Here's a video showing the real reason email was invented. I wish our pets could attack SPAM like this! Thanks to my Facebook friend Debbie Burgamy for posting this! … [Read more...] about The Real Reason for Email
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Geek Gifts
Everyone has at least one geek in their life. You know - the one you call when your PC does something weird. But what do you do to stop the guilt when you pick-up the phone to call your nerd buddy for tech support the next time you have a PC crash. Especially since you haven’t spoke to him or her since the last time your PC needed some tech TLC. Here’s a solution to your … [Read more...] about Geek Gifts
A Tale of Two Rudy’s
I've been trying to understand the latest new blitz about Khalid Shaikh Mohammed trail. He's the guy they've been calling the 9/11 mastermind. They are sending him to New York to go on trial. After being completely confused by the cable news shows on this issue, I turn to the great oracle of the Web to find the answer. And of course, once again, we find some clarity on … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Rudy’s
The End of the World and I Feel Fine
Why is everyone in a rush to end the World? On 11/13/2009 (Friday the 13th) Hollywood gives us anther apocalyptic movie in spectacular special effects. This time the day of reckoning is on December 21, 2012 based mostly on the predictions from the Mayan calendar. And so soon after Y2K? Remember the good ole days when only Nostradamus and religious types like Pat Robertson … [Read more...] about The End of the World and I Feel Fine
Free Wi-Fi for the Holidays
Traveling for Holidays? Want free Wi-Fi? Google, Yahoo, eBay, and Microsoft are all getting into the Holiday spirit by offering free Wi-Fi to Holiday travelers. Here are the details. Google will offer free Wi-Fi from Nov. 16, 2009 to Jan. 15, 2010 on Virgin American flights and in the 47 airports listed in this link. http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/ EBay will provide … [Read more...] about Free Wi-Fi for the Holidays
Harmonize with Yourself on YouTube
This YouTube video uses technology and creativity for one guy to harmonize with himself on a Michael Jackson melody. This is a great example of how a free and open Internet spawns creativity and nurtures ingenuity. The producer is Kurt Schneider and the singer is Sam Tsui. Enjoy! If you liked that, then you love College Musical. It’s a great parody from Kurt Schneider … [Read more...] about Harmonize with Yourself on YouTube
Net Neutrality is Back
Net Neutrality is back in the mix. If your head is spinning from Health Care Reform, Afghanistan, Energy, and the Recession, you’re probably trying to remember Net Neutrality and why it is such a big deal. Net Neutrality is a movement to preserve the open and equal nature of the Internet that we have come to know and love. Here’s a post I wrote about a year ago and the … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality is Back
Tech Support in the Middle Ages
Funny video of a Middle Age tech support call to help a user with his new "book technology" that replaces the old scroll. … [Read more...] about Tech Support in the Middle Ages
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PC Viruses and Designing Women
I found this video of the Designing Women discussing computer viruses. This was in the 80’s. Very Funny! But it’s not funny if your PC gets infected. Today, you still need protection from PC bugs (and other things). While everyone is worried about the swine flu (I mean H1N1), don’t forget to make sure your PC has an up-to-date anti-virus program. Let me know if you … [Read more...] about PC Viruses and Designing Women