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
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
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
Got Gadgets, Get Cash
Have you got old gadgets? Need cash? Then try gazelle.com! So you can go green by having your devices recycled and get some green in return. Everybody wins Gazelle pays cash for used electronics such as cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, and other stuff (except printers and Fax machines). Here’s how it works: - Log on to the site (setting up an account is … [Read more...] about Got Gadgets, Get Cash
JibJab Look at 2009
The folks at JibJab take a jab at 2009, which was an easy target. Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2010. Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today! … [Read more...] about JibJab Look at 2009