The tech community shows the power of positive technology by building free open-source tools that help aid relief and recovery in Haiti. Hours about the disaster in Haiti Crisis Commons organized several nationwide events to work on numerous technology projects. The Haiti OpenStreetMap project was a direct result of this tech collaboration. It provides one of the most … [Read more...] about Tech Help in Haiti
Web Browser Safety
Your browser is your window to the Web. But just like that window in your home that allows the light in, it also represents a potential security risk. You could board up all your windows leaving you safe, but in the dark. Or you could implement some basic browser security. One way for that nasty cyber-stuff like viruses and malware to infect your PC is through your … [Read more...] about Web Browser Safety
Why iPad is a Funny Name
You’ve heard the buzz about Apple’s new iPad. But have you heard the sophomoric snickers about its name? So what is so funny about the iPad’s name? This Mad TV skit came out a few years ago when the iPad was just twinkle in Steve Job’s eye and explains the iTampon gag. It still remains to be seen if the iPad will be an iDud. … [Read more...] about Why iPad is a Funny Name
For e-Readers you Gotta Give Love to Get Love
It’s good to see that the e-book industry is doing what the e-music industry learned the hard way - than in the digital age you gottta “give love to get love.” Well, this is probably a timeless universal truth, but in an Internet connected world it’s truer than ever. Over half of the e-books on the Kindle (Amazon.com’s e-reader) best seller list are available at no … [Read more...] about For e-Readers you Gotta Give Love to Get Love
Thumbs-up for Gazelle
Thumbs-up for Gazelle from my “Got Gadgets, Get Cash” post on 1/3/2010. I promised to follow-up and the verdict is “this is for real.” After sending in an old phone and laptop, I got several emails from Gazelle keeping me posted on the progress. About a week later a check arrived just as promised. So Gazelle does what it says, and it doesn’t get much better than … [Read more...] about Thumbs-up for Gazelle
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