If your laptop is outdated or trying to get a jump on Holiday shopping, here is a great deal. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 0199-23U Laptop Computer - AMD Turion II Dual-Core P520 2.30GHz, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 14" Display, HDMI, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Black List Price: $799.99 Instant Savings: $300.00 Price: $499.99 Click on … [Read more...] about Lenovo Laptop Deal
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
TV to Entertain, Internet to Interact
As TV moves to the digital world will it be displaced by the Internet, the ruler of the digital realm? I don't think so. Here's why. As the boob-tube moves digital it will become more feature rich with things like HDTV and the how-did-we-live-without-it DVR. And TV will more off the wall and into your hand. The digital migration means the devices we use for TV … [Read more...] about TV to Entertain, Internet to Interact
Sock-Sorting Robot with Happy Ending
Here's a for-real sock sorting robot. And when it is not sorting socks it can give you a "happy ending". Do we really need a robot that sorts socks? And there's no shortage of people ready-and-willing to provide a "happy ending"! Sorry robot - what else you got? … [Read more...] about Sock-Sorting Robot with Happy Ending
Internet Clutter Got You Climbing the Walls
Has all the Internet clutter got you climbing the walls? Seems that any idiot can post something on a blog and the next thing you know we all panic. We smugly laugh at all the gullible fools who jumped out of windows in fear of an alien invasion after the famous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast. Yet we jump to conclusions where anyone is just a YouTube video away from … [Read more...] about Internet Clutter Got You Climbing the Walls
iPhone Security Update
The iPhone got a security update, 4.0.2. This update stops people from using malicious code to take over your phone. Obviously, it’s a smart move to sync your phone and install it right away. It’s on iTunes. The update takes about 9 – 11 minutes (depending on the speed of your Internet connection). … [Read more...] about iPhone Security Update
Keyboard Toss
At some time everyone wants toss their PC. Here are some guys who have found the next best think – the keyboard toss. You get most of the satisfaction at a fraction of the cost. However, the last guy in this video could use a little work on his technique. (Grin) What language are they speaking? Is that Russian? Klingon? (Yes, all geeks speak Klingon.) … [Read more...] about Keyboard Toss
Spam, Spam, Spam
Are you drowning in SPAM? Is your inbox exploding with ads for Viagra? Is the worldwide epidemic of E.D. so bad that we need daily email reminders of this plaque? I think not. Spam has become an inevitability for the online. Not only is it annoying and often distasteful, it is a carrier of nasty viruses and malware that can render your system impotent. (Sorry, can’t … [Read more...] about Spam, Spam, Spam
Robot Fetches Beer
For those with robot-phobia having nightmares about a terminator/Cylon takeover, you can relax. Or at least have a beer and not worry about it. They actually made a robot that fetches you a beer. But if we let robots get us beer then what’s next? The next thing we know they’ll want to get married. I say stop the robot agenda! Get your own beer! LOL Check out this … [Read more...] about Robot Fetches Beer
iPhone Voice Control
The iPhone Voice Control is probably the most underutilized feature on the 3GS and 4 (sorry 3G iPhone users). This is especially helpful in an age of increase stricter traffic laws governing cell phone use while driving. To use Voice Control simply press the home button (the round button just below the screen) for a few seconds. When it is ready for you to speak, your iPhone … [Read more...] about iPhone Voice Control
Hot Summer Deals
There are some hot summer deals out there. So if your laptop is outdated or trying to get a jump back-to-school shopping, here are 2 deals that sizzle. HP G71-340us Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 17.3" HD+, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit List Price: $969.99 Instant Savings: -$470.00 Price: … [Read more...] about Hot Summer Deals