmer Tops Forbes' List Of 5 Worst CEOs
Ballmer Tops Forbes' List Of 5 Worst CEOs
May 15, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Sectors
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Deal: More Than A Lawsuit Killer
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Deal: More Than A Lawsuit Killer
May 1, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Microsoft Announces Windows 8 Editions
Microsoft Announces Windows 8 Editions
Apr 17, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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Software & Services
Top 5 GPS Apps For The iPhone
Top 5 GPS Apps For The iPhone
Apr 13, 2012
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21 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Windows 8 Tour, Part 2: Metro Apps
Windows 8 Tour, Part 2: Metro Apps
Apr 4, 2012
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5 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor
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IT Leadership
Windows 8 Tour: Lock, Login, And Start Menu
Windows 8 Tour: Lock, Login, And Start Menu
Apr 4, 2012
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3 Min Read
byChris Spera, Contributor

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