No one wants a website from hell. One of the best ways to make sure you do not have a website from hell is to look at ones that are. There are a lot of roadkill websites out there. And just like slowing down to look at a bad accident, it’s hard to resit looking […]
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SOPA and PIPA get a Black-eye and a Blackout
The censorship bills SOPA and PIPA are no longer being censored. The mainstream media news has been all but silent on the topic because their parent companies are backing these bills. But thanks to people rising-up in protest, SOPA and PIPA have gotten a black-eye and are loosing momentum. Recent press releases from the White […]
Cool Tech uses Liquid Nitrogen to Make Amazing Ice Cream
Now this is cool technology – it uses liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. Using a machine called Kelvin, Smitten’s ice cream in San Francisco makes each scoop to order. It uses sophisticated software and super-cool liquid nitrogen to transform pure and fresh ingredients into an awesome tasting ice cream. And since it’s made fresh […]
Once Again Big Government Tries to Destroy the Internet – STOP SOPA and PIPA!
Once again big government is trying to destroy the Internet. The toxic combination of big business and big government are at it again in to strangle online freedom of speech, crush innovation, and kill American jobs! What are SOPA and PIPA? SOPA – Stop Online Privacy Act (US House) PIPA – Protect IP Act (US […]
We Are What We Tweet in 2011
If we are what we Tweet then here’s the top news of 2011 when viewed through the prism of social media. Beyonce’s baby bump bumps the death of Osoma Bin Laden Justin Bieber’s hair rockets above the flight of the last Space Shuttle Atlantis Rebecca Black is more important than the blackout and meltdown of […]
Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
How do you reduce the awkward factor when calling your geek friend for tech support when you haven’t called since the last time your need help? Here’s how – buy him/her a Holiday gift. Geeks love gifts; you need tech support, so everyone wins! But what do you get a geek for Christmas without making […]
Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
Goodnight iPad is an adult bedtime book that reminds us to unplug, get some sleep, and our gadgets will be fully charged and ready in the morning. Based on the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, this parody brings a smile without clever Tweets or Facebook status updates. It reminds us to step […]
WordPress Tip – Links that Open in a New Browser
It’s easy to add links in WordPress. But it is important to create links that open in a new browser window and do not pull users away from your website. Links to Websites To insert to a link to another website in any page or post that will open in another browser window:
Gotta Pee – There’s an App for that.
Ever finding yourself needing to pee during a movie like Tom Hanks in A” League of Their Own”. You feel like your head is going explode like that guy in “Scanners” but you know the second you get up you’ll miss that “Luke, I’m your father” moment that defines the movie. So unless you have […]
Auto Correct and Siri – The Hits Keep Coming
Who knew that Siri and Auto-Correct would make a such a great comedy team. But the hits just keep coming. Watch out Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert! Here are some of the comic styling of this online duo. Click here for more fun with Auto Correct and Siri
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