New studies show cell phone bans while driving are not reducing traffic accidents. Let me be clear, I am not saying you should text and drive. I just think that our law makers have better things to do than pass laws against cell phones and texting while driving. Here’s why: They are difficult to enforce. How does a cop know if I am texting while driving vs. looking at … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Bans Not Reducing Accidents
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Beware of Risky Facebook Groups
Phony protest Facebook groups have nefarious intentions – to infect your PC with nasty viruses and spyware. Here’s a message from Facebook warning about these groups. The rumor about charging $4.9...9 or £3.99 or £14.99 a month is totally made up. However, confusion is not what the scammers seek: members of the group are directed to external websites that are capable of … [Read more...] about Beware of Risky Facebook Groups
False Facebook Groups put You at Risk
There are two good reasons NOT to join Facebook Groups protesting that Facebook will start charging users. 1. These claims are false. Facebook has deny any rumors that they will charge users 2. These groups can lead you to malicious sites that can infect your PC with viruses and spyware. Here is a Facebook page that puts to rest the rumors about Facebook charging … [Read more...] about False Facebook Groups put You at Risk
Tech Help in Haiti
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
Going Green with Your PC
Did you know that going green with your PC can save you some green? By powering down your PC or using power management correctly you can save up to $60 a year per machine. For the Planeteer that equals a half a ton of CO2 a year that will not be adding to global climate change. Go planet…and wallet! Turn off your PC and Monitor To maximize energy savings turn off your PC … [Read more...] about Going Green with Your PC
The CES and You
Why should you care about the CES (Consumer Electronics Show, for those who do not speak geek)? You’re probably wondering how a gathering of a bunch of nerds impacts your life. Well, if you use a mobile device, watch TV, read publications, download music, and are reading this blog, there’s a chance you will feel the influence of the CES. This week over 100,000 of the tech … [Read more...] about The CES and You
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