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
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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
Welcome!
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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
Windows 7 Means Hot XP Deals
Windows 7 will be released on 10.22.2009. Geeks are lining up like it’s a new Harry Potter novel. But for the rest of us, Windows 7 means there are some great deals on Windows XP machines. Microsoft has pledged to support XP until April 2014. So an XP purchase is safe, especially at some of these prices. If you need a PC for a student or basic web and email function and … [Read more...] about Windows 7 Means Hot XP Deals
Top 5 Cell Phones
Here are the top 5 cell phones as rated by CNET users. 5. Palm Pre 4. Blackberry Curve 8900 3. iPhone 2. Samsung Memoir T929 1. LG enV Touch Here’s a video review of these top phone contenders. I admit that I am an iPhone user and love it! Who are CNET users? Techies. And who better to rate cell phones. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Cell Phones
Reality Bending Phone App
Here’s a GPS phone app that bends reality. If only a phone app could actually bend reality, I could think of some other uses. See more funny videos and Technology Videos at Today's Big Thing. … [Read more...] about Reality Bending Phone App
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